Prada Phone 3.0 by LG

LG's third phone custom made for Prada is an Android offering which is not only sophisticated in looks but power-featured. In a very different league from its predecessors, the Prada Phone 3.0 by LG is a definite hit.


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A quick look on the specs:

Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Body	127.5 x 69 x 8.5 mm
Weight	138 g
Display	IPS LCD Nova Display
Size	480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches (~217 ppi pixel density)
Internal memory	512 MB ROM, 1 GB RAM, built-in 8GB storage
Expandable storage	yes, microSD
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	v3.0 with A2DP, EDR
USB	micro USB with MHL
Camera Primary	8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Secondary	1.3MP
OS	Android 2.3, upgradeable to ICS
CPU	1 GHz Dual Core
GPU	PowerVR SGX540
Battery	Li-Ion 1540 mAh
Capacity	Talk time: Up to 4 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) Stand by: Up to 330 h (2G) / Up to 330 h (3G)

The Good:

Big Screen: It's a matter of opinion, but a big screen gives more functionality for a smartphone (surfing, productivity). Screen resolution may be low by today's standards, but it is still very capable.

Camera: It has an 8mp camera, it's good for outdoor shoots. The LED flash helps in dark environments. Camera output is above average among the 8MP smartphone shooters.

Dual Core: The CPU has enough horsepower to run ICS with all its flair.

Built-in Internal Storage, with expansion: This phone has a built-in 8GB memory for your photos, music and videos; no need to purchase a microSD memory card. You may want to expand it if you feel that 8GB is not enough, it has a mircoSD slot underneath the battery cover.


The Bad:

No LED Notification: The LG Prada doesn't have a built-in LED notification; it is very useful for missed calls and received SMS/messages. To solve this, you may download the LG Notification App (you have to root your phone first, though) and the phone's capacitive buttons will light up as notification. The LED on the power switch will light up too.

Slow OS update: Given the reputation of LG regarding Software Updates, this phone may be stuck with ICS (hope were wrong). You may head on to other developers (Such as XDA) for your Jelly Bean (but you have to unlock the bootloader first).




Overall:

The Prada Phone 3.0 by LG may appeal to fashionistas and geeks alike with its capable hardware. If you want to be different (from the "iSheeps" and all-the-same-design Samsung), this is something worth picking.