{"id":8657,"date":"2010-10-12T21:06:03","date_gmt":"2010-10-12T11:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=8657"},"modified":"2010-10-12T21:06:03","modified_gmt":"2010-10-12T11:06:03","slug":"lg-optimus-7-opens-windows-for-optus-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=8657","title":{"rendered":"LG Optimus 7 opens Windows for Optus customers"},"content":{"rendered":"

LG Optimus 7 opens Wind<\/strong>ows for Optus customers<\/strong><\/p>\n

LG\u2019s revolutionary device utilising Windows Phone 7 to be available on the Optus network<\/em><\/p>\n

Sydney, Australia \u2013 October 12th<\/sup>, 2010: <\/strong>LG Electronics (LG) today announced the Australian launch of the LG Optimus 7, which will be available on the Optus network from late October.<\/p>\n

Offering the glance-and-go experience of Windows Phone 7, the LG Optimus 7 boasts unique features to build upon Microsoft\u2019s highly anticipated new mobile operating-system. The LG Optimus 7 will give people the ability to do more in fewer steps.<\/p>\n

The LG Optimus 7 stands out from the crowd with exceptional abilities. The five megapixel camera not only captures brilliant imagery but acts as an informative tour-guide with the use of Augmented Reality. Simply tilt the device\u2019s camera towards the ground for a localised map, ahead for useful points of interest overlaid onto what is seen, or to the sky for the latest weather forecast. Real-time information about shopping, dining, weather, entertainment and much more is merely at the tilt of the LG Optimus 7.<\/p>\n

\u2018Play To\u2019, another intuitive feature of the LG Optimus 7, utilises DLNA* to allow users to wirelessly share digital content with other DLNA-enabled devices at the flick of a finger**. Stunning 720p HD video can be captured and played-back on the Optimus 7\u2019s 3.8 inch screen, uploaded to social media for sharing with friends or scrutinised with family offline on the lounge room TV.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe LG Optimus 7 has been designed to include a truly immersive yet sharable experience via the new Windows Phone 7 platform,\u201d said Nathan Dunn, General Manager, Mobile Communications, LG Australia. \u201cAvailable through Optus, the LG Optimus 7 is the result of a close collaboration with Microsoft to ensure users seamlessly play, share, store and stay in touch with the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phil Offer, Marketing Director of Optus Small and Medium Business said, \u201cOptus is pleased to support the launch of Microsoft Windows Phone 7 by offering the LG Optimus 7 to our customers. As a leading provider of smartphones, our aim is to provide businesses and consumers with greater value and choice to match the right smartphone with their individual needs \u2013 the LG Optimus 7 is a welcome addition to enhance our smartphone range.\u201d<\/p>\n

LG has optimised Windows Phone 7 to offer the best mobile multimedia experience complemented by a highly-customisable and intuitive operating system. Links to Microsoft\u2019s popular Xbox LIVE service allows for direct access to the users\u2019 favourite games, while seamless integration with Microsoft Outlook and other Office products ensures the LG Optimus 7 is more than capable to cater for work and play time.<\/p>\n

Social media is integrated into LG\u2019s latest device as the People Hub unites contact information, Windows Live and Facebook status updates and photos in a single list for one handy view to see what your family and friends are up to.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Windows Phone 7 we have redesigned the smartphone.\u00a0 The focus is on people and what we do every day \u2013 the friends we connect with, the games we play and the way we interact with each other \u2013 making every-day tasks easier and faster,\u201d said Tracey Fellows, managing director, Microsoft Australia<\/p>\n

With a battery amongst the largest for Windows Phone 7 devices and 16GB of memory, the LG Optimus 7 introduces a new era for smartphones in today\u2019s digital lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Pricing and Availability: <\/strong><\/p>\n

The LG Optimus 7 will be available from Optus for $0 upfront on the $79 Optus Cap plan for consumer customers and $0 upfront on the $79 Business Complete Ultimate plan for business customers; both plans are available on a 24 month contract with a minimum spend of $1896.<\/p>\n

*The Play-To function will only operate in conjunction with compatible DLNA DMR enabled devices.\u00a0 Consumers are advised to check the compatibility of their DLNA-DMR device<\/p>\n

**The streaming function will only operate when both the phone and the DLNA DMR enabled device is connected to the same wireless network.\u00a0 Certain High-Definition content may not be capable of being streamed without a compatible router<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LG Optimus 7 opens Windows for Optus customers LG\u2019s revolutionary device utilising Windows Phone 7 to be available on the Optus network Sydney, Australia \u2013 October 12th, 2010: LG Electronics (LG) today announced the Australian launch of the LG Optimus 7, which will be available on the Optus network from late October. Offering the glance-and-go<\/p>\n

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