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LG Optimus Black
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Vlad SavovMay 11, 2011
Pros
- Thin and lightGreat outdoor visibilityGood camera performance
Cons
- Consistently sluggish performanceUnderwhelming battery lifeTouchscreen isn't responsive enough
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LG Optimus Black
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- User Reviews (2)
- 70AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE1 ReviewsEngadget70LG Optimus Black review -- EngadgetWe're sorry, Mr. Black, we really wanted to like you, but you turned out to be as shallow on the inside as you were thin on the outside.
- 80AVERAGE USER SCORE2 ReviewsEngadget Reader80March 13, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80February 20, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Bad performance
Key Specs
TYPE
Smartphone
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
422
INTERNAL MEMORY
21
CAMERA
Yes
TALK TIME
3G
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