LG is not a popular choice when it comes to smartphone brands, and it has been quite a long time since they have done something notable with phones. Now that they're way behind from popular brands in terms of sales share, they re-invent themselves by releasing the latest ace - the Nitro HD.
LG was lost in line with new smartphone industry for such a long time, but with their latest phone, they're taking risk to re-enter in the competitive market.
The Nitro HD which sells for $249.99, is the first AT&T phone equipped with 720p display, and just 1 of the 3 phones in the world that can use AT&T LTE network. Those specs are more than enough; however, the phone needs more care before releasing on the public.
The phone per se is good enough: with : 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1G RAM, 4Gb internal storage (can be upgraded up to 32G additional storage), and 8 megapixel rear camera. However, it's no secret that LG's number one priority is to make this particular model tick from its competitors, as they're fighting from a long steep.
The big competitors of this LG phone are facing some criticisms, particularly the Galaxy S II being too similar to iPhone. But LG is taking the cake from its copycat appearance. Anyway, the phone with this features, size and specs, will all look the same. However, it fails in one place that it differs in feel, as there's a notable imbalance of space when you asses the upper and lower bezels of the screen. The phone itself though, feels of kilter in hands, and though the essential button have been checked by LG< there are still some flaws.
First concern, things are all crammed in all together on top of the phone, such as the power cord plug in, which interferes the operations. The Micro USB, headphone jacks and power button are also all on top. Phone volume is situated on one side, while the other sides are bare. Also, any users, in normal use, can easily break the plastic cover surrounding the Micro USB.
Software and battery life perhaps are the two biggest concerns with this new phone from LG. It drains its battery when unplugged overnight and the software cause the skin's icons for apps in the drawer to vanish from time to time.
Despite of these drawbacks, Nitro HD still holds some good reasons for consumers to purchase it, and one of these reasons is the 120×720 IPS 4.5-inch screen, which holds one of the most accurate, realistic colors and crisp visuals in smartphones today. With 326 pppi (pixel density), a little behind from HTC's Rezound, but with its large screen, it doesn't affect anything.
