LG's latest Android handset, the Optimus One, follows on from the original Optimus GT540, which at the time of review was far too expensive and ran an out-of-date version of Android.

600MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 170MB internal storage, 3.2-inch HVGA 320x480 display, 3MP camera, microSD 32GB supported, 1,500mAh battery, Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G, micro USB, FM radio, GPS, Android 2.2 Froyo OS, 129g of the Android 2.2 operating system, a big plus for Google fans, the LG Optimus One feels...

had this phone nearly a fortnight now and really like all the features but the big downside is battery life ive made 1 call checked emails once and took a couple of photos today, phone was fully charged this morning and into the red on battery guage by 6pm this dissapoints me big time .

LG's been putting out touch screen phones for a long time, but has yet to pull off a proper success in the amazingly competitive machine view. Its Optimus GT540 was a poor attempt at making a stylish and original phone, and ultimately ruined by a terrible resistive touch screen.

Android's "Froyo" update is making its slow, inexorable march across the handsets of the globe, and it's now appearing on new devices as the default operating system. After the hash that was the manual Telstra update this is definitely a plus.

Decent touchscreen; Responsive; Android 2.2 on-board; Bundled turn-by-turn GPS; Mechanical menu buttons; Cheap

Lacks the "wow" factor; VGA video capture; Gaming is hit and miss; Earpiece is noisy

"With the LG Optimus One, LG joins the Android revolution." Those were the words of LG South Africa CEO Peet van Rooyen, and after putting the Optimus One through its paces they ring true. The Optimus One runs the latest release of Google's Android operating system, version 2.2 aka "FroYo.

I has used this phone for last 4 years and still in great condition. Lg for no doubt does not compromise for it quality and its pricing is worth for it. I had bought this phone for around Rs 12, 000 and also purchased an 8GB expandable memory card.

The budget Android smartphone market has really taken off in the last year with beautifully made handsets like the HTC Wildfire or models with high resolution screens like the Orange San Francisco being available for well under ￡200.

Easy to use; Full range of Android features; Tidy design; Large battery

Soft plastic screen; Can be a bit slow at times; Lowish resolution screen

LG's been putting out touchscreen phones for a long time, but has yet to pull off a proper success in the amazingly competitive Android scene. Its Optimus GT540 was a poor attempt at making a stylish and original phone, and ultimately ruined by a terrible resistive touchscreen.

The LG Optimus One P500 smart phone packs plenty of punch, offering all the joys of Android 2.2 at a rock-bottom price. We just wish LG's tweaks to Android didn't look so clumsy.

Runs the latest version of Android; 2.2; Responsive capacitive touchscreen; Cheap; Packed with smart-phone features

Low-resolution screen; Ugly LG software icons; Looks boring; No Flash support