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.

The LG Optimus One is a sturdy if not entirely thrilling budget Android handset that includes some useful features and a pleasant user experience.

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.

The LG Optimus One P500 costs Rs 13,000. Other Android options can be Samsung Galaxy 3 and HTC Wildfire running on Android 2.1 OS costing Rs 15,400 and 12,300 respectively.

LG is known for many things, but making really awesome mobile phones definitely isn't one of them. At least, it wasn't until recently, as almost all of its cellphones were unremarkable. With Android, LG is trying to become a smartphone maker again, but it hasn't seen much success even in that.

I bought LG Optimus One a week after its launch and I am very much surprised! It is the best budget Android phone I have ever seen! I first had a feeling of inferiority as there are more powerful Android devices in the market but the prices are skyrocketing.

LG P500 LG P509 is actually without your support. I'm from xda forum for P509 2.2.2 installed software from P500 with Android 2.3.3. Now working though shorter battery lives but cell phone works pretty well

Easy To Use; Quality

Owned the phone for a couple of days so far im well chuffed. Im a long time fan of LG phones but was unsure about the idea of changing to an android smartphone. Ive used iphones but never android. I was greatly suprised as to how easy it is to use.

I enjoyed my experience with the LG Optimus One. It may not offer the beefiest spec sheet or even the highest-resolution screen, but for the price it provides a weighty build and a decent user experience.

Your first glimpse of the Optimus One will tell you that this is no sleek and glossy fashion phone – but just like your mother is always telling you, looks aren't everything. The screen is surrounded by a lot of dead space, save for the required Menu, Home and Back buttons, and an extra zoom button...

Excellent communication, had an issue with the phone and he was quick to respond to my concern. I would definitely recommend him and I would definitely purchase from him again.......excellent to deal with.

this phone is easy to use and has the ability to access the internet to find applications etc which will make it even better. You have easy access icons to all public media sites. The Camera takes great pictures and with music sounding great this phone is a great purchase for me and i believe anyone...