LG isn't as productive as Samsung or HTC in churning out Android handsets as if there's no tomorrow, but it did provide us with a fair amount this year, and the LG Optimus Net is its latest low-end offering.

DivX/Xvid video codec support out of the box

Low-quality camera module; No Adobe Flash support; Cheap plastic design

I like this phone, but it has a couple set-backs, like when you download apps, it puts most of them on the internal memory that is only 512 mb. The SD card is 4 gigs, but everything goes on the internal memory, it takes very little to use that 512 mb up, and you can't move much to the SD card.

LG's Optimus phones are some of the better-named mobiles around, always reminding us of the fantastic transforming toys of the 80s (we refuse to acknowledge the existence of Michael Bay. Apart from just then).

Solid build; respectable budget camera; Low price

Dinky screen; no built-in storage; some UI quirks

The budget snapper impresses, plus there's NFC and GPS thrown in for good measure. BUT, you'll be needing to splash out on a microSD card as no storage is included Feels surprisingly weighty considering it is so small.

Decent budget snapper; solid chassis; budget price

Small display; lack of onboard storage; user interface is not impressive

I had no problem with the service from Walmart or with the phone.. Phone does all it was suppose to do. However, trying to get one phone changed over from onother net 10 phone was horrible and after TWO HOURS on the phone with net 10 and three different people go the phone working but, the phone...

LG were one of the first companies to get into the low-budget Android phones segment with their Optimus One, which made quite a mark in the Android world. Now, the company has announced the successor to its Optimus One, the new LG Optimus Net.

The LG Optimus Spirit provides decent value for money so long as you're not expecting it to rival more expensive Android phones. It can be a little sluggish to use at times and the cramped screen makes text messaging difficult.

Competitive price; Responsive touchscreen; Good build quality

Cramped screen; Sluggish performance; Average battery life

Google's Android platform has made huge waves in the pre-paid market over the last year or so, and the LG Optimus Spirit is a good example of what you can now get for minimal outlay. A successor to the popular LG Optimus One, the Telstra-exclusive Optimus Spirit provides good value for money at $149, though it can be a little sluggish to use at times.

The LG Optimus Spirit provides decent value for money so long as you're not expecting it to rival more expensive Android phones. It can be a little sluggish to use at times and the cramped screen makes text messaging difficult.

Competitive price; Responsive touchscreen; Good build quality;

Cramped screen; Sluggish performance; Average battery life;

With a highly responsive touch screen, and a superb user interface, this phone makes life simple for each and everyone out there. The phone is speedy and avoids any lag. The app crashes experienced in other phones are negligible for this one.

With a highly responsive touch screen, and a superb user interface, this phone makes life simple for each and everyone out there. The phone is speedy and avoids any lag. The app crashes experienced in other phones are negligible for this one.