Prada Phone by LG 3.0 - Android Wears Prada
Prada Phone by LG 3.0 - Android Wears Prada
Android Becomes Fashion-Conscious With Prada
Both LG and Prada have come a long way since their collaboration started in 2006; together, they produced two Prada phones with an emphasis on visually attractive designs, including software, user interface design and packaging.
Beneath the glamorous looks, the Prada Phone by LG 3.0 seems to be able to pack a punch with its strong suite of hardware specifications, including a dual-core 1GHz processor, a 800-nit screen and an 8-megapixel camera. Let's check out what LG and Prada have for us in their latest product:-
The brand Prada is about sophistication and fashion so expect no less from a phone inspired by it. At first glance, the predominantly black smartphone looks clean and minimalistic with a front that showcases a generous 4.3-inch NOVA display and a set of touch controls that disappear when unused. The sides are flanked by a metallic border that adds a certain sense of novelty and class. The Prada Phone by LG 3.0 sports an elongated and angular build, but fits nicely in our hands.
Aside its minimalist exterior, the Android smartphone also comes with a simple and predominantly monochrome user interface, one that LG collaborated closely with Prada to design. Key applications sport white icons while a selected pool of widgets are dressed in black and white. Aside the visual fluff, there isn't much that differentiates this user interface from previous ones found in LG. Otherwise, it is straightforward and simple to use.
Overall, our experience on the Prada Phone by LG 3.0 has been a positive one - speedy, responsive, simple to use and lag-free. The phone is definitely a pretty and well-constructed unit, albeit with some minor finicky camera issues. Nonetheless, it will probably appeal more to those who are looking to get an affordable Prada fix - not only will they be buying a smartphone with a Prada-inspired design, but they can complement the handset with Prada-branded accessories. For the rest of us caught up in the race to get an Android 4.0 ICS smartphone, the answer is clearly to wait for an extra month or two more when there are more Android 4.0 (and possibly Tegra 3 equipped) handsets in the market. That and the fact that a price tag of S$1,088 is slightly on the high side, considering that most high-end phones these days range from about $800 to $900+.
Key Highlights of the Prada Phone by LG 3.0
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For Prada aficionados, do note that the smartphone will be available from tomorrow onwards at all three local telcos. Be sure to make an early purchase though - buyers will receive a limited edition Prada-branded phone cradle worth S$228 while stocks last. If you are looking to buy the phone without any contract, you might consider heading down to the LG LIVE Store at Marina Bay Sands on the 21st of January. Purchasers at this one-day-only sale will similarly receive the limited edition Prada cradle while stocks last.