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WIND Mobile LG Optimus 2X gets pictured, launch imminent

By on June 21, 2011 at 4:24pm in Mobile News, WIND Mobile


The last time the LG Optimus 2X showed up with a WIND branding was at an LG sponsored event. Since then Videotron released this Android 2.2 powered device at $529.95 outright. We were sent this pic of the WIND Optimus 2X and it looks like it’s ready for business. No word on a specific launch date or pricing, but we hear it’ll be available within the next few days. This is probably the best LG device that is officially available in Canada and it comes loaded with a 1Ghz Dual-core processor, 4-inch WVGA display (480 x 800), 8 megapixel with a 1.3 megapixel front camera that records and plays back 1080p HD videos Wi-Fi and can hold up to 32GB with a microSD card.

More soon!
(Thanks tipster!)

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Discussion

47 comments for “WIND Mobile LG Optimus 2X gets pictured, launch imminent”

  1. Yes!

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    Posted by Jess | June 21, 2011, 4:31 pm
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  2. Great phone, but the battery life really sucks. Hopefully they worked that out.

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    Posted by big mike | June 21, 2011, 4:32 pm
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    • I have the g2x (tmo branded version of this) and have no problems with the battery.

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      Posted by Copolii | June 21, 2011, 5:34 pm

  3. Plz do a giveaway on this one… and make me win it.

    One of the best devices available working on Wind’s network.

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    Posted by Syrenz | June 21, 2011, 4:33 pm
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  4. Finally, a phone for Wind to COMPETE!

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    Posted by Mark | June 21, 2011, 4:34 pm
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    Posted by SaHiL | June 21, 2011, 4:34 pm
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  6. And these are the kind of phones that get peoples attention and will get them customers.

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    Posted by Sean | June 21, 2011, 4:35 pm
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  7. im guessing the price: $549.95
    on a tab: $400.

    is it really worth it?

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    Posted by kjags | June 21, 2011, 4:35 pm
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  8. Running Android 2.2? Shame. Hopefully XDA has developed a Gingerbread ROM for this device.

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    Posted by dominoes20 | June 21, 2011, 4:36 pm
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    Posted by hurricane_wolfy | June 21, 2011, 4:37 pm
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  10. Releasing on the 23rd for 445. You heard it here first.

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    Posted by Matt | June 21, 2011, 4:38 pm
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    Posted by blackberryhomeboy | June 21, 2011, 4:51 pm
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    Posted by kjags | June 21, 2011, 4:52 pm
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  13. Wind has to brush off their reputation of dropping the ball when it comes to handsets(flooding their inventory with cheap phones noone wants, saddling up with Androids with no manufacturer support, etc), and bringing in this impressive phone will be a definite step in the right direction. In the last few months Mobilicity trumped them twice, first with Nexus being(at the time) 25 dollars cheaper, then introducing the HTC Panache. While the Panache looks like a fine phone in its own right, the Optimus will blow it out of the water. Hopefully all the software bugs are fixed and a 2.3 upgrade is on its way

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    Posted by Fred Sanford | June 21, 2011, 4:53 pm
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  14. 2.2 Froyo lol…

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    Posted by Bri | June 21, 2011, 4:53 pm
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  15. I have the Tmobile version running CM7 (Cyanogen Mod 7). Like i said its an awesome phone, but the battery is really crap. CM 7 improves it ever so slightly.

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    Posted by big mike | June 21, 2011, 5:01 pm
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  16. Despite the extra cpu core, the Nexus S is probably a more future proof phone. I mean, 2.2? Come on… If LG feels like it, you may get Gingerbread by the time Ice Cream rolls around…

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    Posted by roman129 | June 21, 2011, 5:08 pm
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  17. Go WIND go…!!!

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    Posted by ruaman | June 21, 2011, 5:13 pm
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  18. this is a sick pick-up for wind! way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Posted by phil | June 21, 2011, 5:33 pm
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  19. It’s good to see WIND getting some new hardware but if this thing is priced higher than Nexus S, I don’t see why would anybody buy it?

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    Posted by pasuljko | June 21, 2011, 5:49 pm
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  20. It doesn’t matter if it comes with 2.2. The question is will it be upgradable to 2.3.

    If not, then Nexus S is the better choice…For people who even know what the difference is.

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    Posted by Terry | June 21, 2011, 6:08 pm
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    • OK – I’ll bite: What is the difference?

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      Posted by Johnn | June 21, 2011, 6:13 pm

    • At Google I/O, they mentioned that a group of manufacturers will now support updates 18 months from the date that these devices were first released. LG was in one of those manus. Now, in terms of the timeliness of the update, that’s still something to be worked out. Also, I don’t know what the consequences are for not adhering to these rules and I question how this will be enforced. That being said… they ‘promised’ that these updates will be rolling out so that’s something I guess.

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      Posted by Eric | June 21, 2011, 10:43 pm

  21. I think it depends on hardware vs software. Hardware wise the Optimus looks miles ahead of the Nexus, however, with the Nexus you have guaranteed first dibs on updates, apps, etc. With the Optimus you have to look at the worst case scenario of being stuck with 2.2(which is unlikely but who knows)

    Looking at the specs though I am definitely tempted to roll the dice with the Optimus…but that depends on the price

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    Posted by Brad | June 21, 2011, 6:23 pm
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  22. Hmm… this vs Sensation.. G2x i might’ve considered tad more than this… but the Optimus 2x… meh.. same phone but shitty UI kills the deal for me. Sensation i suppose it is.

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    Posted by saffant | June 21, 2011, 6:33 pm
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  23. Also.. Nexus S sucks… why does everyone keep upgrading old gen phones to new ones.. Gingerbread for this comes out in June-July (this summer.. as LG as said), so we’re good there.

    Nexus S can barely even record in HD.. if i wanted a phone for its software triumphs alome.. i wud go with Windows Phone 7. Hardware matters ;)

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    Posted by saffant | June 21, 2011, 6:35 pm
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  24. I’m thinking it will stay @ 2.2. What’s LG’s track record like?

    When are they going to learn to quit being fools and adding in their crap so they can’t update

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    Posted by dave | June 21, 2011, 6:40 pm
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  25. Well I’m picking up one as soon as its launched baby luv you wind

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    Posted by bob | June 21, 2011, 6:45 pm
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  26. This will be a fine addition to their product line. Hopefully Wind is able to push 2.3 out the door for this device fairly soon, they really have no reason not to seeing how this is running a stock version of Android 2.2 either way I’m pleased to see this device.

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    Posted by Mark | June 21, 2011, 6:47 pm
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  27. Wind, I do like that you are having a better smartphone lineup but can you stop marking up your phones and having similar prices like the Big 3(i’m sure you buy the phones at wholesale prices)? Your Tab option isn’t helping to bring down the cost of good devices to affordability. Please have contracts up to 2 years to bring it down to a free device. Provide us with more financing options!

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    Posted by Big 3 | June 21, 2011, 7:58 pm
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  28. is this the same phone that suffers from screen leakage, and if so is it fixed now or is it noticeable?

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    Posted by Question | June 21, 2011, 8:14 pm
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  29. Oh look WIND is still in business, where’s the FIST PUMP NATION (J, T, R) with their prediction that they would be out of business.

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    Posted by MR. Reg | June 21, 2011, 8:43 pm
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  30. Good job for wind, unfortunately I have not had great experiences with LG phones, my money will settle elsewhere.

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    Posted by Branden | June 21, 2011, 8:59 pm
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  31. This is an amazing phone! Thank you WIND – I hope it will be under $500 !!!!!!!

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    Posted by Radar | June 21, 2011, 11:05 pm
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  32. It will be available for $450!

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    Posted by iBerry | June 21, 2011, 11:43 pm
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  33. MADE IN KOREA!!
    WOOT

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    Posted by david | June 22, 2011, 2:13 am
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  34. Everyone! Check the LG Website. The 2X is already upgradeable to 2.3 Gingerbread! http://www.lg.com/ca_en/mobile-phones/all-phones/LG-mobile-phone-LGP990.jsp

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    Posted by Michael | June 22, 2011, 6:44 am
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  35. still waiting for a windows phone 7 handset.When Wind?

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    Posted by maninwhite | June 22, 2011, 6:59 am
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  36. @Accophox

    I’m aware of that… but like i said.. that’s the ONLY advantage it has… and geez sure im going to miss out on attractive new features such as “video conferencing” .. dunno about ya but im good with that.. my dualcore and Tegra 2 will do me just fine.

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    Posted by Saffant | June 22, 2011, 3:32 pm
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  37. Yeah Nexus s is better form and factor and software – but in these days when new OS requirements are banking on the rapid increase of hardware I gotta think Optimus 2x got a better shot of being relevant when ice cream rolls. Think about guys, 2x’s Tegra 2 chip is gonna be in a lot of tablets, so Google got no choice but to optimize it for Ice creme. I’m thinking they gonna unleash both cores for us in 2012.

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    Posted by Paul | June 22, 2011, 11:36 pm
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    Posted by WIND LG Optimus 2x Smiles for the Camera | AndroidFC | June 23, 2011, 7:16 am
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