LG Optimus Me and Optimus Chat

FoneArena was the first place on the whole internet where you might have heard about the LG Optimus Me aka P350 . It’s an affordable entry-level Android phone running Android 2.2.1. It supports 3G networks and packs a QVGA display


Here are the specs from LG itself.

LG is trying to bring Android phones at the price point which was dominated by feature phones.

The phone is launching in Europe first and would be released globally later.

LG Optimus Chat

We also had a chance to play with the LG Optimus Chat which is one of the few Android phones with a full QWERTY keyboard.

It has 4 rows of keys

It’s slightly thick at 16 mm thanks to the Keyboard but most users wont complain. Also you can see the 3.5 mm audio jack on the left .

It has a 3 MP Camera on the Back.
Both these devices were both made public at MWC 2011 and you can expect them to hit markets worldwide in the following months.

The Optimus One was a great hit for the Korean handset maker and looks like the Optimus Brand is here to stay. Will it repeat the success of the Optimus One ?  We should be finding out soon.

HTC says it’s unaffected by Japan Earthquake

Taiwanese handset maker HTC said that it’s business has not been impacted by the major natural disaster in Japan which has impacted many manufacturers including Sony Ericsson , Canon , Panasonic , Nikon.
HTC CEO Peter Chou said “ HTC global supply chain and distribution channels remain unaffected and operating as normal. We have a comprehensive business continuity strategy and framework in place, which activates a secondary supply chain, in the event of a crisis or natural disaster, such as last Friday’s massive earthquake. HTC is also working closely with our global supply chain and distribution channel partners to monitor the situation in Japan, and will take any necessary steps to ensure that our operations remain business unaffected.”

Sony Ericsson affected by Earthquake in Japan

After being hit by the largest earthquakes ever recorded followed by a deadly tsunami that slammed into the Japan’s east coast, leaving a huge swath of devastation, Sony Ericsson is one of the companies which has been affected by the disaster, since Tokyo has been the their hub from the beginning. The company has been closely following the situation in Japan and has been doing all that is needed for the safety of their employees. There are approximately 1100 employees (including consultants) working at both the offices in Tokyo, and confirms that no employee was injured, and no major damage  has been done to their offices. The affected area in northern Japan supplies a large portion of the world’s electronics industry with components, and the current situation also seems to impact Sony Ericsson’s business.
Sony Ericsson seems to be in contact with all their key suppliers in the region and have been identifying the possible relocation of certain component manufacturing. Although the full impact of the current situation was not yet assessed, Sony Ericsson anticipates disruption to its supply chain operations. The company also adds that it is continuously monitoring its supplier situation daily, in real time, and promises to keep the retail customers informed about the status of their specific suppl