MetroPCS launches 4.5-inch LG Spirit 4G smartphone for $200

MetroPCS has added the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/278372==http://www.metropcs.com/metro/detail/LG+Spirit™+4G/LGMS870" rel='nofollow'>LG Spirit 4G</a> to its growing roster of LTE-capable smartphones. The spiritual successor to the LG Motion 4G, <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/278373==http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/09/28/lte.android.phone.targets.multimedia.fans/" rel='nofollow'>Esteem</a>, and <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/278374==http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/01/02/handset.also.slated.for.verizon/" rel='nofollow'>Connect 4G</a>, the Spirit 4G offers a 4.5-inch touchscreen with a 960x540-resolution and protection via Gorilla Glass, as well as connectivity to the carrier's <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/278375==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/01/10/all.plan.tiers.include.unlimited.calls.texts/" rel='nofollow'>4G LTE</a> network. <br />
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Powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, the Spirit 4G has a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash, a "Cheese Shutter" feature, the ability to record 1080p video, and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing counterpart. Running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich, it also has 4GB of storage expandable via microSD card, a 2,150mAh battery, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options.

Compatible with MetroPCS' 4G LTE plans, the LG Spirit 4G is on sale for $200 off-contract, though it does require a mail-in rebate. After the rebate period, it will cost $270.