Introducing The New Lg Encore

The LG Encore may be a popular phone, but it may not be the inside features of the phone that makes it so appealing. Instead, it might just be that the number of quality LG Encore accessories on the market prove to be the strongest decision influencing factor for many. Certainly the number of high quality LG Encore cases are strong enough on their own to influence any logical decision making process, but there is more to buying a phone than simple logic.

No preview or review of the new LG Encore would be complete without breaking down the technical specs of the phone as well as the selection of LG Encore Accessories. At the heart of every LG Encore smartphone is the GSM quad-band/UMTS dual-band receiver that allows for amazing 3G coverage virtually anywhere in the world. Integrated GPS functionality is also important for many and the LG Encore doesn't disappoint in this arena either. The small battery size reduces the talk time to around 3 hours and standby time to about 240 hours between charges under optimal conditions.

On the user interface and functionality side, the LG Encore uses a 3" touch-screen with a 240 by 400 resolution which is useful for taking pictures and videos using the integrated 3 MP camera. In internal 32 MB of memory can be augmented by the use of a Micro SDHC card, and a wide number of other features such as mobile browsing, Bluetooth audio and a rather impress mini-media player are also available. The entire package is tightly wrapped in an attractive shell that weighs in at a modest 3.7 ounces, which puts the LG Encore firmly in the smartphone middle of the pack in terms of weight.

Adding one of the useful LG Encore cases to the equation may increase bulk and size but the exchange is probably worth it for nearly any consumer as the slightly smaller than average LG Encore has a tightly packed interior that might not be the most shock-resistant. Also on the subject of offering protection, the LG Encore's 262,144 color TFT screen uses and older technology that is prone to cracking when twisted sufficiently. In unfortunate cases, it takes a small mistake just to crack a TFT display, so smart consumers will look for LG Encore cases with a tall rim around the screen.

There are also numerous LG Encore screen protectors on the market as well as generic screen protectors that are a 'one-size-fits-all' style of product. As with any smartphone, it would generally be a wise idea to find a screen protector specifically meant for any given model. A bad screen protector may decrease touch functionality, worsen image quality, or fail to offer the best protection. In short, the few dollars a consumer might save by opting for a on-size-fits-all screen protector instead of looking at specialized LG Encore screen protectors is probably not worth saving.