
LG Optimus G review
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LG makes a triumphant return to the top-end of town with a powerful and attractive phone. But with the lag between launch and release, is the Optimus G too late to compete?
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LG makes a triumphant return to the top-end of town with a powerful and attractive phone. But with the lag between launch and release, is the Optimus G too late to compete?
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