LG
Fortune, an entry-level handset is available right now from Cricket. The pre-paid
carrier is offering the phone for just US$ 89.99 with the activation of a
smartphone plan. The LG Fortune features a 5-inch display carrying a 480 x 854
FWVGA resolution. A quad-core CPU is under the hood, running at a clock speed
of 1.1 GHz. 16GB of internal storage is included, along with a microSD slot with
a 32GB capacity.
Both the back and front-facing cameras weigh in at
5MP, and a 2500 mAh battery is in charge (no pun intended) of keeping the device
powered up. Android 6.0 is pre-installed. Some of the features found on the LG
Fortune include Knock Code. This allows you to create a pattern that you tap on
the display to unlock the unit. Quick Memo+ allows you to use your finger to
write notes, drawings, doodles and even add captions to your photos. These can
then be sent to your family and friends. The LG Fortune carries a rear facing
power button and a Battery Saver option that extends your usage when the
battery is about to roll over and die.
The phone supports Cricket's 3GB, 8GB and 12GB
high-speed data plans. Go over the data cap and you'll be throttled to 128kbps.
Cricket is also offering a plan with unlimited high-speed data for US$ 55 a month.
That includes a US$ 5 monthly discount awarded to those who sign up for Auto Pay.
The unlimited plan streams video at a DVD quality resolution of 480p. Consume
more than 22GB of data in a single month, and your data speed will be slowed
down during periods of heavy traffic on the network. That will remain in force
until the start of the next billing cycle.
