LG Optimus Black hits Europe later this month, coming to North America, too

LG just announced that the Optimus Black -- as seen in our initial review -- will be released in Europe later this month. No specific date was given, but LG does note that 56 carriers in 50 nations worldwide have ordered the Android 2.2 smartphone, including in North America.

Need a refresher on specs? Here 'tis:
4-inch NOVA Display (700 nits brightness)
Android 2.2
Dimensions:122 x 64 x 9.2mm
Weight: 109g
1GHz processor (Texas Instruments OMAP3)
Wi-Fi Direct
5MP Rear Camera / 2MP Front Facing Camera
Gesture UI powered by Gyro-sensor
2GB Internal Memory and Micro SD up to 32GB
1,500 mAh Battery

If you're looking for some single-core awesomeness, you're going to want to check this one out, folks. (Again, see our initial review.) And if black's not your thing, it'll be followed by versions in white and pink. Full presser's after the break.

SEOUL, May 8, 2011 – The LG Optimus Black, the stylishly slim and lightweight Android smartphone featuring the unique NOVA display, will make its international debut in Europe later this month.

Following successful unveilings at the Consumer Electronics Show and the Mobile World Congress, the LG Optimus Black has attracted pre-orders from 56 network carriers in 50 different countries. The phone will be available globally across six continents beginning in Europe before heading to North America and Asia.

“For smartphone users who appreciate both style and substance, the LG Optimus Black offers beauty, performance and mobility in one smart package,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG Optimus Black is a significant addition to our global Optimus portfolio and we think it’ll prove to be one of our most popular phones.”

Introducing LG’s new NOVA display technology, the LG Optimus Black provides optimal brightness and clarity that allows for enhanced readability. With higher levels of brightness and true blacks and whites for ideal handset viewing, the NOVA screen provides a more natural experience for web browsing while reducing power consumption by 50 percent during general indoor use compared to conventional LCDs.

The sleek design of the phone is accentuated by the flush finish of the seamless 4-inch display to offer a smooth, undisrupted surface. This is complemented by the slim 9.2mm body and its unparalleled weight of only 109g.

The black version of LG Optimus Black will be available first followed by white and pink versions which will be introduced next month.

For more information and product images, please visit www.lgnewsroom.com.

Key Specifications:
4-inch NOVA Display (700 nits brightness)
Dimensions:122 x 64 x 9.2mm
Weight: 109g
1GHz processor (Texas Instruments OMAP3)
Wi-Fi Direct
5MP Rear Camera / 2MP Front Facing Camera
Gesture UI powered by Gyro-sensor
2GB Internal Memory and Micro SD up to 32GB
1,500 mAh Battery

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