AT&T Officially Announces LG G Flex Preorders Begin January 24th for $300

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It looks like AT&T believes folks are going to be extra excited about the new LG G Flex curved-display smartphone. They just announced it will be coming to their network for $300 on contract and pre-orders start on January 24th. This obviously means the device will be coming sometime within the next few weeks, although no final launch date has been revealed yet. This price seems a bit on the high side, but it's possible folks might be willing to put up with the higher premium for such a unique device. We will keep you updated when final launch dates are revealed.

In the mean-time, here's the full press release below,

AT&T Stays Ahead of the Curve With Pre-Orders for LG G Flex on the Nation's Most Reliable 4G LTE Network

AT&T Offers Its First Smartphone with Curved Screen to U.S. Customers
Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2014

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AT&T’s1 first smartphone with a curved screen, the LG G Flex, offers an immersive cinematic viewing experience and ergonomic comfort. The company today announced that the LG G Flex will be available in the U.S. for pre-order both online or at an AT&T store beginning Jan. 24.

The LG G Flex is priced at $299.99 with a two-year agreement. Customers also have the option of paying $26.74 per month with AT&T Next 18 or $34.75 per month with AT&T Next 12.2

For a closer look at the LG G Flex, check out this video –

LG G Flex Features and Specs - AT&T Mobile Minute - YouTube.

“We’re proud to offer the LG G Flex, our first smartphone with a curved screen, in the U.S. and add the device to the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Devices, AT&T. “We offer smartphones and devices to fit every lifestyle. There’s nothing quite like the LG G Flex to enhance viewing video and images. The unique design is great when using your thumbs to type a message and at the same time, delivers a great experience for video enthusiasts. Combined with AT&T’s premium network, the nation’s most reliable wireless service, you have an unbeatable combination of features and value.”

“LG G Flex represents the shape of innovation and LG’s technical design leadership in the mobile market,” said Morris Lee, senior vice president and head of North American sales and marketing, LG Mobile Communications Company. “Its unique curved display and curved battery, plus LG’s innovative rear key and Knock feature, make the LG G Flex an exciting device for AT&T customers.”

The LG G Flex is LTE Advanced enabled. The curved, flexible* design is comfortable in the palm of your hand and against the side of your face. Its design introduces ergonomic benefits, which makes it easy to hold and, because it follows the contour of your face, provides an outstanding voice and sound experience. The LG G Flex boasts an expansive 6-inch HD OLED curved display for an immersive viewing experience that also helps reduce glare. The LG G Flex also features QuickTheater™, which lets you quickly access photos, videos and YouTube from the lock screen with a simple dragging gesture. In addition, Dual Window splits the 6-inch screen into two separate applications. You can drag and drop information, such as articles and links between windows for easier multi-tasking. The LG G Flex also offers LG’s intuitive and award-winning rear-key design and exclusive Knock feature that lets you quickly wake or turn off the display with two simple taps on the screen.

Additional key features include:

• Processor: 2.26 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with quad-core Krait CPU
• Display: 6-inch, (1280x720), HD OLED screen (Real RGB)
• Memory: 2GB RAM and up to 32 GB onboard memory
• Camera: 13MP rear-facing, 2.1 MP front-facing
• Curved Battery: 3,500 mAh (Embedded)
• Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
• Size: 160.5 x 81.6 x 8.3mm
• Weight: 177g

AT&T announced its intent to carry the device on Jan. 6, 2014. For more information, please visit: LG G Flex -AT&T?s First Flexible Phone.

AT&T has the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network, according to independent third party data.3 In addition, the company was named America’s fastest 4G LTE network, in PC Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks study of 30 markets – and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.4

The LG G Flex earned five out of five stars on AT&T’s Eco-Rating system. The system, which rates the environmental factors of AT&T branded handset devices, was created to empower consumer choice around sustainability. For more information about this device’s rating, AT&T’s Eco-Rating System, and how you can join AT&T in making a difference, please visit EcoSpace - Making a Difference - Eco-Rated Products from AT&T.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

1AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

2Requires 20-month or 26-month 0% APR installment agreement & qualifying credit. Sales tax due at sale. Qualified wireless service plan (voice & data) required. If you cancel wireless service, remaining device balance is due. Qualifying smartphones only; excludes tablets. Limit 4 financed devices (including devices financed via AT&T NextSM or other installment agreement) per wireless account. Select locations only. If financed smartphone returned/exchanged within 14 days, restocking fee up to $35 may apply. Upgrade: Upgrade requires minimum of 12 monthly installment payments on 20-month agreement or 18 on a 26-month agreement & account in good standing plus trade-in of current financed device in good & functional condition & purchase of new qualified device/wireless service plan. After upgrade, remaining unbilled installment payments are waived. All terms subject to change. All marks used herein are the property of their respective owners

3Reliability claim based on analysis of data network connection and data transaction success rates reported by Nielsen during network tests conducted across 211 markets from July 2012 to July 2013, and compares carriers with nationwide 4G LTE networks. Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. 4G LTE availability varies.

4PC Magazine, June 17, 2013: Fastest Mobile Networks 2013 | PCMag.com.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

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4G LTE speed claim based on national carriers’ average 4G LTE download speeds. Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. 4G LTE availability varies.

 

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would have like to see 3GB Ram with these specs. my N3 has it and it comes in handy.

 

[Dusty]

Curved screen? The "G" must stand for "gimmick".