If you are on Sprint or considering a move, and want a cutting-edge flagship device, pre-orders for the LG Optimus G are now live on Sprint’s website. You can grab one on a new 2 year contract for just $199. Considering the top-end specs of this device, you can be sure that the Optimus G will be around for quite a while.

For those who missed all the Nexus buzz, the Optimus G is the device that the Nexus 4 is based on. And if you’re the geeky types, you’d be happy to know that Root for the Sprint Optimus G is already out, and working like a charm. So that’s another item crossed off the check list. Here’s a quick recap of the key specs:

  •  Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgradable to Android 4.1
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor with 1.5GHZ Quad-Core Krait CPUs
  •  2GB RAM, 32GB Internal Storage
  • 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus Display (1280 x 768 pixels)
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 3G/4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Advanced 13 MP main camera,  1.3 MP front camera (The 13 MP cam is a Sprint exclusive)
  • 2,100 mAh battery

Those specs should help you make up your mind. Hit the link below to pre-order yours.

Pre-order the Sprint Optimus G