Gallery: Hands-On With LG's Latest Android Phone, the G2X

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    LG's G2X is the American version of the Optimus 2X, which has already been released in Europe. *Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com*
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    At .40 inches, the G2X isn't too chunky in profile. *Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com*
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    The Google-branded metal strip on the phone's backside matches LG's upcoming tablet product, the G-Slate. *Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com*
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    HDMI out on the phone's top allows for mirroring on an external device. *Photo courtesy of T-Mobile*
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    The phone comes pre-loaded with HD games -- including Need For Speed: Shift -- which run smooth on the dual-core processor. *Photo courtesy of T-Mobile*
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