LG Mach for Sprint hands-on

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The Motorola Photon Q just a little to pricey for your QWERTY-loving taste buds? Sprint's newest device, the [LG Mach](http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/09/sprint-adds-four-lte-devices/), was announced this morning at MobileCon 2012 to add another full physical keyboard option to its mid-range lineup. Despite the fact that its name doesn't contain the dreaded "4G LTE" moniker, it certainly still has the high-speed capability built-in. We still haven't been given the pricing or availability, aside from "this fall."

This particular keyboard-clad handset isn't going to turn any heads in terms of specs, but they aren't lackluster either: 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 processor, 1GB RAM, a 4-inch WVGA display, 1,700mAh battery, VGA front-facing cam, 5MP rear camera capable of 1080p video record and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. With a thickness of 12.1mm (0.48 inches), it's one of the thinnest QWERTY devices you can find on the market. It's also on the lighter side for the form factor, weighing in at 5.92 ounces. Despite these dimensions and a plastic battery cover that offers a faux-metal look and feel, it feels surprisingly well-built. And just like Sprint's Optimus G and the Motorola Photon Q, you won't find any carrier-specific branding anywhere on the outside of the device -- unfortunately, you also won't see any SIM slots either.

Check out our gallery below, as well as our video and few last impressions past the break.

**Gallery: [LG Mach for Sprint hands-on](http://www.engadget.com/photos/lg-mach-for-sprint-hands-on/)**

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