The LG Optimus 3D brings a new dimension to smartphones - the 3rd Dimension. Revealed at Mobile World Congress, the LG Optimus 3D is loaded with a 1GHz OMAP dual-core processor, 4.3-inch WVGA glasses-free stereoscopic display, and HDMI-out port. It also offers 3D video recording and playback. It runs Android 2.2 at launch with an upgrade coming to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. A video demo of the smartphone appears at the end of this article.
The LG Optimus 3D had impressive Quadrant Test results, with a score of 2958. The LG Optimus 3D has dual memory and dual channel for your rapid responses and multitasking. It has seven home screens.
You can use four 3D icons to reach 3D features, or you can use the dedicated 3D
button on the phone. Three 3D
games are preloaded - N.O.V.A., Asphalt 6, and Let's Golf! 2.
Users can upload 3D video to YouTube to share with friends and the world. In gallery you can see fish swimming in 3D.
The LG Optimus 3D can be connected to a TV where you can play games. You will need 3D glasses to see the games in 3D on a TV. Playback is 1080p with 2D video and 780p for 3D video.
The LG Optimus 3D will launch in the U.K. on April 25. It is expected in Australia in late Q2.
We suspect that it may be launched in the United States at some point because we have been seeing ads for the LG Optimus 3D while surfing from a U.S. IP address.
The original LG Optimus series of Android smartphones were reasonably price and received good reviews. LG is now playing the super technology game.