LG Optimus 3D
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The LG Optimus 3D, or LG Thrill 4G in the USA, is a Android 2.2 froyo (Android 2.3 Gingerbread upgradeable) 3D mobile device released on 7 July 2011 in the UK and has been touted as the worlds first full 3D mobile phone. It has 512MB of RAM
and 8GB of onboard storage which can be expanded by up to 32GB
using a micro SDHC card. The phone features two 5 MP back facing cameras that are capable of filming 720p 3D and Full HD 1080p in 2D while pictures taken in 2D mode are 5MP and 3MP when taken a 3D picture. It also includes a 1.3MP front facing camera for video calling. The phone also features a 3D user interface
which allows the users to access 3D content such as YouTube in 3D, 3D games and apps, 3D gallery with a push of a button.
between programs, play games
at a higher frame rate
and enjoy movies more smoothly.
The glasses-free 3D effect is generated by a parallax barrier screen.
On the 15th of November LG announced an enhanced version of Gingerbread customized for the Optimus 3D. LG claims it enriches the 3D experience and adds the ability to do 3D video editing.http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-announces-enhanced-optimus-3d-android-23-gingerbread-update
which also has 3D capabilities, although the latter only allows for 2MP in 3D recording mode, as opposed to 3MP for the LG handset.http://www.pcworld.com/article/236378/battle_of_the_3d_phones_htc_evo_3d_vs_lg_optimus_3d.html
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and 8GB of onboard storage which can be expanded by up to 32GB
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using a micro SDHC card. The phone features two 5 MP back facing cameras that are capable of filming 720p 3D and Full HD 1080p in 2D while pictures taken in 2D mode are 5MP and 3MP when taken a 3D picture. It also includes a 1.3MP front facing camera for video calling. The phone also features a 3D user interface
User interface
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which allows the users to access 3D content such as YouTube in 3D, 3D games and apps, 3D gallery with a push of a button.
Tri-Dual Technology
The LG Optimus 3D showcases LG's "tri-dual" technology: dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory. The LG Optimus 3D receives significant performance benefits as a result of the faster transfer of data between the dual-core and dual-memory. This enables users to browse web pages, multitaskMultitasking
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between programs, play games
Computer Games
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at a higher frame rate
Frame rate
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and enjoy movies more smoothly.
3D Hot Key
Along with a range of other features the LG Optimus 3D also boasts a 3D Hot Key for instant access to the dedicated 3D menus. It also allows users to switch from 3D to 2D or 2D to 3D. However unlike other smartphones the LG Optimus 3D does not have a dedicated camera shutter button, instead users navigate to the camera app and use the virtual button.3D Applications
The LG Optimus 3D comes with a range of different 3D applications ranging from the latest games to a 3D Gallery. Unlike its competitor the Evo 3D it has a 3D user interface which enables users to navigate through the features in 3D.The glasses-free 3D effect is generated by a parallax barrier screen.
On the 15th of November LG announced an enhanced version of Gingerbread customized for the Optimus 3D. LG claims it enriches the 3D experience and adds the ability to do 3D video editing.http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-announces-enhanced-optimus-3d-android-23-gingerbread-update
Content Sharing
It is capable of sharing and viewing 3D videos on the large screen, with HDMI 1.4 connection to 3D equipped TVs and monitors and with DLNA Certified compatible products. This allows user to show their own captured 3D content in the widescreen.Features
- Android™ 2.2 (“Froyo”)
- 4.3 inch 480 x 800 Glasses free 3D display
- 1 GHz dual-core processor (Texas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments Inc. , widely known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States, which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology...
OMAP4 Processor Chip set) - Front-facing camera for video-calling
- GPS Navigation
- Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology
- microSD™ Card slot, 32-GB-capable
- 8 GB internal memory and 512MB RAM
- Media player with 3.5 mm headset jack and micro USB
- Proximity, G-Sensor and light sensors
- Digital compass
- A few of 3Dgames pre-installed
- 3D user interface
- Switch between 3D AND 2D easily
- HDMI-out via separate port, Micro-HDMI (Type D)
- HD video capture at 1080p in 2D and 720p in 3D
- You Tube 3D™
Similar handsets
The LG Optimus 3D is a direct competitor of the HTC Evo 3DHTC EVO 3D
The HTC Evo 3D is an Android 2.3 smartphone that allows for the creation and viewing of 3D content through the use of two 5 MP rear-facing cameras and a glasses-free 3D-capable 4.3" qHD touch screen. In the United States, the Evo 3D is available exclusively on the Sprint/Nextel network...
which also has 3D capabilities, although the latter only allows for 2MP in 3D recording mode, as opposed to 3MP for the LG handset.http://www.pcworld.com/article/236378/battle_of_the_3d_phones_htc_evo_3d_vs_lg_optimus_3d.html