LG Optimus 3D the real incredible gadget

The LG Optimus 3D is a beast, there is no doubting that. showcase of superior speed and power, made possibly by LG's World's 1st "tri-dual" configuration: a Dual Core, Dual Channel, Dual Memory architecture based on the groundbreaking. TI OMAP4 chipset. This configuration enables users to enjoy significantly improved performance and run-time compared to any other smartphone. Unlike other dual-core smartphones, with single channel and single memory, the LG Optimus 3D enables the simultaneous and thus faster transfer of data between its dual core and dual memory.

Last year we were talking about 3D TVs and this year, it seems, 3D is fighting its way into other devices. We’re yet to really see people proclaiming that 3D is essential so it remains somewhat niche in its appeal, but for how long? The LG Optimus 3D was an early entry into the 3D mobile phone market - we first saw it back in February - but it’s only just coming to market, and has a new rival in the guise of the HTC Evo 3D. But is this novelty value with no substance, or is it a revolutionary device in 3D content creation and consumption?

Flip the Optimus 3D over and you’ll see what sets this phone apart from the rest of the phone world. Around back you have two lenses, each offering 5-megapixels. This adds one dimension to the 3D name, the other comes from the lenticular display on the front. This means you’ll get glasses-free 3D from it, opening the door for the consumption of 3D content.

Let’s set the record straight right from the off: the LG Optimus 3D offers 3D features, it isn’t entirely 3D. You get a regular 2D experience for the majority of the time, with 3D swinging in when you want it. Making phone calls, browsing the Internet, running Voice Search - all these things are in 2D as normal. 3D is available for photos, video and gaming as we’ll detail below.

If you’re looking for an entertainment device, then the Optimus 3D may just fit the bill. Before we get to 3D content, it’s worth pointing out that the Optimus 3D is a great 2D device. The inclusion of a micro HDMI opens the door for playing back your HD content on the big screen, essentially mirroring the screen. Switching to 3D will change the output to side-by-side for your TV to convert back into 3D if you also have a 3D TV.

Specification LG Optimus 3D P920 :
OS Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to v2.3
CPU Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, PowerVR SGX540 GPU, TI OMAP4430 chipset

Camera :
Primary Dual 5 MP, 2560х1920 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Stereoscopic photos & videos; geo-tagging
Video Yes, 1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)
Secondary Yes

Memory :
Internal 8 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
Card slot microSD, up to 32GB
Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Practically unlimited

Network :
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 1700 / 2100 / 850
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G HSDPA 14.4Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, EDR
Infrared port No
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0

Display :
Dimensions 128.8 x 68 x 11.9 mm
Weight 168 g
Type 3D LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches
- LG 3D UI
- Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- Gyro sensor
- Touch-sensitive controls

Sound :
Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Features :
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML
Radio No
Games Yes + downloadable
Colors Black
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
- SNS integration
- Digital compass
- HDMI port
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail
- Digital compass
- YouTube, Google Talk
- MP4/DivX/XviD/H.264/H.263/WMV player
- 1080p@24fps (2D), 720@30fps (3D) playback
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Document viewer/editor
- Organizer
- Full Flash 10.1 support
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input

Battery :
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Stand-by Up to 100 h
Talk time Up to 4 h