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| Manufacturer | LG Electronics |
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| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Optimus |
| Availability by region | 7 July 2011 |
| Predecessor | LG Optimus 2X |
| Successor | LG Optimus 3D Max |
| Related | HTC Evo 3D LG Revolution LG Optimus LTE |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 127 mm (5.0 in) H 66 mm (2.6 in) W 12 mm (0.47 in) D |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 Froyo (upgradeable to 2.3 Gingerbread 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and 4.1.2 Jellybean) |
| CPU | 1 GHzdual-coreARM Cortex-A9SoC processor;TIOMAP4430 |
| GPU | PowerVRSGX540 @ 304 MHz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB on boardeMMC |
| Removable storage | Micro-SDHC (32 GB max) |
| Battery | 1500 mAhLithium-ion battery |
| Rear camera | Backside Illumination Dual 5megapixelstereo cameras with autofocus |
| Front camera | VGA (0.3 MP) |
| Display | 800×480px, 4.3 in (10.9 cm) at 217ppiWVGATFT LCDAutostereoscopic 3D-capable (glasses-free) |
| Connectivity | tri-bandCDMA/EVDO Rev. A (800/800Bluetooth v3.0 + HS MicroUSB HDMI (viaMHL) |
| Data inputs | Multi-touchtouchscreen display 3-axisaccelerometer 3-axisgyroscope Digitalcompass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor |
| Other | Wi-Fi Hotspot, A-GPS,FM-radio |
TheLG Optimus 3D (orLG Thrill 4G in the USA) is a3D-enabledAndroid 2.2Froyo (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgradeable)3D mobile device released on 7July 2011 in theUK and advertised as the world's first full3D mobile phone.[1] It has 512 MB ofRAM and 8 GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded by up to 32 GB using amicro SDHC card. The phone features two 5 MP back-facing cameras that are capable of filming 720p 3D andFull HD 1080p in 2D, while pictures taken in 2D mode are 5 MP and 3 MP when taking a 3D picture. It also includes a VGA front-facing camera for video-calling. The phone features a 3Duser interface which allows the users to access 3D content, such as YouTube in 3D, 3D games and apps, or 3D gallery with a push of a button.
The LG Optimus 3D showcases LG's "tri-dual" technology: dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory. It receives significant performance benefits as a result of the faster transfer of data between thedual-core and dual-memory. This enables users to browse web pages,multitask betweencomputer programs, playgames at a higherframe rate and enjoy movies more smoothly.
Along with a range of other features, the LG Optimus 3D also provides a 3D Hot Key for instant access to the dedicated 3D menus. It allows users to switch from 3D to 2D, or 2D to 3D. With the latestGingerbread update, the 3D Hot Key can be used as a camera shutter for taking pictures conveniently.
The LG Optimus 3D comes with a range of different 3D applications, ranging from the latest games to a 3D Gallery. Unlike its competitor theEvo 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 aparallax barrier screen.
On 15 November 2011, 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.[2]
TheLG Optimus 3D is capable of sharing and viewing 3D videos on the large screen, with anHDMI 1.4 connection to3D equipped TVs or monitors and withDLNA certified-compatible products. This allows users to show their own captured 3D content in the widescreen.[3]
Reviewers praised the phone's 3D effects, but criticized the use of Android Froyo, when phones runningAndroid Gingerbread were currently on the market.[4][5]
TechRadar rated the phone 3½ out of 5 stars, whilePhoneArena rated it an 8.0 out of 10.0.[6]
The LG Optimus 3D is a direct competitor of theHTC Evo 3D which also has 3D capabilities, although the latter only allows for 2 MP in 3D recording mode, as opposed to 3 MP for the LG handset.[7]
The LG Revolution features similar specifications, excluding a dual-core CPU, a 3D screen, hot key, and camera, but having 4G LTE capability, larger internal memory, and onVerizon's network.
LG announced a successor, the LG Optimus 3D Max, atMobile World Congress, along with the Optimus 4X HD and the Optimus Vu. Due to a new 3-D converter, the 3D Max offers a better 3D experience than its predecessor. With 9.6 mm thickness and 148 grams weight, the model is about two millimeters thinner and 20 grams lighter than its predecessor. 2D images fromGoogle Earth andGoogle Maps can be transformed into 3D images. A button on the side of the phone allows the user to switch between 2D and 3D view. In April 2012, the LG Optimus 3D Max also came onto the market in Europe.[8]
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