LG officially announced the Optimus 3D P920 Android smartphone powered by “tri-dual” configuration – dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory. The 3D phone
is boosted by TI OMAP4 dual core 1GHz processor, and 4Gb LP DDR2 memory. It comes with 8GB internal memory.
The Optimus 3D features dual 5 Megapixel lens camera that can record 1080p Full HD 2D video or 720p HD 3D video. The phone also supports 720p and 1080p video playback of H.264, H.263, DivX, MKV, WMV-9, ASF, AVI, 3GP, MP4 formats. The Optimus 3D has a 4.3-inch large 3D touchscreen and offers HDMI 1.3 output and DLNA support. LG has partnered with YouTube allowing users to upload and stream 3D content and share each other’s creations on YouTube’s dedicated 3D channel (youtube.com/3D).
Coming in Q2, the LG Optimus 3D will be released with Android 2.2 Froyo and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
Press Release
LG Optimus 3D ushers in a new era for smartphones
Barcelona, Feb. 14, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) today officially unveiled the eagerly-awaited LG Optimus 3D, the high-performance smartphone offering the world’s first full 3D experience, at Mobile World Congress 2011.
The LG Optimus 3D introduces a number of innovative “first” technologies, including the world’s first dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory architecture as well as the first 3D platform allowing for recording, viewing and sharing of 3D content.
Superb Performance with Unique “Tri-Dual” Configuration
The LG Optimus 3D is a showcase of superior speed and power made possible with LG’s unique “tri-dual” configuration — dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory. This configuration enables users to enjoy significantly improved performance and run-time compared to smartphones offering 1GHz dual-core processors.
Unlike other single-channel, single-memory dual-core smartphones, the LG Optimus 3D offers significant performance benefits as a result of the simultaneous — and thus faster — transfer of data between the dual-core and dual-memory. Users can browse web pages, multitask between programs, play games at a higher frame rate and enjoy movies more smoothly and longer than ever before.
“Backed by a combination of superb performance and full 3D, we’re excited about the prospects of the LG Optimus 3D taking the smartphone experience to a much higher level,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. “We’ve incorporated every feature for the power user and we think they’ll be pleased with what they see.”
World’s First Full 3D Experience: 3D Recording-Viewing-Sharing
The LG Optimus 3D’s dual 5MP lens camera allows users to capture and record their best moments as images and videos in 3D anytime, anywhere. The LG Optimus 3D’s 4.3-inch WVGA display faithfully recreates the 3D experience without the use of glasses. The display provides bright and flicker-free images allowing users to view 2D (up to 1080p) and 3D (up to 720p) multimedia content. And users can navigate through the device’s 3D interface with the click of LG’s unique 3D Hot Key which presents five 3D-dedicated UIs, including Gallery, Camera, Game&Apps, YouTube 3D and 3D Guide.
Captured 3D content is easily shared via an HDMI 1.4 connection to 3D TVs and monitors and also is compatible with DLNA Certified™ products. What’s more, users can easily upload and stream 3D content and share each other’s creations on YouTube’s dedicated 3D channel (youtube.com/3D).
The LG Optimus 3D will be rolled-out globally starting with Europe early in the second quarter. The phone will initially be released with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The upgrade schedule will be announced in local markets in due course.
Key Specifications:
1GHz Dual-Core Dual-Channel processor (Texas Instruments OMAP4)
4.3-inch 3D WVGA screen
8GB memory and 4Gb LP DDR2
1,500 mAh battery
5MP dual-lens camera
2D: 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 recording and playback
3D: 720p H.264 SEI recording and playback
HSPA+, DLNA/HDMI 1.4
H.264, H.263, DivX, MKV, WMV-9, ASF, AVI, 3GP, MP4
Samsung Russia officially announced the Galaxy Spica i5700 (aka GT-I5700, Galaxy Lite)Android smartphone, the little brother of the i7500 Galaxy. The Spica is powered by a 800MHz processor and 128MB memory and runs the Google Android OS.
Samsung Galaxy Spica has a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, a 3.2 Megapixel camera, A-GPS support, built-in digital compass and Bluetooth. We can also expect WiFi support and 1GB internal memory as well as a microSD card slot.
Samsung’s Spica supports Quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band WCDMA/HSPA networks. The Android handset will be released in Russia in November for 14000 Rouble (US$483).
Pegatron introduces in Russia the Wall-e IPP7A-CP Atom-powered nettop PC, which is just another nettop based on Pegatron’s Cape 7, like Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100/Q110, Medion Akoya Mini E2076 D, EMTEC G Box and Ruvo MiniCap 7
Pegatron Wall-e gets an Intel Atom 230 procesor and NVIDIA’s ION graphics chip. Other features are pretty standard, 2GB RAM, 2.5-inch hard drive, WiFi, DVI, USB 2.0 ports, multi-in-one card reader. It lacks HDMI port, however.
Other than the LG Mini, here is another new cellphone from the Korean firm, the KM555e Clubby. The KM555e sports a 3-inch 240×400 touchscreen display, a 3 Megpaixel camera, Dolby Mobile Sound, support for WiFi and a microSD card slot.
The LG Clubby supports playback of audio and video and comes with document reader for MS Office files, PDF and TXT files. It has FM tuner and offers access to LG Music Club music download service.
E-Ten launches its Glofiish X610 WM6 smartphone in Russia. The X610 is an updated version of the Glofiish X600. Powered by Samsung SC3 400MHz processor, the Glofiish X610 has 128MB ROM, a 2 Megapixel camera, a QVGA touchscreen display. It comes with integrated SiRF Star III GPS chipset and support for WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.
While Prada has the Prada phone with LG and Giorgio Armani has the Armani phone with Samsung. Another luxury brand, Christian Dior unveiled its luxury mobile phone, My Dior, for China and Russia market. The phone is a little bit bigger than a USB thumb drive and features a touchscreen, and camera. The phone made by ModeLabs Group and will be priced at $5000 range.
