LG Optimus 3D

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The new high-end devices from LG - Optimus Pad, Speed Optimus and Optimus 3D - speak a language design: clean lines, matte surfaces and few frills - just the big metal strip on the back breaks through the creative restraint. A narrow, glossy frame also holds the display panel, the keys are kept in the same Matt Brown, like the plastic back. The workmanship is very good. Because the battery cover takes up the entire back, no gaps are seen. The cover stands out not only because of the shiny metal strip that has the engraved logo of the manufacturer "Stereoscopic 3D." In the bar the two camera lenses are recessed, with which one can make 3D images - a novelty on the mobile phone market.

LG Optimus 3D - the world's first 3D-smartphone. LG Optimus 3D is equipped with a 4.3 inch display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels and the ability to display 3D-content without the use of special glasses, the dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz and built-in graphics accelerator PowerVR SGX540, module Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, port HDMI and technology to support DLNA. Another LG Optimus 3D is equipped with twin 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash to capture 3D-video, and RAM memory is 512 MB.

Away from the separate 3D Optimus range of 3D, all other points, such as the splash screen or main menu to see in a normal 2D view. And that's a good thing, because 3D hard on the eyes of the mighty Optimus 3D. Our testers noticed after a few minutes for the 3D gaming a significant pressure on the eyes. To view a complete feature film in 3D, is more of a mixed blessing. You also have to see a frontal view, side view gives a distorted picture. Here was the fair-phone with dual-core processor with 1 GHz Texas Instruments still significant stability problems, the development in this state but are based on a not yet production-ready programming and frequently occur in pre-production units.

Display

The display is 4.3 inches tall, has a resolution of 800x480 pixels and context-dependent changes between 2D and 3D. LG has designed only a few menus in three dimensions. Too much 3D would overwhelm the eye, because the spatial representation is on the small screen at first unfamiliar and confusing. You can feel the special menu in the 3D LG, which is a little button on the right side can always call directly. Here, the respective dots are arranged like a carousel in the depths of space. When one first arrives here, you immediately think: Wow! Unthinkable to make about the home screen in this form. LG turns 3D only in those areas where it makes sense: with videos, games and menus in the media.

The display can normally be used to display 2D content as the normal user interface of Android. Videos, photos, a 3D interface or some games - can be displayed in three dimensions - provided they received or developed. The 3D effect is quite convincing. Although it is advisable to look at a frontal view, the 3D effect will be retained even at a slight deviation. However, it is not pleasant to look a long time on the small screen and 3D effects as known from recent movies are the Optimus 3D is certainly far away. In addition, the reduced resolution in 3D mode, the pictures look a bit blurry at times. In 2D mode, the Smartphone can play and capture video at resolutions up to 1080p, and in 3D-mode - only 720p.

But for the 3D capabilities of smart phones are still not exhausted. The double standard turns camera on the back videos in full HD format and 3D movies in 720p format. LG makes her think the critics who do not mature for mobile 3D, because it was not enough content for it is the strongest argument. The user simply produces its own content. Via the integrated HDMI output or the WLAN protocol DLNA, the 3D images are viewed on a compatible flat panel monitor.

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Camera

Because 3D content for smart phones are still rare at present, the LG has decided that the user should contact the new Optimus model their own 3D video and still images. For this purpose, the unit has two 5-megapixel camera along with LED photo light, which are mounted on the back with an appropriate distance from each other. So that the resulting photographs are as three dimensional as pre-produced content. While 2-D movies can be recorded at 1080p, the 3D video reduced to 720p. The HDMI output so absorbed vacation videos will be transferred and played back on a 3D TV. Users can also their works in the 3D channel of YouTube upload.

Apart from the 3D features on the Optimus 3D shows the amount of time. LG is like all Optimus devices also here most Android OS. At its market launch in May, this is still version 2.2 Froyo be an update to 2.3 Gingerbread is planned. The screen is 4.3 inches with lush sets and calculated in the usual TFT technology. Super LCD or AMOLED at LG mobile phones are currently not an issue

Android

LG is the Optimus to deliver 3D with Android 2.2, an update to 2.3 will follow later. About the Google system, the manufacturer developed its own surface Optimus UI has set. It is not as colorful and flashy as the earlier attempts by LG, but designed restrained. With Android it is in the right places improved and enriched by several programs and functions. Optimus UI, you can very well compare with Touchwiz from Samsung. But that's not all: The surface reacts to the 3D mobile pre-production already in buttery soft and smooth, programs are called very quickly.

3D games and videos on your phone, although as already mentioned quite impressive, but prolonged use is one of the effect on the small screen probably tired quickly. The ability to record videos and even play on a suitable TV makes the device quite interesting. For this purpose, the camera manufacturer, but also just to bring the first products on the market. One criticism: the Optimus 3D comes in the second quarter with 2.2 Froyo Android on the market and will be updated until later to 2.3 Gingerbread.

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Specification Details:

With a 4.3-inch, auto stereoscopic display with 800 x 480 pixels and a 1 GHz dual-core processor does the Optimus 3D currently in the top league of smart phones. HDMI output, DLNA support, HSDPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and GPS are also included. On board there are 8 GB of memory. The display stands out with bright colors in general, convinced the performance of the device. The battery is 1500 mAh strong.

LG Optimus 3D is equipped with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 (1 GHz) and dual-channel memory. Data transfer between processor and memory is performed simultaneously in dual channel mode, which results in a significant increase in performance. In general, this architecture is called the Tri-Dual. The model is equipped with 3D-display diagonal of 4.3 inches, which gives a bright, flicker-free and high-definition video up to 1080p resolution in a 2D format to 720p and in 3D. Three-dimensional content can be viewed without special glasses and pass on 3D-TV output via HDMI 1.4 or a wireless data transmission technology DLNA.

Led software allows you to convert two-dimensional photo-and video in a three-dimensional real-time. In the third quarter will also be released free software to convert the 2D-games in 3D. On top of that will be available 3D-browser augmented reality, which can be downloaded from the site LGWorld . LG Optimus 3D also allows you to record high-quality three-dimensional image. Thanks to technology stabilization and correction algorithm, 3D-video shaking that occurs during the recording process is automatically eliminated.

Similar 3D Phones in Comparison to LG Optimus 3D

Sharp 003SH and Galapagos 005SH

The Sharp 003SH features a 3.8-inch multi-touch screen with WVGA resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 1 GHz, 400 MB of internal memory expandable via microSD, GPS, Wi-Fi, and CCD camera 9, 6 megapixels with video recorder at 720p. The dimensions are 121x62x12 mm. And weighs 140 grams. 005SH model does perform identical except for their size, camera, keyboard and side scroll wheel for easy navigation.
Both devices are based on the Android operating system. In addition, make both appear as they would define the term new multimedia phone. May be shown on the screen next to images of three-dimensional 3D movies and 3D games. The desired 3D effect, you can enjoy it without special 3D glasses are one of this distresses. The main differences between the two versions are: the amount of memory (400 MB on the 003SH, 005SH 500 MB of) the 9.6 mega pixel camera of the 003SH by 8 mega pixel version of the 003SH. Also, Sharp has developed two models that differ in size, while the 003SH has a version of LCD screen of 5.5 inches, the second device, and due out in 2011, will be 10.8 inches.

Both versions offer, thanks to its advanced technology, 3D imaging with a three-dimensional effect that makes the use of glasses unnecessary. The Nipponese have the privilege to taste the excellence of both devices, including 3D content. The downside is that the three-dimensional effect can only be captured from a particular viewpoint, which raises questions among future users.

The Sharp 005SH is Galapagos Golem According just like the 003SH comes with Android 2.2. In addition, it is known that it served via Tapflow UI and cannot play Flash content. Version 10.1 of Adobe's Flash is already installed from the outset. Unlike the 003SH Sharp Galapagos 005Sh the developers have, however, equipped with a hardware keyboard can be pushed sideways. In addition, the 005SH is only built with an 8 megapixel camera, but it should be just enough. For Japan, at least, the Sharp 003SH Galapagos for December of this year has been announced. However, one can assume that Sharp is the European and North American market is not in view of its 3D Smartphone innovation would be missed.

Conclusion

3D on the mobile phone is more than just a publicity stunt, the court makes it clear with the Optimus 3D. The technology in new forms of presentation and menu structures, providing an unprecedented mobile video and gaming experience. Nor is there support but not enough content, the 3D. The grievance meets LG with a dual camera on the back of the phone, the user can easily produce their own content. But that's not enough, the Optimus is powered by the most powerful 3D processor that currently exist. The conclusion is therefore simple at the recommended retail price you get one of the best Android Smartphone ever.

The implementation is fairly well so far, the three-dimensional effect is at play and watch movies across well. Because the 3D look, however, strained the eyes, the user will not use this mode often and long. Much more interesting is the inclusion of photos and video in 3D, which worked well in the first test