So the big question in mobiles at the moment is: 3D or not 3D? Well LG, who are always eager to latch onto new technology, have released their LG Optimus 3D. So are the Korean wonder kids onto something, or is 3D a fad just as the cynics suggest?
On first appearances the new Optimus is like any other phone, if maybe a tad thicker than some. The phone has a generous 4.3in screen and comes in the usual smart phone black we’re all accustomed to. The phone is large and maybe a bit heavier than most smart phones we’re used to. Coming to life, the screen is a bright, crisp affair, as we’ve come to expect from LG.
The Optimus 3D has a dual core 1GHz processor so you can be pretty much assured it doesn’t lag, it will also run the latest version of Android 2.3 after it gets an upgrade on release.
So how does the 3D look? Well, in short, very good. Initially the fact you’re looking at the screen in 3D without glasses will awe you. The LG’s 3D is showcased in its 3D hub where you can access its 3D games and video. The games look impressive, the characters and indicators rise from the screen when you’re directly in front and the screen offers colour depth and clarity. If your eyes are aside from the display though, it does not work- users of the Nintendo 3DS will be familiar with this.
Possibly the LG’s cleverest trick is its dual recording 3D camera, allowing you to live every bit of your life in 3 dimensions, record it and show it to whoever you wish in 720p quality. The camera also allows users to record 1080p in normal 2D mode. You can upload footage directly to YouTube in all three dimensions if you want your antics to be seen further afield.
You can also turn off the 3D or even lower its strength according to your needs, some people hate the feeling of 3D and for others it causes headaches, so this is welcome and wise attachment.
The phone itself is a very nice little device even aside from the 3D and offers all the accessories and pleasure of using a normal LG smart phone, albeit a little heavier. The phone’s interface is nice and Android and apps run very smoothly with the powerful dual core.
Overall, the LG Optimus 3D is a great device and the 3D a great extra. We think this is important, because whether or not you see the 3D screen as a gimmick, the Optimus 3D has plenty to offer. We can certainly see ourselves buying the LG for its overall abilities not just the 3D ones.
On first appearances the new Optimus is like any other phone, if maybe a tad thicker than some. The phone has a generous 4.3in screen and comes in the usual smart phone black we’re all accustomed to. The phone is large and maybe a bit heavier than most smart phones we’re used to. Coming to life, the screen is a bright, crisp affair, as we’ve come to expect from LG.
The Optimus 3D has a dual core 1GHz processor so you can be pretty much assured it doesn’t lag, it will also run the latest version of Android 2.3 after it gets an upgrade on release.
So how does the 3D look? Well, in short, very good. Initially the fact you’re looking at the screen in 3D without glasses will awe you. The LG’s 3D is showcased in its 3D hub where you can access its 3D games and video. The games look impressive, the characters and indicators rise from the screen when you’re directly in front and the screen offers colour depth and clarity. If your eyes are aside from the display though, it does not work- users of the Nintendo 3DS will be familiar with this.
Possibly the LG’s cleverest trick is its dual recording 3D camera, allowing you to live every bit of your life in 3 dimensions, record it and show it to whoever you wish in 720p quality. The camera also allows users to record 1080p in normal 2D mode. You can upload footage directly to YouTube in all three dimensions if you want your antics to be seen further afield.
You can also turn off the 3D or even lower its strength according to your needs, some people hate the feeling of 3D and for others it causes headaches, so this is welcome and wise attachment.
The phone itself is a very nice little device even aside from the 3D and offers all the accessories and pleasure of using a normal LG smart phone, albeit a little heavier. The phone’s interface is nice and Android and apps run very smoothly with the powerful dual core.
Overall, the LG Optimus 3D is a great device and the 3D a great extra. We think this is important, because whether or not you see the 3D screen as a gimmick, the Optimus 3D has plenty to offer. We can certainly see ourselves buying the LG for its overall abilities not just the 3D ones.
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