In anticipation of the upcoming Mobile World Congress, LG has already taken the wraps off their newest smartphone, the Optimus 3D Max. The Optimus 3D Max is a true follow-up to the Optimus 3D the company released last year, but with several improvements to 3D technology and multimedia consumption and a slightly redesigned body (for the better).
The LG Optimus 3D Max will sports a 1.2Ghz Dual-Core processor (OMAP4430), a 4.3-inch 3D capable WVGA touchscreen with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 2, a dual 5mp camera for 3D image and video capture, 1520mAh battery, HSPA connectivity, an HDMI connection, NFC support, Android 2.3, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.
Other Improvements include:
- HD Converter so you can view HD content on a connected TV (via MHL connection)
- Out-focusing shot to improve picture quality using a combination of Range Finder (which triangulates the distance of your subject), and enhanced image processing
- Convert Google Earth, Google Maps, and other road views into 3D using an enhanced 3D converter
- 3D hard button on the device to easily switch between 3D and 2D mode. Probably not the same slider we’ve come to know and love with the HTC Evo 3D, but a standalone button.
- 3D-Style cubicle icons, which only makes me think back to the Samsung Behold II (shudder).
The phone will measure 9.6mm thick and weigh 148g. Storage will be limited to 8GB, though we assume there will be a microSD card slot, despite there being no mention of it in LG’s press release. That all said, the Optimus 3D Max will be able to detect your location (car, home, etc), and automatically load a profile with your ideal settings.
The LG Optimus 3D Max should see retail presence in Europe as of March and other markets shortly after. Expect the name to vary when it comes to the US. And the fact that this device has HSPA+ connectivity suggests that it will only be found on AT&T or T-Mobile if this device makes its way to the US. AT&T is the likely suspect here, as Ma Bell offered the 3D-Capable LG Thrill 4G on its network.
Check out the video and full press release…
LG WOWS THE WORLD AGAIN WITH OPTIMUS 3D MAX AT MWC 2012
More than just glasses-free 3D, Optimus 3D Max pushes the boundaries of power features and performance
SEOUL, Feb. 22, 2012 – Following in the footsteps of last year’s glasses-free 3D smartphone, LG Electronics will publicly unveil the Optimus 3D Max at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC). With powerful 3D technology and sleeker design, the Optimus 3D Max provides a complete 3D entertainment platform and marks a big leap forward in the ever-expanding 3D ecosystem.
“The Optimus 3D Max was born from LG’s constant efforts to bring user entertainment experience to a higher level,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The introduction of the Optimus 3D last year ushered in a new era for smartphones and Optimus 3D Max is real proof of LG’s commitment to portable 3D entertainment.”
LG Optimus 3D Max is equipped with diverse innovations and offers users with advancements including:
■ True Performance Muscle with Latest Mobile Technologies
LG Optimus 3D Max is a powerful smartphone in both 2D and 3D mode and a pleasure to view with LG’s exclusive brightened display. 3G’s network speed has been also improved to HSPA+ 21Mbps. LG Tag+ offers advanced NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities designed to promote greater user convenience. One of its benefits is automatic setting changes which are possible by creating predefined tags that are customized to certain modes such as car-mode, office-mode or sleep-mode. Depending on location, the predefined tags will automatically adjust various phone settings including Wi-Fi, bluetooth, GPS and sound volume.Beyond its already innovative features, attendees of MWC 2012 will see some of the future benefits that will be made available through a Maintenance Release or an application available on the LG SmartWorld (www.LGsmartworld.com). Additional features include:
– HD Converter to offer HD quality on a TV connected through MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), when transforming Open GL-based 2D games and applications to 3D and viewing Google Earth;
– Range Finder to calculate the distance between the camera and the subject as well as the dimensions of an object through triangulation;
– Out-focusing Shot to enhance camera quality beyond that of other smartphones through image processing using depth information.■ True 3D Entertainment Features with Improved 2D-3D Compatibility
Users can convert Google Earth, Google Maps and other road views into 3D using the enhanced 3D Converter. Furthermore, 3D photos and videos captured by the Optimus 3D Max can also be viewed in a single-screen mode in 2D, using the 3D Hot Key mounted on the side of the phone to easily toggle between 2D and 3D. LG also plans to continue expanding video contents, applications and games optimized for the 3D Converter available from the 3D Zone at LG SmartWorld.■ True Excellence in Design with Slimmer and Lighter Body
The LG Optimus 3D Max’s premium design comes from LG’s commitment to fine details. LG focused on trimming details on the design of the Optimus 3D Max by keeping only the essentials and eliminating everything else. Measuring only 9.6 mm thin and weighing 148 grams, the lean body with metallic and rounded edges incorporates the best 3D features in addition to desirable 2D features. The Optimus 3D Max includes unique 3D-style cubicle icons which users can customize with their own photos through the Icon Customizer.The Optimus 3D Max will first launch in Korea in March and will gradually roll out in other markets starting in Europe. The device will receive an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich from Android 2.3 Gingerbread shortly after the launch.
Key Specifications:
- Chipset: 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor (OMAP4430)
- Display: 4.3-inch 3D WVGA Display with Corning? Gorilla? Glass 2
- Memory: 8GB Internal Storage, 1GB Internal Memory
- Camera: 5MP Dual-lens
- OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Battery: 1,520 mAh
- Others: HSPA+ 21Mbps, HDMI connection 2D/3D TV/monitor up to 1080p via MHL, DNLA for wireless connection with TV/PC (3D video also supported), NFC Full Support, LG Tag+
- Chipset: 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor (OMAP4430)
- Display: 4.3-inch 3D WVGA Display with Corning? Gorilla? Glass 2
- Memory: 8GB Internal Storage, 1GB Internal Memory
- Camera: 5MP Dual-lens
- OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Battery: 1,520 mAh
- Others: HSPA+ 21Mbps, HDMI connection 2D/3D TV/monitor up to 1080p via MHL, DNLA for wireless connection with TV/PC (3D video also supported), NFC Full Support, LG Tag+
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