LG Optimus 3d max: Second Generation 3d

LG has announced just before the world congress trade show that they will be releasing a 3d version of the LG Optimus phone. This is very exciting news indeed. This will be one of the first glasses free, 3d phones.

LG has released the official specifications online.

-First of all this phone is comparable in size to the LG Optimus LTE. It’s 9.6mm thick and only 148g. To have a 3d capable phone that rivals the competition of regular phones for size and function is a true innovation.

-The processor has been set to a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. This is a bit less processor power than the LTE version of the phone. This could mean a slight performance difference between the two generations.

-Another downgrade from the LTE model would be the battery power. The LG Optimus 3d max features only a 1520mAh battery instead of a 1540mAh that is on the LG optimus LTE. This may not account for a huge difference, but I can only assume that more power will be needed to run a 3d device, meaning the battery life might take a hit. Hopefully the lower processer speeds may balance out the power consumption.

-It will not come with ice cream sandwich preloaded but is instead running 2.3 Gingerbread. LG has commented on this issue, reflecting that there will be an update to 4.0 Ice Cream sandwich, but that it may take time and testing with the phone’s 3d capabilities before the update will be released and able to apply to the new Optimus 3d max platform. Lg said it will have the update available shortly after the launch of the device.

-The internal storage has been upgraded from the Optimus LTE. With the Optimus 3d Max boasting 8gb of storage. This is expandable through a memory slot as well. But with 8 times the LTE’s internal storage capacity this phone can hold some serious data.

-The 5mp dual digital rear cameras are capable of capturing both video and photographs in full 3d. These can be imported to a 3d television or device, or enjoyed on the phone in glasses free 3d.

-The phone’s display is a 4.3 inch WVGA screen made with gorilla glass. Gorilla glass is very strong stuff, Not that this phone should get dropped a lot, but with the added protection of Gorillia glass you should be able to enjoy a scratch free picture on your glasses free 3D screen for some time.

-Not to worry as well, even if apps you may have on the phone do not appear in 3d, the phone comes preloaded with a 3d conversion program. Applications such as Google maps will have support for the 3d function but other applications can be converted and run in 3d as well. You can get the true angry birds experience in 3d!

As for the official release date for the LG Optimus 3d max, there is not an official north American release. It is slated to come out in Korea next month with a European and worldwide release date to follow sometime after.