LG UNVEILS PREMIUM LINE-UP AT MWC 2011
Making a Return to the Largest Mobile Event With a Rich Collection of Mobile Devices
Barcelona, Feb. 13, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) returns to Barcelona this year to
introduce two new flagship devices at Mobile World Congress: the LG Optimus 3D, a
stunning super-smartphone with unparalleled 3D performance, and the LG Optimus Pad,
a true Android tablet optimized with Honeycomb OS designed to offer the full viewing
experience of a tablet while still being easy to hold with one hand.
“I’m confident that this year, LG will emerge as a leader in the next generation of
smartphone and tablet devices,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG
Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “What you see here today is just the
beginning –we will continue to innovate with products that address consumer needs
and deliver benefits that live up to our ‘Life’s Good’ commitment.”
Aiming to aggressively take a leadership position in the smartphone market in 2011, LG
has been earnestly bolstering its premium smartphone line-up, evident by its strong
showing at CES last month. There, the company introduced the world’s first dual-core
smartphone (LG Optimus 2X), one of the world’s slimmest and brightest smartphones
(LG Optimus Black) and the company’s first phone compatible with 4G LTE networks
(LG Revolution.). LG products debuting at MWC 2011 build upon this spirit of
innovation. Key devices include:
LG Optimus 3D
The LG Optimus 3D packs exceptional features with performance in mind, including an
advanced dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory architecture. Equipped with a
1GHz OMAP4 dual-core processor and four times more video decoders than competing
designs, the LG Optimus 3D doubles the graphics performance of its nearest competitor
allowing users to enjoy superb performance while web surfing, running applications and
enjoying multimedia content. In addition, the LG Optimus 3D provides the world’s first
full 3D experience covering the full spectrum from recording to viewing and sharing 3D
content. It features a dual-lens camera that enables users to capture any moment in true
3D which can then be viewed immediately on the 4.3-inch WVGA glasses-free display.
Multiple connectivity options including HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) also make it easy for users to transfer
their recorded content to other devices.
LG Optimus Pad
The LG Optimus Pad sets a new standard for tablets by utilizing an 8.9-inch display in a
form factor that’s comfortable to use one-handed. With a 15:9 aspect ratio and Full HD
1080p decoding, the LG Optimus Pad offers users an immersive multimedia
environment on a 1280 x 768 WXGA resolution widescreen display. The new device
sports Honeycomb, Google’s latest platform optimized for tablet devices with an
optimized and intuitive PC-like interface for running tablet software. LG’s tablet runs
on a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor for unmatched performance and power
management. In addition, the LG Optimus Pad is the world’s first tablet with a built-in
3D camera, enabling users to capture vivid image and video content to be viewed on a
high definition 3D TV or shared on the web via YouTube 3D.
LG Optimus 2X
The world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor, the LG Optimus 2X was
developed in partnership with graphics processor powerhouse, NVIDIA. The dual-core
Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip found in the LG Optimus 2X runs at a clock speed of 1GHz
and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio.
Not only does the LG Optimus 2X mean more powerful multimedia features, the Tegra
2 processor makes for faster, smoother web browsing and multitasks with virtually no
screen lag. The LG Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with
HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to Full HD quality. The LG
Optimus 2X can connect wirelessly to any DLNA-compatible digital device such as HD
TVs for a console-like gaming experience, taking full advantage of the phone’s HDMI
mirroring, accelerometer and gyro sensor.
LG Optimus Black
One of the world’s slimmest and lightest Android smartphones, LG Optimus Black is
already a hit, having recorded more than two million pre-orders in 20 countries since its
introduction at CES. At MWC, a range of special-edition LG Optimus Black handsets
will be unveiled featuring designs courtesy of the Keith Haring Foundation. Besides its
incredibly slim body, the LG Optimus Black features a 4-inch NOVA display for
optimal brightness and readability under any lighting conditions. The crystal-clear
display also provides a more natural web browsing experience by displaying truer
whites while simultaneously cutting energy consumption by 50 percent compared to
conventional LCDs. In addition, the LG Optimus Black includes a collection of smart
features designed to improve the user experience, such as Gesture UI, Wi-Fi Direct and
a 2MP front-facing camera.
