Karachi, December 30, 2010 - LG Electronics (LG) recently unveiled the LG Optimus 2X, the world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Along with more powerful multimedia features, the LG Optimus 2X’s high-performance Tegra 2 processor makes for faster, smoother web browsing and applications and lets users multitask with virtually no screen lag.
“Dual-core technology is the next leap forward in mobile technology so this is no small achievement to be the first
to offer a smartphone utilizing this technology,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO and President of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “With unique features such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) mirroring and exceptional graphics performance, the LG Optimus 2X is proof of LG’s commitment to high-end smartphones in 2011.”
Developed by 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. Users will experience faster web browsing and smoother gameplay compared with single-core processors running at the same speed as well as instantaneous touch response and seamless multitasking between applications.
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 (Digital Living Network Alliance) 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. The smartphone also includes both rear- and front-facing cameras, microSD memory expandability, Micro-USB port and a hefty 1500mAh battery.
The LG Optimus 2X will be available in Korea next month with countries in Europe and Asia to follow. The phone will initially be released with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The upgrade schedule will be announced in local markets in due course.
Key specifications:
- 1Ghz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2)
- 4-inch WVGA screen
- 8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD)
- 1,500 mAh battery
- 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera
- HDMI mirroring
- 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording
Features
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) reflect: The Optimus 2X featuring a 1GHz Nvidia’s Tegra 2 processor has the ability to duplicate whatever’s on the smartphone’s screen on a an external screen in full HD resolution.
Web/Internet browsing: The dual-core processor will add wonders to the phones web browsing facilities. The smooth browsing will be facilitated by talented multitasking that allows applications to change with virtually no screen wrap.
Storage Capacity: The Optimus 2X has a built-in memory of 8GB which is extendable to an inspiring 32-GB of a micro SD memory card.
Cameras: In addition an 8 megapixels camera on the back with 1080p video capture ability, the Optimus 2X also has a front facing camera for making face-to-face video calls.
Motion gaming: The Optimus 2X also has a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to facilitate motion-controlled gaming. The phone can connect wirelessly to any DLNA compatible device such as gaming console, HDTV for a better gaming or video experience.
Innovations in Optimus 2X: The latest and fresh LG Optimus 2X has a 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, which makes the Optimus 2X the first smartphone to boast of a dual-core processor, though many more such phones are expected now. For the users who’re sick of the screen wraps while running number of programs simutaneously on their phones, the Optimus 2X is a solution for this problem, this provides not only guarantees best multitasking facility ever experienced but also offers full-HD 1080p view on a large screen using HDMI of the videos captured through the phone’s 8MP camera matching with a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for face-to-face calling and self shooting.
Price and availability
Launched first in the Korea, according to CDON.se the dual-core LG Optimus 2X will cost about 4,999 KR (approx £470 or $730). It is reported that after Korea the Optimus 2X will be launched in Sweden followed by a UK launch on January 24.
The LG Optimus 2X gets in itself a dual-core processor which enhances the smartphones capabilities to run multiple applications and programs more smoothly, which isn’t possible with single core processor phones that show screen wraps in multitasking. The dual-core processor of the phone also lets the phone runs at a clock speed of 1GHz at minimum power, but still enhance performance, video and audio playing abilities, increase and provide better and faster web browsing and gaming experience.
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