LG confirms glasses-free Optimus 3D unveiling set for MWC

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LG confirmed on Tuesday that it will unveil what it calls “the world’s first 3D smartphone” at Mobile World Congress 2011 later this month. Details are very slim for the time being, but the main attraction on the upcoming LG Optimus 3D will be its glasses-free 3D experience coupled with a dual-lens camera capable of recording video in 3D. The phone will also feature an HDMI-out port and DLNA video streaming capability. LG will become the first to bet on 3D in cell phones and in light of the terrible quarter LG reported last week, we hope consumers will show more interest in 3D smartphones than they have in 3D televisions. Hit the break for LG’s press release.

LG TO UNVEIL WORLD’S FIRST FULL 3D SMARTPHONE AT MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2011

3D Recording-Viewing-Sharing of Life’s Precious Moments Anytime, Anywhere

SEOUL, Feb. 1, 2011 – At this year’s Mobile World Congress, LG will unveil the LG Optimus 3D, the world’s first 3D smartphone offering consumers a full 3D experience right in the palm of their hands.

The LG Optimus 3D addresses the lack of 3D content issue — one of the biggest problems facing the 3D market — with a complete platform for a one-of-a-kind experience on a mobile device. LG’s most advanced smartphone to date will feature a dual-lens camera for 3D recording, a glasses-free LCD panel for 3D viewing and diverse connectivity options such as HDMI and DLNA for 3D content sharing anytime, anywhere.

Further details and a live demo of the LG Optimus 3D will be offered at Booth #8B178 at MWC in Barcelona from February 14 to 17.

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  • Anonymous

    Could we please move on to Holographic imaging already. 3D was never and will never be a big deal. Besides, if I wanted to go blind why would I just do it the old fashioned way and masturbate my way there.

  • Weston Aden

    First?

    • Weston Aden

      …Guess not.

  • offdayJB

    hey now, I personally have a VERY HIGH interest in all things 3D. but who the hell has 2-3k to throw away, especially when u have bad credit?? cmon! I shot the messenger ;)

  • defTwitch

    It’s not REALLY 3D. This is all gimmicky technology… and thank god most of the consumers aren’t falling for it.

    I think its cool to watch a few movies or play SOME video games with it… but most have no interest in making it a standard (as mentioned above with the dismal response to 3D TV’s at home). I’m not even interested enough to enjoy it beyond buying a ticket at the movie theater maybe a few times a year. A LARGE LARGE majority of people that purchase 3D ready TV’s never bought the glasses… they just wanted a nice TV and the 3D was already built into the price unfortunately.

    It’s bad enough we have to deal with the Transformers 2 syndrome of cranking out crap movies with lots of loud explosions. Killing great comic books to crank out another box office money maker with little to no plot. I chalk this up to similar BS. Please spend your R&D money elsewhere!

  • http://everwas.com iankennedy

    World’s first? I saw a 3D display and camera on a phone when I visited Japan over the year end holidays. I believe it was made by Sharp. No glasses required but I am struggling to come up with a practical use case.

  • Kld2009

    Could this be Sprint’s industry 1st? First carrier to have a 3D phone?

  • The Don

    This makes me think that Nintendo may be one step ahead of the game. I heard of their 3DS, which appears to use similar technology LAST YEAR. And now LG is trying to make it sound like they are the first to utilize it in a handheld device. Out of the featured listed, the only things the 3DS lacks is the phone, the ability to shoot video in 3D (though 3D videos to watch will be released and it can take pictures), and an HDMI port. But, the 3DS is still a 3D handheld system and will have a price tag of $250.

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