LG Optimus 2X

What feature that started by computer and gaming console and not yet popular with mobile devices? Dual core. And here now we have LG Optimus 2X. The trailing 2X does mean that this powerful handphone has dual core processors in its system. But that’s not the only key feature that this cellphone sells.

Is it the camera? Well, the ability to record Full HD video at 1080@24fps and 720@30fps, and an 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging does make LG Optimus 2X a gadget everyone loves, but there is other thing.

Using ULP GeForce GPU with Tegra 2 chipset, the graphic engine embedded inside this mobile promises you wonderful graphical experience. The 4” capacitive IPS LCD touchscreen is one of the largest display you’ll ever want from a cellular, with WVGA resolution, 480 x 800 pixels, supporting 16 millions colors.

Key features:

* Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support
* 10.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
* 4.0″ 16M-color capacitive IPS LCD touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels)
* Android OS v2.2 Froyo with LG Home launcher
* Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, ULP GeForce GPU, Tegra 2 chipset
* 512 MB RAM
* 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging
* 1080p video recording @ 24fps, 720p@30fps
* 1.3 MP front-facing camera with videocalls
* Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA
* GPS with A-GPS, digital compass
* 8GB internal storage and microSDslot for up to 32GB cards
* Accelerometer, gyroscope, and proximity sensor
* microHDMI port with HDMI mirroring
* Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
* Stereo FM radio with RDS
* microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1
* Smart dialing, voice dialing
* DivX/XviD video support
* Innovative gesture controls
* Adobe Flash 10.1 support
* Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement

Disadvantages:

There are also some disadvantages of LG Optimus 2X. But they are mainly just minor disappointment for general usage.

* Despite similar technology LCD isn’t quite as impressive as the iPhone4 screen
* No dedicated camera key and no lens cover
* 1080p recording isn’t well polished
* No Android 2.3 Gingerbread at launch
* Audio quality is only average
* Below average speaker loudness