LG Optimus 3D / Reviews

The LG Thrill 4G's capabilities may be a fun gimmick, but in the end that's primarily what they are. The 3D camera is quirky but eventually of limited use, and the 3D menus have even less of a shelf life. In the end, the 3D effects are good for a little showing off, and maybe occasional utility in the camera, but not much beyond that.

But that shouldn't be held against the phone as a whole: in fact, the Thrill is one of the better smartphones I've seen for the price. It offers a big screen, plenty of memory, and a blazing fast dual-core processor at a suggested retail of just $100. That makes it one of the most advanced "mid range" devices available, and the little things like HDMI video-out just serve to cement that position.

It would be a mistake to judge it only on the 3D features it's marketed for; it would make an excellent smartphone for someone who wants power-user features on a budget, or just a multimedia powerhouse.

Read original review at Brighthand.

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When used in the right conditions, LG Optimus 3D is an excellent experience – and you get all the benefits of a powerful Android phone too. But, the battery life is a problem and there’s a heavy price to pay to go 3D too.

Read original review at What Mobile.

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The LG Optimus 3D is an interesting device, there are a lot of things to like about the Optimus 3D, and there are a number of things that let it down, we really liked the 3D features, especially the 3D games.

Recording 3D videos is also a nice feature and we also enjoyed watching a few 3D videos on YouTube, although the content is limited with no 3D movies available for the device at the moment.

The things that let the Optimus 3D down are the size and weight of the device, it feels a lot heavier than other devices we have tested and also more bulkier, the battery life is another minus point, especially if you plan to use the Optimus 3D for a lot of 3D content.

As a regular smartphone, ignoring the 3D features and content the Optimus 3D does a pretty good job, there are better devices out there at the moment, but with the addition of the 3D features it certainly makes the Optimus 3D a fun device to use.

If you haven’t seen the Optimus 3D we would recommend that you go an try one out for yourself and check out the 3D features to see what you think before buying the device.

Read original review at Geeky Gadgets.

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You may be tempted to consider the Thrill a niche product, and rightfully so. After all, there's no mistaking that it is -- first and foremost -- a 3D camera hunkered inside a phone. But in exchange for a Benjamin, you're getting a decent dual-core device that uses good (but not great) components throughout the remainder of the phone. Whether or not you approve of this pioneer's adventure into unexplored territories, you could do far worse than the Thrill 4G.

Read original review at Engadget.

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When it comes down to value, there’s no denying that the LG Thrill 4G exudes plenty of it from head-to-toe as it combines all of the lovely features found with any high-end smartphone on the market – plus, it’s tastefully complemented by its 3D capabilities. To tell you the truth, we still can’t take our eyes away from its $99.99 on-contract pricing because it’s not too often we see handsets of this caliber launching from the start with something so tantalizing. As we’ve seen, it doesn’t hit the high mark in all categories, but it’s a bit more forgiving due to its competitive pricing. We believe it has more pros than cons for this price, so it’s a no-brainer decision to pick this one up if you’re into the whole 3D thing.

Read original review at PhoneArena.

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I like the Thrill 4G because LG tried to differentiate itself with a device that could display and record 3D content. It’s a fun concept and works in practice, but it’s hard to recommend a phone simply because it offers 3D as an option. The third dimension, as it stands in mobile, is purely for entertainment purposes, and the problem is the phone has so many other faults.

The Thrill 4G has a solid build, despite its plastic accents, but it’s far bulkier and heavier than many of its competitors. Worse still, I can’t stand the yellow blotches on the display and hope that both AT&T and LG take care of those before this phone hits store shelves. Call quality was satisfactory, but I had issues with its download speeds in New York City.

Read original review at BGR.

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If you can’t already tell, we really, really like the Optimus 3D. Its 3D features may seem gimmicky, and certainly they are, but they’re a bonus feature on an already-loaded product that blows away many of its competitors in terms of performance, screen vibrancy and build quality. It’s also incumbent on us to mention that the O3D is significantly cheaper than the upcoming HTC EVO 3D — $75 less, when purchasing outright, in fact — and that will go a long way to bring buyers to the fold. For those who like the hack their devices, the Optimus 3D has a vibrant modding community and an unlocked bootloader, so rooting/flashing is a no-brainer. As we speak, devs are hard at work bringing the popular CyanogenMOD 7 ROM to the device, 3D features intact. Ultimately, if you can get over the fact that the Optimus 3D runs Froyo, and that it’s bulky, it is assuredly one of the most versatile and affordable Android devices currently on the market. Highly Recommended.

Read original review at Mobile Syrup.

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High-end finish

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Good screen

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Films 3D movies and takes 3D photos

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Decent interface

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Battery life

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Design and weight

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You may get headache after a few minutes in 3D mode

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Not much 3D content

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Slight lags in the interface
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The LG Optimus 3D, the HTC Sensation or the Samsung Galaxy S II? We'd pick the Galaxy S II for its lightweight design, its screen and its responsiveness; the Sensation for its Sense interface and its excellent finish; and the Optimus 3D for its 3D screen and camera, which do their job just fine. We were, however, disappointed by the phone's battery life, its weight and the lack of 3D content.

Read original review at Digital Versus.

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At just $100, AT&T not only gives its subscribers the best back-to-school option with the LG Thrill, it also offers the best Android deal, better yet, steal, on the market. The dominant hardware, standout 3D presentation, and improved 4G speed speak for itself. In comparison to the EVO 3D, we have to give the edge to LG’s powerhouse. Not because of its slightly better 3D quality, but for its tri-dual capability, which we assert as the Thrill’s biggest selling point.

Read original review at Complex.

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What we’ve got here is a top-tier Android device with 3D capabilities and a lovely Texas Instruments OMAP4 dual-core processor under the hood. Without the 3D abilities, this device is running on AT&T’s 4G network with one of the most powerful mobile processors on the market, therefor it’s a winner. With the 3D capabilities, this device is just full of surprises. Will it be worth the $199 you’ll be paying for it the day it launches? Certainly – but again, I suggest you head down to your local mobile outlet and look at how the 3D effect works with your eyes before dropping down some internet cash.

The device feels nice to hold, is certainly one of LG’s nicest devices to date, and is now in direct competition with HTC’s EVO 3D. Which one wins, you might ask? It really, truly depends on which brand camp you find yourself associating with more PLUS which carrier you trust the most. You have a rather difficult decision ahead of you!

Read original review at Android Community.

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