The
ability to record videos and take photos that are floating with integrated dual
camera is one of interesting 3D features in LG products.
Optimus 3D owns dual camera system with
5-megapixel resolution, which supports taking photos with 3 megapixel
resolution. Compared with the model last year, the ability to capture 3D photos
on 3D Max is better and able to boot faster.
Taking 3D photos and 3D video recording
interfaces are completely similar to 2D with custom specifications, shooting
modes or brightness. Noticeably, 3D feature LG provides also allows users to
adjust the depth and buoyancy of images 3D when they are processed by 3D
camera. 3D effects from images or videos made by Optimus 3D are in high-quality
and users are easy to see placement effect of objects in images or videos.
3D
Max is famous for taking 3D photos and recording 3D videos but its normal photo
taking is not really outstanding.
With still photos, to achieve the best 3D
performance, users should choose to capture the most outstanding object at the
center. The optimal distance from the object to the phone is 30 – 50 cm. Then
the taken photo will offer the clearest 3D effect. Users can not only make 3D
photos via dual camera but also directly convert 2D pictures to 3D simulator
photos. Nonetheless, 3D effects of these photos only reach 70% compared with a
picture taken by a 3D camera.
However, quality of images in 2D mode of LG
Optimus 3D Max doesn’t leave big impression. Colors are not realistic, easy to
be dazzled and not as attractive as some 5 megapixel models on the market such
as One V, Galaxy Nexus…though the images are sharp in sufficient light
condition.
After being created, 3D products are not
only performed on 3D phone screen but also enjoyed through HDMI or DLNA
connection to broadcast directly to 3D TV. Even 3D mobile phone of LG is also
integrated to Youtube 3D videos, which allows uploading 3D videos made on the
phone and sharing with friends.
Optimus
3D Max has added feature to convert 2D to 3D application on the phone.
Last year, 3D model of LG was complained
that it had less included 3D applications. 3D Max is a big change. Computer
feature that LG has just added to the product is “3D converter”. With any 2D
application, even applications available on the phone or ones of third parties
installed, 3D Max can convert them into 3D application in only several seconds.
Users can adjust quality, performance or depth rate of 3D products made by the
phone.
Each
3D application after being made is able to adjust its quality, depth and depth
rate itself.
In fact, this is a very effective solution
for 3D players. When we experimented with games such as Fruit Ninja or Angry
Birds converted from 2D to 3D, floating effects were shown sharply from the
depth to buoyancy.
With Android 2.3, 3D Max is a perfect
smartphone for entertainment and work demands. Users can set the calendar, take
notes, check mail, and edit text with gadgets LG offers. The phone comes with
full entertainment features with the function of listening to music and
watching multi-format videos.
Compared with the original interface from
Google, Optimus 3D Max has been refreshed about the interface with customs and
options from the Korean mobile phone brand to work more conveniently. Virtual
keyboard with large keys helps enter data more quickly. Some new widgets integrated
allow users to update information quickly from social networks and friends, or
access immediately to applications to save searching time.
Performance and battery
duration
LG
Optimus 3D Max operates smoothly though performance via software is not impressive.
LG is the first manufacturer who uses
Tri-Dual structure combining with three different dual-core technologies:
dual-core processor, dual RAM and dual transmission channel, so it can
eliminate “bottleneck” data and increase efficiency in using the phone. In
Optimus 3D Max, LG equips it with dual-core Ti Omap processor at 1.2GHz which
is higher than the model of previous year and doubled RAM with 1GB of RAM.
Thus, the ability to process actually of 3D
Max is smooth; multitasking phone is effective while manipulating 3D features
are very quick. To start dual camera as well as take a photo, it takes only 1 –
2 seconds. Users can open multiple applications simultaneously. Experiments
showed that the product was not lagged or crashed when users open 10 applications
at the same time, including high 3D graphic games such as Asphalt 6 HD.
Quadrant
Standard Benchmark point of LG Optimus 3D Max
Despite smooth performance and good
experiment, performance mark of 3D Max through specific reviews is not high
compared with dual-core models which are available on the market. In Quadrant
Standard Benchmark, overall evaluation software, 3D Max has the same mark
with the model of last year. Graphic evaluation software, NenaMark 2 offers
25.8 FPS, an average point.
In contrast to 1.520 mAh battery capacity,
Optimus 3D Max doesn’t have impressive battery duration. The large screen and
3D displaying technology without glasses spend much energy. The phone allows
operating in 3G mode during a working day, from 8am to 9, 10 pm if users use it
normally, less calling and access to the internet about 15 – 20 minutes.
The
phone has 1.520 mAh battery.
To use longer than 2 days, users have to
turn the phone to 2G mode when not in use, turn off Wi-Fi, GPS connection and
automatic sync mode.
