03 October, 2011

LG Optimus 3D Philippines Quick Review, Quick Hands-On Video!


LG Optimus 3D Philippines Quick Review, Quick Hands-On Video!



Posted: 03 Oct 2011 09:39 AM PDT
LG Optimus 3D is one of the two smartphones that Sanya, Erik and I reviewed for the upcoming episode of Pop Talk on GMA News TV! (I believe that episode will be shown tonight, October 4, 2011, 10PM - GMA News TV! Please watch it, TP Friends!)



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UP Athlete Erik Aguilar, Rock Royalty Miss Sanya Smith holding LG Optimus 3D, and me -- in that order. :)

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Quoting myself from my first LG Optimus 3D post (Head on over to that entry for the complete technical specifications of this amazing handset, TP Friends),

The coolest thing about LG Optimus 3D isn't so much its svelte case, its massive screen, its Android operating system nor its dual core processor (though, I have to admit all those features are really cool too), for me, it's the fact that this smartphone - get this - can capture and playback true 3D photos and videos. Yep, I think that's what puts it above all other dual core Android phones in the market today.

So what does LG Optimus 3D have that other flagship phones don't? For 3D capture, it has stereoscopic cameras at the back. And for 3D playback, it flaunts a 3D LCD, which is perhaps the first display of its kind on a smartphone.

TP Quick Hands-On!

In between shoots, I took the opportunity to record this quick hands-on video:




The phone's battery was already low (as in borderline drained from the hours of extensive features 'testing' that we did) when I recorded this clip and some of the specs-intensive 3D apps weren't launching. Good thing I was able to open the 3D gallery, which is really cool. I think the video captures the gorgeous design and stellar build of LG Optimus 3D -- I promise you, it's one of the best-looking phones I've seen. Hopefully LG sends us a unit soon so I can show you MORE of it.


TP Quick Review:

Let's do this the Pop Talk way (Because I love love love Pop Talk and GMA News TV!) --

Design: Pop! I mean, just look at it:



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Side view; Check out the sleek metal lining.


Clad in brushed metal, sturdy plastic with matte finish and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, LG Optimus 3D exudes an aura of durability and elegance. You'd love to flaunt this phone in meetings with business partners or parties with friends.

Features: Pop! It totally deserves the 3D suffix. You don't need glasses to see 3D on the phone or to connect to a 3D TV to appreciate 3D content captured using it. The magic happens on the screen itself. Like what I said in my first post, I was totally blown away when I first saw my 3D photo on LG Optimus 3D's screen. Believe me: This Android phone - with all the powerful features that come with Android - lets you capture life in 3D and wows you with its first-of-its-kind 3D playback.

Value for Money: With SRP of Php 29,990, LG Optimus 3D - for me - is the most sulit phone in its price category. It's a flagship Android phone with sleek design and top technical specifications and it's a 3D device in every sense of the word. I highly recommend it. If you can, give a unit a test run at an LG Store near you.



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Posted: 03 Oct 2011 04:26 AM PDT
Great news for Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia E7 and Nokia X7 owners! You may now get the full version of your favorite games from Nokia Store for FREE!

Bring fun and entertainment to your mobile life with exciting game apps you can now download for FREE from Nokia Store. You may download the Full Version of the following games for a limited time only (so you might want to get them NOW).

  • Transformers 3 – For fans of the blockbuster hit Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, this is your chance to get into action as your beloved Autobot. The only mobile game inspired by the movie, Transformers 3 lets you play as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, or whoever Autobot you like and bring you to an intense 13 levels of pure Transformers action as you battle with the evil Decepticons.
  • Bejeweled 2 – Can't get enough of Bejeweled? Bejeweled 2 fills your need for addictive, high-carat fun with more gem-swapping games to keep you entertained. Experience a whole new level of Bejeweled fun with 4 different game modes to test your skills in matching sparkling gems.
  • Fruit Ninja – Get into Ninja mode with this juicy action game that lets you experience the most exciting and satisfying fruit carnage in mobile town. This worldwide smash hit game lets you become the ultimate bringer of sweet, tasty destruction with every slash. Swipe up across the screen to deliciously slash fruit like a true ninja warrior. With three game modes in single player, the addictive gameplay will keep you coming back for even higher scores.



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Downloading Fruit Ninja Full Version on my Nokia N8! I love Fruit Ninja!


Apart from these exciting games, you can now also download more adrenalin-pumping game apps in Full Version also for Free at the Nokia Store for a limited time only.

For bike enthusiasts, there's Moto X Mayhem, the best mobile bike game that lets you race, jump, and crash your way through a variety of treacherous terrain. Race-car aficionados are in for exploding action in Need For Speed Shift, which lets you race the fastest cars against the world's Top 3 professional drivers.

Looking for simple fun? Download the all-time favorite boardgame Monopoly and start buying or mortgaging properties now on mobile. Classic fave Solitaire has been given an upgrade with 12X1 Solitaire, which lets you enjoy this card game in 12 different ways. Go crazy once more over Tetris, one of the world's most popular games, with great new features and three new game variants that make this mobile version the best one to date.

Fans of arcade games, get ready! SIM City Deluxe brings out the architect in you with this game app that lets you design and build your dream city on mobile. Want old-school arcade action? Relive the fast-paced fun of arcade combat with Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, the retro reproduction of the definitive Mortal Kombat game, with original characters and moves.

Unleash your competitive side and download these full version games for free at the Nokia Store. Go to store.ovi.mobi from your mobile phone or store.ovi.com from your PC. These games are available for the Nokia X7, Nokia N8, Nokia C7 and Nokia E7 smartphones only.



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Posted: 03 Oct 2011 02:11 AM PDT
TechPinas Exclusive!

Given the discrepancy in leaked features and specifications of the upcoming iPhone refresh disclosed by various insiders from the Cupertino company, I'm inclined to believe that we should expect two iPhone models to be announced on October 4.

Case # 1 : A completely redesigned iPhone

Quoting New York Times Blog,

From descriptions I've heard of the new iPhone from Apple employees, the images [hinting a totally redesigned next generation iPhone] seemed potentially authentic. But it seems that Case-Mate might be sneakily trying to take advantage of the excitement over the phone by posting and then unposting the images. These things rarely happen accidentally, especially when it comes to new Apple products.

Case # 2 : 'Looks largely the same as iPhone 4'

Concord Securities Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo told AppleInsider last month that Apple's next iPhone is expected to look largely the same as the current iPhone 4. He shared that though the antenna will be improved, there will be little change to its shape, and users will not see a discernable difference in its appearance.

Case # 3 : There's demand for a cheaper iPhone that Apple might want to address

Bonnie Chang of Yuanta Securities shares, "Apple may want to push into the emerging market segment, where customers want to switch to low- to mid-end smartphones from high-end feature phones, which usually cost $150 to $200 [...] But I think for an 8GB iPhone 4, the price is hard to go below $200, so Apple will still need a completely new phone with low specifications for the emerging markets."

Case # 4 : Insiders are already telling it like it is -- There will be two iPhones this year!

Taken straight from Case-Mate's official website; "From our inside resources, it appears that Apple will be indeed launching both an iPhone 5 and an iPhone 4S in early October. The speculation indicates that the iPhone 4S will feature the same form factor as the iPhone 4 but will be upgraded with the latest technology, including the A5 dual-core processor and 8 mega-pixel camera."

Case # 5 : Purported parts of the NEW iPhone look the same as those of iPhone 4!

Gizmodo describes the new iPhone parts made in Brazil as belonging to a 'cheaper iPhone' --

Most of these [parts] don't look like anything special — just [parts] of a familiar face. But when you get to the last one, a picture of a Foxconn Brazil quality control form, you'll notice something strange: a different model number, N90A. This has already been rumored to represent a cheaper version of the iPhone4.

TP Thoughts:

All leaks considered, it makes sense to expect two iPhones to be announced by Tim Cook on October 4. The first will be iPhone 4S, the cheaper of the two, with design similar to iPhone 4 but with slightly improved innards. And the second will be the iPhone 5, which will come with a completely redesigned case, bigger screen and a lot more powerful specifications.

So what do you think?



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