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Hands-on with the LG Optimus 3D (photos)

The LG Optimus 3D can play 3D video. CNET takes a closer look at Mobile World Congress 2011.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
Kent German
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The Optimus 3D's 4.3-inch displayis quite lovely. Graphics pop and colors are bright. Below the display sit four touch controls while above it is a second camera lens.
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By pressing the home button (second from left), all home pages will appear in the center. You then can jump directly to a home page by pressing the related icon.
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Though it's difficult to see the effect in a picture, this is the 3D menu interface. As you swipe through options, icons appear to fly off the display.
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The media gallery also has a 3D effect. As you spin through the list, the still frames swoop around in a circle.
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You also get 3D gaming. Again, you can't quite notice the effect in a picture, but this golf game is in 3D.
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The same goes for 3D videos. Remember that you don't need glasses.
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The standard menu interface has the usual icon design.
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You'll use the virtual keyboard for all text input.
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The phone dialer interface features large buttons and text.
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The Optimus 3D has two cameras to capture video in 3D. A flash sits between the lenses.
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The Optimus 3D has a trim profile and a solid feel in the hand.
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The power control and a 3.5mm headset jack sit on the phone's top end.

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