One of the more anticipated devices that debuted at MWC 2011 is finally headed our way. AT&T issued a press release today stating that the new LG Thrill 4G, which would be a rebranded Optimus 3D, would be making a splash on their network in “coming months”.
Nothing has been changed about the device except the new name stated above and AT&T’s imminent lock-down of the system. So you can expect the Thrill to come out packing the 1GHz dual-core, dual-channel processor and 3D glasses-free display, making this device the first of it’s kind to hit US shores. This device will also be sporting dual-cameras for 3D and HD pictures and video capture.
No pricing or specific release date has been announced at this time. Check out the press release snippet below for more information.
LG Thrill 4G
The LG Thrill 4G will be exclusive to AT&T customers and reach AT&T stores in the coming months. Running the first dual-core, dual-channel 1 GHz processor in the U.S. and based on the Android 2.2 platform, LG Thrill 4G will be among the first to deliver a glasses-free 3D experience to U.S. customers and will allow users to shoot 3D video and 3D stills with the dual 5-megapixel stereoscopic camera. In addition to apps and games from Android Market, LG Thrill 4G will offer 3D content via the “LG 3D Space,†which houses 3D games, video clips and images for quick, convenient access.Preloaded with 16 GB of memory (8 GB onboard plus an 8 GB MicroSD card), the LG Thrill 4G will record 3D video at 720p resolution and 2D at 1080p quality. The smartphone will be able to play video back in high definition through the HDMI-out port on the device or stream content wirelessly through DLNA technology.
