Bangkok--4 Feb--LG
LG SHOWCASES WORLD’S FIRST AND FASTESTDUAL-CORE SMARTPHONE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ASIAAT THAILAND MOBILE EXPO 2011
LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. today announced that, for the first time in Asia, it will showcase the LG Optimus 2X, the world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor, and the LG Optimus Black, a trendy smartphone providing users with a dramatically brighter 4-inch NOVA display in the world’s slimmest 9.2 mm mobile device, at the Thailand Mobile Expo 2011.
Speaking at a press event to showcase the two innovative smartphones, Nattawach Siriwongsal, Head of Marketing and GTM (Mobile Communications), LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd, said, “Thailand is the first country in Asia to experience the LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Black after their launch at the CES 2011. These smartphones were both well-received in the market as they feature many examples of world-first technology. We believe that the LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Black will play an important part in our aggressive strategy to grow our share of the smartphone market, and help us claim a position as one of the top three leaders in Thailand’s mobile market by the end of 2011.”
The LG Optimus 2X and Black are evidence of LG’s commitment to delivering mobile handsets with advanced technology that can significantly enhance users’ experience. They feature amyn examples of world-first innovations:
LG Optimus 2X
- The world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. The LG Optimus 2X’s high-performance Tegra 2 processor makes for faster, smoother web browsing and applications, and lets users multitask with virtually no screen lag.
- The first mobile device to offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality.
LG Optimus Black
- LG Optimus Black’s NOVA display is designed to be the brightest, clearest and most readable among mobile screens with 700 nits of brightness for optimal visibility. In addition to greater luminosity, the NOVA display on the LG Optimus Black also radically reduces power consumption by 50 per cent during general indoor use, compared to a conventional LCD.
- LG Optimus Black makes a strong visual statement with an ultra slim 9.2 mm design, which tapers down to feature the world’s thinnest smartphone profile of 6.0 mm, with a weight of just 109g.
- LG Optimus Black also introduces the world’s first 2MP front-facing camera for high-quality video calling.
The LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Black will also be showcased in the LG booth at the Thailand Mobile Expo 2011 from 3-6 February. They will be rolled out in Thailand in the second quarter of this year.
Besides the LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Black, at this event LG also revealed its latest mobile phones under the Wink label, which include the LG Wink Style, LG Wink 2 SIMS, and LG Wink Slide. They are all priced at 3,990 baht each (including free microSD 2 GB for the 2 SIMs and Slide). For further information, please visit www.lg.com/th or call LG Service Center tel. 02-878-5757 or toll-free no. 1-800-545454.