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First ‘dual core’ smartphone from 2degrees and LG

Mon, 16th May 2011
FYI, this story is more than a year old

2degrees launched the LG Optimus 2X dual-core smartphone last Friday, which the company says is the first of its kind in New Zealand.

The phone's dual-core technology makes it twice as powerful as regular handsets, according to chief marketing officer Larrie Moore.

Moore said the Optimus 2X is specifically designed to process high-def photos and video, as well as multi-tasking.

The phone retails for $999.

Key Features:

  • Tegra 2 Dual-Core 1GHz processor and ULP GeForce GPU
  • Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 8GB on board memory, with MicroSD (up to 32GB)
  • HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 5.7Mbps
  • An 8 megapixel camera with 1080p full HD video recording and HDMI-Outport
  • Slick, sturdy, compact handset, in a black finish

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