LG Optimus 2X / P990 Reviews and Videos

[cazman]

Yep me too, I'm ashamed to say.... Maybe we should wait for post release reviews? Also the very same could happen with HTC etc? It is of course entirely possible we have hyper sensitised ourselves.

So completely true, if only LG could see this thread about how excited we were at the start of it, then slowly as the bad reviews come in, our attitudes change, I really like the entire package you get with this phone, but LG really need to sort their stuff out, or as you said it could be us being hypersensitized to the whole thing, i'm having withdrawal symptoms and it isn't even in my hands yet!

 

[jinwons]

Well, that's just one review with possibly pre-production version. So they complain on buggy software because of car home eating battery and some lags in browsing? Who knows if they opened GPS map or navigation app and closed but don't remember?

I think you guys are reading too much into early reviews. I usually take them with some grain of salt. I have not seen single smart-phone that doesn't have any lags in browsing and small glitches here and there. Lags in browsing can be caused by number of things, wireless network status, busy web server, etc, not necessarily due to phone.

 

[BatfinkUK1]

Well, that's just one review with possibly pre-production version. So they complain on buggy software because of car home eating battery and some lags in browsing? Who knows if they opened GPS map or navigation app and closed but don't remember?

I think you guys are reading too much into early reviews. I usually take them with some grain of salt. I have not seen single smart-phone that doesn't have any lags in browsing and small glitches here and there. Lags in browsing can be caused by number of things, wireless network status, busy web server, etc, not necessarily due to phone.

I suspect your right.... One of the most thorough reviews from AnandTech may give us reassurance of this..
"the 2X is without a doubt the best Android phone I've used to date. Android is finally fast enough that for a lot of the tasks I care about (especially web browsing) it's appreciably faster than the iPhone 4. At the same time, battery doesn't take a gigantic hit, and the IPS display is awesome. The software instability issues (which are admittedly pre-launch bugs) are the only thing holding me back from using it 24/7. How the 2X fares when Gingerbread gets ported to it will also make a huge difference,"
And if that's not enough according to Joe O from the LG blog "a 2.3 upgrade has been slated to follow shortly after the the release." Sounds like its time reconvein the support group. LOL

 

[BatfinkUK1]

I don't think this one has been posted yet.

LG Optimus 2X Review - Phone Arena

 

[BatfinkUK1]

Awesome Epic Citadel Demo on the 2X .
http://www.youtube.comwatch?v=wv14NjgpgmE&feature=player_detailpage

 

[svengalis]

Mobile-review.com

Part 1 - Mobile-review.com Review of LG Optimus 2x (P990) GSM/UMTS smartphone

Part 2 - Mobile-review.com Review of LG Optimus 2x (P990) GSM/UMTS smartphone

 

[BatfinkUK1]

Review roundup from Androidpolice.com
LG Optimus 2X Review Roundup: Fantastic Hardware, Questionable Execution | Android News, Reviews, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets, Tips, Mods, Videos, Tutorials - Android Police

 

[BatfinkUK1]

I found this comment on the Androidpolice LG Optimus 2X review comment section, it could explain the lag issues etc.

Hans:"Just remember to take note that the Engadget review is another own-goal by Engadget. It got bumped down 2-3 points because

 

[svengalis]

I found this comment on the Androidpolice LG Optimus 2X review comment section, it could explain the lag issues etc.

Hans:"Just remember to take note that the Engadget review is another own-goal by Engadget. It got bumped down 2-3 points because

 

[svengalis]

Also some over at xda forums are saying the Car Home App is responsible for crashes and freezes and to uninstall it.

 

[cazman]

I've made a solid choice, i'm getting this phone, it looks amazing, the UI looks amazing from the reviews, and to be honest the camera is amazing for me as well, I just got myself feeling down from what other people were saying, but I don't care, it works, it looks like it works well, im going for it!

 

[BatfinkUK1]

http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=29058LG Optimus 2X is World's First DivX Certified

 

[phaet2112]

FYI with some info from MWC about LG's software glitches being fixed (since there was barely any coverage of LG's presser which I could find beside the tablet)-

"....We've already taken a look at the LG Optimus 2X, the first dual-core phone, and found that it brought Android an appreciable speed increase. The software on the Optimus 2X is getting more stable - we're told the instability we saw in our review unit is totally fixed in newer builds, which we're having flashed. "

So don't fret too much over pre-release software being a bit buggy on phones which aren't even announced yet for TMo (which would be nice if they hurried up and announced w/4g).

From Anand

LG Announces 4-Pronged Mobile Strategy for 2011 - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News

 

[svengalis]

Agemobile Review

 

[BatfinkUK1]

http://www.vg247.com/2011/01/07/lg-superphone-supports-cross-platform-multiplayer/

 

[svengalis]

http://www.vg247.com/2011/01/07/lg-superphone-supports-cross-platform-multiplayer/

Nice feature but I doubt many developers will take advantage of it.

 

[phillevy]

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet Apple iPhone 4, LG Optimus 2X Comparison Battle Video Phone Reviews

 

[svengalis]

Techradar Review

 

[BatfinkUK1]

It's strange how some reviewers marvel over the speed and others are claim not to notice. I suppose it's the Apps where it should shine.

The UI in this one from MWC seems pretty snappy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-TaZx6FGeA&feature=player_detailpage

 

[jroc]

^Damn....that looks real nice n quick. Yea all it might need is a maintenance update right before or right after its released for any issues it might have.

Still waiting on US carrier news for this.

 

[BatfinkUK1]

Thanks jroc,

Yet more from MWC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-S-J2YS_Hs&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8R54EZ0f4&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJlSIyVvDi8&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BfxpWKWNko&feature=player_detailpage

Last one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYdGGPQsZ28&feature=player_detailpage

 

[svengalis]

It's strange how some reviewers marvel over the speed and others are claim not to notice. I suppose it's the Apps where it should shine.

The UI in this one from MWC seems pretty snappy.

Loading apps and programs seems to be fast but it just seems like scrolling with the UI is still kinda laggy at times. I have seen it laggy in a few videos.

 

[cazman]

Loading apps and programs seems to be fast but it just seems like scrolling with the UI is still kinda laggy at times. I have seen it laggy in a few videos.

What I think batfink is saying is that the UI is slow because of the apps that some people have running in the background, maybe these apps are affecting the whole phone.

 

[Vanquish]

I want a new phone and the LG seems to have the most bang for your buck. But I have read in several reviews that the audio quality over headphones isn't good. Does anyone know if this is also the case in the newest versions of the os?

 

[BatfinkUK1]

The trouble with lag is, it can be caused by many things, it can also be subjective.