LG Vu 3
LG’s new flagship smartphone, the LG Vu 3, is designed to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 in the global smartphone market. LG Electronics enhanced the quality of its Vu 3 by greatly improving the shortcomings of its Optimus Vu 2 in order to dominate the field.
The Vu 3 retains the 4:3 aspect ratio that characterizes the Vu series. Therefore, users can see e-books or websites more easily, since the almost-square 4:3 aspect ratio is similar to the size of A4 paper. The overall length and width of the latest LG phablet are similar to that of its predecessor, but the black frame around the screen is reduced. As a result, the screen size is increased to 5.2 inches, thus allowing people to have more pleasant experiences with a 1280x960 pixel screen resolution.
What is noticeable is that the Vu 3 is LG’s first smartphone to have a built-in “Rubberdium pen”, owing to consumer complaints about inconvenience to carry it around separately. The pen is easy to use, since related functions such as the Q Memo, Notebook, and Calendar pop up on the screen as soon as it is pulled out of the cell phone. The tip of the pen is made of rubber, which gives users a good grip for their fingers.
Its quick-view case is another appeal. Unlike conventional flip cases, there is no hole in the cover. The semi-transparent case enables users to see the screen without actually opening the cover. People can check dates, time, voice calls, video calls, or text message information. If there are any unchecked calls or messages, the number of times is shown next to the related icon.