LG Optimus Vu: Wide Display, Wowing Specs

Sure, Mobile World Congress is starting up in just one week, but some companies don't have that kind of patience when they make a breakthrough product. That's exactly what happened with LG. Inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Note, they hoped that people would catch on to the new trend, but put their own twist on the super-sized smartphone by making a 4:3 aspect ratio.

The picture above that LG released tells us a lot about the phone. First, the display is quite unique. Not only does it have a 4:3 aspect ratio (bad for movies, but maybe better for web), it has a super-sharp 1024x768 5" IPS LCD display.

Rumor has it that the thing also has mind-blowing specs; a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, an 8 MP rear-facing camera, 4G LTE, and Android 2.3 all packed in a 8.5 mm thin case. Luckily, LG says the device will be updated with Ice Cream Sandwich around late-May. If you like its look, check out a photo gallery.

LG Promises a 55" OLED TV

LG could be taking a huge step in the future of OLED TVs when they will exhibit the current largest OLED TV on the market, at 55". It also comes with a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and it is only 5mm thin. It uses a unique technology that has white OLEDs and colored OLEDs on top. LG says that this technology will give the TV a lot of benefits, including a lower error rate, a clearer screen, and a wider color garmut than LCD pixels.

This could change the world of TVs a lot, as OLEDs have not been very common in recent times. The main reason for this is that they are only found in smaller screen sizes. If you're captivated by this information, we'll hear more about the TV when LG goes into more detail at CES, which is only in a few days. If the price is low enough to appeal to many consumers, LG will have quite a breakthrough in their hands.