LG Optimus 2X Now Shipping in Australia

LG Optimus 2X, the first Android-based smartphone in the world to include a dual-core application processor, is now shipping in Australia from MobiCity, with a price tag of $799.00 attached to it.

The new device was already made available for purchase in a wide range of markets around the world, and should be released in more countries in the not too far future.

At MobiCity, the smartphone is available for purchase unlocked with 12 months warranty, and is listed as in stock.

“LG Optimus 2X is the world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Along with more powerful multimedia features, 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 retailer notes.

“Developed by graphics processor powerhouse NVIDIA, the dual-core Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip found in the LG Optimus 2X runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio.”

The 1Ghz dual-core processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2) packed with LG Optimus 2X is complemented by a 4-inch WVGA touchscreen display, along with 8 megapixel rear photo snapper with HD video recording capabilities, and a1.3 megapixel front camera.

The mobile phone also includes a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space (an 8GB card included in the package), along with a 1,500 mAh battery, and HDMI mirroring.

“The LG Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality,” the retailer continues.

“The LG Optimus 2X can connect wirelessly to any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible digital device such as HD TVs for a console-like gaming experience taking full advantage of the phone’s HDMI mirroring, accelerometer and gyro sensor.”

The smartphone runs under Google's Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system, and offers support for a wide range of Google Mobile Services and applications available for download from the Android Market. It should be upgraded to the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS soon.