LG GW990 shows up on video, competes with HTC HD2 for camera's attention

When people say the smartphone market is growing, they don't usually mean literally, but looking at the massive popularity of HTC's HD2 whopper, and the anticipation surrounding Dell's Mini 5 and LG's GW990, it's pretty safe to say there is a market for oversized and overpowered (is there such a thing?) handsets. The Moorestown-powered GW990 has made another video appearance, this time showing off its multi-screen functionality and not altogether smooth pinch-to-zoom skills. We're reminded this Mobile Internet Device (a title that's inscribed on its case) will run Moblin (now known as MeeGo), before a HD2 is whipped out for a showdown between super-sized smartphones. It's really quite a sight. After all that excitement is done, the video continues on to take a look at the forthcoming GT540 Android handset and Mini GD880, giving you all the more reason to click past the break for a viewing.

[Thanks, Iacopo]

[GenericMessage Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:37AM]

The day that cellphones are trying to become tablets is fast approaching it seems.

[theshadow27 Posted Feb 26th 2010 9:43AM]

@GenericMessage

HD2 ftw!!

It doesn't matter how big they all choose the screen, the HD2 will have the perfect screen size ever made for any phone without being too huge for any user.

[loocas Posted Feb 26th 2010 10:35AM]

@theshadow27 Yeah, if only NOT capacitive. The screen is really shitty. Or at least the user experience on that. The jumping letters when typing, the inability to tap with gloves etc... Really a great move from HTC! I hate the screen, user-wise, but I admit it's goregeous and spacious, which I love. So, it's a love-hate relationship I'm having with my HD2.

[KyleLipp Posted Feb 26th 2010 12:20PM]

@loocas
You want to sell it, or trade? I've got a G1 I'll trade.(JK)
I will buy it though.

And, are you saying you DO or DO NOT want a capacitive screen?

[loocas Posted Feb 26th 2010 1:06PM]

@KyleLipp I absolutely DO NOT want a capacitive screen. What's the point? Especially if done this bad! The only use for the capacitive is when pinch zooming, which is a gimmick. I much rather use double taps for zoom in/out, thank stupid pinching. Other than that, you can't use a stylus, you have to be bare-hands (no gloves or anything) and it's overly sensitive and "confused" loads of times. I am really getting pretty damn pissed when typing SMSes or, god forbid, e-mail! It's totally, totally ridiculous and nerve-stretching! Besides, some areas of the phone, hell even with the overpowered 1GHz CPU, are a hog! Sluggish! Just hell to use!

But, that's just my rants. I love the phone, overall. It's gorgeous, but the bugs and kinks here and there are pretty damn pissing me off!

[Frozenbytes Posted Feb 26th 2010 2:32PM]

@loocas lol, were you using windows mobile on that HD2 by any chance? :P

[Syier Posted Feb 26th 2010 2:47PM]

@GenericMessage
Odd, this video just made me want an HD2 even more...

[loocas Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:24PM]

@Frozenbytes Of course not, OS X mobile FTW!

[smover Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:41AM]

This LG IS MADE FOR Windows Phone 7 Series. And it looks perfect !! I love my HD2 screen, but this one is way bigger while having a nice form-factor. I mean use is as a phone wouldn't be shocking like it is with Dell's Mini 5 for example !

[celinekoyles Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:52AM]

@smover The LG GW990 is basically that Intel design for a MID, but in the form of a phone. It uses an Intel CPU and Moblin as the OS. Smartphones these days are basically MIDs that make phone calls.
More: http://bit.ly/lg-gw990-opinions

[smover Posted Feb 26th 2010 8:04AM]

@celinekoyles Yes i know, I'm pretty sure LG will come out soon with a WP7S variant when the system will be available. This wide screen makes a lot of sense with WP7S main screen :)

[christexaport Posted Feb 26th 2010 9:51AM]

@smover
WP7 can't run on the x86 hardware. Only Maemo/MeeGo can do that. Sorry. Why use WP7 over MeeGo anyway??

[iroydude Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:41AM]

long phone is looooooong

[TT Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:29AM]

@iroydude
I'd probably get it if it weren't so damn thick, until someone makes a thin Moorestown device, I'll stick with my HD2.

[think before you react Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:37AM]

@TT
too... many... penis... jokes...*head explodes*... another... penis... joke... aarggg!

ANYWAY- that phone is so freaking long. I'm definitely not feeling that form factor. But at least it's out of the norm and someone is constantly thinking differently. Just maybe in the wrong direction...

[DeepInside Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:42AM]

dont want such a big device :(

[DeepInside Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:43AM]

ps: for what does LG stands in real for? :D searched a lot of...

[DetroitGadget Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:50AM]

@DeepInside
Lucky Goldstar

[Almo Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:51AM]

@DeepInside

"Lucky Goldstar" originally and dubbed "Life's Good" in their ads.

[DeepInside Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:53AM]

@Almo thank you =)

[StAzZeR Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:10AM]

@DeepInside lifes good

[DAZA Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:22AM]

@DeepInside Life's Good is a 'backronym' for LG.

[FCells Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:50AM]

@DeepInside Lady Gaga

[monsterplay Posted Feb 26th 2010 8:00AM]

@DeepInside Liam Gallagher

[monsterplay Posted Feb 26th 2010 8:00AM]

@DeepInside Liam Gallagher

[MONKEY Posted Feb 26th 2010 8:27AM]

Lamb Guts

[budice4ever Posted Feb 26th 2010 9:54AM]

@DeepInside That's what she said :(

[aniym Posted Feb 26th 2010 1:29PM]

DeepInside Lady Gaga. that's all i really care about.

[Vitaliy Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:43AM]

theres no competititon...

[notung Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:51AM]

That IS a real brick...

[Dking7 Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:01AM]

HTC HD2 looks small next to....

[Plexus Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:03AM]

I'm just waiting for something of this kind to show up and I like this LG, somehow though I tend to trust more Dell with its mini 5" or.. just about anybody else with the possible exception of Samsung

[4004 Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:13AM]

Supersonic FTW. This LG display is huge but very,very ugly. And Moblin-Goblin is not the best OS outta there

[UMPCman Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:14AM]

The HD2 look slimmer and better proportioned.

HTC for the win!

[Please forgive me Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:27AM]

I like the LG GW990 and wish I had waited... I have the TP2 on Sprint. I usually would not get a phone from Samsung or LG because I don't trust them to update any f*ups, but I figure since this will be running Moblin, a larger community could work out some of the issues. I use Maemo sometimes, on an N800 and I have Ubuntu on a couple of systems, so Linux is good for me.

[stardev Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:30AM]

i like monolite look saw in first video, elongated form factor is pretty cool and i hope this become new form factor reference design for all next handset .
Is there Intel Moorestown inside it ?

[Bratyr Posted Feb 26th 2010 7:45AM]

Is that a GW990 in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?

[Frozenbytes Posted Feb 26th 2010 2:34PM]

@Bratyr lol, it almost looks like the LG is going for the Female Adult Toy purpose there doesn't it :P

[beckhams777 Posted Feb 26th 2010 8:41AM]

I hate not seeing the HD2 on US soil yet...

[christexaport Posted Feb 26th 2010 10:00AM]

Hope Nokia's next Maemo6/MeeGo device is like the GW990, but with a 12 mp Carl Zeiss camera with 720p to 1080p video capture and continuous autofocus. I'm sold on the form factor. Seeing multiple windows at once and having videos not intruded on by the UI is a dream for me.

BRING IT ON, LG!! Nokia, take notes. I found my next baby's momma.

[Johny B Posted Feb 26th 2010 10:09AM]

Dunno i would still stick to the HD2 as it's teh best compromise between a uber screen and usability, i mean immagine holding that LG against your ear while talking ...

[joelfinch Posted Feb 26th 2010 10:34AM]

A true HD screen is only awesome if it fits in my pocket. Since nobody's pocket is getting any bigger, bezels will have to get smaller. Watch for the phone which is all screen, and has controls only on the sides.

[boe Posted Feb 26th 2010 10:43AM]

I'd rather have the HD2. I'd rather have the TG02. Too thick - too long - made by a guy with self assurance issues.

[steverl22 Posted Feb 26th 2010 11:01AM]

I'll be waiting on you HD2......March cant come fast enough!!

[Tangerinescream Posted Feb 27th 2010 1:35AM]

I absolutely love
it. Makes me
want to pitch my iPhone. This is what I want

[nomadewolf Posted Feb 27th 2010 7:00AM]

What is it worng with these guys? Are they trying to make a cell or a remote?... To long, it's weird... Maybe they're aiming for the femin market...

[TheHardware Posted Feb 28th 2010 12:52PM]

There is one screeen @1:40 or so that has 32 icons and no labels for any of them.......uhhh wtfnothankyou