LG has officially announced it’s G Pad 8.3 inch Android Tablet ahead of IFA (Independent Financial Adviser) conference in Berlin.
The device will be the first tablet after the 3D-happy LG Optimus Pad of 2011, which was not a big hit like every other 3D device that year.
The new addition of the G series tablet, LG G Pad 8.3 is specialized with Full HD display, which is going to be first in 8-inch class tablets. The tablet is going to have slim and sleek form factor design, which weighs 338g and included a 4600 mAh battery. It is going to be launched in IFA 2013 trade show which held to be in Berlinthis year. The tablet with its full features is going to be having a unique user experience and wide range of connectivity features.
The president and CEO of the LG Electronics and Mobile Communication Company Dr. Jong-seok said that “Complementing our G series smartphones, the introduction of the LG G Pad 8.3 further strengthens LG’s premium lineup consisting of our most cutting-edge device. Our G Pad is just another example of LG delivering devices with the unique selling points consumers around the world will appreciate.”
Whether it is having a large display, the device is comfortable enough to hold in one hand. The, portability is based upon the LG’s learning from consumers regarding the optimum size of a tablet.
The device is powered by Snapdragon 600 processor at 1.7 GHz with a Ram of 2 GB. It is running on Android 4.2.2 and included few of the features, we’re currently enjoying in the companion LG G2 smartphone.
It will be available in white and black. It will hit North America,Europe and Asia later this year starting in the fourth quarter.
The few user experience features unique to the LG G Pad 8.3 are -
- KnockOn which turns the device on and off by tapping the display twice.
- Slide Aside which enable seamless multitasking by simply “sliding” currently open apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe.
- QSlide which controls up to three different apps in one window without interruption, especially convenient on a large screen .
The Price of the LG G Pad 8.3 will be announced at the launch time in Berlin.
Key Specifications :
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
- Display:8.3-inch WUXGA ( 1920* 1200 pixels/273 ppi )
- Memory: 16 GB eMMC
- Ram: 2GB LPDDR2
- Camera: Rear 5.0 MP/ Front 1.3 MP
- Battery: 4,600 mAh
- Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
- Size: 216.8*126.5*8.3 mm
- Weight: 338 g
- Colours: Black/White