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There's an awful lot to like about LG's iPad Mini rival. It's sleek, light, and very well engineered. But for all those not inconsiderable successes, the design and hardware is let down by the changes wrought to the tablet's Android 4.2-based OS. It's a...
Some niggles, but otherwise a very good tablet...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2014-08-06 09:29:21
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In the world of small-scale Android tablets the second-gen Nexus 7 holds sway, but that hasn't stopped LG from pushing out what it hopes will become the new leader of the pack. The LG G-Pad 8.3 takes visual cues from the excellent LG G2 mobile phone, b...
Although the 8.3-inch screen makes the G-Pad larger than the Nexus 7, the gorgeous design more than makes up for the increase in size. It's a mixture of rounded plastic and brushed metal, and qualifies as one of the most alluring Android slates we've yet seen. It's also incredibly thin and light, which are ideal qualities for this kind of device.The full HD IPS LCD screen meanwhile is incredible...
The LG G-Pad 8.3 doesn't do much wrong, but it would have been nice to have had a more powerful chipset beating at its heart. The Snapdragon 600 included here is capable, but the 800 is now doing the rounds and would have future-proofed the slate for longer. There are moments when the tablet struggles to keep up with your inputs, usually when other background tasks are taking place. On the whole...
It's truly remarkable how far the Android tablet sector has come in recent months, and the LG G-Pad 8.3 is arguably one of the best small-screen slates we've seen so far. The larger screen, better design and expandable memory all help it put the Google...
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LG has clearly gone to a lot of effort with the G-Pad 8.3; the tablet is incredibly thin and light, but the combination of high-end plastic and metal results in a product which feels anything but cheap. The 8.3-inch screen means it's bigger than the Nexus...
Great design, fantastic screen, good battery life, expandable storage...
Not running the latest version of Android, processor could be better...
If you're in the market for a small-scale tablet device and the Nexus 7 hasn't taken your fancy, then the G-Pad 8.3 is definitely a solid choice. The design is appealing, the screen is pin-sharp and there's enough power under the bonnet to keep most use...
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The Nexus 7 (2013), LG G Pad and Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 are all small and cheap tablets, but which one should you buy? Find out in our Google Nexus 7 vs LG G Pad 8.3 vs Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 comparison review. Here are three similarly sized and priced table...
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LG's latest stab at the tablet market is the G Pad 8.3 which you can buy for just £199. At 8.3in, the G Pad is one of only a few tablets to buck the 10in and 7in trends. And the number not only signifies the screen size, but also how thin the tablet is...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2014-08-06 09:29:28
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Lisa Gade reviews the LG G Pad 8.3 Android tablet with an 8.3″, 1920 x 1200 display and an attractive metal casing. The tablet runs on the 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad core CPU (4 Krait 300 cores) with Adreno 320 graphics, 2 gigs of RAM and 16 gigs...
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LG's latest stab at the tablet market is the G Pad 8.3 which is up against the iPad mini and Nexus 7 among others. Here's our full review of the LG G Pad 8.3 tablet. At 8.3in, the G Pad is one of only a few tablets to buck the 10in and 7in trends. Other...
The G Pad 8.3 is undoubtedly LG's best tablet to date and at £199 it's a bit of a steal. A nice selection of hardware and software make this a great choice for a small tablet. However, occasionally laggy performance means the Nexus 7 might be a better cho...
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We haven't seen a lot of activity from LG in the tablet market, despite its relative maturity. Looking back, LG last dipped its toes into the nascent Android tablet market when Honeycomb was officially A Thing with a number of devices that never really se...
Great for reading – 8.3 inch screen opens up web pages, QPair integration with your phone works really well, Nice bright screen with reasonable viewing angles and slim bezels, Knock-on eliminates the need to hunt for the power button, Micro SD storage exp...
Lower pixel density than a Nexus 7 makes it feel cheaper, Transition from LG's UI to Android apps is a but jarring, CPU feels like it's struggling to keep up, sometimes stutters, Android 4.2, with no upgrade in sight (unless you get a Google Play Edition)...
There's no easy way to say it – the G Pad has been a confusing mess of high points and low. LG has excelled in some areas, and completely missed the mark on others. It's a contradiction that feels like it's been brought in to-budget rather than to-quality...
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LG had a pretty great 2013, releasing its best two smartphones to date, the G2 and Nexus 5, and one of the best Android tablets on the market.Too bad, though, Canadians had to wait until 2014 for that that tablet, the G Pad 8.3, to become available. LG's...
The G Pad is a great tablet, but it does nothing better than the Google Play-sold Nexus 7 despite costing significantly more. That continues to be a problem with the Android tablet market: unlike high-end carrier-sold smartphones, whose higher costs are p...
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Even though it has a slightly larger screen, the price of the LG G Pad makes the excellent Google Nexus 7 its closest competitor. Although the G Pad 8.3’s screen has the same 1,920x1,200 resolution as the Nexus 7, the G Pad 8.3 has a lower pixel density o...
Although the Nexus 7 is cheaper, the G Pad 8.3 has a substantially larger display, a faster processor and a microSD card slot for adding extra storage. Right now there's no better 8in Android tablet available, and arguably no better small Android tablet o...
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LG's last tablet was the unloved Optimus Pad way back in 2011, but the all-new G Pad has a lot more going for it, including a blinder of a screen, tough build quality and a rip-roaring quad-core processor. But can it outstrip Google's Nexus 7 ? Design W...
Terrific screen, powerful processor, sturdy build, expandable memory, good battery life...
Not the cheapest, no network connectivity...
At around £250 it's certainly not expensive, but then again, it's a good £50 more expensive than the Nexus 7, which is still a tough act to follow. Still, for the extra you get a slightly more powerful processor, a bigger screen and classier bodywork, p...
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Android tablets are a mixed bag and as much as I love my Nexus 7 it always does seem like a massive phone and my Asus Transformer Prime tablet always seems too big. I’ve wanted to try out an 8″ tablet for a while now and the price of the LG G Pad 8.3 w...
LG G Pad 8.3 – ReviewLG G Pad 8.3 – Review2013-12-30James PearceLG G Pad 8.3 - ReviewDesign - 8.5Hardware - 8Software - 7Camera - 6.5Screen Quality - 9Battery Life - 7777.7The LG G Pad 8.3 is a great tablet, with great potential, although I feel LG went a...
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LG doesn't really have a good track record when it comes to building Android tablets. Or it might be more correct to say that it lacks a track record as it has only made one tablet since it adopted Android for its products. But since the tablet has now be...
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The LG G Pad is a great tablet with two problems – its price and its timing. Launched in the UK in mid-October 2013, it had just a week to lap up its promising position in the market before the Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display launched and made its pr...
Great, vivid HD screen, Premium design, Expandable storage, Crisp, detailed video performance...
Processor could be better, Music lacks energy, Autofocus is poor, Garish user interface, Expensive...
There really is a lot to like about the LG G Pad, with its great screen, expandable memory and impressive design and build showing many of its 8in rivals how it's done.However, some of its internal specs are a little long in the tooth for launching this l...
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With their new G Series products LG is pushing hard on the markets. The Korean company has come up with a brand new series of products, where there are smartphones as well as tablets. Back in 2011 LG released the Optimus Pad, which struggled and since the...
the LG G Pad 83 is definitely a decent tablet, but we somehow get the impression that LG didn't know what they actually wanted to achieve with this device The G Pad 83 is somewhere inbetween a highend tablet and a lowend tablet This story already starts...
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LG admits that its first foray into tablet computing wasn't exactly a roaring success. Although there was nothing to hate about the LG Optimus Pad we could only find enough stuff to like to give it three stars. LG then seemingly gave up on tablets but has...
Construction is great quality, lovely screen shows plenty of detail, superb battery life, speedy performance...
Has to compete against the cheaper Nexus 7, camera quality, size won't suit all...
The LG G Pad represents a strong return to the tablet market for LG. We hope the firm carries on making devices of this calibre - it feels premium thanks to top build quality and has enough strong features to make it well worthy of consideration - b...
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LG hasn’t spent much time in the tablet area, but that looks set to change, that you can take anywhere you go. LG’s first tablet in ages, the G Pad 8.3 — also called the V500 in some places — brings with it a host of features aimed at taking on the...
Charged by the microUSB standard and not something proprietary; Very versatile overlay to Android, making it a tablet tweaker's dream, just like the LG G2 smartphone; Comfortable in the hands with not just plastic, but also metal incorporated in the design; Storage is expandable;...
LG's QPair phone linking solution works with any Android phone via the app, but it doesn't do enough; Remote control functionality isn't anywhere near as extensive as what appears on LG smartphones;...
In many ways, the LG G Pad is exactly what Samsung's 8 inch Galaxy Tab should have been, with a big beautiful screen and feeling like it was engineered to survive the rigours of life with more than just plastic on the back. It's not totally the iPad kille...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2014-08-06 09:30:02
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Were huge fans of LGs G2 smartphone, a great little multi-tasker which allows you to watch videos, check emails and browse the web all at the same time. Of course, the 5.2-inch screen isnt quite spacious enough to comfortably run three or more apps sid...
Bright, vibrant screen; Plenty of apps and cool tools; Multitasker...
Average battery life; Some features are basic or lacking...
LG’s G Pad 8.3 may not be the most powerful or desirable Android tablet out there, but LG’s fantastic multi-tasking features means it’s great for getting several things done at once, while the bright and colourful screen is a fine way to enjoy media and m...
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LG's first entry into the tablet market with the new G Tab 8.3 is an impressive debut with the device able to hold its own with a solid range of features.The G Tab 8.3, as you may have guessed, has an 8.3-inch full high definition screen that puts the pro...
LG's G Tab 8.3 is a worthy new entry in the tablet market that can comfortably sit along side brands that have been in the market for years.The device is well-built and offers high-end performance and a screen size that will appeal to a wide range of user...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-08-06 09:30:15
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The recently announced LG G Pad has been confirmed for UK release in time for Christmas with a £260 launch price. We got a closer look at the G Pad... LG has announced a new 8.3-inch tablet running Android 4.2.2: the G Pad 8.3. Within the G Pad's 338-gra...
Outstanding screen, Highly responsive, Good for onehand handling, Video player reads almost any file format, Over 10 hours' battery life, Doubletap to wake up/put screen to sleep...
Small lags when quitting particularly big apps and returning to home screen, Front camera is very mediocre for video chats, LG's UX interface may not be to the liking of Android purists...
The G Pad 8.3 marks a triumphant return to the tablet scene for LG. It's responsive, has more-than-satisfactory battery life and lots of handy features. The competition is tough, but—all things Apple aside—this slate is better than most of its Android aco...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-08-06 09:30:22
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LG has been noticeably absent from the tablet scene in the past couple of years, but it's back and the Android powered G Pad 8.3 is the first out the blocks and it's gunning for success.You've got to head back to early 2011 for LG's last tablet and while...
Strong design, Great full HD display, Storage expansion...
No 3G/4G option, Poor camera, Average battery life...
Would we recommend the LG G Pad 8.3? Yes. It's a great tablet which offers a wide array of features and a beautiful screen at a price which pips Apple's latest offering. If you're in the market for a smaller sized tablet then the Google Nexus 7 is still...
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The LG G Pad 8.3 is a slim and attractive 8in Android tablet with an appealing interface. But while it's great in a lot of ways, it's not quite the best at anything, so it's outflanked in a very busy small tablet realm. Still, it might be your preferred c...
Slim and well, built, Solid performance, Good multitasking interface...
On the pricey side, Lousy front camera...
The LG G Pad 8.3 is a slim and handsome tablet, but it's outflanked by three other competing slates. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 delivers everything you find here plus pressure-sensitive pen support, which actually makes a big difference – and priced at...
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LG's G Pad 8.3 is a smart idea for a tablet. We think this is about the right sort of size for a tablet, not as clunky as a 10-or-more-inch model, but a bit more screen real estate than a 7-inch tablet. From our, so far, limited time with the G Pad - a r...
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A tablet design to cause double takes, when we first clapped eyes on the G Pad 8.3 way back at IFA we think an audible ‘Oooh' might have escaped our lips. This is an LG tablet that's as sturdily built and as impeccably made as the new Nexus 7 and iPad Min...
Vibrant, eye-popping screen, Sturdy build that's easy on the eye, especially in white, microSD up to 64GB so great for media hoarders...
A little on the heavy side next to the Nexus, We wish LG had dropped a £220 G Pad, Android tablet apps can't compete with the iPad...
We love unexpected gadget champs and the G Pad 8.3 sure is one of those. Gorgeous hardware, especially in white, one of the best screens we've come across on a tablet of any size and accomplished day-to-day performance and battery life. Throw in the mic...
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Most consumer electronics vendors have tried their hand at an Android tablet, many of them unsuccessfully. While LG globally launched the 3D-capable Optimus Pad back in 2011 (with little fanfare), the G Pad 8.3 marks the first time the company has release...
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Most consumer electronics vendors have tried their hand at an Android tablet, many of them unsuccessfully. While LG globally launched the 3D-capable Optimus Pad back in 2011 (with little fanfare), the G Pad 8.3 marks the first time the company has release...
Good battery life, Excellent screen, Competitive price...
LG's software is overwhelming, Poorly positioned speakers, Mediocre cameras...
The LG G Pad 8.3 Android tablet offers decent battery life, an excellent display, and reasonable performance for a competitive asking price. However, LG's software can be overwhelming and confusing if you're a first time user...
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Eight inches is the perfect size for a tablet. We've been saying it ever since the first Galaxy Tab 8.9 impressed us back in 2011. It took two years of annoyingly bad designs to finally get us here, but 8 inches is now officially a size, and we couldn't b...
Perfect 8-inch screen size, Comfortable to hold, MicroSD slot for extra storage, Powerful processor, Great all around tablet...
More expensive than top competitors, Rear speakers are muffled and tinny, Like Samsung, LG clutters Android with too many apps, Seams around screen are too flexible...
So, the G Pad 8.3 has weak sound, but other than that it's a very competitive tablet. So it comes down to this: The G Pad has a bigger screen than the Nexus 7, doubles its processing performance, and has a nice MicroSD card slot if you want more than 16...
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Initial impression? Well it's another 8-inch tablet, a scale the industry seems to be having a renewed love affair with in recent months. I can't fathom why – there's barely a difference between 7-inch and 8-inch displays, or even 8.3-inch for that matter...
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We all want our phones to be bigger and our tablets to be smaller — although LG has made its bigger than most of the other manufacturer’s so-called ‘mini tablets’, with the launch of the LG G Pad 8.3.Display & DesignThe G Pad 8.3 features, as the name wou...
The LG G Pad is a compelling tablet, it’s slightly larger than other mini-tablets which means it offers more screen real estate, and it’s ultra thin bezel ensures you can hold it in your hand still...
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What is the LG G Pad 8.3? The LG G Pad 8.3 is a small, fairly low-cost tablet. It offers a pretty compelling alternative option to the iPad mini R etina , while costing around £120 less. There are some signs that this is not a top-tier tablet, but not eno...
Decent screen quality, Plenty of power available, Metal back feels good...
Basic camera, Software needs some tweaking...
Its software may not be perfect, but a good price, sound specs and attractive hardware make the LG G Pad 8.3 one of the best-value tablets of the moment.Next, read our best tablets round-up...
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LG let slip its G Pad 8.3 a while back, marking a return to larger Android devices. So getting our hands on the Android tablet has been a long time coming. It didn't disappoint. The G Pad 8.3, in spite of its large size, doesn't feel any more cumbersome...
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LG has returned to the tablet market with the G Pad 8.3, which at first glance looks to be a fairly impressive device. Build quality is among the best we have seen in an Android tablet, with the G...
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LG has sprung a surprise: a slick and well-designed tablet that impresses without the headline specs. When you first pick up the LG Optimus Pad 8.3, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was from another brand. That's no disrespect to LG, but more a statement...
Sleek design, Storage expansion, Decent screen...
Questionable availability, Childish overlay...
Would we recommend the LG G Pad 8.3? Yes. It's a great tablet which offers a wide array of features and a beautiful screen at a price which pips Apple's latest offering.If you're in the market for a smaller sized tablet then the Google Nexus 7 is still th...
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While not exceptional in any way, one piece of software might just make the LG G-Pad 8.3 the most talked about piece of hardware in 2014.Like we said, it's mostly unremarkable, despite being exceptionally well filled out in the specs department.The screen...
The G-Pad 8.3 is one of the better Android tablets kicking about the market now, with a reasonable price and stellar specs, it's something you should be paying attention to...
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While the modern day tablet industry started out with 7-inch and 10-inch variants, the increasing adoption of phablet devices, which typically have screen sizes ranging from 5.5 to 6.44-inches, and the fact that 7-inch tablets don't offer enough screen re...
Apple iPad mini with Retina Display(LTE)LG G Tablet 8.3(Wi-Fi only)Samsung GALAXY Tab S (8.4-inch) [LTE]Winner(s)Reading4:3 aspect ratio perfect for reading books and magazinesEasier to read due to larger font size and optimal use of screen real estateAwk...
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LG is mounting a strong comeback with their G series of products. It started with the LG G2 , which we believe is actually the best Android smartphone for 2013. They're built on that momentum with their G series tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3 . Initially when w...
Everything considered, the LG G Pad 8.3 is simply a superb Android tablet. It offers a great Android tablet experience and the build is very premium and classy despite the mid-range price (SRP Php16,990). You can also maximize it even more if you use the...
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It's been a long time since LG released an Android tablet and the last time we remember it was outrageously expensive. LG's comeback to the tablet market is marked by the G Pad 8.3 with a form factor that's strikingly akin to the iPad Mini. Check out our...
Very nice design, Premium build quality, Great hardware configuration, Impressive display quality, Good battery life...
Lacks NFC, Low internal storage...
With a suggested retail price of Php16,990, the LG G Pad 8.3 is probably among the best Android tablets you an get around these days, right up there with the Nexus 7 2013. In fact, the two are are almost in the same caliber but the G Pad 8.3 slightly edge...
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While the modern day tablet industry started out with 7-inch and 10-inch variants, the increasing adoption of phablet devices, which typically have screen sizes ranging from 5.5 to 6.44-inches, and the fact that 7-inch tablets don't offer enough screen re...
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LG announced the G Tablet 8.3, also known as the G Pad 8.3 outside of Singapore, a week before IFA 2013 . It is part of the premium G Series devices that LG is positioning as an equal to the HTC One family, Samsung Galaxy branding and Sony's portfolio of...
Good design and build quality, Excellent display, Decent overall performance...
Lack of palm rejection software, Mediocre imaging quality, Battery life could be better...
The G Tablet 8.3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core 1.7GHz processor and 2GB RAM. While we're sure you're wondering why hadn't they equipped with the newer Snapdragon 800 processor, a likely reason for this choice is that LG wants to lower...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated:
2016-11-27 00:25:20
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Given that others have dominated the 10.1-inch, 9.7-inch, 8-inch and 7-inch tablet space, LG decided that 8.3 inches is a nice number and has stuck with it.But the number does not refer to just the screen size, as the tablet is also a mere 8.3mm thin.Rath...
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