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LG Launches First Google Play Edition Tablets

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LG ELECTRONICS USA LG G PAD 8.3

LG is launching the first device ever to be designated a Google Play edition tablet. The LG G Pad 8.3 will be Google’s first Android Open Source Project (AOSP) tablet, and feature Android 4.4, KitKat.

Lets take a look at the tech specs:

  • Processor: 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor
  • Display: 8.3-inch Full HD IPS WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels / 273 ppi)
  • Memory: 16GB eMMC
  • RAM: 2GB LPDDR2
  • Camera: Rear 5.0MP / Front 1.3MP
  • Battery: 4,600mAh
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi
  • Size: 216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3mm
  • Weight: 338g

The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play edition will be available in black and cost $349.

[Image courtesy: LG]

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