LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edtion

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Pros:

Full-HD display, Thin, light, and attractive, Decent performance and audio, MicroSD slot, Runs on latest Android (4.4 “KitKat”)
Nice hardware that looks and feels good, Nexusstyle Android 4.4 and a promise of prompt updates in the future, Pretty fast, if not cuttingedge, Will please anyone upset about the Nexus tablets' lack of expandable storage, Display has deeper blacks and bet...

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A little pricey, No HDMI-out
Screen doesn't get as bright as either the Nexus 7 or the Retina mini, Stock Android's SD card support is subpar, No NFC or wireless charging support, unlike the Nexus, Inconsistent thumb rejection when holding the tablet in portrait mode, Typical soso ca...

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Reviewers Liked

Full-HD display, Thin, light, and attractive, Decent performance and audio, MicroSD slot, Runs on latest Android (4.4 “KitKat”)
Nice hardware that looks and feels good, Nexusstyle Android 4.4 and a promise of prompt updates in the future, Pretty fast, if not cuttingedge, Will please anyone upset about the Nexus tablets' lack of expandable storage, Display has deeper blacks and bet

Reviewers Didn't Like

A little pricey, No HDMI-out
Screen doesn't get as bright as either the Nexus 7 or the Retina mini, Stock Android's SD card support is subpar, No NFC or wireless charging support, unlike the Nexus, Inconsistent thumb rejection when holding the tablet in portrait mode, Typical soso ca

Expert reviews and ratings

The first Google Play Edition tablet, this well-constructed, slim 8.3-inch Android slate feels snappy and looks good, with a clean install of Android KitKat. We'd just like to see it about $50 cheaper....

By Computer Shopper on March 14, 2014

The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is a boon for die-hard stock Android fans, but it's missing some of the features that made the original tablet compelling in the first...

By itreviews.com on December 21, 2013

In the end, the LG G Pad 8.3 comes off as a really well built 8 inch Android tablet that does not offer much as an advantage over the Nexus 7 2013. With nearly exactly the same specifications, it is hard to recommend a stock Android tablet over the...

By FoneArena on February 19, 2014

Its a very good tablet, but when you factor in costs, it gets a bit murky. At $350, its $120 more expensive than the $230 Nexus 7. While its faster than the Nexus 7 and has a larger screen, the less-accurate/sharp screen, poor audio quality, and...

By Gizmodo on December 26, 2013

A great tablet struggling to find a value propositionIt's hard to say we weren't surprised when Google seemingly randomly put two new Google Play edition devices up for sale on December 10th. The LG G Pad 8.3 (along with the Sony Z Ultra) is a new device...

By Android Central on December 24, 2013

The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play edition launched as an unexpected, but totally welcome surprise, offering supporters of pure Android an interesting new option in the small tablet space. With its crisp display, stealthy black color scheme, and the...

By Android Authority on December 20, 2013

To date, Google has kept its lineup of Nexus phones and tablets pretty simple. There's a phone, a small tablet, and a big tablet. Only one device in each category is offered for sale at any given time. The wider Android ecosystem is more diverse than...

By Ars Technica on December 16, 2013

On Tuesday, Google and LG announced a Google Play Edition of the G Pad 8.3 tablet - the first GPE tablet device to ever be released by Google. Much like every other GPE device, the tablet comes running stocking Android, this time being Android 4.4 aka...

By droid-life.com on December 12, 2013

Las opciones disponibles a día de hoy para hacernos con una tableta Android pura son bastante dispares. Por un lado está el magnífico Nexus 7 2013. Por otro lado tenemos el Nexus 10, que ya ha envejecido bastante y pide a gritos una nueva versión. ¿Hay...

By es.gizmodo.com on December 27, 2013

Notre confrère Android Central a pu mettre la main sur la LG G Pad 8.3 Google Édition depuis qui a été officialisée avant hier, et n'a pas manqué de mettre en ligne une vidéo depuis laquelle vous pouvez voir ci-après le premier déballage ainsi que leur...

By pointgphone.com on December 12, 2013

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