LG Optimus Pad

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7/10

1280 x 768 display
Android
8.9 inch display
Multi Touch
HDMI
Wi-Fi, WiMAX
Bluetooth
Screen Zoom
Dock connector
GPS
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The LG Optimus Pad is a brand new tablet that runs on Android 3.0 and features dual cameras which allow 3D video to be shot. The design of the tablet is very wide and can be awkward to use if you are used to more traditionally shaped tablets. The device is also really large to hold in your hand due to its size and overall thickness.

Hardware specs are good with a powerful processor, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of storage space. Android 3.0 was designed specifically for tablets and it shows. The operating system runs beautifully with apps opening quickly and not having any slow downs to speak of even when several apps are open at the same time.

While the LCD screen might be rather awkward for web browsing, it excels at video playback. The 15:9 aspect ratio is much like the HDTV you have at home, so movies can play without having to be stretched across the screen. The screen's colors are bright and vibrant. Text is easy to read as well thanks to the high-resolution of the screen. Like most tablets, the screen is not legible in direct sunlight or other extremely bright conditions.

As far as apps go, there are not too many out there for Android 3.0 yet. This will change in the future as more and more tablets are released but now the marketplace looks rather empty. Thankfully, the Optimus Pad does include Polaris Office for those who need productivity software.

Need to Know: LG Optimus Pad

1. The LCD screen is perfect for watching movies thanks to the wide aspect ratio and brilliant colors. (The Good)

2. While the LCD is good for movies, web browsing can be awkward due to the size and shape of the Optimus Pad. (The Bad)

3. Impressive hardware makes the Optimus Pad a treat to use. It is extremely fast and responsive all-around. (The Good)

4. The Android Marketplace does not currently have many Android 3.0 apps. (The Bad)

Prices (Where To Buy)

LG Optimus PAD V909 3D (G-Slate),32GB, 4G+Wi-Fi, UNLOCKED,8.9in - Dark Brown from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
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•Located In: USA

$254.99

New LG Optimus Pad 3D V909 4G 32GB 8.9" Android 3.0 Tablet PC 1GHz Dual Core from eBay

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•Availability: In Stock
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•Located In: USA

$259.99

New LG Optimus Pad 3D V909 32GB 4G 8.9" Android 3.0 OS Tablet PC 1GHz Dual Core from eBay

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•Availability: In Stock
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•Located In: USA

$259.99

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Latest Reviews

You'd expect a 3D display for it's extraordinarily expensive price

Barry de la Rosa from Expert Reviews (about 1 year ago)

6/10

At £750, it's extraordinarily expensive even for a tablet than can shoot 3D video. The most expensive iPad 2, with 64GB of storage and 3G, is £659 direct from Apple. If the Pad's 3D capture was effective enough, LG might be justified in adding a price premium, but it isn't. The excellent... More

The Optimus Pad hits the sweet spot between performance and portability

GSMArena Team from GSMArena (about 1 year ago)

The 3D stuff aside, the Optimus Pad is pretty much like the lot: unskinned Android Honeycomb, 32GB of internal storage, Tegra 2 chipset and rich connectivity options. We’re less than impressed with the screen, but it’s got nothing to do with the resolution or size. In fact, at 8.9”... More

The positives in the hardware couldn’t overcome the limitations of Honeycomb

Josh Smith from GottaBeMobile (about 1 year ago)

After spending a month with the G-Slate I came to appreciate the form factor, display and 4G connectivity. Sadly, the positives I found in the hardware couldn’t overcome the limitations in Android 3.0. We are closer than we were 6 months ago, but the G-Slate still takes a hit due to the Android... More

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