LG G Pad 8.3: Difference between revisions

| name = LG G Pad 8.3

| caption = LG G Pad 8.3

| aka = V500 (WiFi)<br /> VK810 (LTE)

| image = [[File:LG G Pad 8.3.png|250px]]

| caption = LG G Pad 8.3 in White

| family = [[LG G series]]

| type = [[tablet computer|Tablet]], [[portable media player|media player]], [[personal computer|PC]]

| releasedate = {{Start date and age|2013|10|14|df=yes|br=yes}} (WiFi only)<br /> {{Start date and age|2014|03|06|df=yes|br=yes}} (LTE)

| lifespan =

| price = <!-- at initial release, not current price -->

| discontinued =

| supported = Yes

| media =

| os = [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (4.4.4 via OTA update)

| power = 4,600 [[Ampere-hour|mAh]] Li-ion battery

| cpu = WiFi version: 1.7&nbsp;GHz quad-core <br> [[Krait (CPU)|Krait 300]] [[System on a chip|SoC]] processor<ref name=specs>{{cite web|title=LG G Pad 8.3 V500|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_g_pad_8_3-5673.php|publisher=GSMArena|accessdate=2013-09-06}}</ref> [http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-V500-Black-g-pad-8.3/technical-specifications Snapdragon 600]

| storage = 16 [[gigabyte|GB]] [[flash memory]],<br />[[microSDXC]] slot (up to 64GB)

| memory = 2 GB

| display = 1920×1200 [[pixel|px]],<br />{{convert|8.3|in|cm|abbr=on}} diagonal, <br />[[TFT LCD|WUXGA IPS]] display (273 [[Pixel density|ppi]]; 107 ppcm)

| graphics = Adreno 320

| sound =

| input = [[Multi-touch]] [[touchscreen#Capacitive|screen]], [[magnetometer|digital compass]], [[proximity sensor|proximity]] and [[low-key lighting|ambient light]] sensors, [[accelerometer]]

| camera = 5.0&nbsp;[[megapixel|MP]] AF rear-facing, 1.3&nbsp;MP front-facing

| service = <!-- online services offered -->

| dimensions = {{convert|216.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} H<br />{{convert|126.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} W<br />{{convert|8.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} D

| weight = {{convert|338|g|lb|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = [[LG Optimus Pad]]

| successor =

| related = [[LG G Pad 7.0]] <br /> [[LG G Pad 8.0]] <br /> [[LG G Pad 10.1]]

| website =

The '''LGG Pad 8.3''' (also known as '''LG G Tab 8.3''') is an {{convert|8.3|in|cm|sing=on}} [[Android (operating system)|Android]]-based [[tablet computer]] produced and marketed by [[LG Electronics]].<ref name=announce /> It belongs to the [[LG G series]], which also includes the [[smartphone]] [[LG G2]] and other G Pad variants, including the [[LG G Pad 7.0|G Pad 7.0]], [[LG G Pad 8.0|G Pad 8.0]], and [[LG G Pad 10.1|G Pad 10.1]]. It was announced on 4 September 2013 and launched in November 2013. Unlike its predecessor which had an {{convert|8.9|in|cm|sing=on}} screen, the G Pad 8.3 has a smaller {{convert|8.3|in|cm|sing=on}} screen.

The G Pad 8.3 was first announced on 31 August 2013.<ref name=announce>{{cite web|last=Pollicino|first=Joe|title=LG G Pad 8.3 revealed ahead of IFA, rolls out globally in Q4|url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/31/lg-g-pad-8-3-revealed/|publisher=Engadget|accessdate=2013-09-06|date=31 August 2013}}</ref> It was officially unveiled at the 2013 Mobile World Conference. At that time, LG confirmed that the G Pad 8.3 would be released worldwide in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2013.<ref>[http://www.bgr.com/2013/09/02/lg-g-pad-8-3-release-date/ LG G Pad 8.3 release date]</ref>

On 14 October 2013, the G Pad 8.3 was released in Korea for 550,000 won. It was later released to the US market on 15 November 2013 for US$349.99.<ref>{{cite web|title=LG G Pad 8.3 Release November 15|url=http://tabletmonkeys.com/lg-g-pad-8-3-taking-orders-release-november/|publisher=Tabletmonkeys}}</ref>

On 10 December 2013, a version of the G Pad 8.3 with stock Android 4.4 (similarly to one of its competitors, the [[Nexus 7]]) was released on [[Google Play]] Store.<ref name=verge-gpadgoogleplay>{{cite web|title=LG takes on the Nexus 7 with an 8-inch Google Play Edition tablet|url=http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/10/5196978/lg-takes-on-the-nexus-7-with-an-8-inch-google-play-edition-tablet|work=The Verge|accessdate=2013-12-10}}</ref>

Starting in March 2014, Verizon Wireless began offering a version of the G Pad 8.3 for Verizon's 4G LTE network, known as the LG G Pad 8.3 LTE. It launched at $99.99 from March 6–10, and then was offered at $199.99—both with a two-year activation. It was also available without a contract at $299.99.<ref>Author unknown (2014-03-14). LG And Verizon Wireless Introduce LG G Pad 8.3 LTE For A Smooth, Seamless Connected Experience. PR Newswire, 14 March 2014. Retrieved on 2014-05-21 from http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-and-verizon-wireless-introduce-lg-g-pad-83-lte-for-a-smooth-seamless-connected-experience-248378941.html.</ref>

The G Pad 8.3 is released with [[Android version history#API level 14.2C Android 4.2-4.2.2 Jelly Bean|Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean]]. LG has customized the interface with its ''[[Optimus UI]]'' software. As well as apps from Google, including Google Play, Gmail and YouTube, it has access to LG apps such as QPair, QSlide, KnockOn, and Slide Aside.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}}

* LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition (V510) with Google apps and automatic updates

* LG G Pad 8.3 White (V500 White) also WiFi-only in white

Internal storage is 16 GB, with a [[microSDXC]] card slot for expansion. It has an {{convert|8.3|in|cm|sing=on}} [[TFT LCD|WUXGA TFT]] screen with a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. It has a 1.3 MP front camera without flash and 5.0 MP AF rear-facing camera, as well as the ability to record HD videos.<ref>http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g_pad_8_3-5673.php</ref>

In April 2014, LG released Android 4.4.2 KitKat with some improvements to the UI and the browser, as well as some new graphical details such as the transparent status bar and the white indicators included with KitKat.<ref>[http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g-pad-83-kitkat-update-now-rolling-out-across-europe LG G Pad 8.3 KitKat update now rolling out across Europe (Update: U.S. Too!)]. [[Android Central]]. Retrieved 1 July 2014</ref>

In late June 2014, LG released the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for the G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition.<ref>[http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/557279/20140628/android-4-kitkat-lg-g-pad-8.htm Android 4.4.4 KitKat for LG G Pad 8.3]. International Business Times. Retrieved 1 July 2014</ref>

==See also==

* [[LG G series]]

* [[LG Electronics]]

==References==

==External links==

* {{Official website|www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-V500-Black-g-pad-8.3}}

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