LG has just announced three new G Pad tablets, the LG G Pad 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1! They will be officially unveiled at MedPI 2014, one of the biggest IT/Tech trade show in Europe, happening on May 13-16. With this announcement LG is largely expanding their current tablet lineup, which only con taints the G Pad 8.3! No word on exact pricing or availability for any of the new G Pads have been unleash just yet, but they should be coming in the next few weeks.
We also don’t have solid specifications or feature for the new lineup of tablets either.The G Pad 7.0 is designed for one hand usage and will be the smallest tablet from LG. It will be an on the go entertainment hub that offers battery life and performance. The G Pad 8.0 might be replacing the G Pad 8.3, as it might be an updated version. It will be offering a nice multitasking experience and will be made for multimedia consumption.Lastly, the G Pad 10.1 will be their largest tablet is meant to provide long-lasting entertainment.
All of the new G Pad’s will have LG Q Pair 2.0 and Knock Code. Q Pair was first introduced along with G Pad 8.3 and allows select Android smartphones to connect to the tablets. You will receive notifications of messages and calls, plus you would be able to respond to them directly from the tablet. Knock Code will allow you to create a custom code for you to unlock your tablet and provides a better security system.
Overall, it seems that LG is really making a push towards the tablet market. Just from the few photos that we have of the device, they look similar to the G2 and Nexus 5, in terms of design. We will let you know as soon as full specifications, features, pricing, and availability is announced for the G Pad 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1, but in the mean time you can see a gallery and press release below.
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Press Release
LG EXPANDS TABLET OPTIONS WITH NEW G PAD SERIES MODELS
Three New Tablets Satisfy Consumer Demand for More Choices to Fit Their LifestylesSEOUL, May 12, 2014 ― LG Electronics (LG) is adding three new tablets to its G Pad series to offer more options for tablet users. The new G Pad devices ― G Pad 7.0, G Pad 8.0 and G Pad 10.1 ― will be unveiled at the MedPI 2014, one of the biggest IT/Tech trade show in Europe, taking place in Monaco from May 13-16. LG’s extended tablet portfolio, which also includes the well-received G Pad 8.3, will significantly expand LG’s footprint in the tablet market.
“Customers tell us that they want a wider range of devices that offer sizable screens without compromising portability,”said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Unlike smartphones, tablets are not one size fits all. So we designed the G Pad Series for a diverse target audience, some who prioritize portability while others want the best multimedia experience possible. G Pad delivers on all counts.”
Highlights of LG’s new G Pad Series tablets are:
● G Pad 7.0: Designed to be held in one hand, LG’s smallest tablet is an on-the-go entertainment hub that delivers both portability and power.
● G Pad 8.0: With its 8–inch display, LG’s mid-sized tablet offers an immersive multimedia experience andsmooth multitasking.
● G Pad 10.1: With the largest display and battery, LG’s 10.1-inch tablet provides endless hours of entertainmentand fun.
The latest G Pad tablets will also include LG’s proprietary UX features such as QPair 2.0 and Knock CodeTM. With an updated version of QPair, which was first introduced on G Pad 8.3, users can effortlessly connect to their Android-powered smartphones via Bluetooth to receive notifications of calls and messages and now be able to respond directly from the G Pad. What’s more, Knock Code™ enables users to power on and unlock their LG smartphones in one easy step by entering a personalized “knock” pattern on the smartphone’s display. Knock Code™ offers convenience and greater security as the knock pattern can be entered anywhere on the screen in any size ― with the display on or off ― using a personalized sequence of two to eight taps for more than 80,000 possible combinations.
Additional details of LG’s new G Pad tablets including specifications and availability will be announced locally in the weeks ahead.
