LG G Pad 8.0

The LG G Pad 8.0 (also known as LG G Tab 8.0) is an 8.0-inch Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by LG Electronics.^[3] It belongs to the LG G series, and was announced on 13 May 2014 along with the G Pad 7.0, and G Pad 10.1. This is one of LG's new tablet size variants aimed to compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 series.^{[citation needed]}

LG G Pad 8.0

LG G Pad 8.0 in White back
Also known as	V480 V490
Manufacturer	LG Electronics
Product family	LG G series
Type	Tablet, media player, PC
Release date	Q2 2014
Operating system	Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" Upgradeable to Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop"[1]
CPU	quad-core processor[2]
Memory	1 GB
Storage	16 GB flash memory, microSDXC slot (up to 64 GB)
Display	1280x800 px, 8.0 in (20 cm) diagonal, IPS LCD display (283 ppi; 107 ppcm)
Input	Multi-touch screen, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer
Camera	rear-facing, front-facing
Connectivity	HSPA+ 21, 5.76 Mbit/s quad 850, 900, 1,900, 2,100 MHz EDGE/GPRS Quad 850, 900, 1,800, 1,900 MHz Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4, 5 GHz), Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI (external cable)
Predecessor	LG G Pad 8.3
Related	LG G Pad 7.0 LG G Pad 10.1

History

The G Pad 8.0 was first announced on 13 May 2014.^[3] It was officially unveiled at the MedPI tradeshow in Monaco. It was released in July 2014.^[2]

Features

The G Pad 8.0 is released with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. 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.

The G Pad 8.0 is available in a Wi-Fi-only, 3G & Wi-Fi, and 4G/LTE & Wi-Fi variants. Internal storage is 16 GB, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion. It has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixel. It also features a front camera without flash and rear-facing camera. It also has the ability to record HD videos.