LG G Pad 8.3 officially the first Google Play Edition tablet, can be yours for $349

posted by Michael H.

Dec 10, 2013, 1:14 PM

LG G Pad 8.3 officially the first Google Play Edition tablet, can be yours for $349

We've been seeing rumors for a while that had been misinterpreted as possible information about the Nexus 8, but earlier today LG released some open source files that essentially outed that there would be no Nexus 8, but rather a Google Play Edition of the LG G Pad 8.3. Now, since that info is out of the bag, LG has officially announced the tablet, which will be available for just $349.

As expected, it is exactly the same as the LG G Pad 8.3 with a 8.3-inch 1920 x 1200 display, Snapdragon 600 SoC, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 5MP rear camera, and 1.3MP front camera. As you would hope from a Google Play Edition device, it is also running stock Android 4.4 KitKat. President and CEO of LG Dr. Jong-seok Park said of the device:

The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is available right now in the Google Play store for $349, and ships in 1 to 2 days. No word yet on availability outside of the U.S.

LG’s working relationship with Google has always been strong and our collaboration on the first-ever Google Play Edition tablet is proof of that commitment. The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is a device with hardware and software that has been optimized for a truly consumer-friendly experience. There’s nothing else like it out there in the marketplace.

source: Google Play & LG

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Display 8.3 inches
1200 x 1920 pixels

Camera 5 MP (Single camera)
1.3 MP front

Hardware Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, 2GB RAM

Storage 16GB, microSDXC

Battery 4600 mAh

OS Android 5.0 Lollipop

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34 Comments

29. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

oh yeah, i'd consider getting this. o: can't really justify it atm though.

posted on Dec 11, 2013, 8:15 AM 0

27. Zeeya

Posts: 331; Member since: Mar 17, 2013

I want buy it... but i can't.. not available here in AUT .___.

posted on Dec 11, 2013, 6:31 AM 0

26. Planterz

Posts: 2120; Member since: Apr 30, 2012

Sweet. It'd be nice to have the Knock On feature, but I would certainly prefer without all the other crap I'd never use.

posted on Dec 11, 2013, 5:49 AM 0

25. xfire99

Posts: 1207; Member since: Mar 14, 2012

Damn Google, release it in EU countries instead and not just US. Americans only know Ipads over there anyway and they dont understand whats is good or bad.

posted on Dec 11, 2013, 5:35 AM 0

23. rizwanazad

Posts: 12; Member since: Nov 30, 2013

Just wish they would release a 3G/LTE version as well. What's the point of having a tablet with WiFi connecticity only when a tab is meant to be portable? And any chance of the tab being released in India, with or without Google Play edition?

posted on Dec 11, 2013, 2:24 AM 0

21. E.S.1

Posts: 308; Member since: Sep 14, 2013

I just hope they have them in white available if not I may go with the white Best Buy version...

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 9:13 PM 0

20. belovedson

Posts: 1061; Member since: Nov 30, 2010

wow if i didnt have my tablet i would be on this.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 6:43 PM 0

19. Darth_Muffin

Posts: 18; Member since: Oct 06, 2013

Now this will be my !st tablet. Awoo! Awoo!

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 6:40 PM 0

14. AfterShock

Posts: 4147; Member since: Nov 02, 2012

Good bang for the buck imo. Wtg LG.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 5:06 PM 0

11. Technobri

Posts: 84; Member since: Dec 10, 2012

Kindle hdx has a higher quality screen.. And bigger screen for 30 dollars more

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 3:29 PM 0

18. downphoenix

Posts: 3165; Member since: Jun 19, 2010

and it's also locked to amazon apps. This can do google OR amazon. So I rather save the 30$ personally.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 5:55 PM 2

32. mikelemon

Posts: 95; Member since: Nov 21, 2013

For the android community always spouting customizable os. You can root and put stock rom. you can save money on kindle

posted on Dec 11, 2013, 12:20 PM 0

30. Imroy

Posts: 1; Member since: Nov 06, 2013

And no microSD card slot.

posted on Dec 11, 2013, 8:23 AM 0

10. Joshing4fun

Posts: 1258; Member since: Aug 13, 2010

Awesome! I'd love to see more of these deals. But I still think the aging Nexus 10 is a better deal. More for your money.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 2:59 PM 1

9. anthonio360

Posts: 7; Member since: May 30, 2011

Wow this is really coooool I just wanted something different but my little question is this why do must tablets come with wifi only, don't we have sim enabled tablet lovers

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 2:58 PM 1

7. Lycan155

Posts: 254; Member since: Nov 24, 2013

Do you guys think these drvices will have the same update lifespan like nexus device ??

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 2:35 PM 0

8. anthonio360

Posts: 7; Member since: May 30, 2011

Naaa I don't think so if it's not a nexus device it will never get updates like d NEXUS! but practically I think this is a cool device.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 2:55 PM 0

16. kryme

Posts: 470; Member since: Oct 24, 2013

the google edition devices will get updated within days after a release in os... thats the whole point of a google edition

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 5:18 PM 1

15. trustory

Posts: 132; Member since: Jan 23, 2013

most likely

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 5:15 PM 0

6. wando77

Posts: 1173; Member since: Aug 23, 2012

Sd600...... Shame. I would have been tempted had it been the sd800

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 2:03 PM 3

12. Antimio

Posts: 313; Member since: Nov 11, 2013

Shame? Even with an SD600, Benchmarks were quite impresive. Now, imagine that pure stock KK 4.4 running on it... Gorgeous

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 4:28 PM 4

4. JerryTime

Posts: 468; Member since: Nov 09, 2013

SOB!!! I literally just bouht my G Pad 3 days ago from Best Buy because it was on sale!!! If i had known this i definitley would've waited a little longer. Oh well its still an awesome tablet either way.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 1:39 PM 1

5. MichaelHeller

Posts: 2734; Member since: May 26, 2011

If you just bought it 3 days ago, you're still in the return window...

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 1:44 PM 16

3. taz89

Posts: 2014; Member since: May 03, 2011

very much like, considering how speedy the play editions updates have been this is almost as good as a nexus device. as always am sure it will only be US only.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 1:29 PM 0

2. Antimio

Posts: 313; Member since: Nov 11, 2013

I'm sold, Google, take my money NOW!!!!! Edit: NAAAAA! What shouldda do? N7 in White, Xperia Z Ultra?

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 1:29 PM 3

13. Dowson unregistered

Same ship dude, Ultra looks awesome... damn.

posted on Dec 10, 2013, 4:29 PM 0

22. hurrycanger

Posts: 1778; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

white Nexus 7 + white Moto G ? I think that will make a good set as you will have a good tablet for gaming and stuff and a phone with a good battery life. :D Those together costs less than the Z Ultra. The Z Ultra is also known for... not very good battery life, so having just the Ultra may be a little unpleasant? Just a suggestion. Go for the Z Ultra if it fits your need better :D Edit: G Pad + Moto G would be nice, too. Oh and they are both G devices xD