LG G Pad X 8.0 lands on T-Mobile: affordable Android tablet with Reader Mode, full-size USB port
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It is not every day that we get to write about tablets, let alone about the release of one. Today, however, is an exception, and the new LG G Pad X 8.0 is to blame. The slate just landed on T-Mobile, carrying a $240 retail price tag, which makes it a value-oriented proposition worthy of consideration.
So, what do you get in exchange for your money? An 8-inch screen, as you can probably guess. Its 1920 x 1200 resolution gives it plenty of detail, while its aspect ratio makes it ideal for watching video. Plus, the so-called Reader Mode filters out blue light at night, preventing it from messing up your sleep. At the back, a fine texture is present to make the device comfortable to hold.
Under the hood ticks a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 617 SoC, alongside 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. Clearly, the LG G Pad X 8.0 is not a powerhouse, but it should be able to handle all but the most demanding tasks just fine. One trick the slate has up its sleeve is the full-sized USB port, allowing you to plug in a regular USB stick and access its content with a file manager. Neat! 5MP cameras adorn the front and back of the device, with the screen able to act as a selfie flash.
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Gesture Interval Shot - one of the many features in LG's Android software
While T-Mobile will be the sole carrier to offer the LG G Pad X 8.0 in the US (for now), the tablet is also available in Canada and Korea. It is known as the LG G Pad III 8.0 in these markets and is practically identical to T-Mobile's offering, save for the fact that these foreign variants are configured to support local carriers' LTE network bands.
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