Andre Yoskowitz
1 Sep 2013 11:09
LG has used a relatively quiet press release to unveil their iPad Mini rival, the G Pad.
The device will have a full announcement next week at the IFA 2013 event.
Among the powerful specs are an 8.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels / 273 ppi) display, a 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor, 16GB eMMC internal storage, 2GB RAM, dual 5MP/1.3MP cameras, Android 4.2.2 and a large 4,600mAh battery,
The device is heavier than the iPad Mini at 338 grams, but it does have a marginally larger display to account for the extra weight.
Among the new LG-exclusive features:
Slide Aside enables seamless multitasking by simply "sliding" currently open apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe
QSlide controls up to three different apps in one window with no interruption, especially convenient on a large screen
KnockON turns the device on and off by tapping the display twice