LG expands tablet options with new G Pad series

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: LG Electronics has added 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, IT/Tech trade in Monaco from May 13-16. LG's extended tablet portfolio, which also include G Pad 8.3.

Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said: "Customers tell us that they want a wider range of devices that offer sizable screens without compromising portability. 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 a non-the-go entertainment hub that delivers both portability and power.

● G Pad 8.0 : With its 8-inch display, LG's mid-sized tablet offer san immersive multimedia experience and smooth multitasking.

● G Pad 10.1 : With the largest display and battery, LG's 10.1-inch tablet provides endless hours of entertainment and 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 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 step by entering a personalized "knock" pattern on the smartphone's display. Knock Code offers convenience and 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.