We have been hearing about the Nexus 8 from a long time, and even LG V510 was misunderstood as Nexus 8. But have a pause, the so-called LG V510 isn't actually a Nexus tablet, but a Google Play Edition of LG G Pad 8.3. LG has officially confirmed this and has officially announced the G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition today, making it the first Google Play Edition tablet.
The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is now available for purchase from Google Play store for $349, the same retail pricing as the customized G Pad 8.3.
Google promises to ship the device in just 1 to 2 days. There's no word on will the tablet ever make its way outside the U.S.
The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition comes with a 8.3-inch Full HD display, 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM, Android 4.4 KitKat, 16GB internal storage with microSD card support (64GB), 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front facing camera and 4,600mAh battery. The tablet is 8.3mm thick and weights 338 grams.
Click here to buy the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition from Play Store.
"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," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "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 - LG