LG Optimus Pad LTE tablet with True HD IPS display unveiled

LG Electronics has unveiled its first LTE-capable tablet, the LG Optimus Pad LTE. Initially launching in Korea, LG has equipped the tablet with both LTE technology and True HD IPS display, the two features that have helped LG differentiate its latest smartphone, LG Optimus LTE, from the competition. LG Optimus Pad LTE is also the world's first tablet to support an SD memory card expandable to 32GB.

Specs wise, the LG Optimus Pad LTE runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb and is equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor by Qualcomm. LG Optimus Pad LTE tablet boasts a 1280 x 720 True HD IPS display, 8MP rear camera for shooting high definition video, and 2MP front facing. There's also easy-to-use controls and functions such as the Smart Movie Editor for editing pictures and videos more easily. Moreover, Web Duet allows for e-mailing, messaging and SNS sharing with search functions, and On-Screen Phone (OSP) ensures compatibility with LG smartphones. The tablet also supports High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). Size wise, the successor to the original LG Optimus Pad, the Optimus Pad LTE is extremely portable and aesthetically pleasing. It measures 245 x 151.4 x 9.34 mm and has a weight of 497 grams.

Commenting on the news, Dr. Jongseok Park (President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company) said: "With tablets generating five times more traffic than the average smartphone, it’s not a huge jump to assume that tablet users need and want faster connectivity. The combination of LG’s LTE technology with the tablet form factor is a clear advantage for consumers who use a tablet as their primary consumption device when on the move."