LG G Pad 8.3 (Google Play Edition): Unboxing & Overview

[@JosephTongret]

This is the best looking android tab out at the moment, in my opinion of course! I just purchased my first ios device, the ipad air, and I love it but the GPE G Pad is what I'm looking for in a tablet. I've gotta have it!

[@nandoGdog]

I like the fact that the LG has an SD card slot, too bad Google will not be manufacturing a tablet with SD card support anytime soon.

[@berryfairy68]

There are so many tablets, I wish they'd get all the good from each one and combine them into one, super awesome, perfect tablet.

[@cr0wmatic]

Love my nexus 7, but I agree it would be nicer if it were in an 8" format. It isn't much bigger than the latest phones. And now that I have an n7, my transformer prime feels like a giant!

[@Col_Crunch]

Android: "Touch to take photo while recording" Mike: "And as you're recording you can't snap photos like you can with other software."

[@pranavdongre2366]

Great video as always Mike!

[@GavApple.]

Really like your unboxing and overview videos man! :-)

[@DetroitBORG]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@Blacktown2060]

this guy has the most pleasing male voice i've ever heard, and deserve a wider audience

[@RoyalNerdGaming]

Great unboxing mike!!!! Definitely will keep this tablet in mind for my next tablet.

[@MikeMosleyBi0g4m3r]

@DetroitBORG what im wandering is The IR blaster is it ever going to work? and do u think the knock on will be brought over?

[@justinmelia7876]

Does the google play edition have the knock on feature

[@Gravage]

I have had my G Pad for about a week and haven't had a single crash. I wonder if you got a bad unit.

[@DetroitBORG]

I've had lot of problems with it crashing, I keep hoping for a software fix.

[@smuise67]

Hey detroitborg, please review dell venue tablet 8 and 8 pro..tell me which one is better?, thanks

[@nripendramishra6783]

Great job man,..Your videos are really sharp and useful:):)

[@FlintG]

Might get this as my first tablet. I think 8.3 inches is just right. So glad it has a micro sd.

[@maruyahachi]

Hi! DetroitBORG I like your Unboxing !! =)

[@Wildo682]

Great review, as usual. One HUGE issue with this tablet is the inability to write to the SD card without root. If that was fixed it would be great.

[@killzone23veteran]

or you can just root it..I mean thats what everyone does to android nowadays

[@DackxJaniels]

Does the quick remote function work on this edition? Please answer, I'm in the market for either, but the remote is a dealbreaker! You said "so you'll have to install that separately", does that mean there is an app for it in the play store?

[@SchneiderStudios]

Next G Pad will come in Space Gray -__-

[@hltigue]

Awesome video as usual!

[@hishammohamedhaneefa2067]

Please do a review on lg gpad 7.0 and may be a comparison with the Samsung tab 4 7.0.

[@theodore2608]

Hello DetroitBORG I love all your videos can you please do a review and unboxing of the Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini please

[@duniecool]

the n7 and the gpad have the same soc as the s4 pro cpu in the nexus 7 has the exact same krait 300 cores as the snapdragon 600. Only difference between the two is clockspeed.

[@winsevenholic]

great video always, thank you

[@hamderdanskeren-thedane4291]

Do you know any places you can buy this besides google play, cus' im from denmark and Google Play is not available here -.-

[@karensmith-vi5sf]

walmart

[@anthonyrivera7229]

I always liked when you said literature hahaha it reminds me that I'm watching DetroitBORG

[@zikweed98]

Just using the tablet in general, which tablet gp edition or the original is the least clunky and easy to use?

[@iamjrenz]

Nice Review. Very Detailed.

[@ThatBoiT.]

Nice unboxing!

[@Mohamed-Sahl]

so after months of using, do u have any problems/complaints ? because i am willing to buy one as it became much cheaper now

[@lukemyster14]

***** Hey! I would really appreciate it if you could help me out here. I'm looking to get an LG G Pad cause has decent specs and is in my price range with a decent screen size.. I was wondering if now that the original LG G Pad has the update for android 4.4, is there any reason to get the Google play edition? Thanks in advance!

[@jprokell]

Great video! Just broke my Nexus 7 (two weeks old), and I can't decide if I should replace it with the G Pad or another Nexus. Which would you recommend?

[@DetroitBORG]

That's tough to say definitively, the G Pad still has some weaknesses and it costs more, but for me I'd rather have the G Pad.

[@bryanshannon5560]

Hey DetroitBORG, is LG trying to have their software similar to Apple's iOS?

[@MikeTechTactical]

sorry i know this is random...are you selling your gpe g pad???? if you still have it id love to get it from you...

[@DutchDurex]

Mike I was wondering: what do you do with all that tech? I mean even at iPhone video's I see you showcasing your older iPhone 3GS / 4 / 4s / 5 comparing to the 5s, do you have a tech cave of some sort somewhere in your house with almost everything you ever reviewed still there?:D Since you don't seem to sell / return it like most do :P

[@josephagustin6879]

I believe, this people gets the gadgets from the manufacturer themselves. Like, per say, LG comes to mike and says "mike, can you make a video review of this device?" and in return, he gets to keep it.

[@sacp3012]

Hi Detroit which is better g pad or nexus 7 please answer quickly

[@aroundnyc1476]

is that possible to install original android (LG customized) OS on this google play edition?

[@jebrildarawish1655]

which is better the original vesion or the google play edition please answer!!!!!!

[@Jland368]

Question...what ever happened to the Note 8 tablet? One week it was here then bang! It was gone.

[@DetroitBORG]

It's still here and it's very popular, but it's getting old.

[@Coolio157]

If i bought a Google play edition LG Gpad (which is same price as regular Gpad), can i install LG Optimus UI legitimitely on it afterwards if i get tired of stock android??

[@afnanshariff7569]

Do you prefer the GPE edition of this tablet or the original lg stock? Cuz both if them are amazing tbh

[@nanzeebaahmad7842]

so this is what you do on your free time....

[@afnanshariff7569]

Nanzeeba Ahmad ahhhhh wellll you see I watch these videos and stuff

[@nanzeebaahmad7842]

yes i can clearly see that now -_-"

[@iamjrenz]

Hahaha 00:16 Like that knock knock feature.

[@NateBearDown]

where else can you buy one of these?

[@marcustkd1]

i can install the GPE version in the stock Lg G Pad?

[@iDroidiTech]

I thought it said 'Touch to take Photo while recording' so I think u can take photos.

[@gedjpeg]

Should I buy the regular edition for £190 or just buy a 16GB 2013 Nexus 7 for £155? Screen size doesn't faze me and I will be using it for mostly, gaming, social media and netflix consumption.

[@faltusmartin]

Go for Nexus, I've got it

[@onellokadina7666]

Y

[@Demorthus]

Does the IR blaster work?

[@DetroitBORG]

It does, but you'll need to supply the app.

[@elietonice6095]

how many tab and phone do you have can i have one plz

[@nathanhuynhhanbinh]

why is the button bar black but not clear?

[@tonymouser7346]

Whats the latest update for the first generation nexus?

[@DetroitBORG]

Android 4.4.2

[@graall375]

5h of video playback on gpad?

[@Jonthelazyway]

I love it when you say literature.

[@DetroitBORG]

Thanks :)

[@jjchilidogs1990]

@@DetroitBORG never stop saying literature

[@cyndel2112]

In your opinion which tablet is the best bang for your buck, just using as a basic tablet (a little gaming on facebook.)

[@DetroitBORG]

The Nexus 7 is the best value for sure.

[@cyndel2112]

Thanks

[@Ingeniotorres]

What about the IR sensor/blaster?

[@DetroitBORG]

It's still there, but Android stock doesn't include an app to use it. I happen to own the original G Pad so that means I own the OEM app from LG so I can reinstal it on the stock G Pad. This was also the case on the GPE edition of the GS4.

[@MrClarck100]

Where can I get for $279???

[@TheFounderYosh]

Is there a cellular version like at&t LTE model?

[@aman888]

Nope

[@jacrispi3743]

Alex Man does nexus 7 have plants vs zombies 2

[@aman888]

***** If it's in the Android store, then it should be available for Nexus 7.

[@onellokadina7666]

Alex Man

[@lambo2441]

I don't know why some people nicknamed this the nexus 8, can someone tell me why they do?

[@ЕгорСпиридонов-я9й]

Thank you very much for video))Good luck you)This is cool video)

[@ArthurTheSecond]

I have the same knocking problems but my screen got white Did it also happen to you?

[@DetroitBORG]

The screen turned white?

[@ArthurTheSecond]

***** Yes every time i tried it to give it back but they said i have to reset it. I did that and now sometimes it works and sometimes it gets white. Hate that! Nice Unboxing good job!

[@joshuapapps7498]

which one is better the google play edition or the normal lg one?

[@ajaykrh]

gpw

[@iustinniculae]

Between the normal and the Google Play edition, I'd buy the normal one. It simply is better for me. It has all those nice features, and it's really just as fluid and snappy as the Google Play one. Yeah, stock Android looks better, but that's about it. But that's just my opinion

[@seanrobb8901]

does the hp slate 7 with stock have 4.4

[@DetroitBORG]

I don't think so, it's not truly stock anyway.

[@yomam558]

does it have the knock on feature

[@ChiHoKo]

since this is stock android, it does not have those features

[@jomommasmommasmommas]

Waiting for a new one! Would buy for 400$ if it had a 801 or 800 chip

[@009-w7o]

i haved that on my birthday its on September 17

[@shamandas7073]

please someone tell me. i am a regular gamer and a heavy user of internet daily. is it worth buying for me. which one i choose the nexus 7 2013 or lg g pad 8.3. or u prefer another one. my range is fom $300 to 450$

[@darklight2002]

Can you put apps to the sd card?

[@DetroitBORG]

No the Google Play Edition

[@MikeMosleyBi0g4m3r]

***** are u saying not on the GPE? so can u on the regular LG one?

[@apple8kamk]

LG G-Pad vs the Google Edition please :)

[@aden1337]

Did you experience crashes on the google play edition?? Or both editions? *****

[@DetroitBORG]

No, just the LG software.

[@alyssabankowitz9257]

Your so good at videos lol

[@austindelosreyes]

So...anybody... quick question... so LG gpad and run cyanogenmod 11 on it... or get the GPE? getting the gpad from bestbuy will save me $50... WHAT DO I DO?

[@mromero00]

now this finally works yay

[@rairam8015]

I like LG. Nice video

[@tylerpriceonutube]

Thank you

[@alvincolon1]

Where can you get it for $279?

[@alvincolon1]

Thanks, I ended up getting the galaxy tab pro 8.4 though lol

[@sebastianharyopanjisaongko1210]

not 4.2?

[@clarenzinosanto8975]

very nice revu..

[@brandon_nope]

I wonder if Mike still has this lol

[@docktorwho6051]

Detroitborg I do have to say you are deff one of the most attractive person I have ever seen, just wanted to let you know.

[@MassimoSassiSalazar93]

4.4? Damn ... I have the original one by LG.

[@Harsahib9]

not available in this country!

[@irynaturner9539]

Awesome video make more awesome videos 10/10

[@lukalr9569]

Man you are awesome :)

[@hashemsnk]

Very nice LG G pad

[@5599AD]

nexus looks elegant

[@nathanlamaire]

I missed the time when Android still offers 4:3 tablets

[@DallyH]

thanks

[@migueltremblay9440]

I agree with you I like stock android the best

[@hermantoferry2]

How much detroit???

[@DetroitBORG]

$349

[@hermantoferry2]

Thx detroit...:D

[@hosyminh]

Here it is~ Tough choice :

[@IvicaSapinarunner76]

Great you are best!!!! Going to bay one 100℅

[@toshajones9882]

the lg pad is cool!

[@chrismarku]

wait a sec. how the hell did that regular G pad crash?

[@domtdoodar99]

Cuts he double tapped the screen to wake it up

[@chrismarku]

+domtdoodar99 i wish i saw but my tab lags too much when im watching any video

[@alemanivan3]

thanks for the review

[@charmingdude97]

Awesome !

[@killertofubeets13]

***** Do you have a hatred towards Microsoft products? Besides your review on the Xbox One I haven't seen anything else. My Surface 2 is pretty wicked awesome

[@DetroitBORG]

I have reviewed the Surface previously, but the Surface 2 series launched at a very crowded time and I couldn't get to them. I actually very much want to own one of them. Maybe in the new year I'll do some catchup.

[@salemharmoush1608]

My first phone was LG

[@RichDodger1]

i like this tablet but $350 is affordable but also expensive at the same time

[@Anthony-dk7de]

I think it's better than an iPad mini, or maybe i'll get the next iPad mini that has Touch ID

[@senamollaahmetoglu8290]

Abi beyaz mi siyah mi

[@mcanvr]

xjfjjfjf adam ingiliz ne turkce konusuyon

[@azizukman]

These hardware are on par with Apple iPads but it's just the software that let's these devices down.