LG announces its first LTE powered tablet - LG Optimus Pad LTE, doesn't plan a U.S. release

We reached out to LG to see if we could get some more details regarding exactly where and when its latest tablet is to come out, and the company was kind enough to respond. The good news is that the Optimus Pad LTE will launch as soon as next week; however, the bad news is that it stays Korea-exclusive for now, as LG currently has no plans to release it on other markets. Still, they did mention that they'll be keeping an eye on how Korean customers receive the device.

LG has just announced its first LTE enabled tablet, the LG Optimus Pad LTE. Like the LG Optimus LTE smartphone, the tablet has 4G LTE connectivity and True HD IPS display. The LG Optimus Pad LTE will launch first in Korea equipped with that 8.9 inch HD display and resolution of 1280 x 720. On back is an 8MP camera for shooting high definition video while a 2MP camera up front takes self portraits and lets you video chat. Under the hood is a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor with Android 3.2 installed. The Optimus Pad LTE is also the world’s first tablet to support an microSD memory card expandable to 32GB.

Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company, said that since tablets generate five times the traffic of a smartphone, tablet users need LTE connectivity. He said, "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."

LG did not release a specific launch date or pricing information, and there is no word on when or if this device will be making the long flight to the States.

LG Optimus Pad LTE:

LG X3 screams loudly with its quad-core CPU and ICS goodness - possible MWC debut

As we’ve seen, CES 2012 proved to be a dud for quad-core packing smartphones, but rather, we saw the love for quad-cores being showcased with tablets more than anything else. Well, knowing that MWC is going be here next month, you know that it’s the ripe time for manufacturers to debut all of their top-notch devices – including these elusive quad-core smartphones.

Already, HTC’s camp has been buzzing with the Edge/Endeavor, but now it seems that LG is about to gain some momentum as well in the upcoming battle. Today, we’re being treated to the first details surrounding LG’s first quad-core packing smartphone – the LG X3! Yes folks, you heard that right, the image to your right is the first glimpse into this magnificent device that will more than likely be making an appearance at MWC next month.

So far, it’s being reported that the LG X3 will feature that all too lovable quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, while a 4.7” 1280 x 720 display of some sort will accompany its larger than life status – and if that’s not enough, it’s packaged all within a 9mm casing! Sounds juicy, right?

Meanwhile, the LG X3 will be rocking out with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich right from the start, which is something that’s expected out of any smartphone nowadays. As for other specs, it’ll feature an 8-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing snapper, 21Mbps HSPA, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 16GB of storage, NFC, and Bluetooth 4.0. Worried about the pitfalls with battery drain with this one? Well, it’s being said that the handset will be packing a hefty 2,000 mAh battery to hopefully give it enough juice to get through a day. We know, it’s a drool worthy device in every way, but let’s cross our fingers and hope that it’ll indeed be making an appearance next month at MWC.

EXCLUSIVE : Quad-Core LG X3 Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.2 Revealed:

LG’s upcoming successor to the Optimus 3D might be sold as the LG 3D Max

Early in the week, the news spread quickly regarding LG’s successor to the Optimus 3D, the LG CX2, which is gearing up for an unveiling at Mobile World Congress next month. Still, the CX2 moniker seems like an unlikely candidate for its actual name, so it’s presumed to be none other than a codename in the meantime – though, it sounds better than the LG Optimus 3D 2.

Well, it might be named something entirely different according to GSM-Israel’s reliable source. Instead, it seems as though the second-generation 3D-enabled device is going to come to market bearing the name LG 3D Max. Indeed fitting, it’s still unknown at this point if it’ll include the Optimus branding, which as know, has been a common staple amongst LG’s portfolio.

Considering that MWC is nearing, we’ll surely know for sure what it’s going to be called. Looking at previous LG models, this isn’t the first time we’re seeing the “Max” moniker being attached to its devices. In fact, we heard about the LG Arena Max a few years ago, which was believed to be the successor to the LG Arena.

LG Optimus 3D Max Res Video TestL:

Technical specifications of a new entry level Android smartphone from LG has been published

The Optimus L3 specifications are a mixed bag. 3.2 inch display size and 240 x 320 pixels resolution belongs to the entry-level category, and so does the 3 megapixel camera. Seems like none of the major smartphone manufactures are ready to ship handset with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich quite yet.

What the LG Optimus L3 does have, is Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi hotspot. And the supported network bands are also not something we often see in entry-level devices: Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G coverage in addition to HSPA with 3.6Mbps download speed.

At 144 Euro, the LG is a very cheap handset. Very few competitors exists in that price segment. But should be able to pick up some older Galaxy's and some Huawei's with Android 2.3 priced below 144 Euro.

According to the web store Cdon, the expected release date for the Optimus L3 is on February 27 which happen to be the first day of Mobile World Congress. We might hear official words about this device from LG at that time.

LG Optimus L3 E400 highlights:
Size: 101.2 x 59.9 x ? mm
Networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 900/2100, HSPA 3.6 Mbps
Wi-Fi b/g/n
Wi-fi hotspot
3.2 inch touch display, 240 x 320 pixel resolution
3 megapixel camera
Bluetooth
FM radio
USB 2.0
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Talktime: 6.5 hours
Expandable memory up to 32 GB using microSD card

The LG Optimus L3 is available in white and black.

LG Optimus L3 E400: