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[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Well.. :cool:

You can tell its winding down for the G-Pad 8.3.. Conversation is almost at a standstill. There's certainly some ROM's to choose from.. but other than folks complaining about this issue or that, not much else is being discussed. This is a fine little Tablet.. and I've not had single issue with it..

I don't even see the blue line anymore.. somehow that cleared itself up.. :cool:

So I thought I would ask the question.. Any idea what you next Tablet is going to be? or are you good with the G-Pad for the rest of 2014 and beyond?
[G Pad 8.3 General] ncguy68:
Just bought the Gpad… so it will do for the rest of 2014. Considered the Galaxy tab pro 8.4, but the ultra high resolution makes lots of thing too small to read. I am also not a fan of Samsung's physical buttons.
[G Pad 8.3 General] paperWastage:
just got a LG G Pad LTE too, for LTE fallback when I'm traveling and t-mobile coverage doesn't cut it

we're still waiting for more info on the LG G pad 7.0/8.0/10.1. LG said they'll be releasing more info during the MedPi 2014 event, but nothing...

insufficient brightness is probably the only shortcoming. camera quality is just meh, but don't really care. pricing (vs the nexus 7) is another thing, but what can you do?

closest competitor would be the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 with a higher-res screen and better CPU (and at least $70 more expensive on MSRP, $100 more expensive when comparing on-sale prices)

I don't see any reason to upgrade this tablet in the next 2 years, unless battery dies for some reason or I drop it and break it
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Congrats to both of you on your purchase.. :cool:

You'll like this tablet.. NC I agree on an 8 inch tablet, the physical home and capacitive buttons really become annoying when hold the tablet in landscape.. You can do a build.prop mod and turn them all off and just use a pie.. I don't mind them so much on a 10 inch device though.. But I've owned a Note 8 and Tab 3 8.0 and they suck whether on or modded off on an 8 inch device. :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] Vietanh198:
When new Android version is released I think the forum will be much busier. For now, I don't even want to root this Pad. It's fine what LG did with stock rom already.

Guess that's a good sign when custom ROMs are not that necessary :laugh:
[G Pad 8.3 General] EdenGottlieb:
I'm going to keep using my G Pad till it stops working (I hope that will never happen)
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Relieved of it's bulk.. the stock ROM has it's merits.. but you should at least root to have the option freeze bloat and have access to apps that require root... Trust me on this.. The Mahdi-ROM is head and shoulders above the rest.. you really should give it a whirl.. :cool:

If after using it, you feel it's not for you.. just run the LG updater software and select "Update Recovery".. 30 mins later you'll have your bone stock 8.3 back again.. :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] Vietanh198:
The only reason for rooting to me is to increase the battery life. I actually love using LG apps and most of them can be removed without root. My average battery life is 6-7 hrs depending on how much game I play. Will I get up to 8 hrs with root and some tweaks only?
[G Pad 8.3 General] snaketooth2007:
Have you consider getting the lg g3
[G Pad 8.3 General] whoamigriffiths:
I think it will be my next phone. :)
[G Pad 8.3 General] Brianetta:
All I know about my next tablet is that it doesn't exist yet.
[G Pad 8.3 General] ncguy68:
I Agree. But I'm sure something will come soon to grab our attention! :)
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Vietanh.. Battery Life is one of the most subjective characteristics of any mobile device.. :cool:

There is no way I'm going to tell you that, you will receive better battery life by switch to a custom ROM. Battery life comes down to personal usage habits.. plain and simple.

Snake.. it's off topic.. but since there is not a whole lot to say about the G-Pad these days, let's discuss the LG-G3.. :cool:

Short answer.. No Way would I purchase the LG-G3.

Now.. Let me explain why.. :cool:

LG got caught between a rock and a hard place with the G3.. I call it a *Tweener Phone* because, it's early enough to be the 1st mass produced flagship smartphone to have 2560 x 1440P (2K) resolution BUT its (fatal flaw to me) is.. it's so early, LG had no choice but to go with the Snapdragon 801 CPu chipset which houses the Adreno 330 GPu..

That's last year's tech..

The 801really is just a Warmed Over Snapdragon 800 with the same 4 Krait 400 CPu's and of course the Adreno 330 that have been around for almost 10 months now.. I can't see spending $700.00 on a GREAT LQQKING device that has basically 2013.5 specs.

Whereas the Prime models from Samsung and HTC (whether they come in the rumored June/July timeframe or not) will have the Snapdragon 805 chipset.. Which by Qualcomm's own words was designed for 4K (Quad-HD) technology.

And I would feel MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE knowing I spent $700.00 bucks on hardware that was designed to run the device to it's maximum potential.. Since the 805 chipset has the upgraded Krait 450 CPu's and MONSTER Adreno 420 GPu the new chipset is 15% better performing overall and a whooping 40% stronger graphics wise than the 801/330 chipset that will be in the G3.. And the 805 will be the 1st chipset to have PS3 HD Level graphics in a smartphone device... (That's sharp dude..)

In my book that is a Substantial increase in graphics and power.. :cool:

So as much as I love the looks of the G3, I cannot justify sticking with LG on this one.. I understand they were forced to move up their timetable for releasing their 2014 flagship to compete with Samsung S5 and HTC's M8.. but what they should do is "Swallow Their Pride" and release a Prime model of their own this fall with the updated 805 chipset..

Of course the 801 in the G3 will run it fine.. just not at it's maximum potential now that it has over 530 ppi to push.. here is a look at the improvements in the new 805 chipset..

Here is a video that's worth a view as well.. :cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgHifospK8w
[G Pad 8.3 General] Planterz:
I honestly don't have a need for a next tablet. This one is the perfect size for me, and it's powerful enough to do anything I'll want to do with it for quite some time. If, for some reason, I needed to replace my 8.3 (broken/dead/lost/stolen), I'd probably just get another one.

Although, if/when the rumored Nexus 8 ever comes out, this might change.

I do kinda have a desire for a second tablet, but it'd be a downgrade like a Hisense Sero 7 Pro or 2012 Nexus 7. Something I can throw around and toss in my backpack without worrying about keeping my 8.3 pristine.
[G Pad 8.3 General] atlharp:
I actually picked up a refurbished 2013 Nexus 7. Great tablet. My other Nexus 7 was bricked (2012 version) and I wanted something small enough take with me on the go. I really like the 8.3, but it's a bit much to just grab and go.
[G Pad 8.3 General] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
I'm waiting to see if Nexus will release an 8in model. if not, I'll see what LG put out next.. I'm liking my LG tablet over Samsung tablet.
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
First Things First... :cool:

The Sero Hisense 7 Pro is only $115.00 @ Walmart.

Be careful though.. and stress it early.. I had one of those to mess with back when they first came out and thank goodness I stressed it within my return window ( just playing 3D games) they're known to have heatsink material breakdowns.. and the rear of the device will start to radiate heat even at idle.. RETURN IMMEDIATELY if this is the case.

Ah... The HTC Nexus 8.9.. :cool:

It will cost $400.00 + Tax.. I don't care..

It will be bigger than the G-Pad 8.3.. I don't care..

It will mean selling my G-Pad 8.3, again.. I don't care..

Not only will it be a *Classic* being the final Nexus device ever produced.. it going to be stunning visually being produced by HTC..

it's what I pretty much envisioned.. a little taller and wider than the 8.3 ( of course @ 8.9 inches ) and that's ok because it will follow HTC's front speaker placement.. :cool: which is the way ALL phones and tablets should be designed..

Throw in the 805 chipset and a 2K 1440P resolution display for a Brilliant & Vibrant (FINALLY) screen ( something the G-Pad sorely lacks ) and top all that off with KitKat 4..4.3 or Key-Lime Pie 4.5/ 5.0 and I'll have no tears in my eyes when I pack my G-Pad 8.3 off to it's new owner.. :cool:

With Google I/O coming up in less than 30 days.. and the M8 already in the pipeline,

the HTC Nexus 8.9 tablet and HTC M8 Prime could very well have me 100% in HTC's camp..
[G Pad 8.3 General] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
Hope your nexus 8.9 price guess is wrong. Lol. $400 is lots of cash.
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
They are not for everybody chief... You can't have a high level tablet like an HTC built Nexus device for $269.00 like the Asus built Nexus 7 was..

Those days are over for Google.. That's why this is the FINAL Nexus product.. and to be honest this is going to be a *Transition* product.. Taking those that are interested from the barebones (non-profit) Nexus line to the (profit) Google Silver Line.. :cool:

Google is officially OUT of the "Bargain Basement" business and ready to play with the big boys... with their Phones and Tablets..

This is designed to compete with the Samsung Tab Pro 8.4 and iPad Retina Mini.. Not the "Best Bang For Your Buck" segment anymore.

And.. that's going to turn a lot of people off.. I get that.. But Google has to do this to be perceived as a "Real Alternative" to Samsung and Apple when they hit Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile ( with their 2nd device ) with the launch of the Silver Line.. not to mention BestBuy and whoever else they may partner with.. They may go as far as T.V. commercial bombardment like Samsung since they certainly have the funds to do so.. :cool:

It's a New Google.. and you are going to have to *Pay to Play* :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] Planterz:
That HTC is certainly sexy, but it's obviously not the Nexus 8 or 8.9 or whatever. Hopefully the Nexus follows the same design language. Like wheels on luggage or upside-down ketchup bottles, I don't know why it's taken manufacturers so long to do front-facing speakers.
[G Pad 8.3 General] SCWells72:
If there really is a Nexus 8.9 and it's all it's cracked up to be, I might well pick one up. Right now I'm using my Nook HD+ (which is 8.9") to read comics and some magazines and my G Pad GPE for everything else. Obviously I've love to consolidate, but only if there were an 8.9" screen tucked into a smaller bezel like the G Pad and hardware that's at least similar to the G Pad since the HD+ is pretty sluggish as a daily driver even with CM10/CM11 and regular fstrim. I guess we'll all know soon enough!
[G Pad 8.3 General] Nathanation:
I think the newly announced lg gpad range looks pretty good so may upgrade in a year or so. As for it being quiet well.... i think thats a sign of how good hardware and software is these days. Back when i had a sony xperia or my htc evo 3d I HAD to install a custom rom so it was actually usable and to get the latest android versions lol These days my nexus 5 and lg g pad are pure stock, i havent had the need to root or flash a custom rom because they work just how they should anyway.
[G Pad 8.3 General] ptargino:
I bought my G Pad about 2 months ago and my Nexus 5 this month. I don't see myself getting another device for a solid 2 years, unless something other than more raw power shows up. Mobile processors speeds just slowed down their growth, like PCs/Laptops before. I foresee little evolution in that regard. Companies will have to focus on something else to get my attention :)
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mikegrmn:
I pretty much see it as a lot of other folks here. I bought my g pad 3 months ago and applied a gamma patch on cm11 yesterday. It's pretty much everything I want/need now.

I used an iPad 2 for 2 years until I started disliking the bad resolution compared to my HD displays on my razr HD and note 3.

So I think I'll be using the g pad for at least another year. Right now electronics development seems to me like it has slowed down to a crawl. Current device iterations don't really get me excited anymore. Maybe once a phone has DSLR capabilities ... ;)
[G Pad 8.3 General] woody1:
The form factor of the G Pad is just what I like, so I don't want a tablet that's any smaller or one that's more than slightly larger. As far as improving specs, I see diminishing returns on upgrading any time soon. Improvements in processor speed, screen resolution, etc. are not going to change the experience of using the pad very much. Until there are tablets with some very strong new features or dramatic improvements in specs, I don't see any reason to change. I have no interest in upgrading just to chase after minor performance increases or just for bragging rights. When the G Pad is no longer capable of supporting a new Android release, it will be time to upgrade.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
My only frustration with my G-Pad right now is that I bought the GPE and there isn't much development around it. I miss some of the small UI tweaks in CM11 that I had on my Nexus 7 (2013) before I sold it. I may look at a Nexus 8 if / when it comes out, but I would wait a little while to make sure development takes off.
[G Pad 8.3 General] SCWells72:
Have you tried Xposed Framework and GravityBox KitKat? With those I'm able to tweak the UI in just about every way I can under CM11 on my Nook HD+, and with sleekai's kernel I'm getting outstanding performance and battery life.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
No I haven't, can it flip the Long/Short Press actions of the QS tiles?
[G Pad 8.3 General] SCWells72:
Yep. Here's more information about the module:

http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ceco.kitkat.gravitybox

The feature you're wanting is under Statusbar tweaks>QuickSettings management>Tile specific settings>Override default tile behaviour. I highly recommend installing this onto your GPE! It's basically the best of both worlds.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
I'm definitely going to check it out. I'll have to back up injustice and unlock the bootloader. Thanks for your help!!
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Mix.. you made some key statements that I relate to in your comments.. :cool:

Pretty much a Kernel is all the GPE will likely see but Xposed will do a lot for your GPE.. Compared to Nexus Development, the Standard Pad is not much better.. Yes, there are a few ROM's well maintained along with CM.. And of course there is the Mahdi ROM.. :cool: when installed correctly with the proper developer adjustments and the correct launcher injected, nothing for the G-Pad is faster, smoother and more stable than Mahdi. It's all I run period.

But.. like you, I had (well I've owned 3 over the last year now) Nexus-7 2013's.. and all it takes is trip down memory lane in the N7-13's section and I just shake my head at the staggering amount of development it receives. there must be over 50 ROM/ Kernel combos to play with.. and if it were not for that 7" screen.. argh! :cool:

Rest assured though.. the ONLY threat to Nexus-8.9 development is the UGLY rumor that HTC may be going with a Tegra 4 chip for the engine.

That would change EVERYTHING as far as development were concerned.. other than that, if indeed HTC sticks with the 801,805,808 or 810 SoC the Nexus 8.9 as it is now, will be the Number One Device Developed here on XDA. :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Oh... It's Coming Alright...

For those of you that have interest like I do ( I have a lot.. ;) ) in the upcoming Nexus 8.9 we only have a few weeks to go.. It certainly appears to be imminent.. :cool:

Even though I believe it's too early for the debut of the Tegra in it's 64-Bit ( Code Name Denver ) form.. it appears Nvidia has 2 versions of their SoC. The 1st being a 32-Bit SoC that is Krait based with Quad-A15's.. and the 2nd being the "In House" 64-Bit Denver platform. Both SoC's though will be sporting the K1 ( Code Name Kepler ) GPu sporting 192 cores.. that's a huge jump in cores from their previous GPu . Since all signs point to their 64 bit Denver CPu launching in the 2nd half of 2014.. this would mean the Nexus 8.9 would sport the Quad-Core Krait A-15's and monster Kepler GPu. Gamers.. Get Ready!

Hurry up Google I/O.. I can hardly wait.. :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] LeighR:
I've had my G Pad since January and I love it. To answer the OP, my next tablet might be another one. I bought my wife and son 2012 N7s, which turned out to be great purchases. They will become obsolete at some point and the 8.3 would be a good replacement. The N8.9 sounds very interesting though, although the lack of SD card on nexus devices is a pain
[G Pad 8.3 General] b3aucb:
Samsung Tab S 8.4

As of right now, that Samsung Tab S 8.4" AMOLED is about the only thing that's peaked my interest since I bought this over the Tab Pro 8.4. Part of that has to do w/ the fact it should work seamlessly with my S5, but the other part are the specs its boasts. I love my G Pad, but I'm over looking through threads to see how each ROM or kernel will effect gamma. LG nearly did a perfect job w/ this tablet, I'll just never understand why they left the display hanging when that's basically what Samsung hangs they're hat on...

Samsung Tab S specs (Android Police):

The tablet will be both thin and light, coming in at 6mm and 465g. Tucked away inside is an Exynos 5420 processor, Mali-T628 graphics, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. On the outside, we have a 2560×1600 AMOLED display, an 8MP rear-facing camera, a 2.1MP front-facing camera, and a MicroSD card slot.
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Great Point on the SD Card Slot Leigh.. :cool:

It will indeed be interesting to see if Google pressures HTC to "Hold Tradition" and not have the slot.. or, if this is a "Transition" Tablet.. which I believe it is. :cool:

The reason I say that is, this Tablet is going to only be in Mid-Life when the *New Nexus Silver* line debuts early 2015.. so, Google can't treat it like a Bastard Step-Child and pretend it's not part of their family. So it will have to stand Side by Side with this upscale Silver Line of devices.. So I'm betting towards a more "Full Featured" device than the old bare bones Nexus Tablets of the past.. So it may yet have that SD Card Slot..

We only have about 2 weeks until we get to see what HTC has been cooking in the oven.. :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] 86shelby:
My next tablet? Probably nothing. This thing sits, powered off, on a shelf 95% of the time. I knew I shouldn't have bought it. It's OK, I guess, but tablets just aren't my thing.
[G Pad 8.3 General] ncguy68:
I want an 8 inch tablet that gets much better battery life. I was spoiled by my Nexus 7 which averages 10+ hours of screen on time per charge. The Gpad barely gets 6 hours. During heavy use the Gpad doesn't make it through the day without needing charged. The Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has the same poor battery life.
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
I agree with you on the battery life... :cool:

The standby time is great for me on the Mahdi-ROM.. it does not move a muscle for about 21 hours if I don't use it that day.. but once it's fired up... it sucks.. :cool: Mine stays home though 100% of the time so it's no big deal to stick it on the charger for a while but I would not want to be "That Guy" that tries to carry this all over the place using it 30-45 minutes every hour.. you would have to tote the charger with you.

That and the brightness and contrast are my biggest complaints and the reason I'm moving on to the Samsung Tab S 10.5 in the near future. The nits of brightness just like on the new LG-G3 are just too low compared to the Amoled screens on the Samsung.. I love the deep blacks of Amoled and the saturated colors for gaming and movies. :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] unt0uchable:
Damn, I was thinking about getting one of these to replace my older Note 10.1...but I like to have support development still. This thread makes me think things are going down hill for dev'ing on these tabs. True or false? I want something that will be in the works for at least another year...

Any advice on whether I should pick one up? I'm looking at the 8" tabs this time...10 was too big and heavy for me...
[G Pad 8.3 General] dimcreed22:
dude you made this thread I think you are so whatever, you made a thread on gpads forum to say which tablet you gonna replace the gpad,just think how random this is...
[G Pad 8.3 General] raw2000j:
Im keeping mine I finally made headphone volume higher so Im happy now :)
[G Pad 8.3 General] woody1:
I'm not sure what you're talking about. Seems like the amount of development activity for the G Pad is about the same. I wouldn't base any decision on this thread. Most people are happy with their pad. Just watch the development forums if you want to get a feel for what's going on.
[G Pad 8.3 General] whoamigriffiths:
Yup I pretty much agree with woody.

No, we don't have hundreds of roms to choose from (like the N7 for example), but, we have a solid core of the "big" roms and we have some extra goodies too.

So long as the main rom guys keep updating their roms we will be fine.

And here we can help keep them interested in developing by supporting them with donations and even just offering to test new developments for them :)

All the best rich,
[G Pad 8.3 General] unt0uchable:
Well, I definitely wasn't going to base my decision on this thread. It was actually between the G-pad and the Tab Pro 8.4. After reading a few reviews and expert X vs X vs X tablet reviews, I went with the tab 8.4. I was looking at the g pad only because I could have gotten a good deal from my BIL, but I decided against it.

Thanks for the replies.
[G Pad 8.3 General] ncguy68:
While I love my Gpad and am not fond of Samsung's physical buttons you can hardly go wrong buying the 8.4 after the price drop to $249. Monday they were also offering a $50 gift card bringing the price down to $199. Price of the Gpad is still $329.
[G Pad 8.3 General] unt0uchable:
Where did you see if for those prices? Samsung's site shows it for $329 still. I bought mine off Swappa for $260 used...."mint condition". I didn't see it anywhere for less anywhere but Swappa and eBay....
[G Pad 8.3 General] ncguy68:
Best Buy is selling the 8.4 for $249 in stores. On the web site it still shows $329. I saw it posted at the XDA forum for the 8.4.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2742230
[G Pad 8.3 General] unt0uchable:
No ****. Damn. Wish I would have seen that before I made the purchase....could've had me a brand new one.
[G Pad 8.3 General] ncguy68:
I kinda know the feeling… I just bought the LG Gpad last month. Too late to return it now.
[G Pad 8.3 General] unt0uchable:
Yep, is what it is now. I'll still enjoy it. Plus I didn't pay tax or for the case that comes with it. Live and learn.
[G Pad 8.3 General] hensonlf:
Just got my G Pad about a month ago...came from a Lenovo A2109...the G Pad is a solid device, will keep it until it dies on me...
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Nothing like purchasing a new device. :cool:

Enjoy your pad.. it is a solid device once modded, it's pretty swift with the right setup.. overall brightness could be better but it seems to be LG's way.. even the new G3 only has 360-370 nits of brightness.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Dizzyrul3z:
Here waiting for new nexus.
[G Pad 8.3 General] hensonlf:
Exactly! I've been keeping it simple with this one. Took the 20d OTA, rooted, de-bloated a bit and installed a couple xposed modules.