LG Optimus Pad (2011, V900)

We really like the LG Optimus Pad: it’s quick, portable and intuitive to use. However while we applaud LG for striking out and including a feature as unique as 3D, it won’t have universal appeal and it is bound to push up the price. LG has yet to...

Android 3.0 works a treat ; It's quick and responsive ; Records 3D video ; Plenty of options and help for recording 3D ; 5MP stills camera is good ; Polaris Office included

Ludicrously expensive ; It's fat and heavy ; No 3D screen ; Still not many Android 3.0 apps ; Plasticky build

The LG Optimus Pad has been a long time coming.

Good screen for watching movies, Honeycomb, 3G connectivity, 3D camera

Heavy, Expensive,

3D is very much an industry led thing at the moment and the Pad taps into that without really committing. The 3D recording and playback is fun, but we doubt you’ll use it unless you’re a hardened 3D fan. It’s a shame because the 3D experience on the...

LG say they'll be shipping to “local markets” in March 2011, and are hoping the 3D magic will be unique enough to make the Optimus Pad stand out from an ever-crowded tablet market.

Intuitive, tablet-friendly OS, great email and web features, nice design touches for one-handed use

Expensive, 3D feature needs to be used with glasses or 3D TV

Cons: ; Pricey, 3D content can only be viewed using glasses or on a 3D TV

Verdict ; : A completely usable Honeycomb tablet but the absence of a 3D screen detracts from the 3D camcorder feature, which will only appeal to diehard 3D fans and early adopters

There are two ways to look at the LG Optimus Pad - as an ordinary Android Honeycomb tablet, or as a 3D-recording tablet. We reckon it actually performs better as an ordinary tablet, thanks to its very user friendly Honeycomb OS. It’s just a shame that...