NTT Docomo customers hoping to get their hands on LG’s Optimus Pad will have their shot March 31st when the Android tablet hits Japan. Powered by Android 3.0, an 8.9-inch display and two sexy CMOS cameras, we’d be lying if we didn’t say we’re jealous.
You’ve read our first impressions from MWC 2011 where we handled the LG Optimus Pad, for those riding the mobile highway via NTT Docomo in Japan, your journey begins this Thursday. With a 1280 x 768 pixel 8.9-inch display, the higher pixel density when compared to the Motorola Xoom definitely caught our eye.
According to the documents released by NTT Docomo, the LG Optimus Pad will carry the L-06C model number and feature 3G HSDPA/HSUPA support of 7.2 Mbps and 5.7 Mbps respectively. GPS, disaster message board service, bluetooth, WiFi, Adobe Flash and the domoco market have also been confirmed. Without going into specifics, docomo lists Adobe Flash as subject to change with a download required.
For those keeping score, the LG Optimus Pad will launch in the US as the T-Mobile G-Slate on April 20th for $529 after $100 mail-in rebate. At MWC, a loose-lipped NVIDIA exec confirmed the tablet would be hitting shelves in April or May, with Carphone Warhouse stocking units.
March 31 | NTT Docomo | TBD
