We’ve already seen it occur on a couple of retail sites, but Samsung has now finally officially confirmed the launch details for its WiFi-only Galaxy Tab . It’ll be available online and at retail stores around the US on April 10th for $349.99. Specs otherwise remain almost like the 3G version, including a 7-inch 1024 x 600 display, 32GB of internal storage (with a microSD card slot for as much as one more 32GB), rear and front-facing cameras, and Android 2.2 with support for Flash 10.1 — from the appearance of factors, it’s also only available with a white back. Full press release is after the break.
Consumers receive chance to buy WiFi-only version of Samsung’s award-winning Android™ platform mobile tablet
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 cellphone provider within the U.S.1, announced today that several retail stores and Websites will carry the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab™ by April 10, offering customers the chance to purchase this powerful and compact mobile tablet for $349.99. Consumers can visit http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab for an entire list of shops selling the WiFi Galaxy Tab.
“The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the 1st truly mobile tablet available to buy, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in a single hand while typing or navigating the internet with the alternative.”
The Galaxy Tab is powered by the Android™ 2.2 platform and has a 7-inch TFT display with a 1024 x 600 resolution. The super-light and sleek device weighs just 13 ounces, is 12 millimeters thin and simply fits in a pocket or purse. The Galaxy Tab includes 32 GB of internal storage and gives microSD expansion to permit for as much as 32 GB of extra storage.
“We’re excited to have the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab join our growing portfolio of Galaxy-branded devices,” said Dale Sohn, President of Samsung Mobile. “The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the primary truly mobile tablet avaiable for purchase, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in a single hand while typing or navigating the online with the opposite.”
Outstanding Entertainment Options
The Galaxy Tab supports Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 to deliver an enhanced content experience and make allowance users to have interaction with thousands of web sites with rich Adobe Flash Player compatible applications and content including games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, video, music and more. Plus, the device is designed with a rear-facing 3 megapixel camera for shooting on-the-go, and a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder for video chat.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab includes access to Media Hub, Samsung’s own content service, offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase. The biggest and best names in entertainment, including CBS, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. provide new release movies, next day TV episodes and full TV show seasons to the robust Media Hub library. Media Hub also promotes content sharing, including the ability to send purchased films and TV programming to as many as five devices that carry the Media Hub application.
Google Services & Social Hub
Services like Google Maps™ Navigation and Google Goggles are available on Google’s Android platform. With useful location-based services like Google Maps™, consumers can search in Standard English instead of entering an exact address. A search-by-voice function is just as intuitive, meaning searches can also be completed easily at the go. Google Goggles™ is a powerful, visual search tool that uses the Samsung GALAXY Tab’s camera to uncover information – an image of a landmark or artwork is automatically used to perform a search, delivering relevant content like a description or history. Similarly, with a camera, users can enjoy various augmented reality services that are downloadable within the application market. Plus, Galaxy Tab users have full access to greater than 150,000 applications available for download from the Android Market™.
The Galaxy Tab keep users organized and connected with Samsung’s Social Hub application. Social Hub works with the user’s Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of data, if it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, similar to Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in a single calendar with two-way synchronization.
Samsung Galaxy Product Portfolio
The WiFi Galaxy Tab joins other popular products under the premium Samsung Galaxy brand, including the imminent Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy 8.9, Galaxy Player 5.0 and Galaxy Player 4.0 and the portfolio of Galaxy S smartphones.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For additional info, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a world leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the corporate contains eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as among the many fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a number one producer of digital TVs, memory chips, cell phones and TFT-LCDs. For additional info, please visit www.samsung.com.
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1 Primary cellular phone provider inside the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, in keeping with Strategy Analytics, Q4 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
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