Folks in NYC might have been ready to get their hands on one somewhat early (let alone people that attended Google I/O ), but everyone else will finally have the ability to pick up a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 starting tomorrow. As expected, the WiFi-only Honeycomb tablet will run $499 for the 16GB model and $599 for 32GB at your selection of retailers, and Samsung says it will likely be available through Sprint in “mid-summer” in addition (still just WiFi-only). What’s more, Samsung’s also promising to deliver lots of new features in a “future software upgrade,” including the TouchWiz UX that was originally intended to be included at the tablet, and Samsung’s Media Hub, which promises “easier downloads of rented or purchased content” and further capabilities when the tablet’s connected to a TV via a dock or adapter. Head on past the break for the entire press release and a brand new promo video that provides a glimpse of a few of these upcoming features, and do not forgot to take a look at our full review if you are still undecided.
Premium Android Honeycomb Tablet with Ultra-slim, Lightweight Design and Brilliant 10-inch Touchscreen Available Exclusively at Best Buy Union Square Store in Ny city Starting June 8; Available Nationwide Starting June 17
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 cellphone provider within the U.S.1, and Samsung Electronics America, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the imminent retail availability of the Galaxy Tab™ 10.1, starting June 8. The WiFi-enabled tablet measures at just 8.6 millimeters slim, making it the thinnest mobile tablet currently available on the earth. The 32GB version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition might be available for $599, while the 16GB version of the device should be available for $499.
A limited quantity of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition would be available for purchase exclusively on the Best Buy Union Square store in Ny city on June 8. Best Buy customers might also pre-order the Galaxy Tab 10.1 online or in-store beginning that day.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is powered by Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb, offering faster and smoother transitions between different applications, more intuitive navigation to and from home screens and broader support of USB accessories, external keyboards, joysticks and gamepads.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the thinnest mobile tablet currently available on this planet, measuring in at an ultra-slim 8.6 millimeters. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also boasts a surprisingly light weight of just 1.25 pounds (565 grams) for outstanding mobility and luxury within the user’s hands.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is designed with an excellent 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution delivering vibrant colors and crisp clarity. This expansive screen is centered inside a narrow bezel to complement the wide viewing angle.
“Ensuring that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched with Android 3.1 Honeycomb was a part of our constant commitment to meeting the wishes of our customers,” said Dale Sohn, President and CEO of Samsung Mobile. “The Galaxy Tab 10.1′s ultra-thin design and 10-inch touchscreen are impressive differentiators within the tablet market place. We are going to make the Galaxy Tab 10.1 much more powerful, entertaining and secure through a sequence of upgrades coming to this device.”
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will receive these new upgrades through a software update that buyers can access over the air within the near future. Those upgrades are currently scheduled to incorporate:
FEATURES/SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH FUTURE SOFTWARE UPGRADE
Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”
Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu for customizing the house screen of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with digital pictures, favorite Websites and social network feeds.
Moreover, the TouchWiz UX incorporates a “Mini Apps” tray of regularly occurring features together with task manager, calendar and music player which are launched while other major applications are already in use.
Samsung Media Hub
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 software upgrade will introduce the evolution of Samsung’s popular movie and television content service, called Media Hub. Media Hub have been redesigned with a brand new user interface for even easier downloads of rented or purchased content. The recent version of Media Hub also includes an HD Extender which permits the user to playback Media Hub content on TV through an HDMI cable from the Galaxy Tab 10.1 dock or adaptor.
Readers Hub & Social Hub
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will even gain access to Samsung’s Readers Hub service, that’s a powerful library full of greater than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspapers and a couple of,300 magazines. Also, the software upgrade will install Samsung’s Social Hub service, which aggregates email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections right into a single interface.
Optimal Enterprise Solutions
Further, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 integrates several enterprise solutions to supply support for exchange device management policies, improve the safety of knowledge and services maintained at the tablet and meet IT guidelines for remote device access. The enterprise solutions include:
* On-device encryption of user data
* Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync Support
* Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN
* F5 SSL VPN
Versatile Content Sharing
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will even receive Samsung’s Allshare service, for seamless content transfer between the tablet and other DLNA-enabled devices inclusive of HDTV’s, monitors and digital cameras. The software upgrade may even transform the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 right into a device in a position to accepting streaming content from a TV to the tablet itself.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AVAILABLE AT PRODUCT LAUNCH
Impressive Speed, Power & Battery Life
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and decrease data transfer times. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also incorporates a Nvidia Tegra 1GHz dual core application processor for powerful gaming and multimedia performance. The Tab’s ultra-thin design doesn’t sacrifice battery life, due to a 7000 mAh battery providing as much as 9 hours of continuing use on a single charge2.
Full Adobe Flash Player Compatibility
The device offers extensive Web browsing access through Adobe® Flash® Player compatibility. Flash Player delivers beautiful HD video, faster graphics rendering, and high performance at the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and is designed to exploit native device capabilities – enabling richer, more immersive user experiences.
Quality Cameras and Sound
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 includes a 3 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera providing smooth video chat capabilities and seamless 1080p HD video playback3. Good quality speakers are positioned at the right and left sides of the device for a rich, deep audio experience.
Google™ Mobile Services
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is preloaded with the complete suite of Google Mobile Services including access to greater than 60,000 Android Market™ applications for Galaxy Tab 10.14, Gmail™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps, and Google Talk™ with video and voice chat.
Availability & Pricing
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition could be available exclusively starting June 8 on the Best Buy Union Square location in Ny city. Starting June 17, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 would be available at Best Buy online and in-store including Fry’s Electronics, Amazon.com, Micro Center, Tiger Direct and Newegg. These shops can have the 32GB version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition available for $599, and the 16GB version of the device would be available for $499. Furthermore, the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 could be available through Sprint starting mid-summer 2011. Visit www.samsung.com for extra details.
1 #1 cellular telephone provider within the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, in accordance with Strategy Analytics, Q1 2011 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
2 Battery power consumption is dependent upon factors comparable to network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, and frequency of information and other application usage patterns.
3 1080p video playback on an HD TV or other 1080p HD device.
4 In keeping with a statistical analysis of existing Android Market™ applications
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 more info, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a totally owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and residential appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader inside the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more info.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a world leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 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 fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a number one producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, cell phones and TFT-LCDs. For additional info, please visit www.samsung.com.
Android, Google, Android Market, Gmail, Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated within the U.s.a. and/or other countries.
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