If you’re happy with your old Galaxy Tab 7.0, wait ‘till you see this rather new update!
Samsung has unexpectedly gets back to its tablet roots, tried some mix and match and then, bwalah… a Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus comes out of the smoke. This thinner (9.96mm) and lighter (345g) body is sporting a new 1.2 GHz dual core processor and has been infused with Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). It also has a Kies Air utility that reminds me of the SII Epic 4G Touch
Indonesia (it’s just our next door neighbor) and Austria will be the first ones to check this Tab by the end of this month. The rest of the world including Southeast Asia will come afterwards. Check out the enlisted specs and the full press release below. Now, I can smell bargains for the original Galaxy Tab 7.0.
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Specs
- 7-inch 1024x600 PLS LCD
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 16/32GB internal storage with microSD slot
- 3MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing
- Android 3.2 Honeycomb with Touchwiz UX
- HSPA+ 900/1900/2100 connectivity
- Ultra-light and portable at just 345g and 9.96mm thin
- 4000 mAh battery
SEOUL, Korea – September 30, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading mobile device provider, today announced the launch of the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus. Offering a portable, rich multimedia experience on a 7-inch display, the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus packs power and productivity into a chic lightweight design. The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus runs Google AndroidTM Honeycomb, enabling an easy and intuitive user experience. “Samsung pioneered the seven-inch tablet market with the launch of the GALAXY Tab, marking an innovation milestone in the mobile industry. Building on the success of the GALAXY Tab, we’re now delighted to introduce the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus reloaded with enhanced portability, productivity and a richer multimedia experience” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. He added “GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus is for those who want to stay productive and in touch with work, friends and content anytime, anywhere.” Enhanced Portability With 7-inch display, GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus provides enhanced portability, weighing just 345g and measuring at just 9.96mm thin. Enhanced portability ensures that it fits easily into an inside-jacket pocket or a handbag, making it an ideal device for those who need to stay productive and entertained while on-the-move. Advanced Productivity GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus delivers a smooth and intuitive user experience with powerful performance powered by 1.2GHz dual core processor. Mini Apps allows seamless multitasking by consolidating 7 applications easily accessed from a bottom-side tray on main screen. Users can launch favorite features such as music player or calendar as pop-ups over full screen applications. Not only that, users can design an individualized up-to-the-minute interface through Live Panel. Web browsing is also enhanced by Adobe Flash and super-fast HSPA＋ connectivity, providing download speeds up to three times faster than a conventional HSPA connection. On top of that Wi-Fi Channel Bonding bonds two channels into one for improved network connection and data transfer at up to twice the speed. Furthermore, the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus offers voice and video call support, with no need for a headset. Users can see friends and family from anywhere in the world in high quality thanks to the device’s larger screen. Rich Multimedia on-the-move Full HD videos can be enjoyed on the 7-inch WSVGA PLS display, with DivX & multi codec support ensuring the device is capable of supporting a variety of different formats. An improved virtual clipboard, which stores text and images enabling easy copy and paste, further adds to these capabilities. Additionally, the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus features Social Hub, Readers Hub and Music Hub services. Social Hub aggregates the user’s contacts, calendar and email along with instant messaging and social networking connections all within one easy-to-use interface. Readers Hub provides e-reading content such as e-books, newspapers and magazines. Music Hub enables access to over 13 million songs even when out and about. GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus will be available starting in Indonesia and Austria from end-October and gradually rolled to globally including Southeast and Southwest Asia, US, Europe, CIS, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and China. |
Source: Samsung Mobile Press
