Today, Samsung officially announced the new Samsung Beam but they also announced the existance of 2 new tablets: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 both in 7″ and 10.1″. As for the Beam, we were right on the money with it’s specs so check out the other article. As for the tablets, they’re running Android ICS, on an HSPA+ chipset, 3MP rear cameras, Google ecosystems, Samsung ecosystems, and 1GHz dual-core processor. Press releases below.
Full Press Release
Samsung’s new GALAXY Tab 2 series offers optimal multimedia experiences in life
Samsung introduces its first line-up of tablets for 2012 with the launch of the GALAXY Tab 2 series, expanding the choice of tablets to customers. The GALAXY Tab 2 series includes a 7” version and a 10.1” version. Starting from UK, the GALAXY Tab 2 series will be launched in global market from March.
The GALAXY Tab 2 series is available in 3G and WiFi versions, as well as in 7” and 10.1” variants. Light and portable, the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) is the ideal personal on-the-go device; while the larger GALAXY Tab 2 (10.1) is well-suited for home and family use.
The GALAXY Tab 2 series is exhibited at Samsung stand (Hall 8), Mobile World Congress 2012. For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com.
Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) Product Specifications
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Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 |
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Processor |
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor |
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Display |
7” WSVGA(600×1024) PLS TFT |
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OS |
Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich) |
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Camera |
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel CameraSub(Front): VGA for Video Call |
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Video |
Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebMPlayback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps |
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Audio |
Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGGMusic Player with SoundAlive3.5mm Ear Jack |
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Value-added Features & |
Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel |
| Samsung Apps | |
| Samsung Hub*- Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung Hub Widget*- Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung S Suggest* (App recommendation service) | |
| Samsung ChatON mobile communication service | |
| Samsung AllShare Play* | |
| Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air | |
| GoogleTM Mobile Services- Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™,Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google + | |
| Polaris document editor | |
| A-GPS, Glonass | |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth technology v 3.0USB 2.0 HostWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, Digital compass, LightProximity(* Available on 3G version only) |
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Memory |
8/16/32GB User memory + 1GB (RAM)microSD (up to 32GB) |
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Dimension |
193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm, 345g |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-ion 4,000mAh |
* Availability and launching time of the services may differ by region.
* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (10.1) Product Specifications
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Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 |
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Processor |
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor |
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Display |
10.1” WXGA(1280×800) PLS TFT |
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OS |
Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich) |
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Camera |
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel CameraSub(Front): VGA for Video Call |
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Video |
Codec: MPEG4, H.264. H.263, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8 Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebMPlayback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps |
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Audio |
Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGGMusic Player with SoundAlive3.5mm Ear Jack |
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Value-added Features & |
Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel |
| Samsung Apps | |
| Samsung Hub- Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung Hub Widget*- Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung S Suggest* (App recommendation service) | |
| Samsung ChatON mobile communication service | |
| Samsung AllShare Play | |
| Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air | |
| GoogleTM Mobile Services- Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™,Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google + | |
| Polaris document editor | |
| A-GPS, Glonass | |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth technology v 3.0USB 2.0 HostWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light |
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Memory |
16/32GB User memory + 1GB (RAM)microSD (up to 32GB) |
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Dimension |
256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm , 588g |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-ion 7,000 mAh |
* Availability and launching time of the services may differ by region.
* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

























