Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Berlin, Germany - September 2nd, 2010

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in mobile technology, today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Tab (Model: GT-P1000).

Powered by Android Operating System 2.2, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is the first of the company’s tablet devices, representing a new category of mobile products for Samsung.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

The Samsung GALAXY Tab brings together all of Samsung's leading innovations to provide users with more capabilities while on the move.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Consumers are able to experience PC-like web-browsing and enjoy all forms of multimedia content on the perfectly sized 7-inch display, wherever they go.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Moreover, users can continuously communicate via e-mail, voice and video call, SMS/MMS or social network with the optimized user interface.

JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. Photo: Samsung Electronics

"Samsung recognizes the tremendous growth potential in this newly created market and we believe that the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a unique and open proposition to market. There is a new and emerging consumer demand that Samsung can satisfy since mobile is in our DNA. This demand continues to grow and develop as users tap its limitless potential," said JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.
"The Samsung GALAXY Tab has been designed to enable consumers to maximize their online experience wherever that may be. The Samsung GALAXY Tab is pushing the market in new directions and Samsung believes this is only the beginning of its innovations as pioneers in smart media devices."

A new concept of mobility for media

As a new category of device, the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a wealth of mobile experiences.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Its striking 7” TFT-LCD display delivers exciting mobile experience for watching films, viewing pictures, e-reading or sharing documents.
In design, its light (380g) build provides perfect portability, with its svelte dimensions making it easy to grip and use.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Supporting the latest Adobe Flash Player 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab fully supports swift, seamless viewing of every single page of the web.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

The 'Readers Hub', Samsung's unique e-reading application, provides easy access to a vast digital library - from classical literature to the latest bestsellers and reference materials.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

At the same time, Samsung unveils 'Media Hub', a gateway to a world of films and videos, and 'Music Hub', an application giving access to a wide range of music tunes.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

The Samsung GALAXY Tab has made rich communication truly mobile; it presents a level of converged technology that moves beyond mobile or PC to an entirely new category.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Users have new powers to consume, create and communicate from wherever they are.

Powerful, always-on communication

With 3G HSPA connectivity, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth® 3.0, the Samsung GALAXY Tab enhances users’ mobile communication on a whole new level.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Video conferencing and push email on the large 7-inch display make communication more smooth and efficient.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

For voice telephony, the Samsung GALAXY Tab turns out to be a perfect speakerphone on the desk, or a mobile phone on the move via Bluetooth® headset.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

Powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz application processor, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is designed to deliver high performance whenever and wherever you are.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

At the same time, HD video contents are supported by a wide range of multimedia formats (DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264 and more), which maximizes the joy of entertainment.

Samsung GALAXY Tab Photo: Samsung Electronics

While the front-facing camera allows face-to-face video telephony over 3G, the rear-facing camera captures still images and video that you can edit, upload and share, all without any hassle.

Samsung GALAXY Tab available at AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon. Photo: Samsung Electronics

As online content explodes, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is the best portable solution for every lifestyle that needs a constant connection.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab will be launched in Europe in mid September, and in other markets including Korea, the US and Asia in coming months.

Samsung GALAXY Tab (GT-P1000) Product Specifications

Network

2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G (HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA7.2 Mbps) : 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz


OS

Android 2.2 (Froyo)


Display

7.0 inch TFT-LCD, WSVGA (1024 x 600)


Processor

Cortex A8 1.0GHz Application Processor with PowerVR SGX540


Camera

3 MP Camera with Auto Focus and LED Flash
1.3MP front camera for Video Telephony


Value-added Features

Android Market™ and Samsung Apps for more applications and contents

Readers Hub, Media Hub* , Music Hub*, Social Hub*
*Availability will be decided by market preference.

Adobe Flash 10.1 player support
Full HD video playback, Thinkfree Office, Swype, Hybrid Widget


Connectivity

30 pin connector / micro SD
WiFi 802.11n / Bluetooth 3.0


Memory

16GB / 32GB internal memory, upto 32GB external memory slot
RAM: 512MB


Size

190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, 380g


Battery

4,000mAh (7 hour movie play)


http://galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/press/pressrelease.html  


Video

Samsung GALAXY Tab Official Commercial

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Video

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion.

Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD.

Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.

For more information, please visit

www.samsung.com  



J.K. Shin

President, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

JK Shin Photo: Samsung Electronics

Mr. J.K. Shin was appointed as the head of Mobile Communication Division at Samsung Electronics in January 2009, based on his continuous success and contribution for the fastest growth of Samsung mobile business.
In his current role, Mr. Shin is responsible for all aspects of Samsung Mobile Communication business – from R&D and manufacturing to Sales and Marketing.

Prior to this, Mr. Shin was Executive Vice President of the Mobile Communication Division, leading the whole mobile R&D team since January 2006.
Under his leadership, Samsung has succeeded to prove its technology leadership with many innovative mobile phones and played a major role for Samsung to be the 2nd largest mobile manufacturer in the world.

He joined the company over 25 years ago and has played a key role in the Samsung Mobile business from its beginning.
From Samsung’s first mobile phone, produced in 1998, to the newest full touch mobiles, Mr. Shin has introduced numerous and highly successful models for the global market.

Mr. Shin graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Kwangwoon University in 1981.
He joined Samsung in 1984 and focused primarily on R&D in the Mobile Communication Division.

http://www.samsung.com  


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