“Galaxy” seems to be a lucky word for Samsung. After introducing android based Galaxy series smartphones the company has added two new devices to its Galaxy Tab series and these are Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Redesigned) and Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Unveiled at the CTIA 2011 Galaxy 10.1 and 8.9 tabs are world’s thinnest tablets (just 8.6mm thin) and run on Android 3.0 (HoneyComb).
Though Samsung announced Galaxy Tab 10.1 last month at the Mobile World Congress but after the launch of iPad 2 the company has redesigned the 10.1 tablet to make it even thinner than iPad 2.
Galaxy Tab 10.1:
GALAXY Tab 10.1, with its WXGA TFT LCD display (1280 x 800) powered by 1GHz dual core AP, is 8.6mm thin and weighs only 595g. It is the perfect device for sharing and enjoying media contentwith family and friends. In addition, with its surround-sound stereo speakers and support for Flash 10.2, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 will deliver premium entertainment experience whether watching videos, movies or playing games.
Galaxy Tab 10.1 Technical Specifications:
Galaxy Tab 8.9:
At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 470g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is the perfect device for today’s mobile professional. Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook on the couch, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 Technical Specifications:
Pricing and Availability –
- The Wi-Fi version of GALAXY Tab 10.1 is priced at $499 for 16GB and $599 for 32GB model. It is set to launch on June 8th in the US.
- The Wi-Fi version of GALAXY Tab 8.9 is priced at $469 for 16GB and $569 for 32GB model. It is set to launch early this summer
