Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9”: Παρουσιάστηκε επίσημα το λεπτότερο tablet στον κόσμο!

Όπως αναμενόταν, η Samsung παρουσίασε στην έκθεση CTIA 2011 το νέο της tablet 8.9” Samsung Galaxy Tab, με πάχος μόλις 8.6mm (το iPad 2 έχει 8.8mm) και λειτουργικό σύστημα Android 3.0 Honeycomb, το οποίο έχει διαμορφωθεί έτσι ώστε ο χρήστης να ανοίγει γρήγορα τις αγαπημένες του εφαρμογές.

Κατά τα άλλα, η συσκευή διαθέτει οθόνη 8.9” ανάλυσης 1280 x 600, dual-core επεξεργαστή 1GHz, κάμερα 3MP (720p), εμπρόσθια κάμερα 2MP, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 και αποθηκευτικό χώρο 16/32/64GB με δυνατότητα επέκτασης με κάρτα μνήμης microSD έως 32GB.

Παράλληλα, ανακοίνωσε ότι το Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 θα κυκλοφορήσει στις ΗΠΑ στις 8 Ιουνίου σε τιμές $499 (16GB), $599 (32GB) και 64GB ($699), ενώ το Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9” θα κυκλοφορήσει αργότερα μέσα στο 2011 σε τιμές $469 (16GB) και $569 (32GB).

Samsung Unveils GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9,

World’s Thinnest Mobile Tablets

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9

to feature the first customized Android™ 3.0 experience

ORLANDO, March 22, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the global leader in Android™ mobile devices, announced two new additions to its family of GALAXY Tabs, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, the world’s thinnest mobile tablets, measuring just 8.6 millimeters.

The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation.

“The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are remarkable examples of Samsung’s constant innovation and show our dedication to designing premium tablets that fit the unique needs of consumers around the world”, said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “By combining Samsung’s innovations in design and display with

our exciting new user experience, we’ve created a new class of products that will lead the tablet market.”

Thinner & Lighter

The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are the thinnest mobile tablets available. The GALAXY Tab 10.1 weighs 595 grams and 8.9 weighs 470 grams. Combining the GALAXY Tabs’ ultra-thin form factor with a lightweight design adds to the outstanding mobility of these two products.

Super Fast

The new GALAXY Tabs will support HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times. Also, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 include a 1GHz dual core application processor for a powerful multimedia and web browsing experience.

Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”

Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu users can customize to display a variety of content on the home screen including digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network feeds.

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