Samsung announces GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) tablet

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0)Samsung today announced its first new tablet for 2012. It is fitting that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is the latest successor to its very first Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

“Two years ago, Samsung GALAXY Tab began to offer customers more possibilities on the go. Since then, Samsung has actively enhanced our tablet line-up with several tablets in different sizes,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “The new GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) will provide people with delighted multimedia experience and allow efficient communication.”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) specifications:

  • Processor: 1GHz dual-core
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with Samsung TouchWiz
  • Cellular connectivity: Quad-band HSPA+ 21Mbps on 3G model
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS (on 3G model only), 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0,
  • Display: 7-inch WSVGA (1024×600) PLS
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: 8/16/32GB onboard options and microSD cards up to 32GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 3MP FF
  • Front-facing camera: VGA
  • Battery: 4,000mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 millimeters, 344g

Offered in both in 3G and Wi-Fi versions, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will launch first in the UK in March. It will be available in other global markets later. Pricing information was not provided.

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