Samsung has officially announced the arrival of the Galaxy Tab A with a metal chassis for the American markets. The device will be available from May 1 starting at $230.
The hardware onboard the tablet is less than flattering, although the device seems to be a decent budget ranged offering from the Korean manufacturer. The series comes in an 8 inch and 9.7 inch avatar with the latter costing $300.
Samsung is currently taking pre-orders for the tablet through its official retail site in the U.S. During launch, the tablet will be available via Best Buy, HH Gregg and Amazon as well.
As far as the hardware specs are concerned, both sizes of the Galaxy Tab A feature an underwhelming display resolution of 1024 x 768, while there’s a 1.2 GHz quad core processor to handle the heavy duty tasks. Other specs of the tablet include a 5MP camera, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, Android 5.0 Lollipop and a 4,200 mAh battery on the 8 inch variant while the 9.7 inch model gets a slightly larger 6,000 mAh pack.
All variants of the Galaxy Tab A will be supplied with 100GB of OneDrive cloud storage for a period of two years along with access to apps like Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Samsung is also selling a special variant of the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 with a S-Pen stylus included for $350. This variant will be available starting May 17.
Catch the press release below for more details on the two tablets.
Connect to All You Need with the Samsung Galaxy Tab ANewest Galaxy Tablet Series connects you to your Galaxy and beyond
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) today announced the introduction of the new Galaxy Tab A™, delivering an assortment of benefits to better connect with people, entertainment, work and more. Featuring an extremely thin design, the Galaxy Tab A™ is a lightweight portable tablet for everyone in the family.
“This latest addition includes some of the best features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, while streamlining connectivity,” said Gary Riding, senior vice president, Mobile Computing at Samsung Electronics America. “The tablet will let users connect to everything that matters, from family members, friends and colleagues, to work and entertainment content, as well as other smart Samsung devices.”
The Galaxy Tab A™ is designed to fit seamlessly into your life through useful features, from letting kids learn in Kids Mode*, a fun and safe environment, to providing a personalized tablet experience in Multi User Mode. The Galaxy Tab A™ is the perfect fit for every member of your family both young and young-at-heart. Additionally, the tablet’s 4:3 aspect ratio and Adaptive Display ensures the optimal viewing experience, automatically adjusting color gamut, contrast and sharpness to content on the screen — making it a great tablet for reading, watching a movie or surfing the internet.
For those looking to create and connect with more, the Galaxy Tab A™ lets you do so with ease through a range of features. Multi Window allows for easy multitasking, and with Microsoft Office for Android you can review and save changes to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel on your tablet. Plus, with an additional 100 GB of storage on Microsoft OneDrive™, complimentary for two years, you can keep all of your favorite photos, videos and documents in one place. The Galaxy Tab A™ also comes loaded with a variety of Galaxy Essentials and Galaxy Gifts from the world’s leading premium mobile content and service providers, available for free via download and chosen to make your experience with the device even more enjoyable. Additionally, Samsung’s Milk Music™, a streaming radio service that’s an instant and fun way to discover and play the music you want to hear, will come pre-loaded on the tablet.
Featuring a range of tools such as Quick Connect, SideSync® 4.0 and Smart Switch, the Galaxy Tab A™ makes it easier than ever to share your content across most Galaxy devices, while connecting and controlling your Samsung ecosystem.
Available for pre-order from major retailers and at Samsung.com starting today, Galaxy Tab A™ will be in stores nationwide, including Best Buy, HH Gregg and Amazon starting on May 1. Consumers will have the choice between the 8.0-inch Galaxy Tab A™ at $229.99 and the 9.7-inch version at $299.99 – both offered in White, Smoky Titanium and Smoky Blue. Additionally, a 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab A™ version in Smoky Titanium will include an S-Pen for $349.99 and will be available for sale starting May 17.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
*Kids Mode downloadable from Samsung Galaxy Essentials
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