Samsung Galaxy tab set to change the lifestyle of consumers in Sri Lanka

* Debuts in the Sri Lankan market today.

* Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first of the Company’s tablet devices, representing a new category of mobile products for Samsung.

* Powered by AndroidÔ Operating system 2.2, the GALAXY Tab creates a unique converged mobile experience allowing consumers to carry their world with them.

 

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, the global leader in mobile technology, today announced the launch of its first tablet device, the Samsung GALAXY Tab in Sri Lanka.

Powered by the latest AndroidÔ Operating System 2.2, 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.

“Users have new powers to consume, create and communicate from wherever they are. There is a new and emerging consumer demand that the Galaxy tab seeks to satisfy and we feel that this demand is poised to grow phenomenally as users begin to experience the limitless potential of this device,” states Mr. K. Shankar Narayan, Country Head, Samsung Sri Lanka.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab brings together all of Samsung’s leading innovations to provide users with more capabilities while on the move. 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. Users can create and edit all Office Documents like Word, Excel and Powerpoint on the go. Its striking 7” TFT-LCD display, with a very high resolution per square inch of display, delivers exciting mobile experience for watching films, viewing pictures, e-reading or sharing documents. Moreover, users can continuously communicate via e-mail, voice and video call, SMS/MMS or social network with the optimized user interface.

More than 100,000 Android Market applications are accessible on the Galaxy Tab which offers consumers huge scope for customizing their Galaxy Tab as per their needs. Supporting the latest Adobe Flash Player 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab fully supports swift, seamless viewing of every single page of the web.

Users  will now have new powers to consume, create and communicate from wherever they are – be it their office, home or while they are on the move. Its light weight form factor lends itself to provide perfect portability, while its svelte dimensions make it easy to grip and use.

Potent Portability - The GALAXY Tab while on the Move

The GALAXY Tab boasts of an enviably small form factor at 11.98mm and is super light at 385gms. The compact Tab can be further operated with a single hand, ideal when the user is traveling.

The ‘Readers Hub’, Samsung’s unique e-reading application on the Galaxy tab, provides easy access to a vast digital library - from classical literature to the latest bestsellers and reference materials. The Reader’s Hub provides consumers access to over 2 million e-books , 3000 magazines and 1600 newspapers in English and vernacular languages.

GALAXY Tab users enjoy powerful Augmented Reality in the most portable but highly readable format. This splendid location based service provides users a chance to navigate real time destinations, route calculations further enhanced by Google Maps and the 7” screen display further adds to the overall appeal of viewing content. Google Maps, 3 MP AF Camera, Fully immersive Full HD experience with powerful graphics, video and music with Sound Alive 3D audio experience all add to the rich experience of the Galaxy tab. The “Social Hub” feature of GALAXY Tab integrates and consolidates all SNS (social networking sites), e-mail, contact info into one “super phonebook.”

The Pre-installed Flash 10.1 player in the Galaxy tab permits full web page views with flash files intact so you can experience the internet in original format. Surf the web at your leisure and enjoy the internet as it’s meant to be experienced with the Galaxy tab.

Consummate Professional - The GALAXY Tab while at work or meeting

With 3G HSPA connectivity supporting high speed data upload and download, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth® 3.0 and 1.3MP VT Camera the Samsung GALAXY Tab enhances users’ mobile communication to a whole new level. Video conferencing and push email on the large 7-inch display make communication more smooth and efficient. 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.

The Galaxy tab allows optimized e-mail viewing experience with PC like viewing and supports push e-mail function of GmailÔ and Active Sync Exchange for easy retrieval of mails. Moreover the “ThinkFree Office” allows easy downloading, document viewing and editing of all Office documents like Word, Powerpoint and Excel files. Using the “Swype” input users can quickly type messages using once continuous stroke across the keyboard. The digital keyboard on the large display allows the user to type with both hands easily and quickly. The integrated calendar helps the user to sync their calendar with SNS sites allowing easy task management.

Powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz application processor, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is designed to deliver high performance whenever and wherever you are. It supports concurrent active use of multiple applications. HD video contents are supported on the Galaxy tab with a wide range of multimedia formats (DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264 and more), which maximize the joy of entertainment.  

Complete Convergence – The GALAXY Tab at Home 

With Samsung GALAXY Tab users can enjoy dynamic convergence in their homes. The AllShare functionality enables a host of convergence options for GALAXY Tab with other electronic devices, maximizing the user’s multimedia experience and options in cross-platform consumption. Users can wirelessly sync to their DLNA compatible TV or computers to stream movies, share photos and music files or view documents on the large monitor.  

Galaxy Tab’s wireless tethering enables it to act as a WIFI Wireless Router through which up to 3 additional devices can connect to the Data Connection /internet. 

At the end of a long day, your GALAXY Tab can soothe the ears or delight the eye by converting to a music player or digital picture frame – whatever suits the mood and needs of the user. One can park it by the bedside to replace the alarm clock and table calendar. The unit also syncs to your desktop or laptop to perform automatic file backups without extra effort on your part, making the most effective use of downtime. Powered by a 16GB memory expandable upto 32 GB, the GALAXY Tab has a 4000mAH battery. It is priced at Rs.95,000/- . 

“Leading service providers like Dialog ; Mobitel ; Ethisalat and Airtel will be announcing very exciting offers and data plans with the Galaxy tab very shortly” states Mr Narayan . The Samsung Galaxy Tab will be available only through Telecom Operator Outlets; Samsung Brand shop; Select Mobile Retail Outlets; Singer Mega Showroom and Singhagiri outlets.

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 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 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