Samsung Announces the Galaxy Tab A 10.1”
The latest Android tablet from Samsung is the perfect entertainment
companion
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the Galaxy Tab A
10.1”, its latest tablet in the Galaxy portfolio. Built with the quality
you’ve come to expect from Samsung, featuring a beautiful vibrant
display and the latest Android OS, giving you just what you need for
your personal entertainment. The Tab A 10.1” delivers high performance
with all-day battery life and upgradeable storage options.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.1” features a Full HD display that brings content to
life when watching movies or browsing online. Users have 13 hours of
internet usage off of a single charge*, combined with an Octa-core
processor allowing users to accomplish everything they need. With
advanced multitasking tools consumers can easily open two apps side by
side – chat with friends while watching their favorite shows, or check
email and play a game at the same time.
“At Samsung, we are always listening to consumer feedback and recognize
the need for creating devices and services that fit diverse needs,” said
Gary Riding, senior vice president, Product Marketing at Samsung
Electronics America. “Combining mobility with performance to deliver
incredible entertainment experiences, or simply providing you with the
means to catch up on the latest news, the Tab A 10.1” does just that –
allowing you to get the most out of what you need throughout your day.”
The Galaxy Tab A 10.1” comes with a microSD slot to expand the tablet’s
memory from 16GB up to an additional 200GB – enough to store more than
160 movies as well as photos and videos.
Consumers who purchase a Tab A 10.1” at leading retailers, will receive
two tickets to see Suicide Squad when it opens in theaters August
5. The national retail promotion will run from July 15 through August
20, while supplies last. For more information and a list of
participating retailers, please visit SamsungPromotions.com/SuicideSquad.
The new tablet also comes loaded with Samsung
Kids, a subscription-based safe, fun learning service for children
ages 3 to 8 years old, available exclusively on Galaxy phones and
tablets. Samsung Kids offers parents and children a library of expertly
curated, engaging, educational games and books mapped to U.S. Common
Core standards, with new content added monthly for a renewed experience.
The service allows kids to experience their favorite characters, games
and content in a parental-controlled environment where parents can
identify specific subject areas for their child to focus and control the
amount of time they are using the app.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.1” will be available at select retailers, including Samsung.com
for $299.
Product Specifications**
| Display | 10.1” TFT LCD WUXGA (1920 x 1200) | |||
| Processor | Exynos 7870 | |||
| OS | Android Marshmallow 6.0 | |||
| Connectivity | WIFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT v4.2 LE, USB2.0 | |||
| Camera | 8.0MP AF + 2.0MP | |||
| Memory | 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM***/microSD support up to 200GB**** | |||
| Battery | 7,300mAH / 13 hours video playback* | |||
| Thickness | 1.16 lbs. | |||
| Weight | .32 inches | |||
| Dimension | 10.00 x 6.11 x 0.32 inches | |||
| Colors | Black, White | |||
| Samsung Services | Galaxy Essentials, Samsung Kids | |||
| Price | $299 |
*Battery life is based on internal testing conducted by Samsung.
Results may differ by usage pattern
** All functionality, features, specifications and other product
information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the
benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and
capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or
obligation
*** Portion of memory occupied by existing content
**** Memory card sold separately.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America,
Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovative leader in consumer electronics,
mobile devices and enterprise solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA is pushing beyond the limits of
today’s technology and providing consumers and organizations with a
portfolio of groundbreaking products in appliances, home entertainment,
Internet of Things, mobile computing, smartphones, virtual reality,
wireless infrastructure and wearables, in addition to offering leading
content and services related to mobile payments, 360-degree VR video,
customer support and more. Samsung is a pioneering leader in smartphones
and HDTVs in the U.S. and one of America’s fastest growing home
appliance brands. To discover more about Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com.
For the latest Samsung news, please visit news.samsung.com/us and
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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future
with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining
the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras,
digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and
semiconductor and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the
Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
Contacts
Allison+Partners for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Sara Mandel,
+1 646.428.0624
samsungmobile@allisonpr.com
