Samsung announces GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 PlusSamsung today announced the launch of the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus, a successor to the original GALAXY Tab.

“Samsung pioneered the seven-inch tablet market with the launch of the GALAXY Tab, marking an innovation milestone in the mobile industry. Building on the success of the GALAXY Tab, we’re now delighted to introduce the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus reloaded with enhanced portability, productivity and a richer multimedia experience” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. He added “GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus is for those who want to stay productive and in touch with work, friends and content anytime, anywhere.”

Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus specifications:

  • Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core
  • Operating system: Google Android 3.2 with Samsung TouchWiz
  • Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GPRS/EDGE and tri-band HSPA+ (HSDPA 21Mbps/HSUPA5.76Mbps)
  • Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (including Wi-Fi Direct), Bluetooth 3.0
  • Display: 7-inch WSVGA PLS LCD
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: 16 or 32GB internal and microSD cards up to 32GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 3MP AF with LED flash and 720p video recording
  • Front-facing camera: 2MP
  • Battery: 4,000mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 193.65 x 122.37 x 9.96 millimeters / 345 grams

The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus will be available starting in late October in Indonesia and Austria. It will gradually be rolled out globally and the US (and presumably Canada) is included in the deployment. No pricing information was disclosed.

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