Samsung Galaxy Tab 2(TM) 10.1 and 4.2 Galaxy Player(TM) to be available for purchase nationwide this weekend

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2(TM) 10.1 and 4.2 Galaxy Player(TM) to be available for purchase nationwide this weekend

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics America Inc., today announces that its newest additions to the Galaxy Family, Galaxy Tab 2(TM) 10.1 and Galaxy Player(TM) 4.2, will be available for purchase nationwide beginning Sunday, May 13.

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The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available for $399.99 SRP, and the Player 4.2 will sell for $199.99 SRP. These complement the already available Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and Galaxy Player 3.6.

Retailers carrying the devices include Amazon, Best Buy, hhgregg, Tiger Direct, WalMart, Office Depot and others. (Not all models available from all retailers).

For additional retail outlet availability, visit http://www.samsung.com

Key highlights include

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Control, Watch and Share Your TV Content

    --  The perfect TV companion, use your Tab as a universal remote, multitask
        on the web while watching and wirelessly stream the live feed from your
        TV to your Tab.
Your Movies, Videos and Games Will Come Alive

    --  Everything's more exciting on a bigger screen.  Browse the web, explore
        over 450,000 apps from Google Play and Samsung Apps, and access
        thousands of TV shows and movies via WiFi.
Built to Power Your Entertainment

    --  A big 10.1" entertainment machine The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is powered by
        Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, a dual-core processor with a
        microSD(TM) card slot and more.
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2

Listen to your favorite music on the go

    --  Get instant access to your music with WiFi; as simple as drag and play.
Personalize your player. So many options to make it your own

    --  Discover a large collection of apps to customize your player.
One single device for all your entertainment needs

    --  The Galaxy Player 4.2 includes premium EA games. Experience seamless
        multimedia playback and much more!

    Tab 2 10.1 Key Specs
    --------------------
    OS: Ice Cream Sandwich
    ----------------------
    Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core
    --------------------------
    Camera: 3MP FF (rear) + VGA (front)
    ----------------------------------
    MicroSD slot (up to 32 GB add'l storage)
    ---------------------------------------
    Built-In IR blaster (Smart Remote)
    ---------------------------------
    Services: Google Maps, GPS, Dropbox, Media/
     Readers/Music/ Game Hubs, Chat On, Netflix
    -------------------------------------------
    Display:10.1 Widescreen HD display (1280 x 800)
    ----------------------------------------------
    Storage:16 GB on device (one 1 GB = 1 billion
     bytes), HDMI Compatible
    ---------------------------------------------

    Player 4.2 Key Specs
    --------------------
    OS: Gingerbread 2.3
    -------------------
    Processor: Cortex A8 1GHz
    -------------------------
    Camera: Front VGA/Rear 2MP
    --------------------------
    WiFi:(802.11 b/g/n), BT 3.0
    ---------------------------
    Storage:8 GB on device (one 1 GB      1 billion bytes),
    ----------------------------------
    Preloaded Games: Angry Birds, Need
     for Speed: Hot Pursuit, FIFA 2012
    ----------------------------------
    Multimedia: SoundAlive (TM) ,
     SoundEngine, Wireless Media
    Content Streaming, Samsung Smart
     View, AllShare
    --------------------------------
    Supports Various Multimedia
     Codecs: DivX, WMV,MPEG4, H.264
    MP3, WMA, AAC, Ogg, FLAC
    ------------------------
    Enriched Services:
    Google Play, Samsung Apps, VoIP
    -------------------------------
    Display: 4.2" WVGA TFT Display
    Ultra Slim Design (8.99mm)
    -------------------------
    GyroSensor
    ----------
    Receiver
    --------
    MicroSD slot
    ------------
About Samsung Electronics America

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit http://www.samsung.com for more information.

SOURCE  Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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