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Sep 03

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 teardown shows rigid, ...

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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

After cracking open Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 last year, I criticized Samsung for making thetablet feel flimsy and using tamper-resistant screws on the unit’s back cover. Samsung addressed both my concerns in the 10-inch Note, but there’s still one component that’s tough to fix.

Our Note test unit had a 1.4GHz 4 Quad Exynos processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 5-megapixel rear camera, a 2-megapixel front camera, and 10.1-inch WXGA LCD (1,280×800). it was a Wi-Fi-only model, but an HSPA+ global version is also available.

The tablet measured 10.11 inches wide by 6.9 inches high by less than half an inch deep and weighed 1.29 pounds. for more information on theGalaxy Note 10.1, including real-world use and performance tests, check out Eric Franklin’s full CNET review.

Full TechRepublic teardown gallery: Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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Case is easy to openOpening the Note 10.1 isn’t difficult, but there is a trick. first, remove the trim piece that runs along the device’s upper edge and the three Phillips screws underneath. then, starting at the top and working your way down each side, pop loose the cover’s plastic tabs. With each side free, you can then lift the cover off from the top.

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Hardware is accessibleThe Note’s internal design is very similar to last year’s 10-inch Galaxy Tab. The battery sits in the center of the case with the motherboard at the top and speakers on either side. The ribbon cables for the digitizer, display, and docking connector run from the bottom edge, across the battery, to the motherboard. And like the Tab, most of the Note’s hardware is easy to access and can be removed with a triple-zero Phillips screwdriver.

Single-unit display/front panel assemblyUnfortunately, also like the Tab, the display and front panel assembly are a single unit. The Note’s internal frame, which holds the LCD in place, is attached to the front panel assembly using a process called thermoplastic staking. to remove the frame and get to the display, you must break these stakes. if you’re careful, you can do this without damaging the display or the internal frame. So technically, you can replace one without replacing the other. But, it’s clear that Samsung designed the screen, front panel, and frame to be replaced as a single unit.

S Pen stylusDespite the two tablets’ similarities, there are important differences. first are the storage slot for the Note’s S Pen and the embedded contact, which tells the tablet when the stylus is in use and enables palm rejection.

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Feels more rigid than Galaxy Tab 10.1Another difference is the piece of molding that runs around the tablet’s outer edge. It’s mounted between the front panel’s bezel and internal frame. The plastic stakes I mentioned earlier are actually part of this molding. The older Galaxy Tab doesn’t have this molding. its front panel was attached directly to the internal frame. Given that the Note’s back cover feels just as flexible as the Tab’s and their internal frames are so similar, I suspect this molding helps give the new tablet a more rigid feel, which is an improvement over the Tab.

A more detailed version of this story was first published on TechRepublic’s Cracking Open.

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Aug 30

Samsung ATIV Tab 10.1 Windows RT tablet announced ...

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Samsung is extremely busy here in Berlin dropping all sorts of juicy news onto the world. Following the excitement around the Galaxy Note II they’ve now moved onto Windows. The folks from Samsung have just introduced the ATIV Tab 10.1 Windows RT device. It looks very similar to the Galaxy Note 10.1 but runs on Windows.

We are live here in Berlin catching all the details, and will continue to bring you anything and everything Samsung related as the day continues. what you see above appears to be a relatively close cousin to the recently announced [and reviewed] Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet only running atop Windows RT instead.

There are a few important and notable differences though. The Samsung ATIV 10.1 won’t be quite as powerful, and the display isn’t as nice either. they are hopefully aiming for a more budget minded crowd with this one. The Samsung ATIV 10.1 Tab with Windows RT comes complete with a 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 resolution display, and tosses out Sammy’s quad-core for a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. The camera on the rear has been improved from recent Samsung tablets and will be 5 megapixels on the rear — followed by a 1.9 shooter frontside.

The details are still light and the story is developing as we are watching Samsung unveil all their goodies here live. The ATIV 10.1 will come with HDMI, USB, is super skinny and weighs only 1.2 lbs. Hopefully we’ll hear more about pricing and availability shortly after Windows 8 launches at the tail end of October. Stay tuned to our IFA 2012 Hub for all the latest and greatest news!

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Aug 29

Apple injunction hearing against Samsung phones ...

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The next phase of the Apple-Samsung patent infringement saga has been scheduled for December 6.

That is the date on which Lucy Koh, the presiding judge in the closely-watched trial, will hear Apple’s motion for an injunction against eight Samsung mobile phones, as well as the South Korean electronics giant’s expected motion to have the jury’s verdict set aside.

“Having considered the scope of Apple’s preliminary injunction request, the additional post-trial motions that the parties have already filed and will file, and the substantial overlap between the analysis required for Apple’s preliminary injunction motion and the parties’ various other posttrial motions, the Court believes consolidation of the briefing and hearing on the post-trial motions is appropriate,” Koh said today in a court filing (PDF).

Following Friday’s unanimous decision in favor of Apple’s patent claims against Samsung, Apple yesterday detailed which Samsung devices it wants banned from sale in the U.S. All told, the devices in question racked up about $460.8 million worth of the damages, or less than half of the $1.05 billion Apple was awarded by the jury. That number could still triple, pending a ruling by Koh.

Not included on the December 6 docket is Samsung’s motion to remove a previously ordered sales ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1tablet. in a filing earlier this week, the company noted that the jury found that Samsung did not violate an Apple patent that prompted the injunction on the Galaxy Tab 10.1. That hearing is scheduled for September 20.

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Aug 29

Samsung Wants Galaxy Tab Ban Lifted in the US ...

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Samsung Electronics asked a Californian court on Sunday to lift a preliminary ban on sales of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in the U.S., after a jury found that Samsung does not infringe on an Apple design patent. Samsung also said it wants Apple to pay damages for lost sales.

Apple had alleged that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 infringed on its U.S. Design Patent No. D504,889, but in a decision that otherwise went largely in Apple’s favor, a California District Court jury decided on Friday that it did not. However, the jury also decided that the South Korean company must pay Apple $1.05 billion in damages because its smartphones and tablets infringed on several of Apple’s other patents.

As part of that case, Judge Lucy H. Koh of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose division, granted a preliminary ban on sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 on June 26. Samsung requested Sunday that the ban be dissolved because Apple can no longer win its design patent infringement claim on the merits, Samsung said in a motion filed with the court on Sunday.

Koh had banned Samsung and its U.S. subsidiaries from importing or selling within the U.S. the tablet or any “product that is no more than colorably different from this specified product and embodies any design contained in U.S. Design Patent No. D504,889.” The patent, also known as the D’899 patent, refers to the ornamental design of a device.

The court previously found that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was substantially similar to the D’889 in the eyes of the ordinary observer, Koh said at the time. it also noted that the Tab 10.1 is “virtually indistinguishable” from Apple’s iPad and iPad 2, she added.

But since the jury decided last Friday that Samsung did not infringe on Apple’s D’889 patent, there “is thus no proper basis for maintaining the injunction,” Samsung concluded in its motion.

“Here, the jury found that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 does not infringe the D’889 patent. Since the purported infringement of the D’889 patent was the only basis for the preliminary injunction, the jury’s finding means that Samsung had a right to sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 during the period in which the injunction has been in effect,” Samsung said in the motion, adding that it is therefore entitled to recover damages caused by the “improper injunction.”

The court should retain the bond of US$2.6 million Apple posted as a condition of maintaining the preliminary injunction, pending a hearing on damages resulting from the injunction, Samsung said.

Loek covers all things tech for the IDG News Service. Follow him on Twitter at @loekessers or email tips and comments to loek_essers@idg.com.

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Aug 28

Verizon set to sell Android 4.0 Pantech Marauder ...

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Computerworld – Verizon Wireless will sell the Android 4.0 Pantech Marauder smartphone for $49.99, after rebate, with a two-year service agreement starting Thursday.

The Pantech Marauder smartphone.

The phone joins a growing list of subsidized sub-$100 smartphones sold by U.S. carriers to lure first-time users — and gain a two-year contract. The minimum Verizon Wireless Share everything plan — offering unlimited talk, text and 1 GB of data — for the Marauder and other smartphones costs $90 per month.

Even so, the Maurader has a robust 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and can run on Verizon’s fast 4G LTE network that’s now widely available.

While some high-end smartphones offer large, high definition touchscreens, the Marauder’s is 3.8-in. and only has a 480 x 800 resolution. (By comparison, the recently-released Samsung Galaxy S III has a 4.8-in. touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixels and is available from Verizon for $199.99 with a two-year agreement.)

Verizon described the Marauder as “the perfect crossover choice for basic phone customers switching to a smartphone.” It has both a touchscreen and a physical slide-out Qwerty keyboard, as well as a 5-megapixel camera for photos, video and video chat.

The Marauder touchscreen has two interfaces.

One, called Starter mode, is simplified for first-time smartphone users. It has four home screens with pre-set widgets and a quick-dialer icon for making calls directly from the home screen.

The other interface, called Standard mode, has seven fully customizable home screens. Users can move from Starter to Standard and back again, without losing any settings.

Marauder measures 3.8-in x 2.57-in. x 0.46-in. and weighs a mere 6.1 ounces. The battery is 1,680 mAh, and is rated to provide 490 minutes of usage.

All the U.S. carriers are adding to their stock of affordable smartphones subject to a contract.

Verizon’s Web site alones lists 14 phones under $100 with a two-year agreement. some have been on the market for several months to a year, such as the $99.99 Galaxy Nexus and the Droid Charge, also priced at $99.99. even the popular iPhone 4 with 8 GB of storage sells for $99.99.

Verizon also sells three phones for $50 with a two-year contract, two for $30 and the one, the XperiaPlay, for $20. both the BlackBerry Curve and HTC Rhyme are currently offered for free with a two-year agreement.

Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. Follow Matt on Twitter at @matthamblen, or subscribe to Matt’s RSS feed . his e-mail address is mhamblen@computerworld.com.

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Aug 24

Google Play $25 Credit Amps Android Downloads

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Owners of Google’s recently released Nexus 7 are cashing in the $25 Google Play store credit that comes with the device and, as a result, downloads of some Android apps are taking off.

The offline reading app, Instapaper for Android, is one example. since the day people starting getting their awesome 7-inch tablets, the app has seen a 600 percent jump in downloads at the Google Play store.

According to TheNextWeb, before the Nexus 7 hit the scene, Samsung devices were responsible for the lions share of Instapaper for Android downloads, in this order: Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1. and even though its only been shipping for a couple of weeks, already the Nexus 7 has beaten the number of downloads to thoseand otherdevices.

Youd expect people to throw down a few dollars for Instapaper for Androidits a fantastic app priced at only $3 at the Google Play store. Too cheap to pay for in-flight Internet service? While you wait to board, Instapaper for Android lets you save copies of all the interesting news stories you want to read; you can then pull them up on your device once youre in the air without a signal.

But can the Nexus 7 supercharge the Android market? If Google keeps giving out those free $25 Play credits, it most likely can.

Usually I dont buy paid apps unless its a requirement for a review, and certainly I am one of plenty of like-minded cheapskates. If more people start downloading paid apps because of Googles promotion, developers will have more incentive to stick with Android for paid apps instead of favoring the Apple ecosystem.

Other apps are benefiting from the enormous popularity of the Nexus 7, as well. the developer of Pocket Casts recently tweeted that that sales of its Android  apps had doubled, coinciding with Nexus 7 sales and the free money their owners can spend at the Play store.

Again, its a highly-rated app and a superior way to keep current with all your favorite podcasts because its server monitors your feeds so your phone doesnt have to.

Even so, neither Instapaper for Android nor Pocket Casts is in Google Plays list of top ten paid apps. those leaders are:

  • Beautiful Widgets ($2.79)
  • Angry Birds Space Premium (99 cents)
  • Where’s my Water? (99 cents)
  • World of Goo ($4.99)
  • Shazam Encore ($5.59)
  • SwiftKey 3 Keyboard ($3.99)
  • Draw something ($2.99)
  • Minecraft, Pocket Edition ($6.99)
  • Titanium Backup PRO Key root ($6.58)
  • Smart Tools ($2.50)

People certainly are paying for games and while lots of folks love the Nexus 7 for gaming, others have found some issues, particularly with downloading them.

But for consuming content, such as articles you get with Instapaper for Android or podcasts from Pocket Casts, the Nexus 7 undeniably shines.

Not sure which apps to buy for your Nexus 7? Check out this TechHive story, which recommends several superb choices.

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Aug 24

Archos 101 XS Preview

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Archos 101 XS: Design and Build Quality

When you first see the Archos 101 XS (XS stands for 'extra slim' by the way) it is hard to tell just what it is. The Coverboard hides the 10.1in screen and all you see is an aluminium cover with white plastic surround.

Slide, peel or twist the cover off and you'll reveal what looks very much like the recently launched Galaxy Note 10.1 from Samsung. Like the Samsung tablet, the Archos has a 10.1in screen, surrounded by a mixture of plastic and (unlike the Note) aluminium.

Archos is playing up the thinness of the tablet and on its own it measures just 8mm thick (the iPad is 9.4mm) and even with the Coverboard in place, it only comes in at 13mm. This is 1mm more than an iPad 3 with Smart Cover attached, and a whole 1cm thinner than the Asus Transformer Prime 300 with its dock attached.

Archos has done a great job of making the combination this thin. It told me that 5mm is the thinnest you can make a keyboard while maintaining that sensation of using a keyboard – hinting that Microsoft's Touch Cover solution, which is only 3mm thick, simply won't work.

The keyboard is certainly usable, and contains a number of Android-specific shortcuts, which is vital for navigating around the touch-enabled interface. I'll need more time to assess if its usable on a longer basis, but I have my doubts.

The Coverboard is also a dock, which keeps the tablet in place using magnets, which guide it into the correct position. When docked, I was able to pick up the tablet and keep the keyboard attached showing the connection is pretty sturdy.

You do need to manually pull up a kickstand (which is also magnetic) and I found this to be somewhat awkward at times.

The tablet didn't feel terrible well-built. there was no feeling of the premium you get from the iPad or indeed the extremely well-built Nexus 7. I should point out however the 101 XS I was using was a pre-production sample so these issues may be ironed out somewhat before shipping.

Archos 101 XS: Connectivity and hardware

In terms of connectivity, the Archos 101 XS comes with a decent array of ports. These include a microUSB port for charging and data transfer, mini HDMI for outputting HD video and audio to a large screen TV, a microSD card slot for expanding your storage (up to 64GB at the moment) as well as the expected headphone jack.

The connector on the bottom of the tablet, where it connects to the Coverboard, is proprietary, and is simply a redesigned USB port. The dock itself has another microUSB port on the rear to let you charge the tablet while docked.

In terms of wireless connectivity, you've got the usual pair of Wi-Fi N and Bluetooth 4.0 with the added benefit of Wi-Fi Direct letting connect with other devices around your home, like TVs, PCs or file servers.

In terms of processor power, the Archos 101 XS comes with a Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 dual-core processor clocked a 1.5 GHz, which uses smart multicore technology to create up to ten cores making it more powerful than the quad-core Tegra 3 according to Archos, which has carried out its own benchmarks in conjunction with Anandtech.

The processor is paired with 1GB of RAM and there is only one option available in terms of storage at 16GB.

The brief time I had with the tablet showed it was able to handle anything I threw at it comfortably, though more stringent test will be required when we review it fully.

In terms of battery life, Archos claim 10 hours for everyday use, 36 hours of music playback only and 7 hours of video playback. Again we will need to check this during review.

Archos 101 XS: Screen and OS

The 10.1in screen has a resolution of 1280 x 800, which is very typical for the current crop of Android tablets, with only the Asus Transformer Infinity offering anything better (and of course the iPad's Retina Display).

The Archos 101 XS uses MVA LCD technology rather than the more popular IPS technology. MVA stands for Multi-domain Vertical Alignment and is known for wide viewing angles and high contrast, but at the cost of brightness and colour reproduction.

In my brief time with the tablet, it certainly looked to have very good viewing angles and the contrast in the Inception trailer I watched, which gets very dark at times, was excellent. The resolution is obviously not as high as some tablets and for some consumers this will be an issue.

The tablet runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) which hasn't been touched by Archos. This is something I wish more manufacturers would do, but the likes of Samsung's TouchWiz and HTC's Sense have at least improved of late.

The Archos 101 XS and Google's Nexus 7 tablet

Navigating the OS is fast and responsive and Archos offers users the option of installing a number of apps when first launching the tablet. A full version of OfficeSuite Pro 6 for Android is included, which normally costs £9.60. 

This is a good addition to any tablet looking to replace a laptop, offering something close to an MS Office experience on an Android tablet.

Another default app is Archos' own video player, built from the ground up in the company's Paris headquarters.

Archos has a rich history in media and it is using this to its advantage here. This video player, unlike most available on Android tablets, will play back pretty much any video codec you throw at it, according to Archos at least.

The interface is very nice and offers a carousel view of your films, along with importing film art, subtitles and basic information about the film, director and stars

Archos 101 XS: Price and availability

The Archos 101 XS will cost £299 when it goes on sale in the UK in mid-September. This is likely to be less than the cost of the Microsoft Surface tablets, though exact pricing for these has yet to be disclosed – with much wild speculation being carried out.

At first glance it offers pretty decent value, considering you get the dock and keyboard included for the price. I still have to be convinced that prolonged working on a keyboard of this type is possible – having given up on the Transformer Pad rather quickly.

Archos will also launch 97in and 8in versions of the XS tablet (known unsurprisingly as the Archos 97 XS and the Archos 80 XS) later in the year, giving customers a choice but also possibly confusing them somewhat. No pricing for these tablets have been announced.

When queried about the possibility of a Windows 8 version, the Archos spokesman didn't rule it out, simply saying that for now it was launching its Android version of its Generation 10 tablets.

We will have a full review of the Archos 101 XS within the next month.

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Aug 23

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 launching on Verizon LTE ...

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Verizon Wireless will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on its 4G LTE network. Samsung has announced that the 7-inch tablet, which debuted as a WiFi-only device in April, will go on sale at Verizon stores for $349 this week. the device will then be compatible with Verizon’s Share Everything plans, which will connect the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 to more than 330 LTE markets across the U.S.

Other than the addition of LTE connectivity, the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is the same tablet that MobileBurn rated as a 4-star device. the tablet has Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 8GB of internal memory, and a microSD slot that supports up to 64 GB microSD cards. it also has a 3.2 megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera for video chat.

Verizon will begin selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on August 17.

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Aug 23

Google Nexus 7 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0): ...

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With the arrival of Google Nexus 7, the 7-inch tablet market has become very enticing. the Asus-built Nexus 7 stands out among the entire small tablets mainly with a quad core CPU and the most recent Android update namely Jelly Bean. these factors have given a boost to Google tablet’s chances not just to become a success but also pose threat to entrenched market leaders like Apple tablets, iPad. in days after its official launch, the tablet was sold out by all major retailers. Even Google Play, Google’s official online store, has run out of the 16GB version of Nexus 7.On the other hand, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is one major rival for Nexus 7. in fact the tab is the second version of the first complete tablet we got after iPad original in 2010. Samsung has recently upgraded it with many new features. here we compare Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) with Nexus 7.

Display screenGalaxy Tab 2 (7.0) comes with a 7-inch WSVGA display that packs a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. meanwhile, Nexus 7 shows off a 7-inch IPS display with an improved resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Simply, Nexus 7 wins over its Samsung competitor in this category. It has a better, clearer and sharper display so that users can watch variety of content with more precision.

ProcessorWell, Google Nexus 7 has a clear edge over Galaxy Tab and all other 7-inch tablets when it comes to processor speed. It is because the machine touts a high performance 1.3GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor, plus 1GB of RAM. With a quad core processor, Nexus 7 is now one of the most powerful tablets we have in store. It is when Samsung’s second generation Galaxy Tab 7 features only a moderate 1GHz dual core processor. the device, however, sports 1GB of RAM. Even though, it falls short to Nexus 7 as far as the performance is concerned.

StorageWhen it comes to storage, Nexus 7 fails before Galaxy Tab 7. Indeed, Nexus 7 comes up in two memory variants; 8GB and 16GB. But, it lacks a microSD slot for memory expansion. Google planned that users could rely on cloud storage for further storage. But, Tab 7, which also comes in 8GB and 16GB versions, mounts microSD slot for expanding memory.

Operating SystemGalaxy Tab 2 (7.2) ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Google Nexus 7 comes with the most recent Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, on the other hand. well, Nexus 7 is the first device to get the latest Android version, which Google announced at its I/O conference. Jelly Bean, according to many analysts, is highly fit for a tablet. It has lots of fantastic features for a huge variety of functions.

Price and availabilityThe 8GB version of Nexus 7 is available for $199. the 16GB premium variant is up for grabs for $249. Google has launched 8GB version to beat Amazon Kindle fire, which is also priced at $199. Surprisingly, more demand is noted for the 16GB version as the brand doesn’t have a microSD slot for memory expansion. Along with the tablet, you will get a bonus of $25 credit to spend in Google Play store. in addition, you will get a bundle of free premium content that contains movies like Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Nexus 7 is currently available in a few markets only. You can get it from the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia. other major markets will soon get this magical Android tablet from the Google and Asus tie-up. meanwhile, Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is available in most markets.

Final wordsQuite simply, Nexus 7 is the best 7-inch Android tablet ever. It has a quad core processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a sharper display and many other superb features. Compared with Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), Nexus 7 certainly has dominance. of course, it is clearly visible in the huge sales the Google tablet is attracting.

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Aug 23

Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition ...

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition Bundle (what a name!) has been making rounds through the rumor mill for a few weeks now. one of our readers managed to purchase one ahead of release, but that was obviously not supposed to happen, as Samsung has officially announced the device’s release date to be this August 19th.

The education-oriented bundle comes with the tablet (of course) in white, a keyboard dock and a USB adapter for the same $249.99 tablet’s original price. it is a great deal for those looking to get a portable tablet with some extra functionality without breaking the pocket. Some might still prefer the power and quick updates the Nexus 7 offers, but the general consumer wouldn’t mind getting $100 in added value (price of the accessories) in exchange of paying $50 over the Nexus tablet.

Samsung’s official press release confirms the $250 price tag, but also brings a bit of sad news. this offer will only last two weeks (while supplies last), so you better get to your nearest participating store if you want this student bundle. you can get it starting this Sunday at best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct, Costco and Fry’s Electronics.

It might not be the high-end device every gamer is looking for, but the added keyboard and USB adapter will come in very handy for light school tasks. So what is it going to be, Nexus 7 or Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition Bundle?

SAMSUNG Brings the Galaxy Tab 2 Back to School with Student Edition Bundle adding Keyboard Dock and USB Adapter at no Extra Cost

For Two Weeks Only Beginning 8/19, Bundle delivering $100 in added value to be available at participating retailers

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., August 17, 2012 – Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announces that its Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 device will be available in a special Student Edition, beginning 8/19 and for two weeks only. The Special Edition includes a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 in a unique white color, a keyboard dock and USB adapter in the box – a retail value of $350 – for an SRP of just $249.99.

Students will realize substantial benefits from the bundle, which will add a physical keyboard to the device as well as a USB adapter that supports plugging in USB thumb drives as well as peripherals such USB mice. With these accessories and the preloaded Polaris Office, the Galaxy Tab 2 is perfect for typing research reports or even creating presentations. in addition, the multimedia features on the Galaxy Tab 2 are perfect for enjoying movies and music.

“The education market is a significant priority for Samsung, and we are very pleased to deliver a bundle that is sure to be appealing to just about any student at a very competitive price point,” explained Travis Merrill, Director of Marketing, Galaxy Tab, Samsung Electronics America. “A busy student can achieve a PC-like setup in the dorm room, yet still pop the Galaxy Tab 2 out of the dock and slip it into a pocket for usage while on the go. it truly is the smarter way to learn.”

The special packaging for the new bundle also includes an insert with a series of recommended cool educational apps from Google Play.

Galaxy Tab 2 – Powerful, Smart, Easy to use

The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is a powerful dual-core tablet running Android 4.0. The devices features an integrated IR blaster for universal remote capabilities, as well as an easily accessible memory card slot for convenient loading of multimedia files in a range of supported file formats.

The tablet also offers endless content access in a sleek design that can maximize the home entertainment experience. The Smart Remote App and built-in IR Blaster turns the Tab 2 into a universal smart remote, helping users easily find their favorite shows. Users can choose from over 450,000 apps, surf millions of web pages with Adobe Flash™ support, and access favorite movies and TV shows from Google Play or Media Hub.

In addition, the Galaxy Tab 2 is fully Google certified for complete access to Google Play and is competitively priced at $249.99, so students don’t need to compromise when selecting a tablet.

The bundle will be available while supplies last, from 8/19 through 9/1. Participating retailers include best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct, Costco and Fry’s.

[Source: Samsung]

Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition Bundle launching on August 19 for two weeks only

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