Bagi Anda yang ingin menggunakan komputer tablet tapi tidak tertarik dengan Apple iPad, biasanya akan melirik tablet PC berbasis Android. Salah satu Tablet PC Android yang patut dilirik tentunya adalah Samsung Galaxy Tab. Jika tahun lalu Samsung hanya menghadirkan Galaxy Tab dengan layar 7 inci, kini mereka melengkapinya dengan Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 dan Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Angka di belakang kata Tab merujuk ke ukuran layar dalam hitungan inci.
[tab: Duet Samsung Galaxy Tab]Untuk informasi mengenai Samsung Galaxy TAB 10.1, dapat dilihat di sini.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 hadir dengan sistem Android 3.0 Honeycomb yang dikolaborasikan dengan interface Samsung Touch Wiz terbaru yang lebih baik.
Dengan ketebalan hanya 8.6mm, Samsung mengklaim bahwa Tab merupakan komputer tablet tertipis di dunia. Di balik bodynya yang sangat tipis, Samsung masih bisa menyelipkan prosesor 1GHz Dual Core, layar sentuh kapasitif WXGA TFT LCD dengan resolusi 1280×800, dan kemampuan memutar video Full HD 1080p. Fitur terakhir cukup impresif, mengingat netbook dan notebook entry-level sering tidak mampu memutar video 1080p.
Dalam hal koneksi internet, Samsung membekali kedua TAB ini dengan Wi-FI dan dukungan teknologi HSPA+ yang menjanjikan kecepatan akses data ke internet hingga 21Mbps, serta dukungan Bluetooth 3.0 untuk memudahkan Anda terhubung dengan jaringan atau dengan perangkat lain.
Samsung juga melengkapinya dengan dua buah kamera, 2 megapixel di bagian depan, dan 3 megapixel pada bagian belakang lengkap dengan LED Flash dan kemampuan merekam video HD 720p. Slot microSD juga disertakan untuk menambah kapasitas penyimpanannya. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 hadir dengan sistem operasi Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb yang dipadukan dengan interface Samsung Touch Wiz.
Rencananya, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 16GB versi Wi-Fi dijual dengan harga US$ 469 dan yang 32GB versi Wi-Fi dijual dengan harga US$ 569. Jika Samsung benar memasarkannya dengan harga tersebut di atas, Tab 8.9 inci akan menjadi alternatif iPad yang cukup menggiurkan.
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ORLANDO, March 22, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the global leader in Android™ mobile devices, announced two new additions to its family of GALAXY Tabs, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, the world’s thinnest mobile tablets, measuring just 8.6 millimeters.
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation.
“The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are remarkable examples of Samsung’s constant innovation and show our dedication to designing premium tablets that fit the unique needs of consumers around the world”, said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “By combining Samsung’s innovations in design and display with
our exciting new user experience, we’ve created a new class of products that will lead the tablet market.” Thinner & Lighter
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are the thinnest mobile tablets available. The GALAXY Tab 10.1 weighs 595 grams and 8.9 weighs 470 grams. Combining the GALAXY Tabs’ ultra-thin form factor with a lightweight design adds to the outstanding mobility of these two products.Super Fast
The new GALAXY Tabs will support HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times. Also, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 include a 1GHz dual core application processor for a powerful multimedia and web browsing experience.Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”
Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu users can customize to display a variety of content on the home screen including digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network feeds.
In addition, the interface includes an application tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player which can be launched while other major applications are also in use, including large file downloads and document editing. This Mini Apps Tray provides a mixture of convenience and flexibility previously unheard of with tablet devices.The Ultimate Entertainment Hub
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are pre-loaded with Readers Hub and Music Hub giving consumers instant access to more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspaper (49 languages), 2,300 magazines (22 languages), and 13 million songs. The devices are also designed with Samsung’s Social Hub, which will aggregate email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface.
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature a 3 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, providing smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.Ready for Business
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 will include an industry leading suite of solutions designed to give enterprise customers and IT managers more security. Developed in collaboration with industry-leading partners such as Cisco, Sybase, SAP and Citrix, Samsung’s enterprise mobility solutions will provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that users are able to operate more efficiently on–the-move.GALAXY Tab 10.1
GALAXY Tab 10.1, with its WXGA TFT LCD display (1280 x 800) powered by 1GHz dual core AP, is 8.6mm thin and weighs only 595g. It is the perfect device for sharing and enjoying media content with family and friends. In addition, with its surround-sound stereo speakers and support for Flash 10.2, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 will deliver premium entertainment experience whether watching videos, movies or playing games.GALAXY Tab 8.9
At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 470g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is the perfect device for today’s mobile professional. Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook on the couch, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 now join the original 7-inch GALAXY Tab to provide consumers with an unmatched array of choices to select the mobile tablet experience that fits their needs the best.