Samsung Introduces New GALAXY Tab 3 Series

Samsung - Press Releases - June 3, 2013 

Samsung Introduces New GALAXY Tab 3 Series 

Next-generation GALAXY tablets integrate intuitive new features and enhanced performance for all

SEOUL, Korea, June 03, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the introduction of the GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch which will be available globally beginning of June. Offering an expanded range of options along with previously announced 7-inch version, the GALAXY Tab 3 Series provides customers various ways to view, listen, create, and share meaningful events and special content with those who matter most. Whether surfing the web at home or reading during the commute, each device is packed with enhanced content and intuitive design perfect for viewing or sharing content with friends and family, and capturing all of life’s spontaneous moments.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch

  • Exceptional Reading and Entertainment Experience: Designed to be held in one hand, the new GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch
   is the optimal device for viewing videos, playing enhanced games, and reading e-Books anytime, anywhere.
   Outstanding slim bezel for effective and maximum screen use makes Samsung’s “reading mode” technology
   which optimizes the display to deliver perfect illumination and tone for comfortable paperlike readability in a variety of
   lighting conditions work better on its 8-inch screen. Samsung’s Sound Alive for Audio and Dolby Surround for Video
   Play maximize every sound allow users to enjoy clearer dialogue, consistent volume levels, and superior audio to
   further enhance the overall multimedia experience with the new device. Also, the physical keys on the bezel at
   bottom give users a comfortable smartphone-like experience in navigating.

  • Enhanced Smart Usability: Making travel and discovery more effortless, the GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch features S

   Translator, which provides instant translation through voice recognition and via text on applications including email,

   text message, and ChatON. This instant translation is possible both from speech-to-text and text-to-speech,

   ensuring that you can communicate with ease while traveling internationally.Also, S Travel, the Smart Travel

   Companion, provides real-time local information in need for travel along with user's travel paths. Users can get

   information and make reservation of the places classified in various categories such as Place, Hotel, Tickets, Food

   and Forum, and more. In addition, intuitive features such as Story Album and Group Play also allow users more ways

   to instantly share and enjoy music, photos, documents, and games with those around them.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch

  • Amplified Multimedia Experience: Built to be the leading 10-inch tablet in the market, the GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch
   seamlessly combines sleek design and enhanced multimedia capabilities for home and family use. Stacked with a
   1.6 GHz Dual Core processor, the GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch is the ideal device for everyday family use and multimedia
   consumption. Featuring a comprehensive suite of video, music, and photo software, and coupled with the clarity of
   its display, the GALAXY Tab 3 10.1 takes center stage for portable home entertainment.

  • A Perfect Tablet for the Entire Family: Equipped with Smart Remote and MHL (TV Out) capabilities, the GALAXY

   Tab 3 10.1 seamlessly transitions from the perfect gaming device for kids to the ideal home media control device for

   the parents. Whether streaming movies to the family television or playing games at the highest resolution, the

   GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch smoothly integrates into the household media environment for an experience that can be

   enjoyed by the whole family.

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Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch Product Specifications:

Network	WiFi 3G: HSPA＋ 21Mbps DL, 5.76Mbps UP, Quad 850/900/1900/2100 LTE: LTE Cat3 100Mbps DL, 50Mbps UP, Hexa-Band (800/850/900/1800/2100/2600)
Processor	1.5 GHz Dual Core processor
Display	8-inch WXGA TFT(1280 x 800, 189PPI)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 5-megapixel camera Sub (Front): 1.3-megapixel camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX(1080p Full HD@30fps) Playback: 1080p@30fps Recording: 720p@30fps
Audio	Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC＋, eAAC＋, E-AC3, WMA, FLAC Sound Alive and Dolby Surround
Services  & Additional Features	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Hub＊ - Readers Hub/Music Hub/Game Hub/Video Hub/Learning Hub
	Samsung Kies Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
	Samsung Services: Reading mode, Story Album, Group Play, S Translator, S Travel, Dual View, Pop up Video, WatchON
	Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now
Connectivity	WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), WiFi Channel Bonding, WiFi Direct Bluetooth® 4.0 USB 2.0
A-GPS ＋ GLONASS
Sensor	WiFi: Accelerometer, Magnetic, RGB 3G/ LTE: Accelerometer, Magnetic, RGB, Approximate
Memory	16/32GB (User Memory approximately 11.26/26.16GB) ＋ MicroSD (up to 64GB), 1.5GB (RAM) ＊ User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files
Dimension	209.8 x 123.8 x 7.4mm 314g(Wi-Fi)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 4,450 mAh

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch Product Specifications:

Network	WiFi 3G: (HSPA＋ 21/5.76) 850/900/1900/2100 LTE: (100/50, HSPA＋ 42/5.76) 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Processor	1.6 GHz Dual Core processor
Display	10.1-inch WXGA TFT (1280 x 800, 149PPI)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 3-megapixel camera Sub (Front): 1.3-megapixel camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX(1080p Full HD@30fps) Playback: 1080p@30fps Recording: 720p@30fps
Audio	Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, E-AC-3, FLAC, Vorbis, AMR-NB/WB Sound Alive and Dolby Surround
Services  & Additional Features	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Hub＊ - Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub/Learning Hub
	Samsung Kies, Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
	Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now
Connectivity	WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5GHz), WiFi Channel Bonding, WiFi Direct Bluetooth® 4.0 USB 2.0
A-GPS ＋ GLONASS
Sensor	Accelerometer, Magnetic, Light
Memory	16/32GB (User Memory approximately 11.0/26.3GB) ＋ microSD (up to 64GB), 1GB (RAM) ＊ User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files
Dimension	243.1 x 176.1 x 7.95mm 510g (Wi-Fi)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 6,800 mAh

＊ The availability of each Samsung Hub and Google service may differ by country.

＊ 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.

＊ Android, Google, Google Search, Gmail, Google Play, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps and Google Now are trademarks of Google Inc.

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