BARCELONA — Samsung kicked off what is likely to be a tablet-heavy
Mobile World Congress convention with the release of the Galaxy Tab
10.1 tablet computer, powered by Google’s Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
operating system and offering a 10.1-inch touch screen. Samsung and
Vodafone partnered on the device, designed to compete with a slew of
devices in the burgeoning tablet market, most notable Apple’s wildly
successful iPad.
The device also includes an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with Auto
Focus and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera which lets users capture
experiences with full HD record and play. With the Android browser and
Flash 10.1 capability, the tablet also offers dual surround-sound
speakers. A 1GHz Dual Core application processor, low power DDR2 memory
and 6860mAh battery power the Tab 10.1. The tablet offers an
alternative to the company’s 7-inch screen Galaxy Tab, launched late
last year.
In addition, the Honeycomb operating system is the first Android
platform designed with tablet computing specifically in mind. Samsung’s
original Tab used version 2.2, codenamed FroYo. Honeycomb is designed
to support larger screen devices and introduces a slew of new user
interface features, including home screen customization, widgets and a
redesigned soft keyboard, and supports multicore processors and
hardware acceleration for graphics.
“As a leader in the Android-powered tablet market, Samsung is committed
to providing a variety of feature-rich, always-on devices,” said DJ
Lee, Samsung’s executive vice president and head of sales and
marketing. “The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a valuable addition to our
expanding portfolio of smart media devices. Sporting a large 10.1
screen and dual surround-sound speakers, it enables users to enjoy
multimedia to the maximum extent without having to compromise mobility.”
For more, read the eWeek article: MWC: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Tablet Sports 10-Inch Screen, Android Honeycomb.
