Samsung has overnight announced their fourth generation Galaxy Tab series of tablets – the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. The tablets have been expected ever since their appearance on the Gear Fit microsite as compatible with the fitness band.
Before you start getting excited for high-end devices, it is bests to remember that the Galaxy Tab range are what’s considered their ‘budget’ range. But there’s some decent specs here: All three screen sizes on offer come in WXGA (1280×800) resolution, there’s microSD card expansion slots on all the tablets offering a way to increase the on-board storage and it appears that there will be 3G/LTE options for all three models, although which models make it to Australia is another question.
The Galaxy Tab 4 series will launch with Samsung’s UX over the top of Android 4.4(KitKat) and will include Multi-Window multi-tasking options. There’s also the usual features : GroupPlay, WatchON and Samsung Link for adding to your multi-media experience.
The Galaxy Tab 4 will come in Black and White with a ‘textured, premium look and feel back cover’. Samsung has not announced pricing but has advised that the Galaxy Tab 4 will launch ‘globally beginning in 2Q, 2014’.
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Category |
Specifications |
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Network |
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Processor |
1.2 GHz Quad Core |
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Display |
10.1-inch WXGA (1280 X 800), |
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OS |
Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
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Camera |
3MP FF + 1.3 MP |
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Video |
MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8 |
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Audio |
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, Vorbis(OGG) |
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Services & Additional Features |
ChatON, Voice Call, MultiWindow, HW Key, Samsung Kies, Samsung Apps, Group Play (D/L), Samsung Link (D/L) |
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Google Mobile Services |
Hangout, Google+, Gmail, Chrome, Google Play, Google Maps, Play Music, |
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Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n , WiFi Direct, BT4.0, USB2.0 |
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GPS |
GPS, GLONASS |
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Memory |
1.5GB + 16GB |
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Dimension |
243.4 x 176.4 x 7.95mm, 487g |
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Battery |
6,800mAh |
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Category |
Specifications |
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Network |
WiFi / 3G (HSPA+ 21/5.76) / LTE (Cat.4, HSPA+ 42/5.76) |
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Processor |
1.2 GHz Quad Core |
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Display |
8.0-inch WXGA (1280 X 800) |
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OS |
Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
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Camera |
3MP FF + 1.3 MP |
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Video |
MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8 Recording/Playback: 720p/1080p at 30 FPS |
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Audio |
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, Vorbis(OGG) |
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Services & Additional Features |
ChatON, Voice Call, MultiWindow, HW Key, Samsung Kies, Samsung Apps, Group Play (D/L),Samsung Link (D/L) |
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Google Mobile Services |
Hangout, Google+, Gmail, Chrome, Google Play, Google Maps, Play Music, |
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Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n , WiFi Direct, BT4.0, USB2.0 |
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GPS |
GPS, GLONASS |
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Memory |
1.5GB + 16GB (WiFi/3G/LTE) |
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Dimension |
124.0 x 210.0 x 7.95mm, 320g |
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Battery |
4,450mAh |
Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 Product Specifications
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Category |
Specifications |
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Network |
WiFi, 3G LTE Wi-Fi / 3G(HSPA+ 42/5.76) / LTE(Cat4 150/50) |
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Processor |
1.2 GHz Quad Core |
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Display |
7.0-inch WXGA (1280 X 800) |
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OS |
Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
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Camera |
3MP FF + 1.3 MP |
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Video |
H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 |
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Audio |
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, Vorbis(OGG) |
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Services & Additional Features |
ChatON(D/L), Voice Call(3G/LTE), MultiWindow, HW Key, Samsung Kies, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link (D/L) |
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Google Mobile Services |
Hangout, Google+, Gmail, Chrome, Google Play, Google Maps, Play Music, |
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Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n , WiFi Direct, BT4.0, USB2.0 |
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GPS |
GPS, GLONASS |
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Memory |
1.5GB + 8/16GB |
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Dimension |
107.9 x 186.9 x 9 mm, 276g |
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Battery |
Battery |
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I love dg
Mid range is exactly what these are supposed to be.
The Note line was the high-end.
But how you’d class these now, with the release of the Pro lines, the Tablet line looks more to be the low end budget range, rather than mid range.
I never understood the reason for these devices. Are they meant to be mid range? The resolution on them is always way to low. At least they’re above 720p this time.