MTN ships Samsung Galaxy Tab

MTN customers are now able to experience PC-like Web-browsing and enjoy applications like YouTube, Facebook for Android, Twitter for Android, Gmail, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Latitude, Google Places, and many other web sites on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet computer which is available at MTN-branded stores this month.

MTN South Africa has announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet computer at MTN-branded stores this month. ‚The Samsung Galaxy Tab is another Ayoba product for our loyal customers to experience MTN’s world class internet and be part of this incredible technology evolution,‚ says Serame Taukobong, Chief Marketing Officer at MTN South Africa. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is an excellent little Android 2.2-based Web surfing device that also delivers a great experience for most Web applications. Powered by a 1GHz processor, the device sports an enhanced TFT display with 1,024×600 resolution that measures 7-inches. The Galaxy Tab weighs a delightful 380 grams and is about a half-inch thick. The Galaxy Tab has a storage capacity of 512MB of ROM, 592MB of RAM, 2GB of user memory, accompanied by a pre-installed 16GB microSD card, but can support up to a 32GB microSD card. MTN customers are able to experience PC-like Web-browsing and enjoy applications like YouTube, Facebook for Android, Twitter for Android, Gmail, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Latitude, Google Places, and a multitude of other Web sites wherever they go. Moreover, users can continuously communicate via e-mail, voice and video call, SMS/MMS or social networking with the great user interface. Business professionals will be relieved to know that besides being an integrated social hub, the device is also capable of delivering high speed internet of up to 7.2Mbps HSDPA and 5.76Mbps HSUPA and has integrated Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and ThinkFree for document viewing and editing. ‚We strive to bring the latest and greatest technology to our customers. Coupled with the investment MTN has made in its network infrastructure, we can ensure that our smartphone and smartpad users can enjoy the best voice and internet experiences. It’s just another way MTN is making this summer Ayoba,‚ concluded Taukobong. The Galaxy Tab is available at MTN Stores on the MTN Internet 300MB contract package from only R369 per month. Call 083 123 3667 for details of your nearest MTN store. To get the connected experience MTN is offering the MTN F@stLink E153 modem and an MTN starter pack loaded with a 75MB internet bundle every month for 12 months is included as part of the prepaid modem offer. All of this is at a once-off cost of only R349.