New Galaxy Tab 7 Plus in SA

Samsung has announced the availability of the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus tab, which uses the Android Honeycomb operating system and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor.

Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus – a portable, rich multimedia experience on a 7-inch display, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus tablet packs power and productivity into a chic lightweight design.

‚Samsung pioneered the seven-inch tablet market with the launch of the original Galaxy Tab 7‚ , marking an innovation milestone in the mobile industry,‚ said Paulo Ferreira, Head of Mobile Product and Business Solutions at Samsung SA. ‚Building on the success of the Galaxy Tab 7‚ , we’re now delighted to introduce the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus reloaded with enhanced portability, productivity and a richer multimedia experience.

The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus runs the latest version of Google Android Honeycomb (3.2), enabling an easy and intuitive experience allowing users to do anything, anywhere ‚ and do it all faster thanks to the 1.2GHz dual core processor and in an exclusive package deal on MTN’s blazing high speed network.

Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus on an MTN Anytime 100 Package with a 75 MB data package (x24 months) for only R239 per month.

Offer available from 9th December 2011

‚The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is for those who want to stay productive and in touch with work, friends and content anytime, anywhere,‚ says Eleanor Mitrovich, General Manager for Branded Retail Channel at MTN. ‚We are excited to be able to offer this exclusive package to our customers and expand our Samsung portfolio.‚

Enhanced Portability

With 7-inch display, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus provides enhanced portability, weighing just 345g and measuring in at just 9.96mm thin. Enhanced portability ensures that it fits easily into an inside-jacket pocket or a handbag, making it an ideal device for those who need to stay productive and entertained while on-the-move.

Advanced Productivity

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus delivers a smooth and intuitive user experience with powerful performance powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor. ‚Mini Apps‚ allows seamless multitasking by consolidating 7 applications easily accessed from a bottom-side tray on main screen. Users can launch favourite features such as music player or calendar as pop-ups over full screen applications. Not only that, users can design an individualised up-to-the-minute interface through the Live Panel feature.

Web browsing is also enhanced by Adobe Flash and super-fast HSPA+ (21Mbps) connectivity, providing download speeds up to three times faster than a conventional HSPA connection. On top of that Wi-Fi Channel Bonding bonds two channels into one for improved network connection and data transfer at up to twice the speed. What’s more, regarding the storage space, the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus comes locally in 16GB with the re-introduced expansion feature to expand up to 32GB via a micro SD card slot.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus offers voice and video call support, with no need for a headset. Users can see friends and family from anywhere in the world in high quality thanks to the device’s larger screen.

Rich Multimedia on-the-move

Full HD videos can be enjoyed on the 7-inch WSVGA PLS display, with DivX & multi codec support ensuring the device is capable of supporting a variety of different formats.

Additionally, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus features Social Hub with aggregates the user’s contacts, calendar and email along with instant messaging and social networking connections all within one easy-to-use interface.

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