Galaxy Tab 2 running Android 4.0 ICS

Samsung officially launched their first Android 4.0 ICS tablet Galaxy Tab 2, the successor to the original Galaxy Tab. The classic version, Samsung Galaxy Tab code named P1000 runs on Android Froyo that is used for Android smartphones. Now, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 which looks similar to the original device runs on latest version of Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich commonly developed for smartphones and tablets. Samsung confirmed the device release in the month of March 2012, starting from UK market. Progressively, it will reach Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Finland, Norway and Germany.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 comes with a 7-inch PLS TFT LCD touchscreen display with WSVGA (1024 x 600) resolution. The device comes packed with 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM and 8/16/32 GB of internal memory. The Galaxy Tab 2 sports a 3-megapixel fixed focus camera on the rear-side and a VGA camera on the front panel. The ergonomically designed equipment comes in a 10.5mm thickness and carries a 4000 mAh battery. Galaxy Tab 2 running Android 4.0 comes with an improved interface that allows the user to experience swipe-controlled apps and unlock the phone using Face Unlock. On top of all this slate comes pre-loaded with Samsung TouchWiz UI with Live panel. Also, to leverage the socio-entertainment needs the device comes with Samsung Apps support, Samsung Hub, Kies Air, ChatOn messaging service and AllShare Play cloud service etc. The new Galaxy tab 2 has something new called S Suggest, that suggest apps best suited upon the device user.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 supports expandable memory and connectivity options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G. The tablet sells in both Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi+3G versions starting from March 2012. The tentative price of unknown version in U.K is $350. Here are some price details for various markets.

Sweden:
Wi-Fi: 2,995SEK (450USD)
3G: 3,695 SEK (556USD)

Finland:
Wi-Fi: 349EUR (463USD)
3G: 429EUR (568USD)

Norway:
Wi-Fi: 2,400NOK (420USD)
3G: 2,990NOK (523USD)

Denmark:
Wi-Fi: 2,350DKK (419USD)
3G: 3,995DKK (512USD)

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