März 9, 2017

Samsung releases two new tablets at MWC 2017 - Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy Book

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Mobile World Congress took place in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2, where Samsung Electronics reaffirmed its commitment to building products that transform how users connect and remain productive while on the move. Samsung held a special press conference the day before Mobile World Congress to introduce two new stylishly designed tablets with advanced computing technology: the Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is for the digital content enthusiast, delivering superior video and gaming experiences along with versatile usage as a productivity tool. The Galaxy S3 takes mobile entertainment to the next level providing a cinema-like experience with 4K video playback and a stunning Super AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book caters to productive on-the-go professionals who are looking for a powerful computing device that isn’t tied to the desktop and has a versatile form factor, easily transforming from a tablet to notebook.

 

Galaxy Tab S3 - Premium Performance and Powerful Entertainment

Sleek and seamless design, top-of-the-line multimedia features, a redefined S Pen and a slew of convenient enhancements are the prominent features of the Galaxy Tab S3, Samsung’s newly released product at the MWC 2017.

  • A Signature Design

Minimal and refined design was achieved by affixing glossy, reinforced glass panels to an aluminum frame to suit the tastes of modern millennials. The tablet is available in silver or black and its soft-colored accessories available in black, white and green, featuring powdery matte finish. See more

  • Powerful Entertainment Features

Audio: Galaxy Tab S3 features Quad Stereo-Sound Speakers. This is the first Samsung tablet to boast such a design, which places powerful speakers crafted by AKG by Harman in each corner of the device. The speakers’ ‘Auto Rotate Stereo’ function allows the tablet to redirect sound based on its orientation, creating a more accurate and consistent listening experience. To compare Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Tab S3 Quad Speakers by AKG please see this video

Video: The tablet’s 9.7-inch, Super AMOLED screen, image-optimizing mDNle technology, speedy and efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM allow users to enjoy content in lifelike HDR, as well as 4K, wherever they go. The Galaxy Tab S3 also supports fast charging, and offers a stout 12 hours of video playback when fully charged.

Gaming: Galaxy Tab S3 has taken up a notch in gaming, thanks to a streamlined UX and the addition of a new Game Launcher. Moreover, Samsung included access to the Galaxy Game Pack. Worth over $400 in value and available in 40 games, including exhilarating titles built with the Galaxy Tab S3-supported, graphics-optimizing Vulkan API, the package offers users access to unique and exclusive in-game benefits that allow them to fully enjoy some of the world’s most popular games. To see more details on Galaxy Tab S3 Game Launcher click here

  • A Redefined S Pen

The Galaxy Tab S3 also features Samsung’s signature, battery-free S Pen, which has a fine 0.7mm tip recognizing 4,096 levels of pressure. S Pen features include Screen-off Memos, Samsung Notes and Air Command. Users may also utilize the implement’s handy PDF Annotation function to get work done on the go, or unleash their creativity with artistic apps such as Recolor, ArtRage and Autodesk’s SketchBook Pro, as well as PEN.UP. See more

  • Convenient Connectivity

The Galaxy Tab S3 includes support for Samsung Flow, an app that allows users to seamlessly transition activities across their devices, simplifies sharing content and syncing notifications between their smartphone and their Galaxy tablet or Windows 10 2-in-1 device, which is another Samsung’s new product - Galaxy Book.

 

Galaxy Book – A Powerful, Portable PC Experience

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 2-in-1 tablet features Windows 10 integration for full PC functionality and a host of other advancements, including a refined S Pen, to offer mobile professionals a productivity powerhouse that allows them to maximize their efficiency whenever and wherever they wish.

  • Design and Efficiency

The Galaxy Book is available in 10.6- and 12- inch variations, highly portable and suitable for getting work done in the boardroom and on the road. Available in black or white it also offers the keyboard with adjustable backlight to allow users working late.

  • PC Level Performance

Both Galaxy Book editions are powered by seventh-generation Intel® Core™ processors that provide premium, PC-level performance. Built on the Windows 10 operating system, the Galaxy Book offers full desktop Microsoft Office experience for maximum productivity with long lasting batteries of 10-10.5 hours.

  • Handy S Pen Integration

The Galaxy Book’s S Pen is the most accurate yet, facilitating precise notes and detailed drawings thanks to its fine, 0.7mm tip, industry-leading sensitivity – recognizing 4,096 levels of pressure – and ability to vary the thickness of its strokes depending on the angle at which it’s tilted. See more details in this video

  • Security and Connectivity

Samsung Flow App allows users to sync content and alerts between their Galaxy smartphone and tablet and set up secure hotspots and unlock their tablet via smartphone’s finger print sensor. See video here

 

Product Specifications:

 

SPECIFICATIONS

GALAXY TAB S3

GALAXY BOOK 10.6”

GALAXY BOOK 12”

DISPLAY

9.7” Super AMOLED QXGA (2048×1536)

10.6″ TFT FHD (1920×1280)

12″ Super AMOLED FHD (2160×1440)

CHIPSET

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820
Quad Core 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz

7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3 processor, Dual Core 2.6GHz

7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Dual Core 3.1GHz

LTE SUPPORT

LTE Cat.6 (300Mbps)

LTE Cat.6 (300Mbps)

LTE Cat.6 (300Mbps)

MEMORY

4GB + 32GB
micro SD up to 256GB

4GB + 64GB/128GB eMMC
microSD up to 256GB

4GB+128GB SSD
/ 8GB+256GB SSDmicroSD up to 256GB

CAMERA

13MP AF + 5.0MP, Flash

5MP FF

13MP AF + 5MP

                                           

USB 3.1(Type-C)

USB 3.1(Type-C), Micro SD

USB 3.1(Type-C) x 2ports, Micro SD

SENSORS

Accelerometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Finger print Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geometric Sensor

Accelerometer, Hall, Light

Accelerometer, Hall, Light

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2X2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth® 4.2

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2X2 MIMO, Bluetooth® 4.1 BLE

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2X2 MIMO, Bluetooth® 4.1 BLE

GPS

GPS + GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO

GPS + GLONASS

GPS + GLONASS

DIMENSION, WEIGHT

237.3 x 169.0 x 6.0mm 429g(Wi-Fi) / 434g(LTE)

261.2 x 179.1 x 8.9 mm,
640g(Wi-Fi) / 650g(LTE)

291.3×199.8×7.4mm,
754g(Wi-Fi / LTE)

BATTERY CAPACITY

6,000mAh, Fast Charging

30.4W / up to 10hrs, Fast Charging

39.04W / up to 10.5hrs, Fast Charging

OS/UPGRADE

Android 7.0

Windows 10

Windows 10

SAMSUNG SERVICES & APPLICATIONS

Samsung Smart Switch, Samsung Notes, Air Command, Samsung Flow

Samsung Notes, Air Command, Samsung Flow

Samsung Notes, Air Command, Samsung Flow

VIDEO

Recording: 4K (3840×2160) @ 30fps
Playback: 4K (3840×2160) @ 60fps

Recording: FHD(1920X1080) @30fps
Playback: 4K(3840X2160) @30fps

Recording: FHD(1920X1080) @30fps
Playback: 4K(3840X2160) @60fps

 

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