Archive for January 4th, 2012

New Android tablet: Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Samsung today launched the GALAXY Tab 7.7, which will be available in Singapore in February 2012 at S$898 (incl GST).

Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7. Will be available in Singapore in February 2012 at S$898 (incl GST).

Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7. Will be available in Singapore in February 2012 at S$898 (incl GST).

I had a quick hands-on on the GALAXY Tab 7.7 during the launch event, which also saw the launch of four other Samsung tablets and smartphones.

Samsung Electronics Co LtdThe launch of the GALAXY Tab 7.7 and Tab 7.0 Plus continues Samsung’s strategy of providing the whole spectrum of sizes for the customer, instead of dictating which is the single best size that they should adopt.

I like that approach. Depending on my personal preference and use case, I can choose which size tablet to purchase, ranging from the largest GALAXY Tab 10.1, to the smaller Tab 8.9, Tab 7.7, Tab 7.0, Tab 7.0 Plus, 5.3” Note.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 fits snugly in the dainty palms of ladies and their handbag.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 fits snugly in the dainty palms of ladies and their handbag.

The Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet is a handful – just large enough to be held in one hand. With a 7.67” disuplay, it is slightly larger than the common 7” tablet form factor in the market but the difference is hardly noticeable.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 is the world’s first tablet to feature the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus display technology that makes images look more vivid through a wider range of colours.

It is powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, and measures only 7.89 millimeters in thinness and 335 grams in weight.

Samsung’s Hub Services – Game Hub, Readers Hub and Social Hub – offers easy access to content including games, eBooks and music. The Game Hub is pre-loaded with easy social games with fast graphics.

Here are the main technical specifications of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 tablet.

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First Android 4.0 smartphone: Samsung GALAXY Nexus

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Samsung and Google introduced the GALAXY Nexus today, the world’s first smartphone to feature Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a Super AMOLED display.

The GALAXY Nexus will be available in February 2012 at S$948 (incl GST, excl line).

Samsung GALAXY Nexus, available in February 2012 at S$948 (incl GST, excl line).

Samsung GALAXY Nexus, available in February 2012 at S$948 (incl GST, excl line).

I had a quick hands-on on the sleek looking smartphone. It felt really responsive and fast.

I was looking for glitches and bugs since it’s the first phone to feature the latest iteration of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The GALAXY Nexus is the world's first Android 4.0 smartphone.

The GALAXY Nexus is the world's first Android 4.0 smartphone.

However, the phone didn’t miss a beat, even though I tried to load it with as many applications as I could on multi-tasking.

But then it’s only a short hands-on, so the verdict is still out.

First announced in November 2011, Samsung launched the GALAXY Nexus in Singapore as part of a line-up of 2 new tablets and 3 new smartphones to usher in the year.

The smartphone features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED display at 720p resolution and a fast 1.2GHz dual core processor to take advantage of its enhanced multitasking capabilities.

A user interface has been redesigned with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot and NFC support, as well as a full web browsing experience

Designed to provide a “pure Google” experience, GALAXY Nexus will be the first to receive software upgrades and new applications as soon as they become available.

Here are the main technical specifications of the sleek smartphone.

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5 new smartphones and tablets from Samsung

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Samsung ushered in the new year in Singapore with a slew of new products. Two new tablets (GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus and GALAXY Tab 7.7) and three new smartphones (GALAXY Nexus, GALAXY W, Omnia W) will be available in the first two months of 2012.

Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus, GALAXY W and Omnia W will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.

Here are the prices and availability.

Tablet Price Availability
Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 tablet, S$898, Feb 2012 GALAXY Tab 7.7

S$898

Feb 2012
Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet, S$768, Jan 2012 GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus

S$768

7 Jan 2012
Smartphone Price Availability
Samsung GALAXY Nexus smartphone,S$948, Feb 2012 GALAXY Nexus

S$948

Feb 2012
Samsung GALAXY W smartphone, S$498, Jan 2012 GALAXY W

S$498

7 Jan 2012
Samsung Omnia W smartphone, S$498, Jan 2012 Omnia W

S$498

7 Jan 2012

Samsung launched five new mobile devices in Singapore today at Aquanova in Clarke Quay. The prices listed above includes GST but excludes line contract.