Archive for the ‘Galaxy’ Category
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).
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.
The 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 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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Tags:Android, Honeycomb, Samsung, tablets
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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).
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.
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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Tags:Android, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, Samsung, smartphone
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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.
Samsung launched five new mobile devices in Singapore today at Aquanova in Clarke Quay. The prices listed above includes GST but excludes line contract.
Tags:Android, Galaxy, launch, Mango, Omnia, Samsung, smartphone, tablets, Windows Phone 7
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is now available in Singapore, with the 3G (16GB) model retailing at S$768.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Honeycomb tablet at S$768 today.
The GALAXY Tab 8.9 now joins Samsung‘s 10.1 and 7-inch GALAXY Tab to provide consumers with an array of tablet sizes, depending on their needs and preferences.
At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 453g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is targeted at today’s mobile professional, from writing emails on a business trip to reading an trashy eBook in bed.
Key highlights of the GALAXY Tab 8.9
- Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering enhanced multi-tasking, user interaction and navigation.
- Supports HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduced data transfer times.
- A 3-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera, providing smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.
Detailed specifications of the Galaxy 8.9 are tabulated below:
| Display |
8.9” WXGA 1280×800 |
| OS |
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) |
| Processor |
1GHz Dual Core application processor |
| Memory |
16 GB |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth® technology v 3.0
USB 2.0
WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n) |
| Camera |
Main(Rear) : 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash
Front : 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera |
| Video |
Format : MPEG4/H263/H264, Divx/Xvid
Playback : 1080p Full HD Video @ 30fps
Recording : 720p HD Video |
| Audio |
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, AMR-NB/WB 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker |
| Enterprise Solutions |
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Polaris Office |
| Value-added Features |
Android Market |
Google Mobile Services :
Google Talk Video Chat, Google Maps, Books, etc |
| Samsung TouchWiz UX |
| Samsung Mini Apps Tray |
Social Hub, Readers Hub
*Availability differs by region |
| Adobe Flash Player 10.3 |
| Sensor |
Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light sensor |
| Size |
230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm, 453g |
| Battery |
6100mAh |
| Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Price |
3G (16GB) at S$768 |
Tags:8.9, Galaxy, Honeycomb, launch, Samsung, tablets
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
The GALAXY Note (S$998, 16GB) will be available in Singapore in November 2011, and the GALAXY Nexus (S$948) in January 2012.
Samsung and Google has jointly launched the GALAXY Nexus, the world’s first smartphone running Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform.
GALAXY Nexus features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display with 1280×720 pixels and a 1.2 GHz dual core processor with 1GB RAM.
It also sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera; and comes with 16GB or 32GB of onboard memory.
Samsung has also announced the launch of the GALAXY Note, a device that tries to combine the larger screen size of tablets with the portability of smart phones.
The 9.65mm thick GALAXY Note features the world’s first and largest 5.3” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display at WXGA (1280×800, 285ppi) resolution. It works with pen-input technology using a stylus called the S Pen.
Powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, the gadget runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 16GB onboard storage, with a microSD slot that supports up to 32GB.
GALAXY Note comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.
Tags:Android, Gingerbread, Google, Ice Cream Sandwich, Nexus, Note, Samsung, smartphone, tablets
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Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
The 2011 Girls’ Generation Tour will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on December, 2011. General ticket sales for the public will begin from November 1.
But from October 29 – 31, Samsung customers and OCBC card members will be able to purchase the tickets at a 5% discount.
2011 Girls' Generation Tour on 9 Dec, 8 pm @ Singapore Indoor Stadium.
A total of 5,500 tickets will be on sale for the S$1.8 million, three-hour K-Pop concert. There are two different ticket prices: S$218 for Terrace/Moshpit area and S$168 for seats in the Balcony/Partially-restricted area. The Moshpit area will allow more than 2,000 standing fans to get closer to the girls.
For Samsung customers and OCBC card members, there will be a 3-day priority booking period commencing from 10 am on Saturday, October 29, 2011.
| Date |
9 Dec 2011 (Friday) |
| Time |
8 to 11 pm |
| Venue |
Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| Priority ticket sales |
29 Oct (8 pm) to 31 Oct |
They will be able to purchase tickets via Sistic online, phone and counter bookings. All purchases are limited to 6 tickets per transaction to prevent any reselling of tickets.
The first 250 tickets purchased by Samsung customers will enjoy 5% off ticket prices. They will need to flash their Samsung smartphones or tablets at any SISTIC counter to enjoy the discount.
Tags:concert, discounts, Girls' Generation, promotions, Samsung, smartphone, tablets
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Friday, August 26th, 2011
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global company in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. It employs some 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries.
Samsung consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD.
Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.
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Friday, August 19th, 2011
The 3G (16 GB) tablet is priced in Singapore at S$848 (incl GST) without contract.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung, the global leader in Android mobile devices, launched the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Singapore today. The 10-inch tablet is the world’s thinnest tablet at only 8.6 mm thick and weighs only 560 g for the WiFi version and 565 g for the 3G version.
Powered by the Android 3.1 Honeycomb platform, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a 1GHz dual core application processor and HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps. Equipped with surround-sound stereo speakers, 1080p HD video, and support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.3, the tablet computer has a three-megapixel rear camera and a two-megapixel front camera.
Galaxy Tab 10.1, only 8.6 mm thick.
It also offers multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation on Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface. Designed with a Live Panel menu for users to customise and display a variety of content on the home screen including digital pictures, favourite Web sites and social network feeds, the interface also includes an application tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player for easy access.
The main specifications are included below:
| Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps: 900/1900/2100
EDGE/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 |
| OS |
Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb |
| Display |
10.1” WXGA 1280×800 TFT |
| Processor |
1GHz Dual Core application processor |
| Camera |
Main(Rear) : 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash
Front : 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera |
| Video |
Format : MPEG4/H263/H264
Playback : 1080p Full HD Video @ 30fps
Recording : 720p HD Video @ 30fps |
| Audio |
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, WMA
3.5mm Ear Jack, Surround Sound Stereo Speakers |
| Enterprise Solutions |
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® |
| Polaris™ Office |
| Value-added Features |
Android Market™ |
| Google™ Mobile Services: Google™ Talk, Google™ Maps |
| Samsung TouchWiz UX |
| Samsung Mini Apps Tray |
Social Hub
Game Hub (upcoming)
Readers Hub (upcoming)
*Availability differs by region |
| Adobe® Flash® Player 10.3 |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth® 3.0 + EDR
USB 2.0
WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n) |
| Sensor |
Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light sensor |
| Memory |
RAM: 1GB; Storage: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Size |
256.7 x 175.3 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight |
560g (WiFi)
565g (3G) |
| Battery |
7000mAh |
Tags:10.1, Galaxy, Samsung, Tab, tablets
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