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Samsung Mobile and Verizon Wireless Unveil 4G LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 7.7 at 2012 CES
World's Thinnest 4G LTE Tablet and First Tablet in the United States to Feature Super AMOLED(TM) Plus Display
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab((TM)) 7.7 will be available on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network in the coming weeks. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be on display at CES 2012 in Verizon Wireless' booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) and in the Samsung booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #12004).
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 boasts a brilliant Super AMOLED((TM)) Plus touchscreen display, allowing customers to watch movies, view pictures and play games that come to life in high-definition 720p (1280x800) resolution. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 features a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and HTML 5 Web browser to quickly access the Web, stream music and more at blazing speeds using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 measures just 7.9 millimeters thin (less than half an inch) and weighs only 340 grams (roughly 12 oz), making this tablet one of the most portable premium and stylish tablets available.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 features Peel Smart Remote that allows customers to find and watch their favorite TV shows and discover new shows based on their preferences through built-in infrared blaster. Customers can also control their home entertainment system using Peel Smart Remote regardless of manufacturer with the Tab 7.7, all with the tap of a finger. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 will launch as a SAFE((TM)) certified device. The SAFE certification signifies that the Tab 7.7 is equipped with an exclusive suite of security features that deliver enterprise-friendly capabilities to help safeguard sensitive data and communications, including Mobile Device Management (MDM), on-device Encryption, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and corporate email, calendar and contacts.
Additional features:
-- Samsung TouchWiz((TM)) - Designed with Live Panels for customizing the
home screen with digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network
feeds. In addition, the TouchWiz UX includes a Mini Apps tray of
commonly used features, such as task manager, calendar and music player
which can be launched while other apps are already in use. The
clipboard feature allows customers to copy and paste texts and images.
-- Mobile Hotspot capability - Share your 4G LTE connection with up to 10
Wi-Fi enabled devices or 3G connection with up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled
devices
-- Android((TM)) 3.2, Honeycomb - Supports Google(TM) Mobile Services
including Gmail((TM)), YouTube((TM)), Google Talk((TM)), Google
Search((TM)), Google Maps((TM)), and access to Google Books(TM), movie
rentals, and more than 400,000 apps on Android Market((TM))
-- Samsung Apps - Samsung Apps is a recommendation engine that aggregates
over 50,000 apps from the Android Market that are optimized for
Honeycomb. Samsung Apps also adds a social element by allowing consumers
to share the apps they like with friends on Facebook(®).
-- Samsung Media Hub - Offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films
and TV programs for rent or purchase (TV content can only be purchased)
-- Samsung Social Hub - Built around messaging, which allows customers to
send and receive information, whether it is email (Exchange, POP3/IMAP),
social network updates (Twitter((TM)), Facebook and LinkedIn(®))
-- 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and full 720p recording
and 1080p playback (1080p playback through HDMI dock or adapter)
-- Front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chat
-- QuickOffice(®) Pro HD - Get the most powerful office productivity suite
for Android Honeycomb tablets with advanced Microsoft(®) Office
editing, SmartTouch((TM)) technology and Connected File Manager with
integrated remote storage access
-- Wi-Fi Direct - Customers can connect to their Wi-Fi-enabled portable
devices and seamlessly transfer music, videos and other data over an
adhoc Wi-Fi connection
-- AllShare((TM)) App - Enables inter-device connectivity through Digital
Living Network Alliance (DLNA), so customers can send multimedia content
wirelessly to other DLNA-enabled devices such as TVs and laptops
-- Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)
-- 16 GB on-board storage (actual formatted capacity is less)
-- Support for up to 32 GB microSD((TM)) card
Accessories:
-- Keyboard Dock - Full-size dock with tablet hotkeys that activate key
features of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 including Internet, email and music/video
controls; charging and data sync capabilities (cables not included);
3.5mm stereo audio output for connection to external speakers (cable not
included)
-- Multimedia Dock - Portrait viewing format for desktop display; fitted
cradle and weighted base to keep your Galaxy Tab in place; built-in HDMI
out port; 3.5mm stereo audio output for connection to external speakers
(cable not included) and charging capabilities
-- USB/SD Adapter Connection Kit - 30-pin to SD adapter for sharing
multimedia files with your Tab via an SD or microSD device. USB adapter
allows customers to connect an array of USB capable devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, thumb drive, camera, Samsung printers, and more
-- HDTV Adapter - Powered HDMI cable for video and audio streaming from
your Tab to a compatible HDTV; support for HD video up to 1080p;
simultaneous charging while streaming
-- Book Cover Case - Ultra-slim fit with full access to all buttons and
ports. Stands the tablet in landscape for optimal media viewing or as a
keyboard stand for typing
For more information about Verizon at CES, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow Verizon Wireless news on Twitter at @VZWnews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
Android, Google, Android Market, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Books are trademarks of Google, Inc.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Makenzie Blythe, MWW Group for Samsung Mobile, +1-214-414-3331, mblythe@mww.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Samsung Mobile and Verizon Wireless Unveil 4G LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 7.7 at 2012 CES
World's Thinnest 4G LTE Tablet and First Tablet in the United States to Feature Super AMOLED(TM) Plus Display
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab((TM)) 7.7 will be available on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network in the coming weeks. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be on display at CES 2012 in Verizon Wireless' booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) and in the Samsung booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #12004).
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 boasts a brilliant Super AMOLED((TM)) Plus touchscreen display, allowing customers to watch movies, view pictures and play games that come to life in high-definition 720p (1280x800) resolution. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 features a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and HTML 5 Web browser to quickly access the Web, stream music and more at blazing speeds using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 measures just 7.9 millimeters thin (less than half an inch) and weighs only 340 grams (roughly 12 oz), making this tablet one of the most portable premium and stylish tablets available.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 features Peel Smart Remote that allows customers to find and watch their favorite TV shows and discover new shows based on their preferences through built-in infrared blaster. Customers can also control their home entertainment system using Peel Smart Remote regardless of manufacturer with the Tab 7.7, all with the tap of a finger. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 will launch as a SAFE((TM)) certified device. The SAFE certification signifies that the Tab 7.7 is equipped with an exclusive suite of security features that deliver enterprise-friendly capabilities to help safeguard sensitive data and communications, including Mobile Device Management (MDM), on-device Encryption, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and corporate email, calendar and contacts.
Additional features:
-- Samsung TouchWiz((TM)) - Designed with Live Panels for customizing the
home screen with digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network
feeds. In addition, the TouchWiz UX includes a Mini Apps tray of
commonly used features, such as task manager, calendar and music player
which can be launched while other apps are already in use. The
clipboard feature allows customers to copy and paste texts and images.
-- Mobile Hotspot capability - Share your 4G LTE connection with up to 10
Wi-Fi enabled devices or 3G connection with up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled
devices
-- Android((TM)) 3.2, Honeycomb - Supports Google(TM) Mobile Services
including Gmail((TM)), YouTube((TM)), Google Talk((TM)), Google
Search((TM)), Google Maps((TM)), and access to Google Books(TM), movie
rentals, and more than 400,000 apps on Android Market((TM))
-- Samsung Apps - Samsung Apps is a recommendation engine that aggregates
over 50,000 apps from the Android Market that are optimized for
Honeycomb. Samsung Apps also adds a social element by allowing consumers
to share the apps they like with friends on Facebook(®).
-- Samsung Media Hub - Offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films
and TV programs for rent or purchase (TV content can only be purchased)
-- Samsung Social Hub - Built around messaging, which allows customers to
send and receive information, whether it is email (Exchange, POP3/IMAP),
social network updates (Twitter((TM)), Facebook and LinkedIn(®))
-- 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and full 720p recording
and 1080p playback (1080p playback through HDMI dock or adapter)
-- Front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chat
-- QuickOffice(®) Pro HD - Get the most powerful office productivity suite
for Android Honeycomb tablets with advanced Microsoft(®) Office
editing, SmartTouch((TM)) technology and Connected File Manager with
integrated remote storage access
-- Wi-Fi Direct - Customers can connect to their Wi-Fi-enabled portable
devices and seamlessly transfer music, videos and other data over an
adhoc Wi-Fi connection
-- AllShare((TM)) App - Enables inter-device connectivity through Digital
Living Network Alliance (DLNA), so customers can send multimedia content
wirelessly to other DLNA-enabled devices such as TVs and laptops
-- Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)
-- 16 GB on-board storage (actual formatted capacity is less)
-- Support for up to 32 GB microSD((TM)) card
Accessories:
-- Keyboard Dock - Full-size dock with tablet hotkeys that activate key
features of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 including Internet, email and music/video
controls; charging and data sync capabilities (cables not included);
3.5mm stereo audio output for connection to external speakers (cable not
included)
-- Multimedia Dock - Portrait viewing format for desktop display; fitted
cradle and weighted base to keep your Galaxy Tab in place; built-in HDMI
out port; 3.5mm stereo audio output for connection to external speakers
(cable not included) and charging capabilities
-- USB/SD Adapter Connection Kit - 30-pin to SD adapter for sharing
multimedia files with your Tab via an SD or microSD device. USB adapter
allows customers to connect an array of USB capable devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, thumb drive, camera, Samsung printers, and more
-- HDTV Adapter - Powered HDMI cable for video and audio streaming from
your Tab to a compatible HDTV; support for HD video up to 1080p;
simultaneous charging while streaming
-- Book Cover Case - Ultra-slim fit with full access to all buttons and
ports. Stands the tablet in landscape for optimal media viewing or as a
keyboard stand for typing
For more information about Verizon at CES, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow Verizon Wireless news on Twitter at @VZWnews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
Android, Google, Android Market, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Books are trademarks of Google, Inc.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Makenzie Blythe, MWW Group for Samsung Mobile, +1-214-414-3331, mblythe@mww.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com