Verizon Wireless and Samsung Mobile today announced the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab portfolio, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), available beginning Aug. 17 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com Galaxy Tab 2 customers will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features power and portability with its 4G LTE connectivity and 7-inch display making mobile entertainment easy. The Galaxy Tab 2 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes loaded with multimedia-rich apps like Netflix and Samsung's Media Hub for watching movies and TV shows while on the go or on the couch. Customers can also take advantage of the compact design and use the Amazon Kindle app to keep their favorite books with them at all times. The Peel Smart Remote app turns the Galaxy Tab 2 into a universal remote, helping customers easily find their favorite shows, while eliminating the need for multiple remote controls.
The Galaxy Tab 2 is also a SAFE (Samsung Approved For Enterprise) device featuring on-device AES-256 bit encryption, enhanced support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and support for industry-leading Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab 2 can maximize productivity with the Polaris Office application to easily create and edit documents. The app is optimized for tablets and has support for various file types like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Zip files and more.
Additional features:
-4G LTE - Customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas -Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - Support for Google Mobile Services including Gmail, YouTube, Google -Talk, Google Search, Google Maps and access to more than 600,000 apps available to download from Google Play Store -3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera for video chat -1.2 GHz dual-core application processor -Bluetooth 4.0 technology -Multiple video file formats supported, including DivX and XviD support -Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) -8 GB internal memory with support for up to 64 GB microSD card
Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Aug. 17 for $349.99.
Customers purchasing the Galaxy Tab 2 will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. Share Everything Plans allow customers to add the Galaxy Tab 2 to their account for $10 monthly access. For additional information, customers should go to: www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything
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