Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S, price Rs 37,800

BANGALORE, INDIA: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today announced the launch of Galaxy Tab S, the thinnest and lightest device with Super AMOLED display.

According to the company the Super AMOLED tablet combines the most advanced display technology with a full range of premium content for an unrivalled entertainment experience. Available in 10.5 inch and 8.4 inch versions, the new Galaxy Tab S is powered with enhanced productivity features for effortless multitasking, all elegantly housed in a highly stylish, yet practical design.

Super AMOLED Mobile Display

The Galaxy Tab S embodies the next evolution in mobile display technology, delivering a wider range of rich and crisp colors. Its industry-leading WQXGA (2560x1600, 16:10) Super AMOLED display delivers more than 90% of Adobe RGB color coverage - expressing more colors than ever before - and has a remarkable 100,000:1 contrast ratio which provides deeper and more realistic images by making blacks darker and whites brighter.

The Galaxy Tab S also features additional Samsung screen technologies that go beyond the hardware specifications. The tablet's Adaptive Display ensures the best visual experience anywhere, anytime by intelligently adjusting gamma, saturation and sharpness based on the application being viewed, the color temperature of the viewing environment and ambient lighting. Pre-set professional modes - AMOLED Cinema and AMOLED Photo - also let users manually adjust the display settings for bright, dynamic results for both video and photo content.

In addition, Galaxy Tab S users can fully enjoy content clearly and easily outdoors, even in bright sunlight. The tablet's advanced outdoor visibility technology makes on-screen content look bright, natural, and easy to view.

With its longer-lasting battery, and Ultra-Power Saving Mode, the Galaxy Tab S lets consumers enjoy hours of entertainment without having to worry about recharging.

Price

The power packed Galaxy Tab S range will be available in India from mid-July 2014 at a Market Operating Price (MOP) of INR. 37,800/- for 8.4 inch & INR. 44,800/- for 10.5 inch variant. Offered in Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity options, the new Tab S series will be available in two colour options, Titanium Bronze and Dazzling White.

Asim Warsi, VP, Mobile & IT, Samsung India said: "We are excited to unveil the new Galaxy Tab S offering a dazzling display, exquisite slim design and finest performance to our Indian consumers. The technological marvel is thinnest, lightest and is equipped with Super AMOLED touchscreen. With innovation at the core of our mission to lead the tablet segment, launch of Galaxy Tab S will further propel us in this growing category and facilitate ground-breaking success."