In a Bruins-like power play this morning, Samsung announced that its launching not one, but two new tablets. The South Korean electronics giant released an 8-inch and 10.1-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 for global release with “intuitive new features and enhanced performance.”
Samsung looks to be cornering the every-available-inch market as it already boasts a 7-incher in its expansive repertoire. Both the new 8-inch and 10.1-inch are near-carbon copies, though the few differences between the two could sway a user from choosing one over the other.
The 8-inch Galaxy Tab 3 will make most of its money through its impressive screen. It sports a 1280 x 800 display which equates to 189 pixels per inch. As noted by The Next Web, the 8-inch’s display ppi is denser than the ever-popular iPad Mini, which clocks in at a 163ppi, though they both still trail Google’s Nexus 7 which sets the bar at 216ppi.
Underneath the hood, the 8-incher will run on a sturdy 1.5GHz dual-core processor by Intel, operate on Android’s 4.2 version of its Jelly Bean mobile OS, offer storage space of 16GB and 32GB with 64GB of MicroSD support, will connect with Bluetooth and 3G, and include a respectable 1.5GB of RAM for optimum multitasking
The tablet will also feature two cameras, a 5mp rear-facing and 1.3mp front facing. The entire device will be powered by a 4,450mAh battery.
The 10.1-incher doesn’t deviate much from the norm laid down by its little brother, though its specs are still set to impress. Like the 8-incher, this one will have Bluetooth and 3G connectivity, a 1280 x 800 display though a less 149 dense ppi, have a smaller 3mp rear-camera but an identical 1.3mp front-facing camera, and offer the exact same in terms of storage space.
As noted both tablets are available globally today, though as with any device data plans and connection packages may vary from country to country. There’s been no word yet on pricing, though with perpetual rival Apple hosting its annual WWDC next month where its sure to debut the latest iPad and iPad Mini, don’t expect Samsung to make you break the bank to get your hands on its next-generation Galaxy Tab 3s. Apple tends to price its gadgets higher than its competitors anyway, though with rumors floating around of a lower-end iPhone, it certainly seems possible enough that it could produce the same for its respective iPads.
Both the Galaxy Tab 2 and Nexus 7 go for an easily-affordable $199 so look for the upgraded Tab 3s to be in that neighborhood, possibly slightly higher.
