The Galaxy Tab4 lineup of tablets went official earlier this month, and today Samsung has announced that these will be arriving in the US on May 1st. Pre-orders will begin tomorrow, and the Wi-Fi-only variant of the Galaxy Tab4 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1 will be priced at $199.99, $269.99 and $349.99, respectively. An LTE variant of the 7-inch model will be offered by T-Mobile this summer, while Verizon will be stocking the LTE variant of the 8-inch and 10-inch models, though pricing for the data-enabled model isn't mentioned.
three tablets run on Android 4.4 KitKat and are powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1.5GB of RAM. The screen resolution is 1280×800 across all three tablets, and other shared specs include a 3-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and 16GB of internal storage expandable via a microSD slot, with an additional 8GB option for the Galaxy Tab4 7.0.
Here's the press release.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Available in U.S. Beginning May 1
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — April 23, 2014 — Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today introduced three new tablets as part of the Galaxy Tab line. The 7-, 8-, and 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 4 tablets offer a variety of screen-size options, providing various form factors to meet the needs of consumers and businesses alike. The Wi-Fi-enabled Galaxy Tab 4 portfolio, featuring a lightweight profile with thin bezels and a textured backing, will be available in the U.S. beginning May 1, with pre-orders starting tomorrow.
“This latest addition to Samsung's Galaxy Tab family combines versatility with value,” said Michael Abary, senior vice president of mobile computing, Samsung Electronics America. “The HD display, multitasking capabilities and easy sharing features make the Galaxy Tab 4 a great fit for both consumers and businesses.”
With its HD display, the Galaxy Tab 4 makes a great entertainment companion for the whole family. Multi User Mode lets each member of the family make the Tab 4 their own with private, customizable profiles. Kids Mode allows parents to set limits for their children, restricting accessible apps and managing length of play.
Content You Want
Samsung continues to partner with leading news, productivity and entertainment sources to provide premium content for the Galaxy Tab 4. With Galaxy Perks, consumers have access to popular and best-selling news, social media, and cloud storage applications including: Google Play, Dropbox, Sirius XM and Audible.com. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/us/galaxyperks.
Preloaded apps like Netflix and WatchOn instantly make the Galaxy Tab 4 perfect for viewing content and managing your entertainment.
Ready to Work
Whether in-the-field, at home or at the office, the Tab 4 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1 keep users connected securely, with built-in features that support enterprise-grade VPN, corporate email, on-device encryption and scalable mobile device management. The Galaxy Tab 4 lineup gives users the portability and performance they need to work on the go. Powerful quad-core processors and Samsung's innovative Multi Window functionality provide multitasking capabilities, enabling users to simultaneously view two apps at once and drag and drop content with ease.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 line will be offered in a choice of black or white. The new tablets will be available for purchase from major retailers nationwide on May 1 with pre-sales beginning April 24 at Samsung.com, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Fry's, Office Depot, OfficeMax, PC Richard and Son, Sears, and Tiger Direct. AT&T will offer the 4G LTE Galaxy Tab 4 this summer. Sprint will offer the 4G LTE Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 this summer. T-Mobile will offer the 4G LTE Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 this summer. Verizon Wireless will offer the 4G LTE Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and 10.1 this summer.
The Wi-Fi enabled Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1 will be priced at $199.99, $269.99 and $349.99, respectively.
