MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS. ​Samsung Electronics launches Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy Book

Rajalakshmi S Updated - January 13, 2018 at 01:20 AM.

The new Samsung tablet S3s displayed during its presentation at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 26, 2017. Photo: Reuters

Samsung Electronics has launched two tablets - Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and Samsung Galaxy Book - with advanced computing technologies, both devices supporting Pogo keyboards with no separate charging or pairing required.

The Galaxy Tab S3 comes with a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display and the Galaxy Book is offered in a 10.6-inch TFT LCD version and 12-inch Super AMOLED version.

Both tablets come with 13 MP rear camera which includes auto focus and a 5 MP front camera for high-quality photos. The tablets also include expandable storage and more power efficiency with fast-charge capabilities, supporting up to 12 hours of video playback on the Galaxy Tab S3 and up to 10.5 hours of video playback on the Samsung Book (12-inch).

“Our new tablet portfolio is built with premium technology that delivers a productive and versatile experience to consumers, designed for users at home, work or on the go,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

With 4K video playback and a AMOLED display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 provides a cinema-like experience. In addition, the S3 is the first Samsung tablet to feature quad-stereo speakers.

Optimised for gaming, the Galaxy Tab S3 includes Vulkan API for superior graphics and Game Launcher for an enhanced user interface and personalised gaming experience, as well as modes like Do Not Disturb for uninterrupted gameplay. It also comes with an enhanced S Pen.

Samsung Galaxy Book

The Samsung Galaxy Book is available in 10.6-inch and 12-inch models and is equipped with a 7th Generation Intel Core i5 processor. Built on the Windows 10 operating system, the Galaxy Book offers desktop Microsoft Office and also features a keyboard.

Samsung Electronics also unveiled a portfolio of 5G mobile network products and solutions, including consumer devices for fixed wireless access connectivity, a 5G Radio Base Station (5G Access Unit) and Next-Generation Core Network infrastructure.

“With pre-commercial deployment of our 5G products already underway in the US, we’re starting to see some of the earliest evidence of the potential for new and compelling 5G-driven services – it will be exciting to see it evolve as we move forward on our roadmap,” said Paul Kyungwhoon Cheun, Executive Vice President and Head of Next Generation Communications Business Team at Samsung Electronics.

Published on February 27, 2017 04:01