It’s January, so you might be on a diet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 has been on one too, with a slimmer and more portable “Lite” 7″ version soon to be available in black or white.
Powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU it’s got a 3600mAh bettery and a two megapixel rear camera with “Smile Shot”, “Shoot and Share” plus a panorama shot for grabbing landscape photos.
Specs include that 7″ WSVGA 1024×800 pixel screen, Android 4.2 (Jellybean), WiFi, 3G, GPS, 1GB RAM plus 8GB storage and a microSD slot for up to another 32GB. The usual Samsung apps are on board, so expect Kies, TouchWiz, Samsung Hub, Samsung Voice and Samsung Link for sharing and playing media across devices.
Pricing and UK availability is yet to be confirmed but we’ll keep you posted.
Full press release below.
SAMSUNG EXPANDS GALAXY TAB 3 LINE WITH GALAXY TAB 3 LITE (7”)
A rich multimedia experience and popular shareable services in a slim, portable design
16th January 2014, London, UK – Samsung Electronics today introduced the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (7”), combining the intuitive experience of the Galaxy Tab 3 series with a slimmer, more portable design. Packed with enhanced features and services, the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (7”) provides a variety of ways to capture, view, listen, create, and share content with others.
Maximised Portability, Ultimate Productivity
The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (7”) sports a slim, light-weight design with a more compact bezel that makes it comfortable to carry around in one hand. The device’s large 3,600mAh battery makes it extremely portability and allows up to eight hours of video playback without the need for an adapter. The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite’s7-inch display comes with optimal resolution designed to bring a better viewing experience. The menu bar is situated on the device’s bezel, rather than on the screen, in order to maximise the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite’s wide screen experience.
Rich Multimedia Experience
The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (7”)’s powerful 1.2GHz Dual Core processor ensures a seamless multimedia experience when playing games watching videos and loading web pages. The device also hosts a two megapixel rear-facing camera with features including Smile Shot, which enables the camera to automatically shoot when a smile is detected, Shoot & Share that allows images to be shared right after they are captured, and Panorama Shot so you can capture complete images of your favourite landscapes.
Fun & Shareable Services
The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite is packed with popular and shareable services designed to help people connect, engage and entertain, including the following:
· Samsung Apps: Offers easy access to more than 30,000 applications, a variety of which are specially designed for the Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”)
· Samsung Link: Share and play content across smart devices anywhere, anytime
The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (7”) is available in White and Black. Availability in the UK market is yet to be confirmed.
