The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus is now available in South Africa!
Samsung is clearly determined to become the market leader in South Africa when it comes to tablets. They’re definitely set to achieve this by offering many different form factors, thus appealing to a much larger audience, as well as having tablets on just about every price range available. The 7.0 Plus joins the 10.1, 8.9, possibly the 7.7 as well as the hybrid GALAXY Note, devices that are already making a huge impact on the market. I’m sure these petite gizmos will definitely find their way into some Christmas stockings this year!
Get the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus on an MTN Anytime 100 Package with a 75 MB data package (x24 months) for only R239 per month.
Offer available from 9th December 2011
Press Release and specs below!
Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus Product Specifications
| Display | 7.0″ 1024×600 WSVGA PLS |
| Chipset | 1.2GHz dual-core processor |
| Bearer | HSDPA 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Camera / Flash | 3MP AF (Rear) + 2MP FF (Front) |
| Connectors | Proprietary 30Pin, 3.5mm earjack |
| Wireless Connectivity | BT 3.0, WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4&5Ghz) |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| Dimension, Weight | 193.65x 122.37 x 9.96mm , 345g |
| Battery capacity | Built-in 4,000mAh battery |
| OS | Android Honeycomb 3.2 |
| Messaging & SNS | D/L from market |
| Augmented Reality | D/L from market |
| LBS | Google Maps |
| Other Services & Applications | GMS / Google Applications
Android Ecosystem / Samsung Apps |
| PC Applications | Samsung KIES |
| UI / Web Browser | Touchwiz UI / Android |
| Radio | No |
| Audio | Formats : MP3, OGG, AAC, WMA, WAV, FLAC |
| Video | Full HD video playback (1080p) @ 30fps Video codec : MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, Xvid |
* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
More possibilities on the go with GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus and MTN
Advanced 7-inch tablet experience on the go within a premium design
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – December 13th, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading mobile device provider, today announced the launch of the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus – a portable, rich multimedia experience on a 7-inch display, the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet packs power and productivity into a chic lightweight design.
“Samsung pioneered the seven-inch tablet market with the launch of the original GALAXY Tab 7”, marking an innovation milestone in the mobile industry,” said Paulo Ferreira, Head of Mobile Product and Business Solutions at Samsung SA. “Building on the success of the GALAXY Tab 7”, we’re now delighted to introduce the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus reloaded with enhanced portability, productivity and a richer multimedia experience.
The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus runs the latest version of Google Android Honeycomb (3.2), enabling an easy and intuitive experience allowing users to do anything, anywhere – and do it all faster thanks to the 1.2GHz dual core processor and in an exclusive package deal on MTN’s blazing high speed network.
Get the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus on an MTN Anytime 100 Package with a 75 MB data package (x24 months) for only R239 per month.
Offer available from 9th December 2011
“The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus is for those who want to stay productive and in touch with work, friends and content anytime, anywhere,” says Eleanor Mitrovich, General Manager for Branded Retail Channel at MTN. “We are excited to be able to offer this exclusive package to our customers and expand our Samsung portfolio.”
Enhanced Portability
With 7-inch display, GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus provides enhanced portability, weighing just 345g and measuring in at just 9.96mm thin. Enhanced portability ensures that it fits easily into an inside-jacket pocket or a handbag, making it an ideal device for those who need to stay productive and entertained while on-the-move.
Advanced Productivity
GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus delivers a smooth and intuitive user experience with powerful performance powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor. “Mini Apps” allows seamless multitasking by consolidating 7 applications easily accessed from a bottom-side tray on main screen. Users can launch favourite features such as music player or calendar as pop-ups over full screen applications. Not only that, users can design an individualised up-to-the-minute interface through the Live Panel feature.
Web browsing is also enhanced by Adobe Flash and super-fast HSPA+ (21Mbps) connectivity, providing download speeds up to three times faster than a conventional HSPA connection. On top of that Wi-Fi Channel Bonding bonds two channels into one for improved network connection and data transfer at up to twice the speed. What’s more, regarding the storage space, the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus comes locally in 16GB with the re-introduced expansion feature to expand up to 32GB via a micro SD card slot.
Furthermore, the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus offers voice and video call support, with no need for a headset. Users can see friends and family from anywhere in the world in high quality thanks to the device’s larger screen.
Rich Multimedia on-the-move
Full HD videos can be enjoyed on the 7-inch WSVGA PLS display, with DivX & multi codec support ensuring the device is capable of supporting a variety of different formats.
Additionally, the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus features Social Hub with aggregates the user’s contacts, calendar and email along with instant messaging and social networking connections all within one easy-to-use interface.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Good luck trying to get a 7.0 plus from MTN..their staff at MTN stores are not even aware of a 7.0 plus Tab, which is supposed to have been available from 9 Dec…
I own one, but what i do not like about it, is the fact that it uses honey comb and its cpu is not Tegra 2
Can u Have whatsapp on this phone
I believe you can. since the tablet has ‘phone features’. I saw some one on the gautrain yesterday chatting on what seemed to be whatsapp on their 7Plus. I managed to make and receive a call from it too…download and try.
hey i have a new galaxy 7.0 plus for sale R3800 ,i bought the galaxy note,and found i dnt really need the 7.0 …with box and all accessories…2 months old