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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 arriving in May

Summary: Samsung's new 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 will go on sale globally starting in May, but you will have to wait a little longer if you want a 3G-equipped version.

Ben Woods

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Samsung has confirmed that there will be a new addition to its Galaxy Tab Android line-up before the end of the summer.

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The predictably named Galaxy Tab 3 has a 7-inch 1024 x 600 pixel display and will arrive running the Jelly Bean version of Android (4.1), an improvement over the Ice Cream Sandwich build that ships on the previous generation.

Other specs have also seen a minor bump since earlier iterations and it will include a 1.2GHz dual core processor, 16GB or 32GB of internal storage space and support for microSD cards up to 64GB.

On the rear of the tablet there's the same 3-megapixel camera that was on the previous generation 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2, but this is also joined by a forward-facing 1.3-megapixel affair for stills and video calling.

However, fans of the recently Galaxy S and Note ranges may be disappointed to hear that many of the new software features such as multi-window display and features like S Translator, Smart Stay and Air Gestures, all found on the Galaxy S4 are absent.

The Wi-Fi only model Galaxy Tab 3 will go on sale globally in May, Samsung said, but it will be followed by a 3G-equipped version a little later, beginning in June. Pricing has not been revealed. 

Topics: Tablets, Samsung, Smartphones

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  • Why no HD display or LTE?

    I've read rumors before about an 8" Galaxy Tab or an HD Galaxy Tab. I already have a mid level tablet. I'd prefer to upgrade to one with a premium build with LTE.
    marbo100
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    • More New Tablets In May

      Another new tablet worth a look at is the Novo 7 Venus that launched last month that's available for $149 through a site called TabletSprint - this new model runs Android 4.2 and compares closely to the Nexus 7 - featuring a Quad Core processor and HD 1280x800 IPS Screen; while also offering a few features the Nexus doesn't - including a 2-Megapixel rear camera, a MicroSD memory card slot, and HDMI 1080p; plus a 4000 mAh battery and Google Play store preinstalled. This tablet is made by Ainol Electronics, which is known for winning runner-up for Best Tablet of the Year at CES 2012. TabletSprint also includes $25 in Bonus Apps.

      Also launching in early May and available through TabletSprint is the Icoo 7GT - 3G Model for $199, which rivals the Nexus 7 - 3G version that's priced $100 more -- the Icoo 7GT - 3G offers a built-in SIM slot for 3G HSPA+ connection with both Internet access and Voice Calling through any GSM Network such as AT&T and T-Mobile; and also features a Quad Core processor, an HD 1280x800 IPS Screen, and built-in GPS; as well as a Rear 5 Megapixel Camera, a MicroSd Memory Card slot, Android 4.1 O/S, Google Play store preinstalled, and an HDMI 1080p port with 4K HD output to stream video & movies to a TV.

      Overall, both of these new models are pretty impressive for the features they offer and price.
      Andy Starr
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  • The Galaxy Tab 2 has Android 4.1

    It was released late last year. This Galaxy Tab 3 is a major let down. What happened to the 8" model? I prefer that size to the slimmer 7" one.

    Are you sure new software features are missing? The recent Galaxy Note 8.0 has multi-window support.
    bradavon
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  • I'm not sure what the point of this is

    Why not just have the Samsung tablet be the Galaxy Note 8.0? Why have another model that is not even close to the specs and abilities of the Note 8.0? Unless this tablet is $100, its not really worth looking at.
    A Gray
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    • agree ---worth $100 tops

      Like the recently announced HP slate tab, I think these 1024 x 600 tablets are going to go nowhere unless the price is really low. HP wants $170 for their "new offering" which is a joke as far as I'm concerned.
      ckantack@...
      Reply 1 Vote

  • Comparison of samsung tab 3 and tab 2

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVECumq0zhA
    Mohan Singh 1726
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  • utterly disappointed...

    This was Samsung's chance to let the iPad Mini have it with a quad core and 2GB of RAM, but they missed the opportunity to get ahead of the game by possibly releasing this pile of yesterday's tech.
    Cory Ducey
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