Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab4 range, available this month

by Mark Tyson on 2 April 2014, 12:11

Tags: Samsung (005935.KS), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), PC

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Samsung has announced the fourth generation of its Tab range of tablets today. As previously, the new range encompasses 10.1, 8 and 7-inch tablets, available in black or white livery. Samsung is headlining this announcement with the following description; "Next-generation Galaxy tablet series delivers exceptional multimedia experience for the whole family in a sleek, lightweight design". All the new tablets offer users a WXGA 16:10 display, said to be great for media consumption and gaming. Also the new Tab4 range makes use of Samsung's Multi Window Android extension.

In an email to HEXUS Samsung focussed upon "fun and shareable services," which allow users to stay connected with friends and family and enjoy the following:

  • Group Play: Share and play music, documents and games with friends in real time
  • Samsung Link: Share and play content across smart devices anytime, anywhere
  • WatchON: Watch TV shows and movies on any device, anywhere in your home or on the go

The new Tab4 range members have a lot in common with each other. They all feature a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, a WXGA screen (1280x800 pixels), a 3MP FF + 1.3 MP camera combination and Android 4.4 (KitKat). The Tab 4 range also offers Wi-Fi, 3G and LTE connectivity options. All are available with 16GB built-in storage and a microSD card slot – the 7-inch Tab4 also is available in a budget 8GB configuration.

The changes from the previous Tab range are mainly the move from dual-core 1.6GHz processors to 1.2GHz quad-core processors, the RAM increase throughout the range from 1GB to 1.5GB, the pre-installation of Android 4.4 and the slimming down of these tabs in both weight and bezel size.

Please click the thumbnail picture below for that particular device's specs

Galaxy Tab4 7.0

Galaxy Tab4 8.0

Galaxy Tab4 10.1

 

Samsung informs us that the Galaxy Tab4 line will be offered in a choice of Black or White globally beginning in April, 2014. UK availability and pricing is yet to be determined.



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So basically in few years these Tabs will be the size of a Desktop PC because thats the difference I see from every tabs.
I'm not seeing GPS on any of those, which would be the only way to get me to ever buy another tablet.
And I am browsing just now for a 7-10" tablet to build into my cars dash to use for sat nav and stereo.
abychristy
So basically in few years these Tabs will be the size of a Desktop PC because thats the difference I see from every tabs.

Erm, what? The first-gen iPad was released 4 years ago (4 years tomorrow, in fact) and was a 9.7“ design. Throughout the Android ecosystem, 10.1” has pretty much been the standard. This is no bigger than the original Galaxy Tab.

On topic, these tablets aren't exactly a push forward. All the numbers in the specs increase ever so slightly, and not much else changes. Here's hoping the mobile industry starts innovating pretty fast once 64-bit processors come out in to the mainstream.
DemonHighwayman
I'm not seeing GPS on any of those, which would be the only way to get me to ever buy another tablet.
And I am browsing just now for a 7-10" tablet to build into my cars dash to use for sat nav and stereo.
Some of the US-based review sites - like Twice.com - are stating “GPS” in the spec sheet. Can't see why Samsung would remove it, since it's surely useful for all those location-based services that the NSA, sorry the manufacturers, want us to use?
abychristy
So basically in few years these Tabs will be the size of a Desktop PC because thats the difference I see from every tabs.
If by that you mean 21" sized screens then you're behind the times my friend. HP's had this out for a while:

An HP Slate 21 - yours for £249 including keyboard and mouse. That's a Tegra4-based :) tabletop running Android 4.2 :(. You'll also find this referred to as the Slate 21 Pro.
Sorry about the size of that image. :(
Good lord, what is it with Samsung and releasing weak-ass tablets? I understand that they're interested in the budget segment of the market, but surely they can put out a flagship product with competitive components?