The popular Samsung Galaxy Tab line is getting an update with the new Galaxy Tab 4. There will be three different sizes available, with 7-, 8-, and 10.1-inch WiFi-only models in black or white that will be available for preorder on the 24th, and will officially go on sale May 1. AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon will be offering the 4G LTE versions this summer.
The new Galaxy Tab 4 tablets feature Android 4.4 (KitKat) running on a 1.2 GHz Quad-core processor, as well as dual cameras with HD video capture functionality. The new models also have 1.5 GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage, plus microSD storage up to 64GB. Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 2.0 are included, as well as thin bezels and textured backs.
The full suite of Google applications will be included, such as Google+. Google Hangouts, and Google Play. Samsung apps such as MultiWindow and Samsung Kies will be preloaded as well, and ChatOn, Group Play, and Samsung Link will be available as free downloads.
Prices start at $199.99 for the 7.0-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 and range up to $349.99 for the 10.1-inch model. For more information or to place a preorder, visit Samsung.com, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Fry’s, Office Depot, OfficeMax, and TigerDirect.
Preorders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 are being accepted here.
I still don’t really ‘get’ the Galaxy Tab line – the performance is mediocre, features are ‘meh’ and so on. If you want performance get a Nexus, a better ecosystem get the Kindle Fire, and for a better value get the last year’s version of either. Am I missing something?