Friday, February 18, 2011

Samsung announces Galaxy card 10.1, Galaxy S II

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung unveiled two new Android devices: Samsung Galaxy card 10.1, running Android 2.0 (codenamed honeycomb) and the Samsung Galaxy S II, running Android 2.1 (codenamed Gingerbread). The two have been leaked for days, but now there is finally the official details.

As the name suggests, the Galaxy card 10.1 has a 10.1 "LCD TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution), powered by a processor 1 GHz dual core application. The device weighs only 1,23 lbs (598 grams), and even if he has a SIM slot, a 3.5 mm jack, 2.1 BlueTooth and Wi-Fi 802.11, uses proprietary Samsung charging cable and USB ports or HDMI. It also includes dual surround sound speakers, a rear-facing to 8MP camera with auto focus that can capture 1080p video, a 2MP camera head-on and will be available in 16 GB or 32 GB flavors. Like its predecessor, it comes with Flash 10.1.

10.1 will be launching in March in Asia and Europe, with Vodafone, being the first carrier to have it, but Samsung has yet to reveal the times for a North American launch. The price is a similar story, even if it is supposedly "competitive".

The Galaxy S II (model: GT-9100) is the world's thinnest phone to + 0.23 mm, taking the title from 9,2 mm LG Optimus black. The device has a 4 inch Super AMOLED. 27 Plus display (resolution 800 x 480), a main camera 8MP with 1080p video capture and a 2MP camera front in NFC, as well as integrated support for some versions. It is equipped with BlueTooth 3.0 + HS, HSPA + and connectivity will be available with four new content and entertainment hubs: music, games, and reading and social networking. Samsung has yet to announce the release date or pricing details.

"As a market leader in Android-powered Tablet PC, is committed to providing a variety of feature-rich, always on devices, Samsung" DJ Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing, said in a statement. "The Samsung GALAXY card 10.1 is a valuable addition to our growing portfolio of smart media. Sporting a big screen 10.1 and dual speakers surround sound, allows users to enjoy multimedia to the fullest extent without having to give up mobility. "

"In 2011, it will take leadership in speed, Samsung screen and content to a whole new level," JK Shin, President and head of Samsung Mobile Communications Business, said in a statement. "With the Samsung Galaxy S II, wants to set the new standard of quality for viewing on mobile, powerful performance and slim and modern design. GALAXY S II is a natural evolution and potent GALAXY s. building on the phenomenal success of the original Samsung GALAXY S, we are proud to unveil the ultimate smartphone. Consumers no longer have to contain the same Samsung GALAXY S II allows them to design their own intelligent life. "



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