The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition price and release date details are confirmed for $249.99 and August 19, respectively. Arriving as a limited edition bundle, it packs in the 8GB Wi-Fi-only 7.0 tablet along with a keyboard dock and a USB adapter.
The slate runs on the Ice Cream Sandwich platform powered by a dual core processor. Scaling 0.41″ x 4.8″ x 7.6″ in dimensions, it packs in a 7-inch TFT display that offers a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The 8GB of integrated storage of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 can be further stretched up to 32GB by slipping a microSD card into the embedded memory expansion slot. Apart from the front-facing VGA camera, there is a 3MP rear-facing one with full HD video recording capabilities.
“The education market is a significant priority for Samsung, and we are very pleased to deliver a bundle that is sure to be appealing to just about any student at a very competitive price point,” stated Travis Merrill, Director of Marketing, Galaxy Tab, Samsung Electronics America. “A busy student can achieve a PC-like setup in the dorm room, yet still pop the Galaxy Tab 2 out of the dock and slip it into a pocket for usage while on the go. It truly is the smarter way to learn.”
Users can browse the internet for content as well as download games, apps and much more over Wi-Fi. Features like Bluetooth 3.0, GPS and IR blaster are also thrown into the mix. The tablet is equipped with stereo speakers to enhance the overall entertainment experience. And if that’s not enough, a 3.5mm audio jack is provided to hook up external sound systems, headphones or other such devices.
As mentioned earlier, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition price and release date are set for $249.99 and August 19, correspondingly. It can be picked up via Best Buy, Tiger Direct, Amazon, Costco and Fry’s.