Galaxy Tab A 8" Android tablet boasts all-day battery life and Kids Mode
Samsung will launch a new tablet called the Galaxy Tab A on November 1st, giving consumers a new 8-inch option that, among other things, offers all-day battery life. This tablet features a metal frame and is, at least per Samsung, a "family-friendly" device. To underscore that point, Samsung has packed some kid-friendly content onto the tablet, including a dedicated Kids Mode with access to 5,000 exclusive videos and games.
The Galaxy Tab A features an 8-inch 1280 x 800 display with 480 nits brightness and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Under the hood lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor alongside 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Users have the option of expanding the internal storage with an additional 256GB via a microSD card.
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The all-day battery life is made possible with a 5,000mAh battery able to power the device for up to 14 hours per charge. The tablet has both an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 4-megapixel front-facing camera, as well as WiFi Direct, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.2. The tablet is charged and connected via a USB-C port. Both black and silver versions of the slate will be available.
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When put in Kids Mode, the tablet provides access to partner content including from LEGO, such as LEGO Batman app and LEGO NINJAGO. Parents who get a Samsung Kids subscription will receive $100 worth of kid-friend shows, movies, games and books. There's also a Game Launcher, three free months of YouTube Red, and a Parental Controls option for dictating how a child can use the device.
Samsung will make the Galaxy Tab A available through its online website starting at $229.99 USD.
SOURCE: BusinessWire