Samsung's GALAXY Tab A is the Ultimate Family Solution

The GALAXY Tab A offers a better viewing experience and greater productivity at home or on-the-go

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 20, 2015 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada, one of the leading suppliers of mobile technology in Canada, today announced the introduction of the new GALAXY Tab A, the go-to tablet for your family's digital needs, delivering a feature-packed experience that's great for viewing content and getting things done on-the-go. Designed to meet the changing demands of today's family, the GALAXY Tab A keeps everyone connected to what matters most to them, while including the leading edge features they've come to expect from a powerful Samsung tablet.  

"The technology needs of Canadian families are changing," said Paul Brannen, Executive Vice President Mobile Solutions, Samsung Electronics Canada. "The GALAXY Tab A enables families to share one device while experiencing a high level of personalization and a better viewing experience, all in a portable form factor, at the right price. I truly believe that this is the ultimate family solution."

Whether you're creating, consuming or connecting, the GALAXY Tab A has what you need, all packed into a lighter and thinner form factor running the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop software. Perfectly portable, the GALAXY Tab A is designed to simplify Canadians' lives. Whether it's safely letting children experience the digital world in Kids Mode, or having the ability to read night-time stories with Reading Mode, this tablet is ideal for the whole family.

Family-Friendly Features:

• The ultimate family solution: Affordable and accessible, the GALAXY Tab A can accommodate every family member. With the Multi-User feature, families can create up to six profiles on a single device so that everyone can enjoy the GALAXY Tab A with their own personalized experience. Thanks to Kids Mode, kids can more safely access kid-friendly content, while giving parents the peace of mind of knowing their own files are better protected.
• Better viewing experience: With the Tab A's awesome 4:3 screen ratio, content fills the screen and appears larger. This means reading your favourite Next Issue* publications, viewing videos, browsing, emailing and social networking has never looked better. Additionally, Reading Mode adjusts the screen colour and brightness to reduce eye fatigue, making it easy to read on your device in any light.
• Productivity at home or on-the-go: The GALAXY Tab A offers access to Microsoft Office for Android (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Multi-Window view allows for outstanding multitasking. If you're on the go, Ultra Power Saving Mode extends the battery life by shutting down background apps. Additionally, the 9.7-inch Tab A comes with an S-Pen designed to make it easier to take notes, be creative and to select pictures, images, objects and text.

Product Availability:
The GALAXY Tab A will be available from major retailers and at Samsung Experience Stores starting April 20th in either 8-inch or 9.7-inch (9.7 inch comes with S Pen) in White and Titanium.  For more information check out: http://www.samsung.com/ca/galaxytaba.

Samsung GALAXY Tab A Product Specifications:

		TabA 8.0 (White / Titanium)	TabA 9.7 with S-Pen (White / Titanium)
Display	Size	8.0" TFT	9.7" TFT
	Resolution	1024 x 768 (XGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA)
	S Pen Support	No	Yes
Processor		1.2GHz Quad-Core	1.2GHz Quad-Core
OS		Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Connectivity	USB Version	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
	Location Technology	GPS,Glonass,Beidou	GPS,Glonass,Beidou
	Earjack	3.5mm Stereo	3.5mm Stereo
	Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, HT40	802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, HT40
	Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
	Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth v4.1	Bluetooth v4.1
	PC Sync.	Kies	Kies
Memory	Internal Memory	1.5 GB RAM, 16GB ROM	2.0 GB RAM, 16GB ROM
	External Memory Support	MicroSD (Up to 128GB)	MicroSD (Up to 128GB)
Camera	Video Recording Resolution	HD (1280 x 720)@30fps	HD (1280 x 720)@30fps
	Main Camera - Resolution	CMOS 5.0 MP	CMOS 5.0 MP
	Front Camera - Resolution	CMOS 2.0 MP	CMOS 2.0 MP
	Main Camera - Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Sensors		Accelerometer,Hall Sensor,RGB Sensor	Accelerometer,Hall Sensor,RGB Sensor
Physical specification	Dimension (HxWxD, mm)	208.4 x 137.9 x 7.5	242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5
	Weight (g)	314	450
Battery	Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)	Up to 13	Up to 15
	Video Playback Time (Hours)	Up to 12	Up to 14
	Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)	4200	6000
	Audio Playback Time (Hours)	Up to 114	Up to 178
Audio and Video	Video Playing Format	MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV, MKV,WEBM	MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV, MKV,WEBM
	Video Playing Resolution	FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps	FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
	Audio Playing Format	MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV, WMA,AMR,AWB,FLAC,MID,MIDI,XMF, MXMF,IMY,RTTTL,RTX,OTA	MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV, WMA,AMR,AWB,FLAC,MID,MIDI,XMF, MXMF,IMY,RTTTL,RTX,OTA

* Samsung GALAXY Tab A customers will receive a complimentary, three-month trial of Next Issue – Canada's only all-you-can-read, digital subscription magazine service. In one easy-to-use tablet app, Next Issue delivers unlimited access to a comprehensive catalogue of more than 100 premium magazines including: Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Chatelaine, Time, FLARE, Vogue, GQ, People, Us Weekly, The New Yorker, Maclean's, Esquire and HELLO! Canada, in addition to an extensive library of back issues. Beginning today, Next Issue also offers more than 20 Quebec-based French magazines. For more information, please visit www.nextissue.ca.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Canada inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances and printers. Samsung globally is a leader in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home initiative. In 2014, Samsung was ranked one of top 10 most influential brands in Canada, based on a study by Ipsos Reid. Committed to making a difference in communities across Canada, its Samsung Hope for Children corporate giving program supports children's education, sustainability and health-related issues. Globally, Samsung employs 307,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of $196 billion.

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Emily Getz, North Strategic for Samsung Canada, [email protected], 647-466-2602