Samsung Introduces Intel-based GALAXY Tab 3 Series

Samsung said on Monday it will use Intel processors to power a new version of one of its GALAXY Tab 3 Android tablets, a major victory for the U.S. chipmaker, which is struggling to find its footing in the mobile market. Samsung unveiled the GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch, which will be available globally beginning of June.

Samsung has previously used chips designed with technology from the ARM Holdings for its high-end mobile devices.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch has been designed to be held in one hand for viewing videos, playing games, and reading e-Books. Samsung's "reading mode" technology optimizes the display to deliver perfect illumination and tone for comfortable paperlike readability in a variety of lighting conditions.

Samsung's Sound Alive is responsible for audio while Dolby Surround enhances the video playback audio experience.

Also, the physical keys on the bezel at bottom give users a comfortable smartphone-like experience in navigating.

The GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch also features S Translator, which provides instant translation through voice recognition and via text on applications including email,text message, and ChatON. This instant translation is possible both from speech-to-text and text-to-speech.

Companion also provides real-time local information in need for travel along with user's travel paths.

Samsung says it has built the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch to be the leading 10-inch tablet in the market.

Stacked with the Intel Atom Z2560 processor ("Clover Trail+"), the GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch has been designed for everyday family use and multimedia consumption.

Additionally, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch tablet comes equipped with Intel's XMM 6262 3G modem solution or Intel's XMM 7160 4G LTE solution.

Intel's XMM 7160 multimode-multiband LTE modem supports 15 LTE bands simultaneously and also includes a highly configurable RF architecture, running real-time algorithms for envelope tracking and antenna tuning, that enables cost-efficient multiband configurations, extended battery life and global LTE roaming in a single SKU.

The tablet is equipped with Smart Remote and MHL (TV Out) capabilities, so it can be used either as a gaming device or as a home media control device.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch specifications
Network	WiFi 3G: (HSPA＋ 21/5.76) 850/900/1900/2100 LTE: (100/50, HSPA＋ 42/5.76) 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Processor	Intel 1.6 GHz Dual Core processor
Display	10.1-inch WXGA TFT (1280 x 800, 149PPI)
OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 3-megapixel camera Sub (Front): 1.3-megapixel camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX(1080p Full HD @30fps) Playback: 1080p@30fps Recording: 720p@30fps
Audio	Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, E-AC-3, FLAC, Vorbis, AMR-NB/WB Sound Alive and Dolby Surround
Services & AdditionalFeatures	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Hub＊ - Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub/Learning Hub
	Samsung Kies, Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
	Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now
Connectivity	WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5GHz), WiFi Channel Bonding, WiFi Direct Bluetooth? 4.0 USB 2.0
GPS	A-GPS ＋ GLONASS
Sensor	Accelerometer, Magnetic, Light
Memory	16/32GB (User Memory approximately 11.0/26.3GB) ＋ microSD (up to 64GB), 1GB (RAM) ＊ User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files
Dimension	243.1 x 176.1 x 7.95mm 510g (Wi-Fi)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 6,800 mAh

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch specifications
Network	WiFi 3G: HSPA＋ 21Mbps DL, 5.76Mbps UP, Quad 850/900/1900/2100 LTE: LTE Cat3 100Mbps DL, 50Mbps UP, Hexa-Band (800/850/900/1800/2100/2600)
Processor	1.5 GHz Dual Core processor
Display	8-inch WXGA TFT(1280 x 800, 189PPI)
OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 5-megapixel camera Sub (Front): 1.3-megapixel camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX(1080p Full HD @30fps) Playback: 1080p@30fps Recording: 720p@30fps
Audio	Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC＋, eAAC＋, WMA, FLAC Sound Alive and Dolby Surround
Services & AdditionalFeatures	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Hub＊ - Readers Hub/Music Hub/Game Hub/Video Hub/Learning Hub
	Samsung Kies Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
	Samsung Services: Reading mode, Story Album, Group Play, S Translator, S Travel, Dual View, Pop up Video, WatchON
	Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now
Connectivity	WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), WiFi Channel Bonding, WiFi Direct Bluetooth? 4.0 USB 2.0
GPS	A-GPS ＋ GLONASS
Sensor	WiFi: Accelerometer, Magnetic, RGB 3G/ LTE: Accelerometer, Magnetic, RGB, Approximate
Memory	16/32GB (User Memory approximately 11.26/26.16GB) ＋ MicroSD (up to 64GB), 1.5GB (RAM) ＊ User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files
Dimension	209.8 x 123.8 x 7.4mm 314g(Wi-Fi)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 4,450 mAh