First Tablet to Feature Sprint Spark, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, Available Aug. 15 – Aug 11, 2014– Overland Park, USA (Techreleased) – Just in time for students heading back to school, the first tablet to offer the high-speed network data capabilities of Sprint Spark, where available, Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 7.0, is coming to Sprint (NYSE: S) beginning Friday, Aug. 15. This highly anticipated tablet boasts advanced features, including a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and a 4,000mAh battery for getting things done all day long. It offers two cameras – a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat.
Galaxy Tab 4 will be available in all Sprint sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Web Sales, Telesales at 1-800-SPRINT1 and Sprint Business. With Sprint Easy Pay, well-qualified buyers can purchase Galaxy Tab 4 with $0 down (plus tax) and 24 monthly payments of $12.50 (SRP: $299.99; excluding taxes) and requires a service plan. For a limited time only, Galaxy Tab 4 customers can get a $10 monthly service plan credit for 24 months, or a $240 value, with qualifying tablet and data plan of $10 or higher. Available in white and black, this sleek 7-inch tablet runs Android™ 4.4, KitKat.
“As the first tablet to offer the enhanced LTE experience of Sprint Spark, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is an incredible tool that fills the void businesses and consumers face when they want to get things done away from the home or office,” said David Owens, senior vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “Students heading back to school will appreciate the ability to slip this slim tablet in their backpack without sacrificing the performance necessary to get school projects done, and businesses will appreciate being able to leave their laptop at the office without sacrificing the tools to get the job done.”
Galaxy Tab 4 offers a rich multimedia experience with a 7-inch WXGA high-definition display featuring 1,280×800 resolution and provides a premium multimedia experience while reading, playing games or watching a video. Also, with Multi Window™1, users can easily and seamlessly switch between apps and windows, as well as drag and drop content.
Galaxy Tab 4 includes a variety of features that make it easy to relax and enjoy some free time:
- Multi User Modeallows each member of the family to create private, customizable profiles for their own unique Galaxy Tab 4 experience.
- Samsung WatchON™ is the ultimate TV and movie app – recommending programming based on personal tastes. Built with the same IR blaster as a standard TV remote, Galaxy Tab 4 can be used as a universal remote control for almost any TV or DVR, so users can change the channel directly from the tablet. When paired with a Samsung Smart TV, users can enjoy a seamless experience between Galaxy Tab 4 and TV – start a movie on the TV and continue watching it on Galaxy Tab 4.
Galaxy Tab 4 also makes it easy for the mobile workforce to get work done when away from the office or meeting with customers:
- Hancom Office Hwp 2014 is preloaded, allowing users to edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files from anywhere.
- 3G/4G LTE mobile hotspot capability supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously.2
For businesses that want a world-class security platform to protect sensitive data, Galaxy Tab 4 is equipped with Samsung Knox™3. Knox provides protection from the hardware layer to the application layer and allows employees to use the same device for work and play.
For the blind and vision-impaired, TalkBack is preloaded on Galaxy Tab 4. This Accessibility Service adds spoken, audible and vibration feedback to aid navigation on the tablet.
Galaxy Tab 4 can be activated on one of the Sprint tablet data plans, including a special limited-time offer featuring 100MB of data for $10; other tablet data plans include 1GB for $14.99; 3GB for $34.99; 6GB for $49.99; 12GB for $79.99; and 30GB for $109.99 (all pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).4 Customers are able to view their data usage by logging into My Sprint at www.sprint.com.
