Samsung on Thursday officially unveiled two new phablets, the Galaxy
Mega 6.3 and the Galaxy Mega 5.8. We already had an idea of what sort of specs the phones would
pack, and now we know for sure.
The Galaxy Mega 5.8 is the lower-powered device of the two and is
equipped with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, a 5.8-inch display with a
relatively low 960 x 540-pixel resolution, 8GB of storage and an 8-megapixel camera.
The massive Galaxy Mega 6.3 has a—you guessed it—6,3-inch HD display (Samsung
didn’t disclose the actual resolution), an 8-megapixel camera, a 1.9-megapixel
front-facing camera for video chat and 8GB of onboard storage. Both phones
feature microSD card slots for adding up to 64GB of additional storage and run
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with similar software features as the Galaxy S4.
Samsung didn’t say how much the Mega phones will cost but did note they
will be available in Russia and Europe starting this May.
New GALAXY Mega offers the latest smartphone features with an extensive
viewing experience.
SEOUL, Korea, April 11, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global
leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced
the Samsung GALAXY Mega, a device that combines the portability and convenience
of a smartphone with the power, multitasking capabilities and extensive viewing
experience of a tablet. The newest addition to the GALAXY family balances an
optimal viewing experience on a 6.3-inch HD screen, yet is ultra-thin and
portable enough to put into a pocket or hold in one hand. The GALAXY Mega
offers a mix of popular smartphone and tablet features such as an effortless
user experience, a split screen, multitasking between video and other apps and
more.
“We are aware of a great potential in the bigger screen for extensive
viewing multimedia, web browsing, and more,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT
& Mobile Business, Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to provide another
choice to meet our consumers’ varying lifestyles, all while maintaining the
high-quality features of the award-winning GALAXY series.”
Best of Both Worlds
The GALAXY Mega is an ideal choice for customers who want to get the
most out of one device that brings great quality at an even greater value. With
a 6.3-inch HD LCD screen with landscape mode support, the GALAXY Mega enables
an exceptional widescreen view for various applications including web browsing,
video, and SNS.
The GALAXY Mega is also light and thin for incredible portability and
easy, convenient mobile phone use. Customers can stay connected with a variety
of new phone features including:
· ‘Group Play’: Enables easy content sharing for up to 8 devices on the
same Wi-Fi network.
· ‘Samsung WatchON’: Transforms into an IR remote
controller for a richer TV experience. Connect the device to your home
entertainment system, and it will provide program recommendations, schedules,
and even remotely control your TV.
· ‘Samsung Link’: Easily streams photos,
videos, notes, or music to your television, tablet or computer.
· ‘S
Translator’: Say or text what you need translated into the GALAXY Mega, and it
will provide instant translation, using text or voice translation on
applications including email, and ChatON.
· ‘ChatON’: Share what’s on your
screen with friends to stay more connected.
Productivity and Multimedia for the Multi-Tasker
GALAXY Mega users will accomplish more with the rich, interactive
experience and increased usability of the widescreen mode. Split screen
capability for a variety of applications including email, messages, ‘MyFiles,’
‘S Memo,’ ‘S Planner’, and more, makes for increased efficiency. With the
popular ‘Air View’ feature, customers can preview information in emails, photos
in Gallery, and speed dial contacts.
The GALAXY Mega is equipped with an
enhanced 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with a 1.9 megapixel front-facing
camera, along with a variety of camera modes including ‘Drama Shot’ (merging
continuous shots of a moving object), ‘Sound & Shot’ (captures 9 seconds of
sound and voice together as the picture is taken to capture moments), ‘Rich
tone,’ ‘Sports’ and more. The device also packs various newly-introduced
features for endless entertainment, including:
· ‘S Travel’: Provides trip information, local guides and resources and
more
· ‘Story Album’: Allows customers to create albums of daily events, keep
special moments in one place using a timeline, geo-tag information and publish
digital albums in hard copy
For users seeking the same great tablet features
with even more portability, Samsung is introducing the GALAXY Mega 5.8. This
more compact version features a 5.8-inch screen.
Both GALAXY Mega 6.3 and 5.8 run on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
experience, and feature Dual Core Processor, spacious internal storage along
with up to 64GB of expandable memory to store favorite apps, music, videos,
photos and more. The devices’ advanced software also facilitates more efficient
processor use for improved battery life, meaning users can enjoy longer talk
time and multimedia use.
The
GALAXY Mega will be available globally beginning May from Europe and Russia.
The product availability varies by market and will be rolled out gradually. [Source]
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