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<\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Singapore<\/strong> 29 Oct 2010 <\/strong>– Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today announced that the eagerly anticipated Galaxy Tab will be available in Singapore only to SingTel customers from 13 Nov 2010.<\/p>\n The Galaxy Tab allows users to enjoy PC-like web-browsing and multimedia content on a striking 7-inch display.\u00a0 Users can stay connected via voice and video calls, emails, SMS\/MMS and social networks on the move.\u00a0 Powered by the Android 2.2 operating system, the Galaxy Tab supports the latest Adobe Flash Player and is able to play music and HD video in a wide range of formats.<\/p>\n Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel\u2019s Executive Vice President of Consumer Group, said: \u201cSingTel is committed to bringing the latest innovative products to our customers.\u00a0 Earlier this year, we created waves by being the first to launch the Samsung Galaxy S smart phone. We are now proud to be the first to introduce an exciting new category of mobile multimedia devices (MMD) to Singapore.\u00a0 The Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first device of this category and we expect many more to come.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Galaxy Tab changes the way people look at mobile devices, as it combines the benefits of smart phones and laptops into a single, highly portable multimedia device.\u00a0 It provides a fresh new way for our customers to enjoy content and services on the move.\u00a0 I believe this new category of devices will be very popular this Christmas!\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Moon Sung Hyun, Managing Director, Samsung Asia, said: \u201cSamsung recognises the growth potential of this new segment and the needs of today\u2019s discerning consumers.\u00a0 To address these needs, we have developed a device that is best in its class, the Samsung Galaxy Tab.\u00a0 The Galaxy Tab brings all of Samsung’s leading innovations together to provide users with a revolutionary mobile computing experience.\u00a0 We believe that the Galaxy Tab brings a unique and open proposition to market and are pleased to be partnering with SingTel to bring this innovation to consumers in Singapore. With the Galaxy Tab, consumers will be able to maximise their online experience and stay connected to work, friends and family, no matter where they are.\u201d<\/p>\n New interactive way to enjoy content<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n SingTel has developed a wide range of innovative apps to bring the best out of the Galaxy Tab\u2019s 7-inch display and rich multimedia capabilities.<\/p>\n With SingTel\u2019s new De!ite app, users can download and view a wide selection of Singapore\u2019s most loved magazines. This includes popular titles such as Hardware Magazine, Australasia Scuba Diver and ZbBz.\u00a0 Besides its basic reading function, De!ite also allows readers to perform keyword searches, make side notes and share their favourite excerpts on Facebook and Twitter.\u00a0 In addition, customers will enjoy one-stop convenience with all magazine purchases charged to their monthly SingTel bill.<\/p>\n To keep customers entertained on the go, the Galaxy Tab is pre-loaded with SingTel\u2019s award-winning AMPed social music service and MobileTV video streaming service.\u00a0 Customers will also be able to catch the football action of the Barclay\u2019s Premier League.<\/p>\n SingTel\u2019s exCiteTV service for the home has been adapted for the new category of devices, starting with the Galaxy Tab.\u00a0 This new service, called exCite Video, allows users to enjoy the widest range of videos that the Internet has to offer.\u00a0 It also incorporates a powerful search engine that brings together the latest and best videos on the web.<\/p>\n Ideal for the office and the home<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The Galaxy Tab is the ideal business productivity tool for today\u2019s increasingly mobile workforce.\u00a0 Customers can use it to access cloud computing services such as SingTel\u2019s OneOffice solution, which offers email, shared documents, web hosting, e-fax, calendars, scheduling and collaboration tools via the web.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n SingTel\u2019s Roam Track app will also be pre-loaded into the Galaxy Tab.\u00a0 This app enables users to monitor their overseas mobile roaming expenses and alerts them when charges have exceeded a pre-defined level.\u00a0 Customers can also enjoy tremendous cost savings on their overseas calls with the GD121 app.\u00a0 This provides easy access to SingTel\u2019s popular GlobalDial 121 service.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n With dual WiFi and 3G capabilities, the Galaxy Tab is perfect for home use.\u00a0 Users can switch easily between WiFi and 3G, thus enabling them to enjoy seamless \u2018always-on\u2019 connectivity, even when they leave the home.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Price Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n The Galaxy Tab will be available with SingTel\u2019s existing 3G Flexi price plans which include free local outgoing calls, SMSes and up to 12 GB of free data usage.\u00a0 It is also available with a range of SingTel\u2019s home and mobile broadband plans, which include a home wireless modem.<\/p>\n Customers may pre-order the Galaxy Tab at www.singtel.com\/tab from 30 Oct to 12 Nov 2010.\u00a0 Pre-order customers will receive a free Bluetooth headset[1]<\/a> and a pair of tickets to an exclusive Galaxy Tab party.<\/p>\n About SingTel<\/strong><\/p>\n SingTel is Asia’s leading communications group providing a portfolio of services including voice and data solutions over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms as well as infocomm technology and pay TV. The Group has presence in Asia and Africa reaching more than 351 million mobile customers in 25 countries, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand. It also has a network of 36 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, <\/strong>Europe and the United States.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n About Samsung<\/strong><\/p>\n Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n [ad#boxlist]<\/p>\n The Samsung Galaxy Tab finally arrived in Singapore, exclusive to Singtel. You can pre-order now and will be available from 13th November 2010. 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\nNews Release <\/strong><\/p>\nSingTel introduces a new category of mobile multimedia devices with the Samsung Galaxy Tab<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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