Samsung unveiled at the IFA 2012 in Berlin the ATIV Tab, a 10.1-inch tablet running on Windows RT and powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Although it looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, the ATIV Tab is not as powerful as the quad-core Android tablet and its display isn't as nice. The Ativ Tav boasts of a hairline finish, has a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution display, weighs 570 grams, measures just 8.9 mm, has 2 GB of RAM a 8200 mAh battery, and comes with 32/64GB of storage. There's also a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.9MP front camera, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, uHDMI, and USB 2.0 connectivity.
What Else You Need To Know
- The device instantly boots up without lagging and is compatible with Windows-based PC devices and various accessories.
- Like other Windows RT devices, the tablet is pre-installed with Office Home and Student 2013 RT.
- The device is not running on the full-blown Windows 8, thus, it doesn't support any legacy third-party desktop apps.
Other sources
Samsung's busy cranking out its fall lineup here in Berlin, and among the new entries is the ATIV Tab, a Windows RT-packing cousin of the Galaxy Note 10.1.- Jon Fingas, Engadget
Strongly reminiscent of Samsung’s Android tablets – no great surprise there, really – it’s a well-made and impressively slim slate with a tactile brushed aluminum rear panel that feels great in the hands.- Chris Davies, SlashGear
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Samsung announces ATIV Tab Windows RT tablet
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