October 1, 2011 - 12:49 AMT
Samsung releases new Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Samsung has officially announced a new Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.

It has a 1.2GHz Samsung Exyno dual-core processor and a full gigabyte of RAM. Unlike the Galaxy Tab 7.7, 8.9, and 10.1, the 7.0 Plus uses a PLS LCD touchscreen that offers 768×1024 pixel resolution, Geek.com reported.

It has 3 megapixel rear-facing camera (with LED flash) and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. The 7.0 Plus will come in 16GB and 32GB flavors (both with microSD expansion). Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in, and it’s ready for use on GSM and HSPA networks. It works with Android 3.2.

In addition to a lower-resolution camera and display, Samsung has opted to equip the 7.0 Plus with a substantially smaller battery. The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus only offers 4100mAh. While no official pricing has been revealed but it is considered that Samsung is positioning the 7.0 Plus as a low cost Android tablet option for wireless carriers.