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It's Time to do PRO: Samsung GALAXY PRO Series Now Available in Canada
Samsung Canada brings extraordinary display, enhanced productivity and
exclusive content to the Canadian market
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada, market leaders of
innovation and progressive design in the mobile industry, today
announced the Canadian availability of the Galaxy PRO Series, allowing
Canadians to Play More, Do More and Share More. Rolling out to retail
shelves at the end of February through to the end of March, the PRO
Series offers a superior viewing experience and unmatched productivity
tools that will make Canadians feel like a PRO in every situation. The
GALAXY PRO Series includes the GALAXY NotePRO which comes with a
12.2-inch screen as well as the GALAXY TabPRO which comes with a
12.2-inch, 10.1-inch or 8.4-inch screen.
"The GALAXY PRO Series showcases Samsung's continued commiment to
groundbreaking innovation and setting new benchmarks in the tablet
industry," said Paul Brannen, Senior VP, Enterprise and Mobilie
Solutions, Samsung Canada. "The GALAXY NotePRO and TabPRO offer top of
the line productivity tools as well as the best viewing experience
possible. This series is truly game changing and further establishes
Samsung's leadership in the mobile space."
The GALAXY NotePRO 12.2 and GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 are the world's first
tablets to employ a 12.2-inch WQXGA Widescreen (16:10) display, which
offers more than 4-million pixels and a crystal clear resolution
(2560X1600) for the ultimate Full HD viewing experience. Equally
impressive, the GALAXY TabPRO 10.1 (2560X1600) and GALAXY TabPRO 8.4
(1600X2560) screen resolutions allow users to experience their
favourite content like never before. Combining premium style with
powerful performance, the new tablets are perfect for every type of
user and integrate seamlessly with Samsung smartphones and UHD TVs to
create an unparalleled second screen experience.
PROductive:
-- With the GALAXY NotePRO's next-level S Pen, Samsung has made
its signature feature even better. A modern evolution of
classic note taking, the S Pen helps Canadians do and share
more with the push of a button
-- The Enhanced Multi Windowfeature available on all PRO Series
devices gives users the power to boost productivity by
simultaneously running four different apps for the NotePRO 12.2
and TabPRO 12.2 and two apps for the TabPRO 10.1 and 8.4 on the
same screen without having to toggle between functions and apps
-- Ideal for the on-the-go mom, the Scrapbookand Screen
Writefeatures on the GALAXY NotePROlet you instantly capture
content wherever you are and add personal touches so you don't
forget a single moment
PROgressive:
-- See more of the big picture with the GALAXY NotePRO and GALAXY
TabPRO's WQXGA display, giving users plenty of space to work
and incredible HD playback for all your favourite content
-- A true workhorse, the GALAXY PRO Series features the largest
battery of any tablet. The GALAXY NotePRO 12.2, GALAXY TabPRO
12.2 and GALAXY TabPRO 10.1's octa-core processor and the
GALAXY TabPRO 8.4's quad-core processor keep all your apps
running at peak performance
-- Millennial consumers looking for a truly personal experience
will appreciate the customizable Magazine UX,which combines
your work, personal and social information in a highly visual,
easy-to-use interface that is tailored to the user's individual
needs
PROfessional:
-- Hancom Office, your on-the-go work suite, delivers the best in
professional features by giving users the power to compose and
edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations in 42 supported
languages right from your tablet
-- PRO Series users can now share more with Remote PC, which lets
users find and transfer data remotely from their PC to their
tablet whenever and wherever they need it. Similarly, Screen
Mirroring makes it easy to display the tablet screen on a
Samsung Smart TV through Wi-Fi Direct®and share content
directly from the tablet onto the big screen
-- Samsung KNOX separates the GALAXY PRO Series into personal and
work containers, giving business professionals and IT managers
peace of mind knowing that their data is always safe
Pricing and Availability:
The GALAXY PRO Series of devices will be rolling on to retail shelves in
Canada from late February to the end of March through select Canadian
retailers including: Costco, Best Buy, Future Shop, Staples, The
Source, Target and Walmart. MSRP is as follows:
-- Samsung GALAXY NotePRO 12.2-inch - $769.99
-- Samsung GALAXY TabPRO 12.2-inch - $669.99
-- Samsung GALAXY TabPRO 10.1-inch - $519.99
-- Samsung GALAXY TabPRO 8.4-inch - $419.99
*Note: All GALAXY PRO Series models may not be available at all
retailers.
Perfect for Every PRO, the Ultimate User Content Gift Package:
For additional value and productivity right out of the box, the Samsung
Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO will feature premium pre-paid, long-term
subscription offers from best-selling news, social media and cloud
storage providers, including: Bitcasa, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Blurb, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Dropbox,
Easilydo Pro for Tablet, Evernote, Hancom Office for Android, LinkedIn,
LIVESPORT.TV, NY Times, Oxford Advanced Learner's A-Z, and Sketchbook
Pro.
Exclusive to Canadian consumers, Samsung GALAXY Pro customers receive a
special offer to access three months of Next Issue Canada, which offers readers easy, unlimited access to a catalogue of more
than 125 popular Canadian and U.S. magazines, including Maclean's,
FLARE, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Sports Illustrated and Chatelaine, plus
their back issues, all in one app.
Designed to extend productivity even further, the following optional
accessories are also available for purchase with the Galaxy NotePRO and
TabPRO: Various Book Covers, USB LAN HUB, Universal BT Keyboard and S Action Mouse (accessories may vary by product model).
About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada offers a broad range of award-winning
consumer electronics including televisions, smartphones, personal
computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices,
semiconductors and LED solutions. The Canadian arm, selected in 2013 as
one of Strategy Magazine's Brands of the Year, upholds Samsung's global
mission to open new possibilities for young minded consumers
everywhere, providing users premium experiences that are unparalleled
due to Samsung's innovative technology and stylish design. As a result,
Samsung has become a true leader in the consumer electronics industry
both in terms of business leadership and brand strength. In 2013,
Samsung was ranked #8 in the Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands and was
named as one of Marketing Magazine's 2012 Top 10 Marketers of the Year
in Canada.
To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada or on Twitter @SamsungCanada
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada
CONTACT: Kevin Galbraith
North Strategic for Samsung Canada
kevin.galbraith@northstrategic.comÂ
647-456-3786
It's Time to do PRO: Samsung GALAXY PRO Series Now Available in Canada
Samsung Canada brings extraordinary display, enhanced productivity and
exclusive content to the Canadian market
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada, market leaders of
innovation and progressive design in the mobile industry, today
announced the Canadian availability of the Galaxy PRO Series, allowing
Canadians to Play More, Do More and Share More. Rolling out to retail
shelves at the end of February through to the end of March, the PRO
Series offers a superior viewing experience and unmatched productivity
tools that will make Canadians feel like a PRO in every situation. The
GALAXY PRO Series includes the GALAXY NotePRO which comes with a
12.2-inch screen as well as the GALAXY TabPRO which comes with a
12.2-inch, 10.1-inch or 8.4-inch screen.
"The GALAXY PRO Series showcases Samsung's continued commiment to
groundbreaking innovation and setting new benchmarks in the tablet
industry," said Paul Brannen, Senior VP, Enterprise and Mobilie
Solutions, Samsung Canada. "The GALAXY NotePRO and TabPRO offer top of
the line productivity tools as well as the best viewing experience
possible. This series is truly game changing and further establishes
Samsung's leadership in the mobile space."
The GALAXY NotePRO 12.2 and GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 are the world's first
tablets to employ a 12.2-inch WQXGA Widescreen (16:10) display, which
offers more than 4-million pixels and a crystal clear resolution
(2560X1600) for the ultimate Full HD viewing experience. Equally
impressive, the GALAXY TabPRO 10.1 (2560X1600) and GALAXY TabPRO 8.4
(1600X2560) screen resolutions allow users to experience their
favourite content like never before. Combining premium style with
powerful performance, the new tablets are perfect for every type of
user and integrate seamlessly with Samsung smartphones and UHD TVs to
create an unparalleled second screen experience.
PROductive:
-- With the GALAXY NotePRO's next-level S Pen, Samsung has made
its signature feature even better. A modern evolution of
classic note taking, the S Pen helps Canadians do and share
more with the push of a button
-- The Enhanced Multi Windowfeature available on all PRO Series
devices gives users the power to boost productivity by
simultaneously running four different apps for the NotePRO 12.2
and TabPRO 12.2 and two apps for the TabPRO 10.1 and 8.4 on the
same screen without having to toggle between functions and apps
-- Ideal for the on-the-go mom, the Scrapbookand Screen
Writefeatures on the GALAXY NotePROlet you instantly capture
content wherever you are and add personal touches so you don't
forget a single moment
PROgressive:
-- See more of the big picture with the GALAXY NotePRO and GALAXY
TabPRO's WQXGA display, giving users plenty of space to work
and incredible HD playback for all your favourite content
-- A true workhorse, the GALAXY PRO Series features the largest
battery of any tablet. The GALAXY NotePRO 12.2, GALAXY TabPRO
12.2 and GALAXY TabPRO 10.1's octa-core processor and the
GALAXY TabPRO 8.4's quad-core processor keep all your apps
running at peak performance
-- Millennial consumers looking for a truly personal experience
will appreciate the customizable Magazine UX,which combines
your work, personal and social information in a highly visual,
easy-to-use interface that is tailored to the user's individual
needs
PROfessional:
-- Hancom Office, your on-the-go work suite, delivers the best in
professional features by giving users the power to compose and
edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations in 42 supported
languages right from your tablet
-- PRO Series users can now share more with Remote PC, which lets
users find and transfer data remotely from their PC to their
tablet whenever and wherever they need it. Similarly, Screen
Mirroring makes it easy to display the tablet screen on a
Samsung Smart TV through Wi-Fi Direct®and share content
directly from the tablet onto the big screen
-- Samsung KNOX separates the GALAXY PRO Series into personal and
work containers, giving business professionals and IT managers
peace of mind knowing that their data is always safe
Pricing and Availability:
The GALAXY PRO Series of devices will be rolling on to retail shelves in
Canada from late February to the end of March through select Canadian
retailers including: Costco, Best Buy, Future Shop, Staples, The
Source, Target and Walmart. MSRP is as follows:
-- Samsung GALAXY NotePRO 12.2-inch - $769.99
-- Samsung GALAXY TabPRO 12.2-inch - $669.99
-- Samsung GALAXY TabPRO 10.1-inch - $519.99
-- Samsung GALAXY TabPRO 8.4-inch - $419.99
*Note: All GALAXY PRO Series models may not be available at all
retailers.
Perfect for Every PRO, the Ultimate User Content Gift Package:
For additional value and productivity right out of the box, the Samsung
Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO will feature premium pre-paid, long-term
subscription offers from best-selling news, social media and cloud
storage providers, including: Bitcasa, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Blurb, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Dropbox,
Easilydo Pro for Tablet, Evernote, Hancom Office for Android, LinkedIn,
LIVESPORT.TV, NY Times, Oxford Advanced Learner's A-Z, and Sketchbook
Pro.
Exclusive to Canadian consumers, Samsung GALAXY Pro customers receive a
special offer to access three months of Next Issue Canada, which offers readers easy, unlimited access to a catalogue of more
than 125 popular Canadian and U.S. magazines, including Maclean's,
FLARE, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Sports Illustrated and Chatelaine, plus
their back issues, all in one app.
Designed to extend productivity even further, the following optional
accessories are also available for purchase with the Galaxy NotePRO and
TabPRO: Various Book Covers, USB LAN HUB, Universal BT Keyboard and S Action Mouse (accessories may vary by product model).
About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada offers a broad range of award-winning
consumer electronics including televisions, smartphones, personal
computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices,
semiconductors and LED solutions. The Canadian arm, selected in 2013 as
one of Strategy Magazine's Brands of the Year, upholds Samsung's global
mission to open new possibilities for young minded consumers
everywhere, providing users premium experiences that are unparalleled
due to Samsung's innovative technology and stylish design. As a result,
Samsung has become a true leader in the consumer electronics industry
both in terms of business leadership and brand strength. In 2013,
Samsung was ranked #8 in the Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands and was
named as one of Marketing Magazine's 2012 Top 10 Marketers of the Year
in Canada.
To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada or on Twitter @SamsungCanada
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada
CONTACT: Kevin Galbraith
North Strategic for Samsung Canada
kevin.galbraith@northstrategic.comÂ
647-456-3786