Samsung, Vodafone unveil Galaxy Note 10.1 in Ghana

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Source: www.techcrunch.com

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The new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, like other Samsung products are based on Google's Android operating system and have been designed around key features: a stylus called the S Pen, and several applications that allow the user to use it for note taking and sketching and, the ability to view two programmes at once in a split screen mode.

The note's multi-tasking with multiscreen feature enables users to utilize two different applications side-by-side simultaneously while providing an active learning experience for the user.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 comes with an S Pen which provides an option for users who find typing on glass to be limiting and might want to simulate pen. It can be used in place of the finger to navigate through the tablet and comes with a note which is essentially a free-form electronic pad can jot down notes or sketch in it with an ability to translate notes into handwriting.

Making life easier

At the launch, business head for hand held products at Samsung West Africa, Ryan Na reiterated Samsung's commitment to making life easier for Ghanaians.

"History has shown that taking notes, capturing ideas immediately, and sketching to realize them is the most personal and natural way to be more productive and creative. The advanced technology and features included in Galaxy Note 10.1 give users the power to produce, create and customize communications.

"The availability of Galaxy Note 10.1 in Ghana further demonstrates Samsung's dedication to delivering products that offer a complete mobile experience for creating personalized and expressive content," said Na.

Ebenezer Ampadu, head of terminals at Vodafone Ghana, said the company's partnership with Samsung to introduce the tablet into the Ghanaian market was aimed at reinforcing the mobile network's commitment to ensuring that customers experienced value from the network operator.

"The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 comes with a Vodafone SIM with 2 GB free internet for the first month and customers will also enjoy double bonus on their internet packages for the next 90 days. At the moment the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is available in selected Vodafone Retail Outlets," said Ampadu.