IFA 2012: Samsung Announces New Windows 8 and Windows Phone Devices

Samsung Ativ Tab: Windows RT Tablet with the Optimization of PC Experience and Mobility

The new Samsung Ativ Tab is designed with a hairline finish and delivers a full Windows 8-based PC experience in a tablet world with superior mobility. With superb portability, weighing 570g , a 10.1” display, and measuring 8.9mm thick, the Ativ Tab is always ready to go. It instantly boots up without lagging and comes with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT preview, which offer users total flexibility and convenience across work and personal tasks. This allows users to open and create any document, make edits and share it with others in the same way as a PC. An 8,200 mAh battery provides enough power to allow you to work on projects and review or share them virtually anytime anywhere. Moreover, the Ativ Tab is compatible with a range of Windows-based PC devices and accessories including printers, keyboards, projectors, external monitors, and other peripherals through its USB port and uHDMI with no need to install extra software.

Samsung Ativ S: Smartphone with unique Windows Phone 8 experience

Samsung Ativ S is a new smartphone for both work and entertainment, offering a premium Windows 8 experience in a phone. Ativ S brings a stunning hairline design and high performance with a range of content-sharing and productivity options. Its impressive 1.5GHz dual-core processor and HSPA+42 connectivity enable great browsing performance and high responsiveness even for the most demanding gaming or work applications. Users can enjoy the brand new Windows Phone 8 experience on the Ativ S’s stunning 4.8” HD Super AMOLED display.

Check out these photos of the Ativ Windows 8 devices:

And now pictures of the Ativ S Windows Phone 8 device that they announced:

These devices really look great.  Samsung is on the right track here with their first Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 devices.  Here’s hoping that the Ativ S makes its way to Verizon Wireless Stateside!  I need a new phone and love this one!