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Samsung has rolled out the Galaxy Tab 3 range of tablets, namely the Galaxy Tab 3 211, the Galaxy Tab 3 310 and the Galaxy Tab 3 311 in the country and has aggressively priced the gadgets from Rs 17,745 to Rs 25,725 in a bid to take on the litany of tablets being rolled out, especially by home-grown firms like Micromax.

The tablet market in the country is on the boil with 31 lakh tablets already being sold in 2012. And, the market is growing by leaps and bounds with sales growth likely to surpass over 100 per cent every year, for the next two years.   

The 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 211 was unveiled in April. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 211, priced around Rs 17,800, is propelled by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor along with a 1 GB RAM. 

The 7-inch screen comes with a rather disappointing 1,024x600 resolution at a small 169 ppi.

The tablets will be offered in 8 GB or 16 GB storage options and are expandable by another 64 GB via a microSD card. Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 series are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and A-GPS/ GLONASS. The tablets run on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

The Galaxy 211 also comes with pre-loaded services such as My Education, My Offers, My Games, My Music and My Movies. Through My Education, a user can access 2,000 e-books, 1,000 learning videos and preparatory material for exams, among other apps.

The 8-inch Galaxy Tab 3 310 and Galaxy Tab 3 311 are powered by 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 1.5 GB RAM. They are loaded with a 5 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera. The tablets have 8-inch WXGA TFT display with a resolution of 1,280X800 pixels.

Available in 32 GB and 64 GB versions, the tablets also come with expandable storage of up to 64 GB via a microSD card. 

The tablets have a 4,450 mAh battery, which is highly powerful. The devices run on Android Jelly Bean 4.2 and come loaded with Samsung applications and services like Samsung Hub, ChatOn, S Translator, S Travel, Pop up Video and WatchOn.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 310 is the Wi-Fi variant of the tablet and carries a price tag of Rs 21,495 and Galaxy Tab 3 311 is a Wi-Fi + 3G tablet priced at Rs 25,725.

So, with a litany of choices and judicious pricing, Samsung is set to retain pole position in the Indian tablet market, where mainly home-grown makers like Micromax, with its budget tabs, pose a threat.