Telecom Lead America: Samsung, as part of offering more choices to users, announced that a new Garnet Red Edition of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 will be available for a limited time.
The announcement is two-days ahead of Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry 10 launch in New York which is slated for January 30.
The limited edition version of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, preloaded with Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, is priced at $219.99 and includes a Garnet Red case ($50 value) at no additional cost. Customers will not wait for the special offer till Valentines’ Day in the U.S.
The company is targeting customers during Valentines’ Day.
“This new eye-catching version of the Galaxy Tab 2 offers endless entertainment in the palm of your hand, while the stylish Garnet Red look will set you apart from the crowd,” said Michael Abary, senior vice president, Samsung Electronics America.
The mobile major had earlier launched the Garnet Red version of the Galaxy S III. Samsung wants to repeat success with Galaxy Tab as well.
The new Garnet Red Edition Galaxy Tab 2 will be available while supplies last, from Walmart, Amazon.com, Office Depot, Fry’s, Tiger Direct, Toys R Us and other retailers.