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  Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Samsung recently announced that its new line of Ice Cream Sandwich powered Galaxy Tab 2's will be launching in the U.S. in the near future.

The 7-inch version of the Galaxy Tab 2 is expected to retail at $249.99 in the states with the 10.1-inch model selling for $399.99.

Both of them will come with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich pre-installed along with many other exciting features.

"The Galaxy Tab 2 Series, available in both 10.1" and 7.0" screen sizes, are powerful dual-core tablets running the latest version of Android –Ice Cream Sandwich," said Samsung in a press release. "The devices feature an integrated IR blaster for universal remote capabilities, as well as an easily accessible memory card slot for convenient loading of multimedia files in a range of supported file formats."

The Galaxy Tab 2 also has complete access to the Google Play store, which was formerly known as the Android Marketplace.

"These new Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Player devices deliver consumers have come to expect from all Samsung products- exceptional design, impressive connectivity options and a selection of choices from each type of person and user scenario," said Tim Baxter, President, Samsung Electronics America.

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"A one size fits all solution is just not sufficient," he added.

Samsung strives to create original devices such as the smartphone-tablet hybrid, the Galaxy Note that debuted earlier this year.

The Galaxy Player seems to be the electronics giant's answer to Apple's iPod.

The Galaxy Tab 2 line was unveiled by Samsung at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

The 7-inch version is currently available for pre-order and ships on April 22 and customers will be able to reserve the 10.1-inch version on May 4 with the launch date being on May 13.