If you're looking for a relatively cheap tablet with access to the Verizon network... well, then you probably already own one of those Ellipsis things. But if you want one with an actual name brand behind it, Samsung would like a word. The company just released the Galaxy Tab E, a tablet that hasn't been seen in the US before today, on Verizon. You can get one for $329.99 outright, not bad for an LTE tablet, or just under $14 a month for two years on the installment plan.

In terms of hardware, the Galaxy Tab E sits somewhere between the low-end Tab A series and the top-of-the-line Tab S2. It uses a 9.6-inch 1280x800 screen with LCD panel (of course), 16GB of storage plus a MicroSD card slot, a 5MP/2MP camera setup for the rear and front, and a 7,300mAh battery. If you'd like to know what the processor is, so would we, because that information isn't included in the press release or on Verizon's store page. I'm assuming it uses a low-power Snapdragon or Exynos chip.

That being said, there is one rather surprising piece of information on the spec sheet: Android 5.1.1. Even the Tab S2 series launched with Android 5.0, a relatively old build for a flagship tablet, so it's interesting that Samsung's mid-range model would launch with the latest version. Also of note: the Galaxy Tab E uses a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is more in line with Samsung's releases from 2014 and earlier - both the Tab A and Tab S series use 4:3. If you're interested, the Tab E is available now online and in Verizon's retail stores.

Source: Verizon Wireless

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