Samsung is now accepting pre-orders for its Galaxy Tab S2 tablet.
Those interested in the super thin, light device can pre-order it now at Samsung.com, Amazon.com, and Best Buy; it will be available in stores in the U.S. beginning Sept. 3.
The Galaxy Tab S2 comes in in a variety of configurations. For those who just need the Wi-Fi connectivity, the 9.7-inch, 32GB version is priced at $499.99 while its smaller 8-inch counterpart is $100 cheaper at $399.99. It comes in black, white, and gold.
Samsung said it's working with Amazon and Best Buy to offer $100 or more off the price of a Tab S2 when you trade in your old tablet.
Pricing and availability for the LTE models headed for AT&T, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile, and Verizon will vary by carrier.
AT&T on Wednesday said the 9.7-inch LTE version will be available for order in stores and online this Friday for $499.99 with a two-year commitment, $599.99 with no commitment, or $30 per month for 20 months with its tablet installment pricing.
On T-Mobile, the tablet arrives on Sept. 3 for $0 down and $27.09 for 23 months and $26.92 for the 24th month ($649.99 total).
Unveiled last month, the Galaxy Tab S2 has a profile of just 5.6mm, making it Samsung's thinnest tablet yet and 16 percent slimmer than its predecessor. Thanks to its slim design, the 8-inch model weighs in at just 9.4 ounces while the 9.7-inch version is just 13.8 ounces.
Powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop and an octa-core (1.9GHz + 1.3GHz) processor, the tablet features an 8-megapixel rear camera and 2.1-megapixel front shooter, as well as 3GB RAM and a 5,870mAh battery. It sports a Super AMOLED 2,048-by-1,536-pixel display with Adaptive Display technology, which automatically adjusts screen settings to deliver the best looking images and Reading Mode, which modifies the screen's brightness levels, so you won't strain your eyes.
Other features include Multi-Window, which lets you split the screen and run two apps at once, and a fingerprint scanner so you can easily unlock the device by touching the home key. It also comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
"We set out to make the Galaxy Tab S2 the most powerful tablet we've ever created," Gary Riding, senior vice president of mobile computing at Samsung Electronics America, said in a statement. "The Tab S2 seamlessly integrates with the Samsung device family and simplifies the connected lifestyle of our consumers. It also reflects our commitment to listen to and learn from customer feedback, giving Samsung users even more of what they love."