Samsung’s new Tab S2 tablet is thinner and lighter than its key rival, the Apple iPad Air 2, and now it’s ready to engage in battle in the U.S. market. On Wednesday, Samsung announced pricing and availability for the 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch tablets.
Preorders for the new slabs starts today, with arrival set for September 3. The larger Tab S2 will start at $499.99 for the 32 GB model (Wi-Fi only) and the 8-inch tablet will list for $399.99. Both come in black, white and gold. Samsung will also sell Wi-Fi and LTE versions through, AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular, T-Mobile and Verizon, which may be the only one with the white model. Each features a microSD slot to upgrade storage.