A little over a week after being spotted at a Best Buy, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition bundle has been made officially official. The bundle is available starting today at retailers such as Best Buy, Amazon and Costco with a price tag of $249.99. Included in the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition package is a white 8GB Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, keyboard dock and USB adapter, all of which Samsung says has a retail value of $350. Interestingly, the bundle will only be available through September 1. For those curious, here's the spec rundown on the Tab 2 7.0:

• 7-inch 1024x600 display
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 3-megapixel rear, VGA front cameras
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, integrated IR
• microSD card slot
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Normally the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 by itself is priced at $249.99, so this Student Edition bundle could be worth checking out for anyone that's in the market for a new slate in the next couple of weeks. The included keyboard dock will be useful for those times when you've got to pound out some text that's longer than a URL, and the included USB accessory will allow the Tab 2 7.0 to support things like USB flash drives and mice. Any of you thinking about opening your wallet for this bundle?

SAMSUNG Brings the Galaxy Tab 2 Back to School with Student Edition Bundle adding Keyboard Dock and USB Adapter at no Extra Cost

For Two Weeks Only Beginning 8/19, Bundle delivering $100 in added value to be available at participating retailers

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., August 17, 2012 – Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announces that its Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 device will be available in a special Student Edition, beginning 8/19 and for two weeks only. The Special Edition includes a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 in a unique white color, a keyboard dock and USB adapter in the box – a retail value of $350 - for an SRP of just $249.99. 

Students will realize substantial benefits from the bundle, which will add a physical keyboard to the device as well as a USB adapter that supports plugging in USB thumb drives as well as peripherals such USB mice. With these accessories and the preloaded Polaris Office, the Galaxy Tab 2 is perfect for typing research reports or even creating presentations. In addition, the multimedia features on the Galaxy Tab 2 are perfect for enjoying movies and music. 

“The education market is a significant priority for Samsung, and we are very pleased to deliver a bundle that is sure to be appealing to just about any student at a very competitive price point,” explained Travis Merrill, Director of Marketing, Galaxy Tab, Samsung Electronics America. “A busy student can achieve a PC-like setup in the dorm room, yet still pop the Galaxy Tab 2 out of the dock and slip it into a pocket for usage while on the go. It truly is the smarter way to learn.” 

The special packaging for the new bundle also includes an insert with a series of recommended cool educational apps from Google Play. 

Galaxy Tab 2 – Powerful, Smart, Easy to Use 

The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is a powerful dual-core tablet running Android 4.0. The devices features 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 tablet also offers endless content access in a sleek design that can maximize the home entertainment experience. The Smart Remote App and built-in IR Blaster turns the Tab 2 into a universal smart remote, helping users easily find their favorite shows. Users can choose from over 450,000 apps, surf millions of web pages with Adobe Flash™ support, and access favorite movies and TV shows from Google Play or Media Hub. 

In addition, the Galaxy Tab 2 is fully Google certified for complete access to Google Play and is competitively priced at $249.99, so students don’t need to compromise when selecting a tablet. 

The bundle will be available while supplies last, from 8/19 through 9/1. Participating retailers include Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct, Costco and Fry’s.