Samsung announces the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Tab

[dandroid]

The following is the entire press release

London, UK, September 2, 2010 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in mobile technology, today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Tab (GT-P1000). Powered by the Android Operating System 2.2, the GALAXY Tab is the first of the company's tablet devices, representing a new category of mobile products for Samsung.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab brings together all of Samsung's leading innovations to provide users with more capabilities while on the move. Consumers are able to experience PC-like web-browsing and enjoy all forms of multimedia content on the perfectly sized 7-inch display, wherever they go. Moreover, users can continuously communicate via e-mail, voice and video call, SMS/MMS or social network with the optimised user interface.

"Samsung recognises the tremendous growth potential in this newly created market and we believe that the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a unique and open proposition to market. There is a new and emerging consumer demand that Samsung can satisfy since mobile is in our DNA. This demand continues to grow and develop as users tap its limitless potential," said Simon Stanford, Head of Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland. "The Samsung GALAXY Tab has been designed to enable consumers to maximise their online experience wherever that may be. The Samsung GALAXY Tab is pushing the market in new directions and Samsung believes this is only the beginning of its innovations as pioneers in smart media devices."

A new concept of mobility for media

As a new category of device, the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a wealth of mobile experiences. Its striking 7-inch TFT-LCD display delivers exciting mobile experience for watching films, viewing pictures, e-reading or sharing documents. In design, its light (380g) build provides perfect portability, with its svelte dimensions making it easy to grip and use. Supporting the latest Adobe Flash Player 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab fully supports swift, seamless viewing of every single page of the web.

The 'Readers Hub,' Samsung's unique e-reading application, provides easy access to a vast digital library – from classical literature to the latest bestsellers and reference materials. At the same time, Samsung unveils 'Media Hub,' a gateway to a world of films and videos, and 'Music Hub,' an application giving access to a wide range of music tunes.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab has made rich communication truly mobile; it presents a level of converged technology that moves beyond mobile or PC to an entirely new category. Users have new powers to consume, create and communicate from wherever they are.

Powerful, always-on communication

With 3G HSUPA connectivity, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth® 3.0, the Samsung GALAXY Tab enhances users' mobile communication on a whole new level. Video conferencing and push email on the large 7-inch display make communication more smooth and efficient. For voice telephony, the Samsung GALAXY Tab turns out to be a perfect speakerphone on the desk, or a mobile phone on the move via Bluetooth® headset.

Powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz application processor, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is designed to deliver high performance whenever and wherever you are. At the same time, HD video content is supported by a wide range of multimedia formats (DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264 and more) which maximises the joy of entertainment.

While a front-facing camera allows for face-to-face video telephony over 3G, a rear-facing camera captures still images and video that you can edit, upload and share, all without any hassle. As online content and creativity explodes, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is the best portable solution for every lifestyle that needs a constant connection.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab will be launched in the UK in the coming months.

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[freeder]

Looks like it has all the qualities we hope to see. Can't wait to see how it perform.



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[jsuber]

Look forward to the price. I saw where their Windows 7 Tablet is $799 but this should be a lot cheaper.

[jsuber]

You can see their new webpage at Samsung GALAXY Tab

[lustfuljayb]

I cant wait to get my greddy little hand on one. Since it will be in the uk first,we in the usa, should have one by dec or early jan. It willl probaly be priced around 499.99 price point. It looks like they have a winner.

[DroidUser84]

I'm very curious to see one myself too. Thing is though, I feel like if it takes till the end of the year for it to appear, we may very well have much better Tablets out at that point and this may not do as well as expected. Realistically I would say this thing needs to be released in the US market this month to really do well. But we'll see, who knows...

[lustfuljayb]

Maybe the reason the uk,is first is because their not sure how the usa buyer will respond, remember in the us,the iuknowwhat,is king.and i guess the uk,would be a better sample market. And probably,will stand a chance to get a foothold, we know that evan before this device is release.everyone here will be calling it the iuknow what killer.whick i don't understand why it has to be a killer,can't it just be judge on it on meriot. Ok,i'll get off my soap box.

[DaHarder]

As things currently stand it seems Samsung has already announced a suggested retail prices of SEK 9,000 in Sweden including VAT, which works out to about $1,240 (or $930 without VAT).

Personally, I can't see Samsung pricing the Galaxy Tab above what's being asked for an entry-level iPad.

Ideally: Galaxy Tab 16gb/US 299.99... Galaxy Tab 32gb US 399.99.

We'll See Soon Enough...

[AndroidIsTheTruth]

It doesn't appear by these specs that it supports AT&T 3g service. Kind of a bummer. Doesn't have the 850mHz band.

[pbelfi]

As things currently stand it seems Samsung has already announced a suggested retail prices of SEK 9,000 in Sweden including VAT, which works out to about $1,240 (or $930 without VAT).

Personally, I can't see Samsung pricing the Galaxy Tab above what's being asked for an entry-level iPad.

Ideally: Galaxy Tab 16gb/US 299.99... Galaxy Tab 32gb US 399.99.

We'll See Soon Enough...

I hope your right with your pricing predictions! To be honest with you, if they want to compete with the iPad, they're going to have to come close to that price point....the thing that worries me is that once these US cell providers get their teeth into this tablet...they are going to lock you in...and we all know what a pain that can be!!! They should do something similar to the iPad, where they have a wifi and a wifi/3g model....It seems like there has been a rash of pretty compelling Android tablets this week...the other interesting one to me is the new Archos Archos unleashes five (five!) new Android Froyo tablets, we go hands-on -- Engadget the thing that I'm not to thrilled with this one, is that you don't have access to the Google Marketplace for apps....I'm not sure if that's a major issue though...your thoughts?