Long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Tab features video calling and Google Android 2.2 Samsung has launched the long-awaited Galaxy Tab tablet computer. The device, officially called the GT-P1000, is powered by google's Android 2.2 operating system and makes an explicit pitch for the market staked out by the apple iPad.
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab compact tablet computer (R) is seen next to Apple's iPad
Representing a new category of mobile products for Samsung, the Tab offers a 7in display, but, unlike the iPad, can also be used as a phone. Multitouch web browsing, including HTML5 and Adobe Flash, email, voice and video calling is joined by the Android Market for additional apps. Weighing 380g, the device is based on Samsung’s Galaxy S smartphone and is designed to be used in one hand. It will launch in the UK in October, and will be available on the Vodafone network. Pricing details will be announced nearer to the launch date.
“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,” said Simon Stanford, head of mobile for Samsung in the UK and Ireland.
Like the iPad, the Tab also includes an ebook reading application, call the “Readers Hub”. Powered by Kobo, PressDisplay, Zinio and others, Samsung claims more than 2 million books, over 2,500 magazines in 20 languages and more than 1,600 newspapers in 47 languages will be available at launch. A Social Hub also combines social networking information with contacts information.
Wifi, including DLNA, and 3G connectivity come as standard on the tab, which is powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz processor. A front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera is used for video calls, which can be made over 3G, and there is also a rear-facing three-megapixel camera. Samsung will also offer music and video stores for the full high-definition Tab.
The device also includes the new Swype input method, allowing users to drag their finger over each letter, rather than tapping each letter individually to input text. Some mobile operators will offer a second SIM card so customers can use the Tab and their mobile phone from a single account.
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IFA 2010: Samsung launches Galaxy Tab iPad rival - Telegraph
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab compact tablet computer (R) is seen next to Apple's iPad
Representing a new category of mobile products for Samsung, the Tab offers a 7in display, but, unlike the iPad, can also be used as a phone. Multitouch web browsing, including HTML5 and Adobe Flash, email, voice and video calling is joined by the Android Market for additional apps. Weighing 380g, the device is based on Samsung’s Galaxy S smartphone and is designed to be used in one hand. It will launch in the UK in October, and will be available on the Vodafone network. Pricing details will be announced nearer to the launch date.
“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,” said Simon Stanford, head of mobile for Samsung in the UK and Ireland.
Like the iPad, the Tab also includes an ebook reading application, call the “Readers Hub”. Powered by Kobo, PressDisplay, Zinio and others, Samsung claims more than 2 million books, over 2,500 magazines in 20 languages and more than 1,600 newspapers in 47 languages will be available at launch. A Social Hub also combines social networking information with contacts information.
Wifi, including DLNA, and 3G connectivity come as standard on the tab, which is powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz processor. A front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera is used for video calls, which can be made over 3G, and there is also a rear-facing three-megapixel camera. Samsung will also offer music and video stores for the full high-definition Tab.
The device also includes the new Swype input method, allowing users to drag their finger over each letter, rather than tapping each letter individually to input text. Some mobile operators will offer a second SIM card so customers can use the Tab and their mobile phone from a single account.
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IFA 2010: Samsung launches Galaxy Tab iPad rival - Telegraph
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