09-02-2010, 06:13 AM | #1 |
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Samsung Galaxy Tablet
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Samsung on Thursday introduced its Galaxy Tab, a 7-inch tablet PC powered by Google's Android 2.2 "Froyo" operating system. Amazingly, this powerful tablet is also a phone - although it's a huge one. In its press release, Samsung said "the Samsung Galaxy Tab turns out to be a perfect speakerphone on the desk, or a mobile phone on the move via Bluetooth headset." Clearly, you're not supposed to hold this thing up to your head. ....See here for the rest: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2368617,00.asp more here: http://androidcommunity.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-tab Last edited by kennyc; 09-02-2010 at 06:38 AM. |
09-02-2010, 08:26 AM | #2 |
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Engadget had some coverage with some video of the device in action. They show the Kobo reader running on it. I assume it will also run the Kindle for Android ap... once/if that is released.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/s...%28Engadget%29 BOb |
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09-02-2010, 08:45 AM | #3 |
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no usb port ?
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09-02-2010, 09:34 AM | #4 |
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09-02-2010, 10:22 AM | #5 |
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I just noticed the 30-pin connector, there was nothing else in what I read that allowed me to think a usb connection was possible, but now you've suggested a dock - that makes more sense - would the dock be included or would that be an added accessory ? |
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09-02-2010, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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Sounds like Samsung may be trying to standardize on a smart connector for their devices, similar to Apple's. Gives them a nice way to control/license accessories.
I can't tell from the writeups-is Samsung only selling this thru carriers for now? edit: Ok, Expansys has it listed: http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=201135 £679.99 for 16GB Last edited by kjk; 09-02-2010 at 01:31 PM. |
09-02-2010, 09:30 PM | #8 |
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WTF no wifi only and expensive compared to IPad. Don't they get that one of their main
competitive advantage is going to be price. Most people that didn't buy an Ipad think it costs too much and are waiting for someone to build a cheaper device. And I already signed for a galaxy s android phone contract now why would I want to sign another contract when I could just use wireless tethering in my android phone |
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Where did you get the idea it doesn't have WiFi?
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09-02-2010, 10:16 PM | #10 |
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09-02-2010, 10:36 PM | #11 |
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Oh I see wifi ONLY model.
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09-03-2010, 12:42 AM | #12 |
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any way samsung have already botched up android in their phones I am not sure
I would be buying a first gen device again It's annoying to have the best hardware and OS crippled by an idiotic choice of filesystem |
09-03-2010, 05:32 AM | #13 |
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I'm just glad to see Android tablets coming out regardless of price or features...both will evolve with the market...
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09-03-2010, 01:21 PM | #15 |
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WOW!! 680 Pounds! Spendy lil buggah. Especially on the heels of Archos' and Velocity Micro's announcements for 7" capacitive screen tablets for 1/3 the price, albeit no 3G. But then a cellular data plan just runs the price up even more.
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