09-04-2010, 12:06 PM | #16 |
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Apparently, the prices are not confirmed by Samsung until release (mid Oct.).
Austrian Newspapers quoted €699 /€799, but chances are, these are assumtions too. |
09-06-2010, 12:21 AM | #17 |
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The price is higher, because the Super AMOLED screen is pricier. It is really the best phone screen I've seen, IMO -- the contrast is just amazing.
For me, though, it's a no go" I already find the screen size of my Kindle DX and iPad too small for PDFs, and 7 is closer to my Kindle 2, which I almost never use anymore. |
09-06-2010, 05:26 AM | #18 |
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The Galaxy Tab will not have a Super-AMOLED screen, not even an AMOLED one.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/s...ab-with-super/ |
09-08-2010, 02:15 AM | #19 |
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The Kindle app is available for Android - it was actually preinstalled on my Vibrant, and was updated from the market from the version that ships on the phone. It's the first thing that turns up on a Market search for Kindle.
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09-08-2010, 02:30 PM | #20 |
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09-09-2010, 11:40 PM | #21 |
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Hmmm... What's the opposite of love? Oh yeah, I hate the price of this thing. Archos has a good idea. If I need wifi, just let me tether to my phone.
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09-10-2010, 01:37 AM | #22 |
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Let's not forget that iPad was widely touted as being in the $800-1000 range by a whole host of 'experts' analysts and pundits before it was launched with the $499 bombshell in April. I'm sure Samsung will price Galaxy at a level they think it will sell best at, though I do find it telling that just a few short weeks away from launch and they haven't confirmed prices yet - if they were bringing this to market for significantly less than the iPad I think they'd be shouting it from the rooftops, and whilst I'm sure a well-specced 7" tablet from a reputable supplier that isn't Apple will do well, it does need to be priced appropriately.
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09-10-2010, 02:15 AM | #23 |
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Archos's $300 dollar is better than $500. But with Apple you'll get more support. I already know Archos won't be able to update to Android 3.0. Sad state of affairs. And I feel like the dupe who will try and get one day one anyways.
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Although I would wait for Gingerbread to be released before I buy any tablet. |
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09-10-2010, 12:48 PM | #25 |
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Yeah the more I think about it, Archos 101 seems ok, but Gingerbread might be something to wait for. But now I'm so worked up for wanting a tablet.
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09-12-2010, 04:16 PM | #27 |
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Thanks for that Phogg!
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09-13-2010, 02:27 AM | #28 | |
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Without the Super AMOLED screen, the Samsung Tab better be under $400 if it is to sell at all and under $300 if it is to sell in any substantial numbers. The 7" field is already getting crowded and I personally fail to see the appeal -- too big to be pocketable, too small to be really useful as a tablet. |
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09-13-2010, 06:32 AM | #29 |
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A 7 inch tab is the same overall size as your 6 inch kindle and hence the same size that %90+ of users seem to think is the best form factor for an ereader. I have an apad android tablet - a cruddy screen etc but in terms of size it gives a good idea of how convenient a quality tab this size would be. It can be held easily in 1 hand and offers a great sofa web browsing experience or short period reader
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09-17-2010, 01:14 AM | #30 |
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Good they heard the complains now are going to come out with a wifi only ver as well
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