I just recently read the news that Samsung will be releasing a much bigger galaxy tab that will run under Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS on dual core processor. This tab will be called as Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 which is much bigger than the previous 7″ tab. It will be a 10.1 inch tab that will surely compete with the current iPad.
You might want to check out its technical specifications below:
OS: Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
Display: 10.1″ 1280×800 (WXGA) TFT
Processor: 1GHz Dual Core Tegra 2 processor
Camera: 8.0 MP Camera with LED Flash and 2.0 MP Front Camera
Video: 1080p FullHD Video @ 30fps Playback, 1080p FullHD Video @ 24fps Recording
Format: MPEG4/H263/H264
Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, AMR-NB/WB
connectivity: Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Wifi
Memory: 16Gb/32Gb
Dimension: 246.2 x 170.4 x 10.99mm (9.7 x 6.71 x 0.43)
Weight: 599 grams (21.13 oz)
Battery Life: Estimated 6 hours (I’m not sure 🙂 )
Here’s a video from CNET showing a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1:
It is reported that this gadget will be distributed in Asia and Europe in March 2011 so those who wants to grab this one here in the Philippines, you just need to wait a couple of weeks and it might be here in the country. For the price well, I have a feeling that it will be much cheaper than iPad and not that expensive compared to Motorola Xoom. For the carrier, I believe it will be Smart Communications because, they are the current carrier in the country that offers Samsung Galaxy Tab on their Smart Gold plans.
Now I am wondering what will be the response of Apple regarding these tablet releases this year? What do you think?
Update: Samsung announces two version of the Samsung tab – 10.1 and 8.9 during their press conference in Orlando, Florida and they are both 0.33 inch thick which is much thinner than iPad 2. However, this will be available in the US beginning in June. Meanwhile the original 0.43 inch thick Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (now known as Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V) will still be ship in Asia as they schedule it but if I were you, I’ll just wait for the thinner tabs.
Update #2: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 can be pre-ordered now at Smart and free for Plan 2500 with unlimited data plans plus a Samsung Corby II.
There are 2 versions of the 10.1 tab: wifi only and wifi+3G
So which one is worth Php26K+? I got my 3G+Wifi version 2 months ago dito sa saudi worth Php27K when converted to Pesos.
gagana kaya internet neto or makakasurf ba sa net via 2G network? di kasi abot ng 3G dito samin.. kaya bumili ako last year ng nokia n900 since puede syang gamitin pang internet using 2G.. at medyo nagsasawa nako, gusto ko ng palitan ng samsung tab, yon kung nakakanet using 2G..
may nakita narin ako nito sa sm annex (cyber zone) kaso nung nag tanong ako hindi pa available next month pa daw yung price 26K-29K
ilang gig?…pwede mas ok pa specs nito sa iPad2
i saw galaxy tab 10.1 @SM sta rosa .,. i really love it ., want to have 1 soon .,.
I saw one at SM davao citt.. meron na silang dummy kaso wala pa sa kanila yung product.. Galaxy tab 10.1… nagtaka ako bakit napakamura nun compared sa previous version nya na 7″.. you wanna know how much 10.1 is?
di ko alam kung promo or introductory price nila yon, P7,500… babalik nga ako today to check if same pa rin ang price.. kasi im willing to pay in advance kahit wala pa ung product.. baka kasi magbago pa ang price 🙂 hehe 🙂
hahahahahaha….. P7500 is the product code….
hahaha agree code nga po un 🙂
It’s 26,900 for cash and 28 thou for charge..
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So how much is it in smart if I want to buy it without any bundled plan..?
i hope it is not lock to smart simcards?
@junix, I think they will only offer it with the plan. Check Samsung Mobile Centers now, they might have the device already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YedBVAxHIWQ
i want that..can u give it to me free…birthday present..plsssss
“I am wondering if you can call or sms using Samsung galaxy 10.1 just like a normal mobile phone? Please enlighten me.” Coz I would love to have a couple of them if ever… 1 for hubby and me. Will be a good Christmas present.