The release of Apple iPad made birth of the new PC tablet era. Many companies start to join the wagon, including Samsung with their first Android-powered tablet called Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000). Officially announced at the IFA 2010, the lightweight Samsung Galaxy Tab will be powered by a 1 GHz processor, a 512MB of main memory, a 4000mAh battery, and Android 2.2 OS. Features include a 7-inch TFT LCD with WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600), an integrated 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 1.3-megapixel secondary front camera for video telephony, WiFI 802.11n support, Bluetooth 3.0 support, Swype, Flash 10.1 support, and microSD card slot for external storage (up to 32GB supported). Interestingly, you can also use the device as a phone once you connect pair it with a Bluetooth headset. Nice!

In addition, Galaxy Tab tablet will be packed with several built-in Samsung’s apps, such as Readers Hub for reading ebook, Media Hub for renting or purchasing TV shows or movies, Music Hub for buying music, and Social Hub for connecting with friends on various social networks. Detail specs are included at the bottom of this article.

Samsung Galaxy Tab is scheduled to release in Europe in the middle of this month, follows by South Korea, US, and Asia in November. According to Amazon Germany, the price will be set at 799 EUR or about US $1,028. Will it beat iPad by then? Time will tell

Samsung Galaxy Tab specifications:

Specifications:

Network: 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz; 3G (HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps) : 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
OS: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Display: 7.0 inch TFT-LCD, WSVGA (1024 x 600)
Processor: Cortex A8 1.0GHz Application Processor with PowerVR SGX540
Camera: 3 MP Camera with Auto-Focus and LED Flash; 1.3MP front camera for Video Telephony
Value-added Features: Android Market™ and Samsung Apps for more applications and contents; Readers Hub; Media Hub*; Music Hub*; Social Hub; *Availability will be decided by market preference.; Adobe Flash 10.1 player support; Full HD video playback; Thinkfree Office; Swype; Hybrid Widget
Connectivity: 30 pin connector
WiFi 802.11n / Bluetooth® 3.0
Sensor: Gyroscope sensor, Geo-magnetic sensor, Accelerometer, Light sensor
Memory: 16G / 32G internal memory with up to 32G external memory slot
RAM: 512 MB
Size: 190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, 380g
Battery:4,000mAh (7 hour movie play)

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