Samsung launch the Galaxy Tab

Available to consumers first in Europe late September 2010 and soon after in the United States and Asia, the GALAXY Tab has a large 7-inch TFT display, which delivers an unrivaled screen quality for a better viewing experience. Weighing in at only .84 pounds (380g), it includes 16 GB or 32GB of internal storage and 32 GB MicroSD expansion. The GALAXY Tab features a TouchWIZ user interface, WiFi, GPS, rear and front facing cameras and also acts as a mobile phone. In addition, as an Android-powered device, the GALAXY Tab provides access to various applications from Android Market.
To enjoy high-quality DivX video on the Samsung GALAXY Tab with no file conversion needed, consumers can load their video libraries of both standard definition and HD movies in the DivX format on the internal and external memory and then watch their collections anywhere they choose. The GALAXY Tab will also connect directly to other DivX Certified devices, such as HDTVs, turning it into a powerful entertainment gateway in the living room. It will also support the secure playback of major Hollywood titles in the DivX format from leading studios.

"DivX has become a must-have feature on every kind of consumer electronics device, and we’re excited to enter the burgeoning tablet market with Samsung’s GALAXY Tab, a great product that offers an incredible experience to users," said Matt Milne, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, DivX, Inc. "Now consumers throughout Asia, Europe and the United States will be able to enjoy their DivX movie collection on a breathtaking 7-inch screen."

"We are extremely proud to debut our first tablet at IFA 2010 with leading multimedia partners like DivX," said Younghee Lee, Senior Vice President, Samsung Electronics. "The GALAXY Tab is truly a ground-breaking product, and we know that our customers will especially enjoy the ability to enjoy their libraries of DivX HD video at home or on the go."

Other specs include a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, Flash 10.1, a 4,000 mAh battery, quad-band GSM, a 3MP rear facing camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, full HD video playback at 1080p, microSD slot for up to 32 GB cards and all of that weighs only 380g!

Now what makes this different from the iPad is that it makes phone calls. The Galaxy Tab uses a HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / HSDPA 7.2 Mbps radio on the 900, 1900, 2100 MHz bands. The Galaxy Tab is set to launch later this month in Europe and here in the UK. Then later on this year Korea, the US and the rest of Asia will get it. There is no word on pricing or carriers, but could this be the iPad killer?

Of course we will have a full review of the Galaxy Tab as soon as we can get our hands on one.

Posted by: James