There has been a fair bit of speculation about the actual prices of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet over the last few days. We have seen it listed on Amazon in Germany for 799 Euros, and now a UK retailer has listed the Samsung Galaxy Tab with a confirmed price.
UK retailer Clove has listed the Samsung Galaxy Tab for £616.88 including taxes, which works out at about $950. This is for a SIM-free version, which doesn’t require a contract, and is for the 16GB model.
Comparing Prices with Apple’s iPad
Going on the details we have seen from various websites, it looks like the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be more expensive than Apple’s iPad. If Samsung were smart, they would have priced the Galaxy Tab at the same price or even less than Apple’s iPad. The iPad has set a benchmark in the tablet market, and competitive pricing could have given Samsung an edge in attracting more customers.
The iPad’s starting price is significantly lower, making it a more attractive option for budget-conscious consumers. For instance, the base model of the iPad starts at around $499, which is almost half the price of the Galaxy Tab. This price difference could be a deciding factor for many potential buyers.
Features and Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Tab features a 7-inch touchscreen WSVGA display, which offers a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. This makes it slightly smaller than the iPad’s 9.7-inch display but still provides a crisp and clear viewing experience. The Galaxy Tab runs on Android 2.2, also known as Froyo, which was one of the latest versions of Android at the time of its release. This operating system offers a range of features, including support for Adobe Flash, which was not available on the iPad.
One of the standout features of the Galaxy Tab is its ability to function as a fully operational phone. This means you can make calls, send texts, and use mobile data, making it a versatile device that combines the functionalities of a smartphone and a tablet.
The Galaxy Tab also features both a front and rear camera, which was a significant advantage over the iPad, which only had a rear camera at the time. The front camera is 1.3 megapixels, suitable for video calls, while the rear camera is 3 megapixels and comes with an LED flash, allowing for decent quality photos and videos.
In terms of storage, the Galaxy Tab offers a choice of either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage. Additionally, it supports microSD cards up to 32GB, providing ample space for apps, media, and documents. This expandable storage option is another feature that sets it apart from the iPad, which does not support external storage.
The Galaxy Tab is powered by a 1GHz Cortex-A8 processor and comes with 512MB of RAM. While these specs may seem modest by today’s standards, they were quite competitive at the time of the tablet’s release. The device also includes a 4,000mAh battery, which offers a decent amount of usage time, although it may not last as long as the iPad’s battery.
As soon as we get some more information on pricing and release dates, we will let you guys know. The Galaxy Tab’s higher price point may be justified by its additional features and functionalities, but it remains to be seen how it will fare in a market dominated by the iPad.
via Slash Gear
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