Could the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (our hands-on) be on its way to Verizon in two colors (white and black), with two different storage capacities (16GB and 32GB) and as 4G LTE device?  After looking at the information we’ve just received, we are definitely inclined to think so.  A model number of  SCH-I905 is listed in a Big Red system which is most definitely a Samsung device.  It’s also being referenced as a “4GTablet” that runs on Android 3.0 (Honeycomb).  And I should point out that we have additional information suggesting that it won’t come loaded with VCAST garbage, so it could be a fairly stock experience, much like we saw from Samsung at CTIA.  

A WiFi certification has been released for it already, but does mention it as  being a smartphone.  Of course, we’re seeing it as a “4GTablet” and running Honeycomb above, so that would lead us to believe this isn’t the Verizon version of say the Galaxy S II or other small device.

No idea when this 4G LTE version could be ready, but we do know that Samsung has a big press event scheduled for May 26th (same day the DROIDX2 is released).  Most of us expect them to announce the S2 in the U.S., but they could also slip in something about this new tablet variation.

Cheers ___!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Headed to Verizon in Black and White, Possibly 4G LTE? is a post from: Droid Life

We couldn’t possibly just leave you hanging with a simple unboxing of the limited edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 that we just received at Google I/O, so we took it for a quick spin in a “hands-on” video.  You might be surprised to find out our thoughts on how it compares to the Motorola XOOM.  While it’s way too early to declare a winner in this battle, we’re definitely impressed by this new Honeycomb tablet.  

Click here to view the embedded video.

Video: Quick Hands-on with the Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Google I/O is a post from: Droid Life

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As you may have heard, all attendees at this year’s Google I/O received a limited edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and we decided to unbox it real quick for you!  Unboxings may not be the most entertaining things on the planet, but there are only 5-6,000 of these in the wild and you likely won’t see it in stores.  So this may be the only chance you have of seeing one.  And damn am I impressed with it so far.

Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Unboxing – Google I/O 2011 is a post from: Droid Life

The 3G version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab that has been sold through carriers came packed with a 1GHz Hummingbird processor and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU, giving it plenty of juice to fuel that 7″ screen and provide an above average user experience.  The WiFi-only version, maybe not so much and that’s because Sammie pulled the ol’ switcheroo on those same two components we just listed and didn’t bother to tell anyone.  That’s right, as you can see in the screenshots of two WiFi-only Tabs above, the GPU is a generation below that of the 3G-version, the PowerVR SGX530.  Oh, and the processor that would be powering it is more-than-likely not the Hummingbird, but a 1GHz OMAP 3630.  I guess we should also mention that they took the liberty of dumbing down the Bluetooth technology by going with 2.1 rather than the 3.0 that 3G versions enjoy.

And this is me shaking my head at you, but that’s nothing new.

Via:  XDA, Engadget

Samsung Dumbs Down Specs on WiFi-only Galaxy Tab, Doesn’t Bother Mentioning it to Anyone is a post from: Droid Life

The 34.6MB update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab on Verizon is rolling out now…

Cheers Nick!

Update for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab is Rolling Out Now is a post from: Droid Life

See, Verizon hasn’t forgotten about its version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab!  An update is primed and ready to roll out and includes a bunch of fixes, but is definitely not Honeycomb.  In fact, we’re still not sure that it will ever officially see Android 3.0, so instead, try to focus on the fact that this device which is now down to $199 on contract, is still getting some love.  

The update is approximately 34.6MB in size and includes the following:

Web Browsing and Data Access
+Enhanced browser performance and speed.
+Searching for Wi-Fi hotspots no longer negatively affects battery life.

Email and Messaging
+Access hyperlinks directly within email messages.
+Time displayed on the status bar will accurately reflect when the latest email was received.
+Easily manage and download 2000-2003 Word documents attached to email messages.
+Send multiple name cards with the “Select All” feature.
+Successfully open 5MB video attachments from email messages.
+Font size change in email remains when replying to messages.

Additional Device Features
+When using the alarm feature. the second alarm will still sound even if the firs t alarm is snoozed.
+Fixed Time Zone calendar setting ensures calendar events are accurate. regardless of the time zone you are currently in.
+Adobe” Flash’” player version has been updated to version 10.1.95.2.

More info here.

Cheers Mike and Tim!

Verizon Galaxy Tab Update on the Way, It’s Definitely Not Honeycomb is a post from: Droid Life

A couple of weeks ago we were tipped to the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab possibly launching on April 4, but it looks like the device was pushed to April 10 instead and even dropped to a price of $349.  You can all pick up this 7″ Android 2.2 tablet from a variety of online and local retailers, but just know that we have no idea if it will ever see Honeycomb.  The price is very nice and the specs haven’t changed on this edition (our review), so if the idea of possibly never having an update is OK with you, then by all means run out and grab one.

Update:  Samsung realized it made a boo-boo and made sure we knew that this version still only has 16GB of internal storage.  The press release has been corrected.   

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ Available for Purchase at Multiple Retail Stores and Online Outlets

Consumers receive chance to purchase WiFi-only version of Samsung’s award-winning Android™ platform mobile tablet

DALLAS, April 6, 2011—Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.¹, announced today that several retail stores and Web sites will carry the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab™ by April 10, offering customers the opportunity to buy this powerful and compact mobile tablet for $349.99. Consumers can visit http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab for a complete list of retail outlets selling the WiFi Galaxy Tab.

The Galaxy Tab is powered by the Android™ 2.2 platform and has a 7-inch TFT display with a 1024 x 600 resolution. The super-light and sleek device weighs just 13 ounces, is 12 millimeters thin and easily fits in a pocket or purse. The Galaxy Tab includes 16 GB [corrected] of internal storage and offers microSD expansion to allow for up to 32 GB of additional storage.

“We are excited to have the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab join our growing portfolio of Galaxy-branded devices,” said Dale Sohn, President of Samsung Mobile. “The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the first truly mobile tablet on the market, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in one hand while typing or navigating the Web with the other.”

Outstanding Entertainment Options

The Galaxy Tab supports Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 to deliver an enhanced content experience and allow users to engage with thousands of sites with rich Adobe Flash Player compatible applications and content including games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, video, music and more. Plus, the device is designed with a rear-facing 3 megapixel camera for taking pictures on-the-go, and a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder for video chat.

In addition, the Galaxy Tab includes access to Media Hub, Samsung’s own content service, offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase. The biggest and best names in entertainment, including CBS, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. provide new release movies, next day TV episodes and full TV show seasons to the robust Media Hub library. Media Hub also promotes content sharing, including the ability to send purchased films and TV programming to as many as five devices that carry the Media Hub application.

Google Services & Social Hub

Services like Google Maps™ Navigation and Google Goggles are available on Google’s Android platform. With useful location-based services like Google Maps™, consumers can search in Standard English instead of entering an exact address. A search-by-voice function is just as intuitive, meaning searches can also be completed easily on the go. Google Goggles™ is a powerful, visual search tool that uses the Samsung GALAXY Tab’s camera to uncover information – an image of a landmark or artwork is automatically used to perform a search, delivering relevant content like a description or history. In addition, with a camera, users can enjoy various augmented reality services which are downloadable in the application market. Plus, Galaxy Tab users have full access to more than 150,000 applications available for download from the Android Market™.

The Galaxy Tab keep users organized and connected with Samsung’s Social Hub application. Social Hub works with the user’s Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.

Samsung Galaxy Product Portfolio

The WiFi Galaxy Tab joins other popular products under the premium Samsung Galaxy brand, including the upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy 8.9, Galaxy Player 5.0 and Galaxy Player 4.0 and the portfolio of Galaxy S smartphones.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

¹ Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q4 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

Samsung Announces Availability of WiFi-only Galaxy Tab, In Retail Stores April 10 for $349 is a post from: Droid Life

We just received word that the wifi-only Galaxy Tab could be launching the first week of April for $399, but the deals don’t stop there.  Verizon appears to have just lowered their GTab down to the ridiculously low price of $199.  Now, obviously that’s on a 2-year contract, but man, talk about cheap.  Sad thing is, they still probably won’t be able to move any even at that price.  If there was some sort of guarantee that this puppy would receive Honeycomb (or even Gingerbread for that matter), then maybe you  should consider one, but until then…tough call.

Cheers Spaniard!

Galaxy Tab Price Drops to $199 at Verizon on iPad 2 Launch Day is a post from: Droid Life

One of our posse members was hanging out at a technology fair today and it just so happened to include a Samsung rep who was quick to hand out the flyer above which shows that the wifi-only Galaxy Tab version should be out by April 4.  Priced at $399, this seems like a decent deal, but aren’t we all positive that it’s too late for the GTab at this point?  We know that the 3G version was a disaster, haven’t heard anything about the 4G version since CES, and with Tegra 2 devices coming out in waves over the next couple of months, I’d say that this version of the GTab will likely be another dust collector.  And guaranteed to be if the wifi XOOM is released during that same week.

Oh, and talk about Photoshop fail in that picture…yikes.

Cheers Keith!

WiFi-only Galaxy Tab Launching April 4 for $399? is a post from: Droid Life

Mobile World Congress introduced us to 3 brand spankin’ new Android tablets to battle it out with the Motorola XOOM for top dog in 2011.  We saw the LG Optimus Pad (G-Slate), the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and most recently, the HTC Flyer.  All of them look like incredible products that come off as being very similar, but once you dig down deep, you realize they all have tweaks here or there that make them slightly different.  The XOOM is the first and on Verizon’s 4G network, the LG is all about 3D,  the new Galaxy Tab is lightweight and stylish, and the Flyer took a different 7″ approach, but has a new Scribe technology.

Our comparison chart is after the break.  

*Note 1* – The HTC Flyer will be upgraded to Honeycomb at some point, but it will launch with Gingerbread.

*Note 2* – Apologies for missing fields; we used what the companies have made available.

*Note 3* – XOOM release date is for the U.S.  All others are non-U.S. at this time.

Chart: Motorola XOOM vs. LG Optimus Pad vs. Samsung Tab 10.1 vs. HTC Flyer is a post from: Droid Life

The wifi-only Galaxy Tab was just announced here at CES and will be released some time in the first quarter of 2011.  No pricing has been offered, but you’ve got to figure it’ll come under the $499 price-tag that Verizon is selling the 3G version at.  And nothing else has really changed, we’re hoping that it just finds a stellar price point.

Press release after the break.  

LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2010 —Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.¹, today announced the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab™ will be available for purchase in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2011.

The Galaxy Tab runs on Android™ 2.2 (Froyo) and features a 7-inch TFT display with 1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution. The lightweight and sleek device weighs only 13 ounces, is 12 millimeters thin and easily fits in a jacket pocket or purse. . The Galaxy Tab includes 16GB of internal storage and has microSD expansion for up to 32 GB of additional storage. The Tab also supports Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 to deliver an enhanced content experience with access to thousands of Web sites packed with complex Flash-based applications and content. The Galaxy Tab’s Flash content support includes games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, video, music and more. The Galaxy Tab is also designed with a rear-facing 3 megapixel camera for taking pictures on-the-go, as well as a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder for video chat.

“Samsung has always taken great pride in giving consumers the most choices when deciding which mobile device to make their own,” said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. “The Galaxy Tab’s compact and convenient design makes this device a true mobile tablet perfect for watching a movie, video chat, reading e-book content or emailing while on-the-move or relaxing at your home or office. We’re very excited that the Galaxy Tab recently passed the 1.5 million global shipments milestone.”

Powered by Android 2.2, the Galaxy Tab offers services like Google Maps™  with Navigation (Beta) and Google Goggles™, as well as access to more than 100,000 applications currently available for download on Android Market™.  Just like the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone portfolio, the Galaxy Tab keep users connected with Samsung’s Social Hub application. Social Hub works with the user’s Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar ™and social networking services are merged into a single interface for easy organization.

Additional features of the Galaxy Tab include:

- Daily Briefing: Offers instant access to weather, news, stocks, and schedules.
- Impressive Expandable Memory: Galaxy Tab can add 32 GB of external memory to store and manage your favorite video content and pictures.
- AllShare DLNA Technology: Take video or pictures shot with Galaxy Tab and send the original content wirelessly to other DLNA-enabled devices (HDTVs, laptops, PC monitors, etc.)
- Document Viewer & Editor: Open and make changes to any Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF document
- 4,000 mAh Battery: Super-sized battery provides ample power to watch movies, share content and surf the Web

¹ Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q3 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Report.

Android, Google Maps, Google Goggles, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visitwww.samsung.com.

WiFi-Only Samsung Galaxy Tab Headed to Stores in Q1 2011 is a post from: Droid Life

Is Verizon ringing in the New Year with a price drop to its Samsung Galaxy Tab (our review)?  According to one of our peeps and that picture above, stores should be changing out displays to reflect a $499 price change, plus an added bonus of $60 worth of free movie rentals through either the Blockbuster app or Media Hub.  Wait, weren’t we just talking about a price drop being critical to the Gtab on Thursday?  Why yes we were.

Update:  We just confirmed through a second store connection.  They also pointed out that if any of you purchased a Galaxy Tab within the last 14 days for $599, you should head back into the store and get a refund of $100.  Sweet deal.

I should point out that I’m still seeing a $599 price point online in both Samsung’s and Verizon’s stores, so this could be a special in-store promotion or maybe it’s just too damn early on New Year’s Day for anyone to be caring about things like this.

Does $499 have you dying to buy one?

Cheers Daniel!

Verizon Drops Galaxy Tab Price to $499, Tosses in $60 in Free Movie Rentals (Updated) is a post from: Droid Life

Our buddies over at Arkon sent over one of their new Samsung Galaxy Tab fold-up stands to review and I’ve got to say, this is a great little product.  Made from what appears to be high quality plastic, the stand folds up to 7″x1″x1″ and can be easily-stored in your laptop bag, briefcase or other type of man-bag.  It has adjustable legs and backing, grippies for that non-slippage we all enjoy, and should be considered if you own any kind of tablet.

Video action after the break.  

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Buy one at Arkon’s website.

Our Galaxy Tab review here.

Accessory Review: Arkon Galaxy Tab Stand is a post from: Droid Life

This review seems about 2 months overdue, but at the same time feels like perfect timing as we gear up for next week’s CES and who knows how many Android tablets from who knows how many different manufacturers.  The Samsung Galaxy Tab was the first “real” Android tablet to hit the market and according to rumored sales numbers, was a giant success, but has it already run its course?  With Honeycomb, Tegra 2 dual-core processors, 10″ beasts, and rumors of other unicorns just days away from becoming a reality, is this still an option for anyone looking to buy an Android tablet?

I’ve had the Verizon version of the Tab for almost 2 months now and feel like I know the ins and outs, but I’m still trying to grasp the idea of it being a “must have” device.  The following review will look almost identical to the review we did on the T-Mobile Galaxy Tab over at Android Life, but with some VZW specific comments.  My opinions on it haven’t changed since doing that review, so the big difference here comes down to timing again.  Should this be your first Android tablet knowing that there are so many others just around the corner?  

The Good:

• Screen:  This 7″ LCD screen is pretty amazing to look at.  Over the first few days of having the device, it quickly became my go-to source to take care of emails, play games and just about anything else I normally use my phone for.  Well except make calls of course.  Colors are vibrant, it can get ultra-bright if you want it to, and the size just looks and feels right.  Sure a 10″ screen will be nice, but this thing really does fit in my pocket.  Oh, and you can hold it in one hand without stressing.
• Feel:  The device is seriously, a great size.  While I can’t wait to see the other Android tablet offerings that may come in at 10″, I liked being able to hold this in one hand and get everything done.  Flipping between screens, playing games, or doing just about anything feels good on the Tab.
• Back camera:  The 3MP camera is actually not too bad.  There were times when I felt awkward while snapping photos on this big ol’ device, but they still came out pretty nice.  Plus, it gets positive marks for actually including a camera.  I still can’t imagine why someone wouldn’t put one on a mobile device.  Nice work Samsung.
• Front camera:  It may only measure in at 1.3MP, but at least it’s there!  The quality while video chatting wasn’t too bad, taking actual pictures with it worked just fine, and again, it’s nice that they included it.
• Video chatting:  Who doesn’t love to video chat?  I was fortunate enough to have the Verizon and T-Mobile Tabs at the same time, so I had plenty of opportunities to video chat with friends.  I can see how this will be the wave of the future and Samsung got in early.
• Gaming: We put out a gaming walk-through video below, but wanted to mention it again.  There aren’t too many things better than playing Angry Birds or Jet  Car Stunts on a 7″ screen.  Every game we played that would go full screen was purely awesome.

• Hardware:  The 1.0GHz processor gets the job done on the Tab.  I’ve read stories of significant amounts of lag on the device, but I experienced almost none.  The TouchWiz launcher can be a little finicky at times, but if you change launchers you’ll see that it’s not the processor that’s at fault as they all fly.  The Verizon version also comes with about 1GB oboard storage, a 16GB SD card pre-loaded and has 512MB of RAM to give you a great experience.  I have nothing bad to say about the GTab’s performance.
• Battery life:  Amazing.  It sports a 4000mAh battery and it pulls every last drop of power out of it to last you a long, long time.  After using the Tab every day over the last couple of months, I’d say I had to charge it only a handful of times?  Now, I didn’t actually put it through heavy video usage and that would definitely shorten it’s battery life, but I did do plenty of gaming, email checking and IM-ing and never ran into an issue.
• Media Hub:  The Media Hub allows you to purchase or rent TV shows and movies on the go.  All of them play in super high quality which is quickly noticed on the 7 inches of glory.

• Swype:  Using Swype on a 7″ screen is pretty fun.  You can write stuff incredibly fast with accuracy when using it on a keyboard this big.  A stock keyboard is also available, but you’d be foolish to even look at it.

• Froyo:  This is both a bad and good.  Bad down below.  Samsung obviously loves their Tab more than their Galaxy S phones as this bad boy comes pre-loaded with Android 2.2 while their others sit back on 2.1.  Froyo definitely helps it in the performance category, but really adds to the overall user experience.

The Not-so-Good:

• Pricing: We’ve polled our readers and there weren’t very many that are even considering one after seeing the price points. And from what I’ve heard from sources, the $599 price isn’t exactly helping sales numbers.  While I can’t say that I know a proper price, I will say that it would be tough for me to fork out $600 for a piece of technology that might be trumped by competitors in a couple of weeks.
• No phone calls: If the Galaxy Tab actually made calls thoguh, I’d have no problem forking out $600 for it, but since it doesn’t, it feels like an extra piece of technology that I have to find room for and that’s not appealing.  If it made calls though, “Bye, bye cell phone!” and “Hello GTab!”

• Video chatting apps: Having the ability to video chat is awesome, but the apps right now are unfortunately pretty awful.  This Verizon doesn’t come with a pre-installed video chatting app like the T-Mobile version did, so you have to find alternative apps like Tango (which is spotty at best) or the Yahoo video chat app which isn’t even supported yet.  Without the ability to make actual calls, people will be relying on apps like these, so let’s hope they start putting some resources into them in a hurry.
• Hardware:  We gave hardware positive marks above, but to be fair to the review have to admit that the 1.0GHz single-core processor might not be enough if HTC, Motorola and LG all announce dual-core processors at CES.
• Android 2.2: Most of you have heard about Honeycomb by now and while there is a pretty good chance the Galaxy Tab will see an upgrade to it, we have no idea when that will be.  Given Samsung’s track record with updating their devices, it could be a year before you ever see the operating system that was built specifically for this type of device.  Froyo runs just fine on here, but there are too many other options coming out in the near future that will have a tablet-specific OS to run on.
• Shiny casing:  The outside of this thing is a fingerprint magnet and while it’s not as slippery as the T-Mobile version, it still needs some sort of grippy case.  You can’t pick it up for 2 seconds without it looking like a smudgefest on the back and front.
• TouchWiz app drawer:  The GTab is almost running stock Android 2.2 aside from a few TouchWiz tweaks here and there.  One of them is the app drawer and I’m not a fan.  Each new app that’s installed is dropped to the back of your app list which makes no sense.  You basically have to rearrange your app drawer each time you download something if you want them in any sort of order.  Talk about frustrating.

• Non-removable battery:  The battery life might be awesome, but the fact that you can’t take out the battery is something new to Android devices and caused me a few problems.  The device actually locked up on me a couple of times and you can’t just do a “battery pull” to get out of it.  It would also be nice to have the option to upgrade the battery even further.  Not a killer though.
• Bloatware:  Verizon included all of the non-removable bloatware apps we have grown to expect.  The full lineup of VCAST-type apps is included, Blockbuster, gaming demos, and a task manager, all of which you’ll never use, but can’t get rid of.

Unboxing and Walk-through:

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Gaming Demos:

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Benchmarks:

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Gallery:

The Verdict:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a fantastic device, there is no denying that.  However, is it still a device to be considered knowing that there are so many different options on the horizon?  I would advise anyone looking to blow their X-mas money on a tablet to wait this one out a bit.  At this point, unless we see a dramatic price reduction over the next few weeks from Samsung, it should be hard for anyone to fork out $599 for a device that might be outdated before they walk out of the store.  With Honeycomb tablets powered by dual-core processors just days away from being announced, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, should be holding off from making a purchase of this magnitude.  Of course, Samsung could announce that a Honeycomb update is coming by the end of February when the rest of the tablets hit stores, but until they guarantee that, I’d sit back and wait patiently.

With all that said though, you should know that there is a fantastic developer community for the Tab already established.  The device is easily rooted, has Clockwork recovery, devs, and so much more working for it.  Who knows, if you are willing to throw down the cash for one, you may have Honeycomb before anyone thanks to the amazing Android hackers in the world.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Review – Verizon is a post from: Droid Life

For those of you that purchased a Samsung Galaxy Tab this weekend and found a way to sneak out of the store without anyone forcing you to tack on a data package, here is your trick to bypassing the activation screen.  As you long as you can count, you should be able to do this in a couple of seconds and then will be on your way to enjoying the wi-fi tethered mobile version of this first legitimate Android tablet.

Instructions:

1. Press “Volume Up” once.
2. Press “Volume Down” twice.
3. Press “Volume Up” three times.
4. Press “Volume Down” four times.
5. Enjoy!

Stay close to Android Life after this for a couple of additional activation bypass instructions.

Cheers Mushka!

How to: Bypass Activation on the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a post from: Droid Life