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Samsung Planning to Ship 10 Million Galaxy Tabs And Snag 1/3 of the Tablet Market

Samsung has stated that they expect to ship 10 million Galaxy Tabs, and snatch up 1/3 of the world’s tablet market share, by third quarter 2011. The Galaxy Tab is expected to become available in the US over the next few months, with pricing estimates at $200-300. [WSJ via Information Week via Engadget] https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498

Gadgets Christina Bonnington

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

Even though the TFT screen was mentioned the first time we heard (however unofficial) of the presence of a Samsung tablet, it was still disappointing to see there wasn’t actually a Super AMOLED in the final product. But why not? https://gizmodo.com/leaked-photo-of-samsung-galaxy-tab-shows-7-inch-android-5554446 As a Samsung exec told of in a Q&A session at IFA, they chose…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

A Samsung product exec told the WSJ that the Galaxy Tab would retail for between $200 – $300 in the US, but over on Amazon Germany, a 799 Euro price-tag has been affixed to the tablet. https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498 That’s a hefty figure, I’m sure you’ll agree, but I’m sure one popular method of purchasing the Galaxy…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Rumor: Galaxy Tab Might Also Be On Sprint As 4G and 3G Device

Boy Genius hears that the Galaxy Tab, Samsung’s Android tablet already rumored to be on Verizon is heading to Sprint too. And, it’ll have both 4G WiMax and 3G. Nice! [BGR] https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498

Tech News Jason Chen

Toshiba Folio Android Tablet Official Details

The Toshiba Folio is now official, following the trail of Samsung Galaxy Tab. Here are the official details: https://gizmodo.com/toshiba-smartpads-specs-leak-runs-android-2-2-and-is-s-5624526 Running Android 2.2, powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2, this tablet has a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 multitouch display and the usual networking options: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, wireless 802.11 b/g/n and, like the iPad, 3G connectivity in…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Samsung Confirms Honeycomb Will Follow Gingerbread in Android Name-Game

Not just confirming the Honeycomb name, Samsung’s head of product planning commented that “the next platform we’ll be using [on the Galaxy Tab] will be Gingerbread. Depending on our international partners, we’ll be working to upgrade from Froyo to Gingerbread.” https://gizmodo.com/next-version-of-android-to-be-called-honeycomb-5616612 Speaking to TechRadar, WP Hong from Samsung said that “moving forward, with Honeycomb, that…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

A Quick Look at Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Shows It’s a Lot Better Than I Expected

A limited look at the Galaxy Tab showed me all I needed to see: this thing is great. I’m no fan of Samsung phones, and worried it would feel cheap, with TouchWiz an albatross around Android’s neck. I was wrong. https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498 It’s well made, and doesn’t seem as plasticky as the Galaxy S range of…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Runs Froyo, Has Flash and Measures 7 Inches

It was possibly the worst-kept secret in tablet-land (more so than the iPad), but the final specs have now been revealed for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It’ll run Android 2.2 (Froyo) and comes in a 7-inch flavor—for now. It’s one of those moments where the final product actually exceeds expectations based on previous leaks. Sure,…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Q: Is ViewSonic’s 7-Inch ViewPad a Phone or Android Tablet? A: Both!

If you thought the Dell Streak was too large to be used as a phone at 5-inches, get a load of ViewSonic’s ViewPad 7, a 7-inch Android tablet that also doubles up as a phone. https://gizmodo.com/dell-streak-priced-299-with-contract-549-without-5597791 Running Android 2.2 (Froyo), we first heard about this model last week when the company announced it was also…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Samsung Galaxy Tab Almost Certainly Confirmed For Verizon

To follow up on previous conjecture about whether the Android-based Samsung Galaxy Tablet was heading to Verizon or Sprint, BGR just got a tip that shows the 7-inch device in Verizon’s internal systems. That doesn’t rule out Sprint also getting it, but it does all but confirm Verizon—since BGR’s Verizon sources are pretty decent. [Boy…

Tech News Jason Chen

What Mysterious Device Is The CTO Of HP Playing With ?

One’s big, one’s small and the other’s a wristwatch? That’s what Phil McKinney, CTO of HP’s Personal Systems Group, seems to be holding in his hand. Could it be a legit webOS tablet? Pre 2? Or a *gasp* webOSwatch? Your guess is as good as mine. The picture was taken to drum up interest in…

Tech News Casey Chan

Toshiba SmartPad’s Specs Leak, Runs Android 2.2 And Is Supposedly Called The Folio 100

What we once knew as the Toshiba SmartPad will now be known as the Toshiba Folio 100. Along with the name change, specs for the Folio 100 have leaked and it’s supposed to run Android 2.2. https://gizmodo.com/toshiba-smartpad-gets-a-leaky-close-up-the-ports-5619412 According to Notebook Italia, the Folio 100 will have: OS: Android 2.2 Processor: Nvidia Tegra 2 Display: multitouch…

Tech News Casey Chan

Apple Ditches Design Company SurfaceInk for Copying Them With the Tablet Thing

It appears SurfaceInk got too close for comfort when it showed off a prototype tablet in June, because now Apple has parted ways with the design company after working with them for 10 years Despite SurfaceInk having designed products for Palm and HP, it seemingly wasn’t until they showed off their own tablet that Apple…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Is This HTC Merge a 10MP Android Phone or Tablet?

If it weren’t for the rumor that this HTC Merge has a 10MP camera, you could almost be mistaken that it’s a tablet with that name. Of course, maybe the 10MP rumor is a disguise… A few weeks ago Phandroid turned up mention of the Merge in Verizon’s inventory, not suggesting much other than the…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Cheap, Subsidized Android Tablets On Way From Carrier Orange?

French publication Les Echos has reported that French carrier Orange will be selling three own-branded Android tablets by Christmas. Allegedly, the tablet will be sold for under 250 Euros, and be subsidized even more when 3G contracts are taken out. The Google translation is a bit wishy-washy, but the general gist appears to be that…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Leaked Hands-On Video of Samsung Galaxy Tab

I can’t see this video as it’s blocked for my region (UK), but give it a spin and see if it works for you. UPDATE: Check out the YouTube video below the cut. UPDATE: Commenter DJLaser found the YouTube version. Mmm, blurtastic. [GizChina – Thanks, Zach!]

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Here’s Why That Galaxy Tab Teaser Might Have Looked Familiar

So, that Galaxy Tab teaser video from yesterday was pretty great! But if bits of it caused a little deja vu, it could be because the interface seems to take more than a few cues from the iPad. https://gizmodo.com/watch-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-official-teaser-video-5620623 The Gadgets has a full breakdown of perceived similarities, some of which are fairer than others.…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Froyo Shown Running on Samsung Galaxy Tab Along With Swype

It’s beginning to look like the Galaxy Tab from Samsung is indeed sporting a 1024 x 600 AMOLED screen, judging by these latest leaked photos. Accompanying the snaps were some further details on what’s definitely the leakiest tablet of all. https://gizmodo.com/leaked-specs-could-mean-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-disappoi-5613711 It’s possible to garner from the photos that the tablet is running Android 2.2…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Would You Rather Have an Android Tablet or an iPad?

At this point we’re pretty familiar with the iPad and we’ve heard plenty of rumors about upcoming Android tablet devices, but we’re left wondering: Which would you choose? https://gizmodo.com/first-ipad-reviews-are-in-5506824 Would you choose an Android tablet—something like the rumored Samsung Galaxy Tab—or would you go with an Apple iPad instead? https://gizmodo.com/leaked-photo-of-samsung-galaxy-tab-shows-7-inch-android-5554446 Would You Rather Have an…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Video: 7-Inch Samsung Galaxy Tab, Prowling In the Wild

Oh hello there, Samsung Galaxy Tab. Fancy seeing you here, being tested on a bus in Sydney! From the looks of it, you’re going to a downright decent iPad alternative when you’re released next month. https://gizmodo.com/leaked-photo-of-samsung-galaxy-tab-shows-7-inch-android-5554446 This video, taken by Electronista operatives, doesn’t do much more than confirm the look of the tablet and show…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Samsung Planning to Ship 10 Million Galaxy Tabs And Snag 1/3 of the Tablet Market

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

Rumor: Galaxy Tab Might Also Be On Sprint As 4G and 3G Device

Toshiba Folio Android Tablet Official Details

Samsung Confirms Honeycomb Will Follow Gingerbread in Android Name-Game

A Quick Look at Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Shows It’s a Lot Better Than I Expected

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Runs Froyo, Has Flash and Measures 7 Inches

Q: Is ViewSonic’s 7-Inch ViewPad a Phone or Android Tablet? A: Both!

Samsung Galaxy Tab Almost Certainly Confirmed For Verizon

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Toshiba SmartPad’s Specs Leak, Runs Android 2.2 And Is Supposedly Called The Folio 100

Apple Ditches Design Company SurfaceInk for Copying Them With the Tablet Thing

Is This HTC Merge a 10MP Android Phone or Tablet?

Cheap, Subsidized Android Tablets On Way From Carrier Orange?

Leaked Hands-On Video of Samsung Galaxy Tab

Here’s Why That Galaxy Tab Teaser Might Have Looked Familiar

Froyo Shown Running on Samsung Galaxy Tab Along With Swype

Would You Rather Have an Android Tablet or an iPad?

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