Hubs and spec
The tablet features a number of ‘hubs' to organise content. The ‘readers hub' consolidates different reading apps such as eBooks and various magazines and newspapers. The hub is powered by Kobo, PressDisplay and Zinio, with over 2 million books including 1.8m freebies, 2,500 magazines and 1,600 newspapers available from launch.
Meanwhile, the ‘social hub' contains Samsung's phonebook, social networking accounts, IM services and calendar details on one platform, and as previously reported, the Galaxy Tab's ‘music hub' is powered by 7digital, going head-to-head with Apple's iTunes. Being an Android tablet, it is also packed with Google Mobile services including Google Maps and Google Goggles.
Simon Stanford, MD of Mobile at Samsung UK and Ireland said: "We wanted great content to be available at launch to really show what the Tab can do and give consumers simple access to everything they want. We're delighted to be working with leading brands in their respective fields such as The FT, WHSmith and Gameloft, to enhance the Galaxy Tab user experience."
Here is a table of the Galaxy Tab's specifications, including the added extras.
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 MarketTM and Samsung Apps for more applications and contents |
Readers Hub, Media Hub* , Music Hub*, Social Hub* *Availability will be decided by market preference |
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Adobe Flash 10.1 player support Full HD video playback, Thinkfree Office, Swype, Hybrid Widget |
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Connectivity |
30 pin connector / micro SD WiFi 802.11n / Bluetooth® 3.0 |
Sensor |
Gyroscope sensor, Geo-magnetic sensor, Accelerometer, Light sensor |
Memory |
16GB / 32GB internal memory, upto 32GB external memory slot RAM: 512 MB |
Size |
190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, 380g |
Battery |
4,000mAh (7 hour movie play) |