Apr 8, 2011 13:21 GMT  ·  By

Samsung Galaxy Tab, the first tablet PC the company launched on the market with Google's Android operating system on board, has just got its price tag lowered at Telstra in Australia, now being available for only $408.

Clearly, this move was determined by the upcoming availability of new, more appealing devices on the carrier's network, including some new tablet PCs that are powered by the Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab was launched at Telstra at over $800 outright, and the price cut slashes its cost at less than half of the initial price.

In addition to the $408 off contract price tag, Telstra's customers can also benefit from contract offerings, with the tablet PC going for $0 outright on the carrier's $29 Data+ Cap Plan, or on the $56 Data + Cap Plan Bundle.

Other monthly plans are also available for those interested in the purchase of a new Samsung Galaxy Tab, all of which can be seen listed at Telstra here (via Ausdroid).

The Galaxy Tab was one of the most popular Android devices launched on the market last year, though its appeal fades in front of newer, more powerful similar devices available now on shelves.

Here's what the carrier has to say on the tablet PC:

Everything you need to get connected on the move. 7” full touch mobile tablet Powered by Android 2.2 3 mega-pixel camera with video recording support 1.3 mega-pixel camera for video calling Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 5 devices USB tethering Voice, SMS/MMS capable

Telstra is expected to launch new tablets on its airwaves soon, one of which would be the Motorola XOOM, which was already spotted in a leaked roadmap from the carrier, and which is currently available in other markets around the world.

For the time being, however, the only thing that is certain is that the wireless carrier is trying to clear up its warehouse, and that it has dropped Galaxy Tab's price tag to make room for new devices.