14 DAY TRIAL // Wireless carrier 3UK has just announced plans to bring the highly appealing Samsung GALAXY Tab to its network, so as to offer customers the possibility to benefit from all the features this Android-based tablet PC has to offer.
According to the carrier, its users should benefit from a nice range of features as soon as the new device lands, including phone capabilities, as well as a front facing camera for video calls, e-books downloading, or GPS functionality.
Moreover, the new Samsung GALAXY Tab comes to the market with the latest flavor of Google's mobile operating system, namely Android 2.2 Froyo, which packs support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1.
The new device is expected to prove great when coupled with 3UK's 3G network, while also including Wi-Fi connectivity options, as well as Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities.
“With both the Android and tablet markets going from strength to strength, we’re proud to be ranging the Samsung GALAXY Tab,” Nigel Field, Director of Devices at Three, commented on the upcoming launch.
“More than 97% of Three traffic over the network is data, so more than ever consumers need to make sure they’re on a network that can cope with the demand when buying mobile Internet devices like tablets.
“With both SIM and Wi-Fi connectivity, Samsung GALAXY Tab users on Three can get the most out of the product knowing they're with the UK’s number one mobile broadband provider.”
The specifications list of the new Tablet PC also includes a fast processor, 7” WSVGA TFT, PC & TV compatibility via DLNA, Full HD (1080p) playback and Wi-Fi Hotspot for up to eight devices, the carrier notes.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab will be made available at 3UK on SIM only one month rolling voice and data contracts, the company announced.
Three voice packages include: - SIM10: £10 a month including 100 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data - SIM15: £15 a month including 300 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data
Monthly data only packages: - 1GB data for £7.50 - 5GB data for £15