14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile phone carrier AT&T has just made available for purchase on its airwaves the first Android-based tablet PC from South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics, namely the Galaxy Tab.
Priced at $649, the Samsung Galaxy Tab was made available at AT&T with two data plans, including a $14.99 monthly plan which includes 250MB of data, as well as a $25 per month option, which offers 2GB of data.
AT&T is the fifth wireless carrier in the country to launch the Galaxy tab on its network, and also the one to have it at the higher price tag (other operators have the slate at $50 lower).
The Samsung Galaxy Tab comes to the market with a 7-inch touchscreen display, and packs a 1GHz Hummingbird application processor.
At the same time, the Android-based tablet PC comes with 16GB of internal memory, complemented by a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space.
“The Samsung Galaxy Tab brings together the latest innovations to provide you with a mobile experience like no other. Enjoy full-screen web-browsing and multimedia on the high resolution 7" display,” the wireless carrier notes on its website.
“Take full advantage of downloadable apps and multitasking with the Android 2.2 operating system. Synchronize media and files with your home computer to take your work and personal life on the road.”
The tablet PC also sports dual cameras, with a 3.2-megapixel photo snapper on the back, and a 1.3-megapixel one on the front.
The Galaxy Tab offers support for video calling, as well as for Adobe's Flash Player 10.1 technology, courtesy of the Android 2.2 operating system it runs under.
The specifications list of this slate also shows: HSDPA 7.2–capable, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, built-in A-GPS, or 4000 mAh batter that can offer usage time of up to 13 hours, all inside a device that measures 7.48" x 4.74" x 0.47" and weighs in at 13.4 ounces.
There is also support for various applications and services included with Galaxy Tab, including YouTube, Google Maps, Nook eReader, Gallery, Quickoffice (other apps available from Android Market), as well as for Gmail, Microsoft Exchange via ActiveSync.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab was put on sale on AT&T's website here.