14 DAY TRIAL // Samsung Galaxy Tab, the first tablet PC that Samsung brought to the market with Google's Android operating system, is now cheaper in the United States when purchased from wireless carrier Sprint. Initially launched with a price tag of $299.99 attached to it, the tablet PC is now available from the wireless carrier for only $199.99.
Those Sprint customers interested in benefiting from this price offer on Galaxy Tab at Sprint would have to commit to a two-year contract agreement with the operator.
However, those willing to purchase the device contract free would be able to do so while paying only $429.99 for it, compared to the original $499.99 price tag it featured in the first place.
The Galaxy Tab sports a touchscreen display measuring 7-inches in size, and is the smaller Tab from Samsung, as the company already launched two other models in the series, one with a 7.9-inch screen, and another with a 10.1-inch panel.
The tablet PC runs under Android 2.2 Froyo, while newer devices, including the HTC EVO View 4G, which would land at Sprint soon, are based on newer versions of Google's mobile operating system.
Samsung launched several flavors of the device, including Wi-Fi only versions, 3G-capable models, or a LTE-powered flavor.
The tablet was launched last year, and some feel that it would already be outdated, and that the price tag it features would be too high from the features it packs inside, especially when compared to rival devices.
At Sprint, Galaxy Tab has been available for purchase since last fall, and tasted a software update only a few weeks ago, now boasting more features for the carrier's customers.
Users can acquire it with one of the two service plans available for it, namely a $29.99 per month option, which includes 2GB of data, or a $59.99 monthly plan, with 5GB of data included.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab can be seen available for purchase on Sprint's website here.