Lightweight compact high performance Android tablet "Galaxy Tab" is expected to be sold cheaply

Despite being a lightweight body of 380 grams, adopting the graphics chipset "PowerVR SGX 540", etc., it was possible to use full HD video playback functionCompact Android tablet "Galaxy Tab" realizing high performanceWas announced on September 3rd of Japan time, but it became clear that it is expected to be sold cheaply.

By combining high performance and low price, how much will it be able to demonstrate its presence to the preceding iPad?

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Samsung Unveils iPad Rival in Galaxy Tab - WSJ.com

According to this article, Mr. Hankil Yoon, director of the product division of Samsung, revealed that "Galaxy Tab" will not be sold directly to users. The sale is going to be done through a mobile phone company, and the price will vary depending on the sales subsidy paid by the mobile phone company, but it will be between 200 dollars and 300 dollars (about 16,800 yen to 25,300 yen).

Also, "Galaxy Tab" will be sold throughout Europe from next month through "Vodafone", one of the world's largest mobile phone companies, and will be launched from multiple mobile phone companies in the US market. Mr. Yoon shipped 10 million units of the same model and revealed that he plans to secure a third of market share next year.

This is "Galaxy Tab". The latest "Android 2.2" and 1 GHz processor, graphic chipset "PowerVR SGX 540", 512 MB memory, wireless LAN compatible with IEEE 802.11 n, Bluetooth 3.0, autofocus compatible 3 million pixel LED flash camera, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor It is a high-end model equipped with.


Samsung'sScheduled to release Android smartphone "Galaxy S"so,Positive for selling Android tabletsIt seems that NTT DoCoMo is the most promising candidate for launching "Galaxy Tab" in Japan, but if it really is going to be released, it will compete with Softbank Mobile which monopolizes the iPad domestically In order to introduce bold pricing, there is also a good possibility.