Samsung Galaxy Tab Specs: Hands On Video

Kris Erickson • Oct 9, 2010 • Comments ()

When it comes to tiny tablets, Apple is no longer the only show in town. Hardware maker Samsung has stepped into the fray with its own 7-inch touchscreen device. While it looks suspiciously similar, even identical, to the iPad, the Samsung Galaxy Tab makes some interesting improvements. For such a small device, the Galaxy Tab boasts some impressive specs. For a start, the Android-powered device comes with front and rear-facing cameras, and supports Adobe Flash for browsing and applications. Powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz application processor, the Galaxy Tab can play HD video content in a range of multimedia formats (DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264 and more). It also supports bluetooth devices like keyboards and mice.

Amazon recently dropped the price of the Galaxy Tab to $649, and it is available for all carriers (At&t, Verizon, T-Mobile. Buy on Amazon here

We recently got our hands on the first official hands-on video that contains a demonstration of the main features and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It also contains information of the most frequently asked features from social networking
sites.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Specs:

* Android 2.2 running TouchWiz 3.0
* 7-inch TFT LCD with 1024 x 600 resolution (WSVGA)
* Weighs 380 grams
* 1GHz Cortex A8 processor
* 16GB or 32GB internal storage
* microSD expansion for up to 32GB additional storage
* Front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and rear 3 megapixel camera with flash
* 4,000mAh battery
* 3G data / voice (there's a speakerphone and Bluetooth for phone calls, but no earpiece)
* 5GHz dual-band 802.11n WiFi
* Standard back color is white, carriers might offer different colors
* Full HD video playback
* There's a 30-pin dock connector on the bottom that allows for HDMI, USB, and docking accessories (a car dock at least is planned)

Buy on Amazon here