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08 Sep 2010
Three has announced pricing plans for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, as competition between networks to launch the Android-based hybrid smartphone/tablet intensifies.
The Galaxy Tab will be available on SIM-only one-month rolling voice and data contracts. A £10 per month plan will come with 100 any network minutes, 2,000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3,000 texts and a 1GB data allowance.
A £15 per month tariff offers 300 any network minutes, 2,000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3,000 texts and a 1GB data limit.
Customers wanting to use the device primarily for internet access can opt for monthly data only packages providing 1GB for £7.50 and 5GB for £15 per month.
Data customers will be able to make calls to Three mobiles for 10p per minute, send texts for 10p each, and make calls to landlines and other networks for 25p per minute.
V3.co.uk contacted Three to confirm how much customers will have to pay upfront for the tablet, but a spokesman said that the prices have yet to be confirmed.
The Galaxy Tab is available for pre-order for a pricey £679.99 SIM-free from Expansys with a shipping date of 12 October, but this was not confirmed by Samsung.
Samsung hopes that the Tab will challenge the iPad with its 1.2GHz processor, Android 2.2, a 7in WSVGA TFT screen, full HD (1080p) playback, internet tethering capabilities and Flash support.
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Far too expensive
This will only appeal to must have addicts at the suggested launch price. Look how much Laptop you can get for this price. They'll kill it before it hits the shelves. Many Android tabs are waiting in the wings and none are announcing pricing. They want to fleece the market. But in 6 months the prices will fall. Don't play their game ! wait till the prices drop to a fair level. I don't begrudge them a fair price but I do baulk at profiteering.
Posted by: L Martin 28 Sep 2010
Tab launch price is too HIGH!
Price estimated for Samsung tablet is too high and too close to iPad. I was waiting for a real competitor on specs and price, but for that price I'll prefer iPad. I'm still waiting for lower prices on launch, or else I can say Samsung will kill their "mass-selling expectations". BR
Posted by: Carlos 10 Sep 2010