Got Questions About Samsung’s Galaxy Tab? Fire Away [Update]
By Jared Newman | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Update: Questions answered. Here’s the full story.
Unlike Harry, I haven’t seen Samsung’s Galaxy Tab up close, but it looks like I’ll have a chance to try the 7-inch tablet and speak to Samsung executives tomorrow (Thursday) evening.
So here’s the deal: Post whatever questions you have about the Tab in the comments, or send them my way over Twitter, and I’ll try to get them answered, either by Samsung or with my own hands-on time. For reference material, check out Harry’s preview and other past Galaxy Tab coverage.
(By the way, I already intend to ask about pricing and release dates, but I don’t think Samsung is ready to answer.)
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September 29th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
US release dates for both the 3G and wifi versions.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
why o why did they decide to do away with the phone feature on the tab. that is the reason i was willing to not buy the dell streak in favor of the 7" tab. that way i get a large phone/i touch/laptop in one.i will not be buying it without the phone.
thanks
richard
September 29th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
What types of testing have them done to ensure that this first generation tablet is truly ready for the marketplace? I've heard that there have been some problems with their line of Galaxy phones (especially with emails being dropped and touchscreen sensitivity) and want to make sure that they've done a complete testing program before release. I'm not an early adopter of technology, but this tablet may be the thing I jump at. Thanks! Have fun tomorrow!!
September 29th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
pls check out the front facing camera and video chat capabilities. note any issues/concerns/positives.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
is the galaxy tab a phone?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Hey Jay,
Samsung has already confirmed that the Galaxy Tab won't support voice calls in the United States (just VoIP).
September 29th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
No Phone? Do they want to "self distruct"? What in the world is wrong with them?
Now I would buy their galaxy tab . . just because they have such POOR judgement!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Ok, I know that the first comment covers my question, but just to emphasize my dismay: Why no phone functionality? And is that for all the carriers?? And will there be Skype on it preinstalled? Thanks so much!
Brian
September 29th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Will you be able to use voice calling on the phone if you get an unlocked UK version of the G-Tab? Because honestly im with Richard, if the gadget doesnt have a phone then there is no reason to have it.
P.S. Would it be possible to use skype on the G-Tab to make voice calls and also txt messages?
September 29th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Will Galaxy Tab come with a LED notification to alert user of missed call, new sms etc.?
John T
September 29th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I'm with the others, NO PHONE, NO DEAL!!!!!
September 29th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
WiFi only model? iPod Touch size coming?
September 29th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Why would you want phone features?? Oh yeah just let me pull out my phone that's as big as my face to talk or text someone. Dumb dumb dumb
November 26th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Thats what blue tooth head sets are for buddy!
September 29th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Price!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Why didn't they use the Super Amoled screen? I need sunlight readability without Amoled this will be just like the Ipad with poor sunlight viewing.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Phone would not be as big as your face, blue tooth? I agree with most no phone no deal
November 26th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Finally! Thank you sir! My sentiments exactly…
September 29th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
why not offer phone functionality with the device? You can use your bluetooth. It makes much more sense to have 1 device that does it all. Does any one agree?
September 29th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Phone company's don't want an all in one option, they want u to buy a phone and a Tablet. Greedy US companies.
November 26th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Very bad for business…
September 30th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Will we be able to buy a completely unlocked version, with the HSDPA bands of our choice and all features enables including voice, directly from Samsung or another seller?
September 30th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I don't understand all the people who want the phone option… why would I want to spend even more money to a carrier for phone service? Would you actually replace your current phone with it? If so, would you carry a purse or something to carry it?
It'll have skype capability — isn't that enough?
November 26th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
No its not, sorry to say. Plus it can fit in your pocket/back pack/purse or whatever else you are wearing. I was planning on replacing my sucky net book, my blackberry, my zune, camera and pretty much all my electronic for this big bundle of joy! But no phone!
September 30th, 2010 at 7:58 am
how about adding a plain vanilla universal charging port?
so it can be used on the fly for days without docking as every other ANDROID device can.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
how about bluetooth HID support?
i think a remote bluetooth keyboard will be better than having to dock samsung's keyboard in most situations.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Can you test the note (ink) option. if it exist and how it compared with normal tablet ?
Thanks a lot for this serivce
October 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 am
Dear Samsung CEO! I thought you had finally made a product I would buy for my family… BUT NO PHONE ON THE US VERSION??? What is your problem??? That's realy DUMB…. We don't want more gadgets, just the ones that do what we need them to do…. Offer us what we need… Our friends in the UK can connect their bluetooth with their tablet that can also make phone calls… They have a real SMARTBOOK….Who talked you into keeping that from your US customers… We all want something other than the Ipad brick!!! My friends who bought it are not happy!!…Don't you want the US market in your pocket??? This will only compete if it gives us what we want! I'm dissappointed… I thought finally I would funally be able to get a complete product!
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:03 am
unlocked Dell 7 inch tablet phone is upcoming or buy U.K Samsung galaxy tab unlocked . will Samsung honor warranty for overseas sale when used in U.S.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:17 am
The Apple iPad has some serious contenders now in the tablet pc market with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the Dell Streak and now RIM has announced they will have the BlackBerry PlayBook. Looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab, a comparison was done at 'Samsung Galaxy Tablet vs Apple iPad' and although the Galaxy Tab has a smaller 7 inch LCD screen, the resolution of the display is about the same as the Apple iPad, yet the Galaxy Tab can make voice and video calls which leaves Apple to play catch up.
October 4th, 2010 at 5:22 am
I agree with xpunx I need 1 device that does it all… and I don't mind carrying a brick I have said this for years but I don't want several devices… and the UK version can make calls, so why dumb it down for a larger/more lucrative market?! Also is it that the hardware was removed for the US version or is the software written to keep you from the phone capabilities!? I have no problems voiding warranty's and hacking it so I can make calls…
Thx-
October 5th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Do you know when you would be able to post the answers to our questions?? Thanks xx
October 6th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Today or tomorrow morning. Sorry for the delay, was waiting on some additional answers from Samsung PR.
November 13th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
ref samsung tab: is it possible to cha.ge zip code for post code in 'contacts' because zip code will not accept letters, only numbers, therefore not appropriate in uk
November 13th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Q: If i bought a 'locked' Galaxy Tab from one of the US carriers and got it 'unlocked', would it be able to make phone calls like the European version?
December 4th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I discovered an awesome laser projection keyboard that works with Android Phones. It is manufactured by Celluon and is called the CL850. The CL850 Bluetooth Keyboard driver is available on the Android Market for download just in time for the holidays.
January 26th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Can the Samsung Galaxy tablet be used when traveling overseas?
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April 10th, 2011 at 2:00 am
soo sooo sad that the phone quality has been discriminated against the public of the United States! Why?
Understandably it's a bit bigger than modern cell phones, but it's such a practical size (for basic computer purposes (browsing, photos, video, gaming, writing, etc.) ).
Also, many people use bluetooth (as noted prior to my comment) &/or wire-headsets/ear-pieces. To deprive the pubic of that option is demoralizing, especially knowing that other parts of the world were not discriminated against. (This leads me to wonder, "What exactly happened out there on the golf course [in 'that business meeting'?" (Did you make a bad swing!?) ] )
Sounds like an inappropriate question, but perhaps one worth popping (to help shed some hope),
"If the phone is unlocked, would it, then, allow phone usage?" (basically, how do you crack it? or… was it manufactured separately in the U.S. completely without that capability?)
It seems to be 'the perfect doohickey'–but without the phone, it's a fatal flaw…
November 3rd, 2011 at 5:42 am
how will this pad interact with samsung TV's?