Samsung galaxy TAB!

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played with the TAB yesterday and now am dreaming about it! mtn has it for R270 + 75mb for 12 months. not enough but its something i guess. upgrade is due and i smaak it.

does anyone have it? im on the net alot and the TAB would make it awesome (in that high pitched voice)! lol!
 
If you talking about the 7" one.... run!!!!
If its the 10" version... awesome device I agree
 
The one guy in the house where I live got one from me about two weeks ago. He LOVES it. He carries it with him wherever he goes in the house. Sure he sits with it on the toilet also!
 
ocleroux said:
The one guy in the house where I live got one from me about two weeks ago. He LOVES it. He carries it with him wherever he goes in the house. Sure he sits with it on the toilet also!
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lol. I would end up doing that as well....
 
Vodacom deals:

SAMSUNG P1 GALAXY TAB
SAMSUNG P1 GALAXY TAB @ R 220 PM + R 159 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY MEG 300 / TOP UP DATA STD MY MEG 300 (TOTAL R379 PM)
SAMSUNG P1 GALAXY TAB @ R 210 PM + R 249 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY MEG 600 / TOP UP DATA STD MY MEG 600 (TOTAL R459 PM)
SAMSUNG P1 GALAXY TAB @ R 190 PM + R 349 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY GIG 1.2 / TOP UP DATA STD MY GIG 1.2 (TOTAL R539 PM)
SAMSUNG P1 GALAXY TAB @ R 190 PM + R 449 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY GIG 2.3 / TOP UP DATA STD MY GIG 2.3 (TOTAL R639 PM)
SAMSUNG P1 GALAXY TAB @ R 190 PM + R 549 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY GIG 3 / TOP UP DATA STD MY GIG 3 (TOTAL R739 PM)

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 (P7100) - STOCK OF THIS UNIT HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO SOFTWARE ISSUES. SHIPMENT NOW EXPECTED END OF APRIL
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 (P7100) @ R 330 PM + R 159 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY MEG 300 / TOP UP DATA STD MY MEG 300 (TOTAL R489 PM)
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 (P7100) @ R 310 PM + R 249 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY MEG 600 / TOP UP DATA STD MY MEG 600 (TOTAL R559 PM)
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 (P7100) @ R 300 PM + R 349 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY GIG 1.2 / TOP UP DATA STD MY GIG 1.2 (TOTAL R649 PM)
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 (P7100) @ R 300 PM + R 449 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY GIG 2.3 / TOP UP DATA STD MY GIG 2.3 (TOTAL R749 PM)
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 (P7100) @ R 300 PM + R 549 PM FOR 24 MTHS ON STD MY GIG 3 / TOP UP DATA STD MY GIG 3 (TOTAL R849 PM)
 
akescpt said:
what's wrong with the 7"?
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I just sold mine, the screen is terrible(used to Retina & SGS). You won't find a lot of Apps customised for the screen, everything is just blown up. Battery life could certainly be better, it is also using a proprietary connector for USB transfer and charging, should you loose it, you'll be screwed, I wonder how much Samsung will charge you for it.

It's a Samsung Product, so don't expect updates. If you want to use it primarily for internet connection then go ahead, it's quite okayish, for movies it is great, you don't have to convert videos, it support many common formats. Don't put a lot media files in it, it will become slow.

Final verdict. For me the Galaxy Tab was a waste of money, good thing for me is that those in 3rd World countries can afford to buy 2nd hand electronic products at premium. Perhaps you should wait for Galaxy Tab honeycomb, it will be available exclusively on Vodacom and it is more likely to get updates in the near future.
 
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How does the 10" compare to the HTC Flyer, I know its 7" - but really want something portable so I can dump my laptop?
 
I have the 7" Galaxy Tab and love it.
A laptop replacement it's not, but its very usable for both personal stuff (games, mail, youtube) and business (mail, calendar, review docs, notes in meetings).
The form factor for me is the best selling point. It's about the size of an A5 notebook so its unobtrusive to carry around. The iPad is too big. It also doesn't hurt that it attracts zero attention when left at my desk and I'm away.

I agree that it was kind of a stop gap product from Samsung just to get something out to compete with the iPad, and the 10" does look good on paper, but the 7" fits my needs perfectly.

The wizards over at XDA have already managed to successfully get Honeycomb to boot on the Galaxy tab too so here's hoping it won't be too long before we get a functional ROM.

BTW, is it really only R270 for 12 months on MTN? That's a pretty good deal imo.
 
xrapidx said:
How does the 10" compare to the HTC Flyer, I know its 7" - but really want something portable so I can dump my laptop?
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As it stands now its running Android Gingerbread, there is news that it will get Honeycomb, if that is true and you want a 7" this would be a great device especially if you look at the specs. I would rather compare it to the other 7" tablets on the market. Until we have a price all we can do is say on paper it looks like the best.

If the screen size is not your main argument I would say rather go look at the other 10" tablets that is coming
Motorola Xoom. Samsung Galaxy 10" and the one I am waiting for Asus Eee Pad Transformer. I want the Eee pad as it comes with a keyboard dock and I can use it as a Netbook as well as a tablet.
 
iDenTiTy said:
Then get an iPad.
I'm actually starting to convulse as I type this, but when it comes to these devices - apple can't be touched.
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Dude, honestly, go troll some ware else. IPad is not a one size fits all wonder toy send here from some deity. In fact if I didn't have to work on mine it probably would not have made it into the front door.

I can truly go flaming the device cause I have plenty of issues with it but the fact remains that the man asked for that device vs other Android devices making it that Apple was not on the table.
 
iDenTiTy said:
Then get an iPad.
I'm actually starting to convulse as I type this, but when it comes to these devices - apple can't be touched.
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go back to the year 2008 when people said android cant touch iOS.

then come back to the year 2011 and realise that Android has taken over iOSs market share in the USA
 
CrazYmonkeY159 said:
go back to the year 2008 when people said android cant touch iOS.

then come back to the year 2011 and realise that Android has taken over iOSs market share in the USA
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http://www.reviewsofelectronics.com/ios-and-ipad-web-still-outpacing-android/228320/

A recent survey employed on millions of websites conducted by Google has presented results indicating that although Android ecosystems are slightly ahead of the iPhone 4, they are consistently being outpaced by Apple’s iOS4 due to Apple’s lead in the smartphone and tablet industry. These findings go against earlier published results which said that Android is displacing the iOS.
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And remember we are talking about a multitude of companies distributing these devices vs. ONE company... :-)

I'm of course just posting this, because of the inevitable fandroid evangelism that is sure to make it's appearance in this thread. Competition is great, we all win.

I actually hope for decent competitor to the iPad, the Xoom has been somewhat of a damp squib. And the 7" Galaxy is not a tablet. But the competitors will catch up in 2011 - and then it will become real interesting.
 
My 5 cents worth. Been using the Galaxy Tab for over a month now, yes its not a notebook replacement, however I practically live on the device. Over weekends I hardly ever take out my notebook, unless I need to type up a long doc.
In terms of the size of the device and whether you should wait for a 10', well I take this device with me everywhere for business, if it were any bigger Iwould probably leave it at home.
There was a prev comment about apps not being written properly for this size device, I can certainly say that for about 1 or 2 apps , and i have plenty apps loaded. If you are looking for a device which will remain at home, then wait for the 10', or go Apple.
In terms of Apple vs Samsung, ive used both and can say they are both great devices, dont let Apple fanboys sway your decision, as they generally eat, **** and live Apple, irrespective of the product. I beleive you will get satisfaction from both.

Ultimately the decision is really yours, remember the Samsung is also a mobile phone, allowing for communication via WhatsApp and sms. If it were not for the fact that I use BBM on my Blackberry I would use the Tab for eveything and leave my BB behind.
If you need any more info, give me a shout.
 
If any of you are like me in that you want a shiny new Android tablet. The problem is that we torn between the should I buy one now and get what is available or wait just that month to see if product x would come into the market.

In a way I actually envy iPad fanboys as they have a simple option, get the iPad for cheap or pay more for an iPad 2. Get WiFi only or add some 3G and the last one is how much ram can I afford now. Hey that is simple, esp if you see what is hiding behind the Android floodgates.

One thing Android always say is they have choices, and boy do we have some. We started off with the large phones like the 7” Samsung Galaxy Tab running 2.2 and some no names R1000 and below tablets with resistive touch screens. Then came the Motorola Xoom, the 1st Honeycomb tablet. Again some people jumped the choice train and got there "Hello moto" as fast as they could.

Today open any technical/review site and you see some large name Android device coming, and the problem is, they all heading to the shops like the next big horse at the Durban July, all fighting for those bets on who is going to come out on top.

So in Android world it is do I get 2.x or Honeycomb, what screen size, what CPU, how much memory. Do you want WiFi/3g with that sir? Do I want to back Toshiba with there Honeycomb, or go for a ASUS Eee Pad Transformer that has a keyboard dock and has a split personality between Netbook and Tablet. Should I go for what is out now and just get that Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v that Vodacom/MTN can give me or import my new Motorola Xoom. Should I wait for the Acer Iconia A500 or Dell's new 10” or maybe I don't care about the market and go for Archos 10” internet tablet.

All I can say is the flood gates are about to open and if you don’t like making decisions, go get an iPad where someone does it for you, else get ready to do allot of reading.

Just some short list as a Example:
Acer Iconia A500
Asus Eee Pad Transformer
Toshiba Tablet
Motorola Xoom
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7”/10.1/10.1v
HTC Flyer

I dont have links but if you shop around you can get a MID Android for under R1000 or even go shop at Archos Remember on low priced devices you get what you pay for.

So after all that, only advice I can give the OP is if you want something, go read the reviews, and if nothing in them puts you off, and you can afford it, get the device. Just remember there will be a better device next month and it will be cheaper. The only question is how soon do you want a tablet and what do you want it for.
 
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