4G Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 coming to TELUS

[howard]

The brand new Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1, TELUS’ first 4G tablet, is soon to join TELUS’ growing line-up of devices purpose-built for engagement and entertainment. With a stunning 10.1” screen, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 functions as a life dashboard, enabling Canadians to stay connected and productive through multiple screens as they navigate increasingly busy lives.
Thinner and lighter than your average tablet, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 lets consumers enjoy a sleek form factor with unparalleled power and mobility. It boasts the power of a laptop with the portability of a tablet, and includes a range of rich multimedia features, refined multitasking capabilities, customized user interface options, unique Samsung Hub services, integrated Office programs and more.

TELUS is committed to a superior experience for customers, and our Learning Centres are a big part of that. From tablet newbies to seasoned pros, a complimentary one-on-one session at a TELUS Learning Centre will help all customers get started with the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 with tips and tricks to get the most out of their tablet experience.

Clear and simple pricing means TELUS customers can experience the full power of the web, worry-free. Customers can enjoy cost certainty and usage flexibility by adding data to their Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 with a TELUS Tablet Flex Plan, helping consumers avoid unexpected overage fees.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is powered by Android’s latest operating system, 3.1 and supported by Adobe® Flash® 10.2, making it easy to stay connected and be productive anywhere on the TELUS 4G network. With customized learning programs, top-notch Internet services and flexible pricing plans that keep costs contained, experiencing the breadth and depth of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 at TELUS has never been easier.


Availability
Coming soon to TELUS


Specs
§ Powerful
§ HSPA+ device with download speeds up to 21Mbps and the option to connect to Wi-Fi networks

§ Portable and compact
§ Weighs 565g and 8.6mm thick

§ Multimedia
§ Offers a stunning 10.1” screen for viewing and sharing Full HD multimedia contents
§ The high resolution (WXGA) screen showcases brilliant graphics with crystal clear clarity (149 PPI)
§ With the 2MP frontal camera, users can video chat with friends, while the 3MP rear camera with LED flash is perfect for taking pictures or recording videos
§ Full HD (1080p) Video Playback and HD (720p) Recording
§ 16GB internal memory
§ Users can store their favourite multimedia contents – including HD Videos
§ Dual speakers border both sides of the screen to create a surround sound effect that makes movie watching even more cinematic

§ Web experience
§ Adobe® Flash® 10.2 lets client’s browse as if they were at home with access to videos and games. Toggle between sites with tabbed pages just like you would on your PC
§ Video chat using Google Talk through 2MP VT Camera

§ Productivity
§ Polaris™ Office 3.0 is Mobile Office Solution which let end-users easily read and edit various document formats of PC in mobile environment. Create, Edit, Access & Share Microsoft® Office files.

§ Hub services – Samsung’s own user experience

§ Social Hub integrates your social networking connections into phonebook and calendar
§ Music Hub is a music gateway service that organizes your music plus millions of other songs and information. Access over 12 million tracks provided by 7digital, search for artists, get recommendations on new acts, and sample 30 or 60 second previews for free

[Croptop]

Nice. Hopefully someone can come up with something a little more concrete than "Coming Soon". I'm getting tired of waiting for a decent Android tablet with cellular connectivity.

[maddog497]

Looks like a nice device.

Not sure if I'm ready to jump on the tablet band wagon yet. Don't see me carrying around a tablet vs laptop. Also not convinced I would need 3g version (4g media hype) as I have 6 gig data on my phone (and I have it everywhere I am) and I never go over 2 gig with a little bit a tethering.

[Croptop]

If I didn't travel I'd agree with you. But traveling with a tablet that I can swap SIMs and activate a 1-month chunk of data on is cheaper than trying to activate my phone (with data) and then tethering. But it's getting harder and harder to wait so I may end up with a WiFi-only tablet just so I can get rid of this damn iPad.

[Poseidon]

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I'm kind of underwhelmed with those specs. What is with the low camera resolution and limited internal memory? I feel that it should be at least as good a camera as the fascinate series.

[HC - NO "i"]

Folks,

I am more intrigued by the Galaxy Tab 8.9.

[cmstlist]

I wonder what the Team Web Store pricing will be.

[Croptop]

[SIZE=1]I'm kind of underwhelmed with those specs. What is with the low camera resolution and limited internal memory? I feel that it should be at least as good a camera as the fascinate series.

I see your point. The camera specs don't bother me at all. I've got a decent SLR and an 8 MP camera in my phone. The odds of me ever using the camera on the tablet are pretty slim. As for the memory, my hope is that Telus will also carry the 32 GB model. And of course, I believe that the 4G version of the Galaxy Tab has an SD card slot (but I don't know that authoritatively).

[howard]

One thing I really like about 3G/4G tablets is that they are great for tethering. Assuming they ship with the necessary software they hotspots for hours and hours because they come with large batteries.

Of course if they're replacing a laptop (which many are) then the above point isn't as valid.

[Croptop]

So still no release date for this tablet but I see now that Telus has it listed on their website in the Tablets section:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/s...etsSSGalaxyTab

Sadly, they only have the 16 GB model listed. Here's hoping that they also make the 32 GB available. Of course, if it comes SIM-locked from Telus then I'll be looking elsewhere to purchase. But now that I have the 6 GB data plan, the $10 add-on to allow me to pool the data usage between my phone and this tablet might make sense.

[maddog497]

So still no release date for this tablet but I see now that Telus has it listed on their website in the Tablets section:
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/s...etsSSGalaxyTab

Sadly, they only have the 16 GB model listed. Here's hoping that they also make the 32 GB available. Of course, if it comes SIM-locked from Telus then I'll be looking elsewhere to purchase. But now that I have the 6 GB data plan, the $10 add-on to allow me to pool the data usage between my phone and this tablet might make sense.

I refuse to pay any money to data share. If I'm at home I use wifi and if I'm not I use my phone as a wifi hotspot. I always have my phone with me so this is not an issue.

[Croptop]

I refuse to pay any money to data share. If I'm at home I use wifi and if I'm not I use my phone as a wifi hotspot. I always have my phone with me so this is not an issue.

I see your point and, for the most part, agree with you. But there are situations where the option to pool the data between two separate devices for $10 (or whatever) makes sense. My wife often takes our iPad and uses it (on 3G) while nowhere near my phone. Thus, tethering is not an option. If you're the type that would keep a $35/month tablet data plan active at all times, then the $10/month sharing option represents a $25/month savings.

Having said all that, it doesn't look like Telus actually offers that anyway. When I follow any of the links on their page related to sharing data, it just gives me pages describing how to activate a WiFi hotspot on your phone and share the connection. Perhaps it is only Bell/Rogers that offers data pooling.

But to get back on topic: I really hope that the 3G Galaxy Tab will ship soon.

[cmstlist]

I see your point and, for the most part, agree with you. But there are situations where the option to pool the data between two separate devices for $10 (or whatever) makes sense. My wife often takes our iPad and uses it (on 3G) while nowhere near my phone. Thus, tethering is not an option. If you're the type that would keep a $35/month tablet data plan active at all times, then the $10/month sharing option represents a $25/month savings.

Having said all that, it doesn't look like Telus actually offers that anyway. When I follow any of the links on their page related to sharing data, it just gives me pages describing how to activate a WiFi hotspot on your phone and share the connection. Perhaps it is only Bell/Rogers that offers data pooling.

But to get back on topic: I really hope that the 3G Galaxy Tab will ship soon.

Since Telus has yet to actually release their first cellular tablet, one would assume they will add a data sharing option on launch.

The use case of a tablet that is not always in the same place as the phone is a good example. For me the battery life issue is a big one as well - a tablet tethered to a phone will always burn out the phone battery first, even when the tab has plenty of life left in it. Except maybe in the case of a Playbook tethered to a BB since RIM designs it for battery life. A tab with its own radio is keeping your phone battery alive longer.

[maddog497]

I see your point and, for the most part, agree with you. But there are situations where the option to pool the data between two separate devices for $10 (or whatever) makes sense. My wife often takes our iPad and uses it (on 3G) while nowhere near my phone. Thus, tethering is not an option. If you're the type that would keep a $35/month tablet data plan active at all times, then the $10/month sharing option represents a $25/month savings.

Having said all that, it doesn't look like Telus actually offers that anyway. When I follow any of the links on their page related to sharing data, it just gives me pages describing how to activate a WiFi hotspot on your phone and share the connection. Perhaps it is only Bell/Rogers that offers data pooling.

But to get back on topic: I really hope that the 3G Galaxy Tab will ship soon.

Never even thought of sharing my data with my wife, lol. Not that I wouldn't just never had to yet. lol. Good point though. I guess I stand corrected.

I would image a plan would be available soon enough with all the tablets coming out.