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Samsung Galaxy Tab Price: Php34,990

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It’s already confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be launched in the Philippines before end of October (that’s next week!) and we finally got the retail price down to the dot — Php34,990 (thanks to our source).

The price isn’t surprising (though I thought it would be a bit higher by a couple grand) considering its baby brother, the Galaxy S, sells for Php32,000.

Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 specs:
7-inch TFT LCD @ 1024×600 pixel resolution
Cortex A8 1.0GHz w/ PowerVR SGX540
512 MB RAM
16GB and 32GB internal memory
up to 32GB via microSD
3MP AF camera with LED Flash
1.3MP front camera for video calls
Adobe Flash 10.1 player support
3G (HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps)
WiFi 802.11n
Bluetooth 3.0
Gyroscope sensor
Geo-Magnetic sensor
Accelerometer
Light sensor
Android OS 2.2 Froyo
Li-Ion 4,000mAh battery
Philippine Price: Php34,990

The Android tablet will be sold unlocked so you should be able to use a regular SIM from Globe, Smart or Sun Cellular. Just take note of the APN settings for each of the three.

More “in the flesh” photos and first impressions of the Galaxy Tab here.

So, anybody got spare change for a Galaxy Tab? Who’s buying?

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209 Comments

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knox · 16 years ago

im waiting for this to arrive this week.. any updates? cant wait to get my hands on this tab… :)


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Howie · 16 years ago

sir yuga, any update on this one? available na ba locally… :)


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Mondeq · 16 years ago

Ipad + Mobile phone = Samsung Galaxy Tab

Price = You need to think about it careful.


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phatneglo · 16 years ago

@chard > mag samsung wave ka nalang sir, same performance lang diprensyang firmware lang yan lamang pa ung wave may flash and ung quality ng phone medyo mas matigas. and lumalaki narin ung community ng bada so lets expect dadami na ung apps niyan.


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phatneglo · 16 years ago

bakit tft pa? dapat amoled na lol ano un para meron silang i dagdag pag nag update sila? hehe ang mahal masyado.


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chard · 16 years ago

Mas Mahal siya sa ipad ah… Kailan kaya baba ito ng 23-25k? May ipad clone running android. 6k lang… mas ok pa bumili ng galaxy S kaso wala naman led flash camera.. anu sa tingin ninyo?


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Rodney Garcia · 16 years ago

If I’m getting this, it will be for basic mobile tasks such as internet surfing and chatting. Also, looks like it’s going to be a good e-book reader too. Judging from the demos online, it looks to be a good product.

Although, I don’t buy gadgets without testing them first. I would like to get my hands on this gadget and do a hands-on demo. I wonder where?

Any help?


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mark aznar · 16 years ago

Been looking all over the net but can’t find the 32 gb variant? Can anyone confirm come next week, will the 32 GB be available as well?

0917*******


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Herce · 16 years ago

I’m getting one, but from the UK. It ships out tomorrow :)!


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kuroneko · 16 years ago

i thought it’d be late here. i’m totally getting one before they disappear.


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pat · 16 years ago

too expensive for a its kind..


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veromeo · 16 years ago

yung sa cherry wala pang 20k diba?


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unoberkano · 16 years ago

I can’t believe that people, who I assume have been reading Yuga’s blog for a long time now, can still make lame posts about price points. First, one compares how some products can be bought cheaper in other countries. Now some people have find it convenient that the one they own (or most likely salivate) have a bigger screen. I’m pretty sure the Galaxy Tab will find its own market despite comments by fantards and CEOs out there. This Christmas will be an exciting place to watch from the sidelines.


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mark aznar · 16 years ago

Price is really not an issue, i just need one, know any store selling the 32 gig version here in manila already?
Ps. i use an ipad as well, battery life is godly, however i neef the tab for flash content, very important for me. Wish i could get one of these now already.


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Ryan Ang · 16 years ago

34990 for 32gb or 16gb? considering how much the iPad Wifi+3G go for these days.. you decide

btw.. iPad’s battery is something to consider too, normal usage-approx 2 days.


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mark aznar · 16 years ago

Dude, know how much the 32gigs version cost? I need one badly asap, ive been looking around for one for weeks already.


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yizhan · 16 years ago

the price is to much for its features..parang brand lang ang binabayaran :)


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wreek888 · 16 years ago

i already got the ipad so i think ill get the cherry superion better than this at 15k cheaper. It is really DOA this galaxy tab.


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lolipown · 16 years ago

@ogago
yeah, those chinese knockoffs run around circles against OEM built gadgets.. too bad they don’t last long enough to enjoy it :)


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Jox · 16 years ago

this is nice. gonna buy one of this.


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limuel g · 16 years ago

Like to buy one


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yeah right · 16 years ago

35K! mahal naman sana tama si Esteban DOA toh (Death on Arrival) para magmura to

“The 7-inch tablets are tweeners, too big to compete with a smartphone and too small to compete with an iPad,” Mr. Jobs said. Lest there be any doubts about his confidence, he added: “The current crop of 7-inch tablets will be D.O.A.: dead on arrival.”

DOA… DOA… DOA… DOA… DOA… DOA…


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Opium Opinion · 16 years ago

Abe could you post a picture of galaxy tab with the ipad, for comparison. Thanks!


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Manny · 16 years ago

good specs on the Samsung tablet.

which reminds me, why isnt iPad shown in the Apple PH stores? and how much is iPad being officially sold?

at least we’ve got some idea that the iPad is doing well in the market after that latest Apple earnings release. time will tell if Samsung or RIM will surpass the iPad sales.


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lawrence · 16 years ago

“paulo
Twitter: twitter.com/ddrare
replied on Oct 20th, 2010 at 3:06 pm (23)

Seems that it’s slow and not as responsive as the iPad.
Also, it’s more costly than the iPad considering the Galaxy Tab has a smaller screen.”

The IPhone 4 is more expensive than the IPad, even though the IPhone’s screen is a lot smaller than the IPad. Maybe because the IPhone 4 has Phone/3G functionality? What do you think? Galaxy Tab has Phone/3G functionality.

Moreover, unlike the IPad, the Galaxy Tab has Flash support on its browser which the IPad doesn’t have. If you don’t know what flash support can do for your web browsing, maybe you don’t need Flash. So, go for the IPad because of its larger screen.

:)


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mr. bogus · 16 years ago

good alternative to ipad……

sayang yung playbook.. im dissapointed…!!!!


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JayL | BLOG-PH.com · 16 years ago

hey sexy!


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paulo · 16 years ago

Seems that it’s slow and not as responsive as the iPad.
Also, it’s more costly than the iPad considering the Galaxy Tab has a smaller screen.


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ogago21 · 16 years ago

^
superior? are you sure?
you dont even know the specs of those cheap tablets, some are even ruuning on atom procie. and that galaxy tab is also china made, im just saying that i got something like that for lot lot less


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petken · 16 years ago

see the specs… samsung galaxy tab is much more superior than those cheap android tablets…


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jan · 16 years ago

wla namang masaydong pinagkaiba yung tab sa superion

cherry is much more superion


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ogago · 16 years ago

haha!
my android tablet from china can compete with that.
running on custom firmware, responsiveness is the same, and i also got it for like less than 1/3 the price plus at least 6 hours battery and 6mos warranty. on aesthetics, its not that bad as long as its on leather case and i wont mind using it beside an ipad or that thing. and btw, there are also china tablets running on cortex a8.


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Rose · 16 years ago

Actually 5k cheaper than I expected. Will choose carefully between this and the Cherry Superion before I fork over the cash. This is one of the few times I am so glad to be childless and celebrate the fact I come from a small family. MORE BUDGET FOR ME!!!


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IC DeaDPiPoL · 16 years ago

DOA? thats odd considering the only DOA I got was an ipod nano.


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Drey · 16 years ago

Steve jobs is sick.. with “Android Anxiety Disorder”

http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/10/19/steve-jobs-android-anxiety-disorder/

hahahaha

he reacted to NY Times… he’s a ranter…

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/18/steve-jobs-our-approach-is-better-than-googles/?ref=technology


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quobetah · 16 years ago

7 ins tablets will be DOA ( dead-on-arrival ) – Steve jobs.:P


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Darren · 16 years ago

Jobs said no future for 7″ tablet


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wilde · 16 years ago

That’s a pass. Too much for P35k.


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Jon · 16 years ago

Nice but pricey. However, if the battery life is really good, then it would be a good buy for those who could afford.

I just wish they made a wifi-version too, since I don’t want the hugeass phone part. And if I wanted internet where there is no Wifi available, I could simply tether it to my Android phone when needed. That would have cost less.


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Mark · 16 years ago

Will it be available in the local computer stores or from Globe or Smart?


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jay · 16 years ago

nahilo ako sa video mo sir yuga haha so how’s the battery performance?


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manibela · 16 years ago

That much huh? Definitely a no for a poor sap like me. I shouldn’t have spent on food at all these past three months haha.


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-m · 16 years ago

Mahal!


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poche · 16 years ago

mahal saka di pa optimize ang android 2.x sa tablet.
ang labas nyan oversize phone.


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Erin · 16 years ago

I am definitely interested. Sana lang may matirang funds and makakuha ng approval kay Chief Financial Officer. hehehe.

ciao!


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Patrick · 16 years ago

This is great news. It’s priced better than the iPad so that’s really good for competition. Not getting one yet though. Will wait for the next iterations of Android or for this Tab to drop in price, whichever comes first. :D


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Drey · 16 years ago

Will anyone sponsor one of those to me? Hahaha..


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mhoxx · 16 years ago

hey! is this also god for sms?? and regular calls?? just like a normal phone???


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Harley · 16 years ago

an alternative for the ipad! how is the battery doing?


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Eason · 16 years ago

Wow, nice!!!


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