U.S. Cellular jumps on Galaxy Tab bandwagon

By on Oct 28, 2010 at 9:27 AM
General October 28, 2010

It looks like regional carrier U.S. Cellular will throw its proverbial hat in the Samsung-ring and offer its customers the Galaxy Tab Android device. Most of us, by now, are familiar with the device’s spec sheet — Android 2.2, Flash 10.1, and 7-inch display — what we’re really interested in is the price and launch date of the device; all things the press release lacks. Hit the jump to read what you already know about the Tab and we’ll reach out to U.S. Cellular for a comment on the date and price.

Samsung Mobile Announces Samsung Galaxy Tab™ with U.S. Cellular®

Mobile tablet will feature 7-inch touchscreen, Android 2.2™ platform, Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 and front and rear-facing cameras for video chat support

DALLAS – October 28, 2010 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No.1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. today announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ with U.S. Cellular®. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is designed for people who want a premium mobile entertainment experience on the go, but don’t want to be weighed down by a bulky device. Weighing only 13 ounces and 12 millimeters thin, the Galaxy Tab fits conveniently in a pocket or purse.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab features a brilliant 7-inch enhanced TFT display screen, 1GHz Hummingbird Application processor supporting 3D graphics and smooth Web browsing and 1.3 megapixel front and 3 megapixel rear-facing cameras and is powered by Android 2.2™, including full support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1.

Just like Samsung’s Galaxy S™ smart phones, the Galaxy Tab includes Samsung’s Social Hub application, which syncs a users Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.

Services like Google Maps™ Navigation (Beta) and Google Goggles are available on Google’s Android platform. With useful location-based services like Google Maps™, consumers can search in Standard English instead of entering an exact address. A search-by-voice function is just as intuitive, meaning searches can also be completed easily on the go.

Key features:

  • 7-inch enhanced TFT display with WSVGA resolution – Offers brighter colors and clearer pictures and delivers 1024 x 600 resolution whether watching a movie or reading a book
  • Rear-facing, 3MP camera and camcorder – AutoFocus captures DVD quality video
  • Front-facing, 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder – Enables video chat with other people who have video conferencing capabilities (applications available in Android Marketâ„¢).
  • Corporate Email – Supports Android 2.2 Exchange ActiveSync e-mail to synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from office e-mail accounts
  • Wi-Fi® connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) and Wireless Hotspot support
  • Built-in 2 GB internal memory with 16 GB pre-installed microSDâ„¢ expandable to 32 GB
  • 4,000 mAh Battery – Provides ample power to watch movies, share content and surf the Web
  • Ultra thin at 12 millimeters and weighing 13 ounces – For users who don’t want to be weighed down by adding a mobile tablet to their pocket or purse Samsung Social Hub – Built around messaging, contacts and calendar sync, which allows users to send and receive daily activities, whether it is e-mail, social network updates or SMS messages
  • Customizable touch screen menu with drag-and-drop widgets

For additional information about the Samsung Galaxy Tab, visit http://www.samsungmobileusa.com.

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  • MacMan

    This device is setting up for major fail.

  • Richie Rich

    Gotta give USCC credit, they’re trying. They’re still going to be bought out in the next two years though…

    • Android Rules

      If they last that long…

  • http://www.dscardworld.com R4

    What worries me about these Android phones is that nothing has quite yet been proven to be an Apple-killer. Even if Android phones are outselling Apple, so many different manufacturers offer Android phones that no one company is going to knock the iPhone off its perch.

    • Lunchbox

      Why are you bringing up the iPhone?

  • techjunkieforlife

    What I want to know is, why we need a new post (as if it’s news) for every retailer adding a tablet to it’s inventory these days.

  • Eric

    It’s not like they have another choice??? What do you want those carriers to sell? JooJoo? Or $100 tablet like the one in Walgreens? This kind of news is just laughable. When Playbook is out, will BR report every carrier who sells it, too? All these products will try to be on as many carriers as possible. How did Samsung sell 5 M Galaxy phone? It’s on every freaking carriers on earth or they just change name and call it something else.

    Android vs iOS is really not a fair fight. How to compare the number by devices number? Phone vs Phone or Tablet vs Tablet? Whatever Apple or Google say all in favor their own agenda.

    • joshie

      “When Playbook is out, will BR report every carrier who sells it, too? ”

      Yeah, they probably will. Assuming you meant BGR and not Banana Republic. They’ve reported all the carriers selling the iPad.

  • Steve

    Very nice white back to this device!

  • chris

    how does this have 2.2 but the phones that have been out for up to 3 months still have 2.1? samsung priorities….

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone).

  • chris

    that have been out for up to 3 months still have 2.1? samsung priorities….

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone).

    • Lunchbox

      Is there an echo?

      • Lunchbox

        …an echo?

  • Allen Walker

    What is US Cellular?

    • JoCom84

      Trust me, no carrier you should concern yourself with.

  • NO HOMO

    samesucks(no homo)….get it? :-D

  • http://www.TheCoffeeMakerStore.com The Coffee Maker Store

    Samsung is coming out with amazing stuff. I have the T-Mobile Vibrant and am just blown away. I’ve had older Samsung things too and it’s been great.

  • gg

    We are android. Resistance. Is futile. Ios will be assimilated

  • http://www.cphonetips.com Mike

    Good for the expansion, but since US Cellular has little subscribers it may not affect them much in the tablet market, but hey the more the merrier!

  • Kris

    Okay, USCC def isn’t going to be bought out within the next two years… And my only question is about this Tab is… Can you make actual calls from it? Or is it only the face conference capability? Is it going to be just like a cell phone or am I still going to need my regular Samsung Mesmerize for regular cell calls and the Tab be like a mini laptop that does everything but call out???? I don’t remember reading anything about that yet or finding the info on that part… Please if anyone knows the answer to these questions reply back to me!! Thanks!! BTW, Nice move USCC with the Tab and the Galaxy Mesmerize, I love this phone!

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