Samsung Electronics has launched its Android-based tablet PC, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, at the Ifa trade show in Berlin. The tablet will be available from mid-September in Europe, and in other markets including Korea and the US in the coming months. Vodafone said it will offer the device from October in its European markets and through several parter networks. The 380g Galaxy Tab features a 7-inch touch screen, Cortex A8 1GHz processor, Android 2.2 with Adobe Flash Player 10.1, and access to Samsung's new Media Hub for music, video and e-book downloads. It comes with HSPA, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, includes 16 or 32GB internal memory plus a card slot for up to another 32GB, and can operate as a deskptop speakerphone or mobile phone with a Bluetooth headset. Users have a front-facing camera for video calls and 3 megapixel back camera for taking still photos and video. The content services will include a Readers Hub with Samsung's e-reading application and access to a digital library, as well as a Media Hub for films and videos and Music Hub for a wide range of music tracks. The device includes a 4,000mAh battery, which Samsung says can support up to seven hours of video playback.
