Although it insisted that consumers want a device that’s smaller than the iPad, it seems Samsung is moving forward with plans to create a device that is about the same size.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tabs are invading the retail locations of some mobile providers this month, bringing to market what many consider to be the first real competitor to Apple’s iPad. Running on the Android operating system, its specs are strong and it integrated all that’s good about Android.
However, what many are noting is that it’s a smaller device with fewer apps, at no real cost benefit to the iPad. It still costs $600. It’s kind of reminiscent of when Sony launched the PSPgo – it was a new version of the PSP gaming system, but it had a smaller screen and couldn’t play old PSP games, yet it was more expensive. That system was a flop.
So now it appears Samsung wants to hedge its bets. Despite citing irrefutable evidence from focus groups about consumers wanting a smaller tablet device they could hold with one hand, it seems a 10.1-inch version of the device is on display at a trade show in China.
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It would appear Samsung is working hard to penetrate the tablet market using the success of the Android OS. Hopefully Samsung will realize that given the current economy and the availability of the iPad at this pricepoint consumers need devices that are more affordable… Thoughts?
Cool looking galaxy tablet i am not so sure that will it gets popular or not, but hopefully all those who wants to have a bigger smart phone will surely buy it. Thanks for sharing it…
May sell if the price is a little lower than iPad.