Samsung puts very competitive prices to the Galaxy Tab 8 and 10 (Specs included)

Ok, so Samsung announced the pricing of their newest tablets during the Unpacked event at CTIA 2011. Aside from the fact that the Galaxy Tab 8 and 10 will be the world's thinnest and lightest tablet device around, they also put a very competitive price on top of it. So, are you excited?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 specs and pricing:

The Galaxy Tab 8.9's price will start at $469! Yes that is lower than the iPad 2. With regards to it's availability, Samsung only said that it should be arriving in early Summer. 

Pricing:

Galaxy Tab 8 (WiFi version)

• 16GB - $469
• 32GB - $569

Specs:

• Android 3.0 Honeycomb
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 8.9" WXGA (1280 x 800) touchscreen display
• 3MP rear facing camera (with autofocus and LED flash)
• 2MP front facing camera
• Full HD video recording at 720p (playback at 1080p)
• WiFI 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 3.0
• USB 2.0
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Stereo speakers
• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Digital Compass
• Ambient Light sensor
• Internal Memory: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB 
• External Memory: via microSD card slot up to 32GB extra storage
• 8.6mm thin
• 470g weight
• 6,000 mAh battery
• Network: HSPA+ capable & EDGE/GPRS

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 specs and pricing:

The Galaxy Tab 10 is priced very competitively, too. The tablet is like the direct competition to the iPad 2 since the company gave the device prices that exactly match that of the iPad 2. Availability wise, the 10-incher's WiFi version will be available in June 8th in the US.

Pricing:

• 16GB - $499
• 32GB - $599

Specs:

• Android 3.0 Honeycomb
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 8.9" WXGA (1280 x 800) touchscreen display
• 3MP rear facing camera (with autofocus and LED flash)
• 2MP front facing camera
• Full HD video recording at 720p (playback at 1080p)
• WiFI 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 3.0
• USB 2.0
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Surround Sound Stereo speakers
• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Digital Compass
• Ambient Light sensor
• Internal Memory: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB 
• External Memory: via microSD card slot up to 32GB extra storage
• 8.6mm thin
• 595g weight
• 6,800 mAh battery
• Network: HSPA+ capable & EDGE/GPRS

*I acquired the specs here.


Source:  Endgadget, SlashGear

Pin It