Samsung Galaxy Tab

At the Samsung’s IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, Samsung has finally spilled the details about its long-awaited tablet computer, the Galaxy Tab which will run Android OS  2.2 , a Cortex A8 1 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of internal memory with the possibility of upgrading through microSD memory cards.

The display is a 7-inch TFT-LCD display with 1024×600 pixel resolution, a 3-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED Flash plus an additional front 1.3-megapixel camera for video chats, with  Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.It measures 190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, with 380 grams of weight, and the battery should last through seven hours of video playback.

“Samsung recognises the tremendous growth potential in this newly created market and we believe that the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a unique and open proposition to market. There is a new and emerging consumer demand that Samsung can satisfy since mobile is in our DNA. This demand continues to grow and develop as users tap its limitless potential,” said Simon Stanford, Head of Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland. “The Samsung GALAXY Tab has been designed to enable consumers to maximise their online experience wherever that may be. The Samsung GALAXY Tab is pushing the market in new directions and Samsung believes this is only the beginning of its innovations as pioneers in smart media devices.”

Samsung has tied up with Vodafone for the launch, and the Galaxy Tab will start selling in October in UK later this year .