Samsung Australia has announced its new Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet, a potential rival for the Apple iPad, will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2010. The gadget, which runs on the Android operating system, is the first of a range of tablets “representing a new category of mobile products”, according to the company.

“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 JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.”

The Galaxy Tab is screen is of 7 inches, 380g, with a screen resolution of 1024 by 600, “as on a PC, there is no need to zoom. “One way to say it’s is not multicast, so it is best to avoid zooming with gestures as we begin to have the habit? Perhaps, both actions require a single click has been highlighted during the presentation. It loads the operating system Android Froyo 02.02, and foresees some key features. Other tackle Google and debates on the video in Flash or HTML 5, Samsung announced the availability of the latest version of Flash Player, 10.1, on its shelf, and the complete management of technology HTML 5. Video-conference with 1.3 megapixel front camera, display in portrait or landscape is possible with this tablet.

The device also includes the new Swype input method, allowing users to drag their finger over each letter, rather than tapping each letter individually to input text. Some mobile operators will offer a second SIM card so customers can use the Tab and their mobile phone from a single account.

Fujitsu today introduces a new smaller fully featured tablet PC, the LIFEBOOK T580, measuring up with a 10.1-inch screen size. Leveraging Fujitsu’s 20 years of convertible PC experience, the slate-beating LIFEBOOK T580 squeezes full-size notebook features and technology into a smaller, lighter and lower-priced package.

Featuring 10.1-inch resistive touchscreen, the device is powered by Core i5 processor. Weighing 3 pound, the device has included numbers of business related security measures along with it offering users option of 3G and GPS. The notebook is said to offer up to eight hours of battery life. The notebook comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 OS, and gets easily converted into a touch screen tablet PC by just simply twisting the unique bi-directional rotable screen of the device with touch screen of the device featuring multi touch support [up to four fingers]. Some of the other specs of the device are: USB slot, webcam, SD card and SmartCard readers, and output for both VGA monitors and high-definition HDMI displays.

Unfortunately, the price has not been mentioned and the Fujitusu Lifebook T580 notebook is schedule to become available in all regions in late November 2010, however, people from EMEA region will have the option of pre-ordering the device starting October 1st, 2010.

Check out a brief demo video of Fujitsu Lifebook T580,

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Expansys U.K. displays that the Galaxy Tab will be available for sale starting October 13th. Looks like it’s taking pre-orders now. Expansys sells the 16GB version of the tablet for £680.

For too long Apple has riden the crest of the wave with their iPad Slate but there is a new Slate in town and it’s called the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Offering everything the iPad doesn’t, from expandable memory, the ability to multitask, to access Android Market with thousands of apps to list a few.

The Galaxy Tab is a Slate PC for those who love everything the iPad does but are put off by the restrictive nature of Apple products. The Galaxy Tab isn’t just an Android on a big screen. Samsung have worked behind the scenes to customize & enhance apps to make use of the extra screen space. From smarter calender and mail apps to full screen video, everything feels at home on the Galaxy Tab. Best of all you still get full access to all the Google services and apps from the Android Market, everything from Google Maps (with free Sat Nav) to the hundreds of games to pass the time. At 7″ it strikes the right balance of being portable enough to carry everyday but still give a big screen.

Vodafone U.K. has also confirmed that it will bring the Samsung  Galaxy Tab to U.K. and other European markets next month. As of now the Vodafone U.K. store displays a “coming soon,” and no pricing info. is available at this time and Vodafone New Zealand has confirmed it will stock the tablet but couldn’t confirm a local release date. “Samsung hasn’t released the availability dates yet and we haven’t got a price but we will be stocking it,” a Vodafone spokesperson confirmed today.

The Galaxy Tab is screen is of 7 inches, 380g, with a screen resolution of 1024 by 600, “as on a PC, there is no need to zoom. “One way to say it’s is not multicast, so it is best to avoid zooming with gestures as we begin to have the habit? Perhaps, both actions require a single click has been highlighted during the presentation. It loads the operating system Android Froyo 02.02, and foresees some key features. Other tackle Google and debates on the video in Flash or HTML 5, Samsung announced the availability of the latest version of Flash Player, 10.1, on its shelf, and the complete management of technology HTML 5. Video-conference with 1.3 megapixel front camera, display in portrait or landscape is possible with this tablet.

The device also includes the new Swype input method, allowing users to drag their finger over each letter, rather than tapping each letter individually to input text. Some mobile operators will offer a second SIM card so customers can use the Tab and their mobile phone from a single account.

Vodafone U.K. has confirmed that it will bring the Samsung  Galaxy Tab to U.K. and other European markets next month. As of now the Vodafone U.K. store displays a “coming soon,” and no pricing info. is available at this time.

Vodafone New Zealand has confirmed it will stock the tablet but couldn’t confirm a local release date. “Samsung hasn’t released the availability dates yet and we haven’t got a price but we will be stocking it,” a Vodafone spokesperson confirmed today.

Samsung product executive Hankil Yoon said that the company is in talks with multiple U.S. carriers at present, and that it expects to sell at least 10 million Galaxy Tabs by the end of 2011.

“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 JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.”

The Galaxy Tab is screen is of 7 inches, 380g, with a screen resolution of 1024 by 600, “as on a PC, there is no need to zoom. “One way to say it’s is not multicast, so it is best to avoid zooming with gestures as we begin to have the habit? Perhaps, both actions require a single click has been highlighted during the presentation. It loads the operating system Android Froyo 02.02, and foresees some key features. Other tackle Google and debates on the video in Flash or HTML 5, Samsung announced the availability of the latest version of Flash Player, 10.1, on its shelf, and the complete management of technology HTML 5. Video-conference with 1.3 megapixel front camera, display in portrait or landscape is possible with this tablet.

The device also includes the new Swype input method, allowing users to drag their finger over each letter, rather than tapping each letter individually to input text. Some mobile operators will offer a second SIM card so customers can use the Tab and their mobile phone from a single account.

The Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab launched to the European market and says to expect a wider release in the coming months. Vodafone New Zealand has confirmed it will stock the tablet but couldn’t confirm a local release date.

“Samsung hasn’t released the availability dates yet and we haven’t got a price but we will be stocking it,” a Vodafone spokesperson confirmed today.

“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 JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.”

The Samsung Galaxy Tab could be priced at around €699 [16GB] and €799 [32GB] for Europe as off-contract price, now we have WSJ reporting that the Android tablet is likely to cost around $200-$300 on-contract.

The Galaxy Tab is screen is of 7 inches, 380g, with a screen resolution of 1024 by 600, “as on a PC, there is no need to zoom. “One way to say it’s is not multicast, so it is best to avoid zooming with gestures as we begin to have the habit? Perhaps, both actions require a single click has been highlighted during the presentation. It loads the operating system Android Froyo 02.02, and foresees some key features. Other tackle Google and debates on the video in Flash or HTML 5, Samsung announced the availability of the latest version of Flash Player, 10.1, on its shelf, and the complete management of technology HTML 5. Video-conference with 1.3 megapixel front camera, display in portrait or landscape is possible with this tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 Android Tablet officially launched today at the IFA 2010. This announcement has been trailed by a long series of rumors and leaks, but now the Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet is here.

“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,” said Simon Stanford, head of mobile for Samsung in the UK and Ireland.

In the device, there is a 1GHz chip Cortex A8, a 30-pin connector owner, a card slot micro SD and flexible connectivity. 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA and HSDPA 5.6 Mbps. Side memory, the Tab includes 16 or 32GB.

The Galaxy Tab is screen is of 7 inches, 380g, with a screen resolution of 1024 by 600, “as on a PC, there is no need to zoom. “One way to say it’s is not multicast, so it is best to avoid zooming with gestures as we begin to have the habit? Perhaps, both actions require a single click has been highlighted during the presentation. It loads the operating system Android Froyo 02.02, and foresees some key features. Other tackle Google and debates on the video in Flash or HTML 5, Samsung announced the availability of the latest version of Flash Player, 10.1, on its shelf, and the complete management of technology HTML 5. Video-conference with 1.3 megapixel front camera, display in portrait or landscape is possible with this tablet.

The device also includes the new Swype input method, allowing users to drag their finger over each letter, rather than tapping each letter individually to input text. Some mobile operators will offer a second SIM card so customers can use the Tab and their mobile phone from a single account.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab will be launched in Europe in mid September, and in other markets including Korea, the US and Asia in coming months. This means US consumers will not see the Galaxy Tab most likely in 2010. Apparently Samsung is focusing on a carrier play with the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Spotted in the Wild : The Samsung GalaxyTab has had its pics leaked, it’s been spotted in the wild, and now it’s 20s teaser video (below) hits the web… all in all your average thinly veiled attempt to get a little buzz going before the actual product launch which is slated for Sept 2nd in Berlin presumably at the IFA trade show.

Samsung’s upcoming iPad killer, the Galaxy Tab, for awhile now. Here’s what we know: the device is slated to come in both a 7-inch and 10-inch form factor, and it’ll essentially be a big version of their Galaxy S smartphone. We’ve also heard rumor that the specs are bound to disappoint, specifically when it comes to the display running at a measly 800 x 480 resolution.

Spotted by an Electronista contributor, who proceeded to interrogate the man in an awkward conversation (captured via the wonders of a camera phone), the 7-inch version of the tablet was described as ‘awesome’ and ‘different’ by the tester.

The video ends with the Tab’s owner suddenly clamming up and realizing he’s said too much. “I can’t talk about it,” he insists. I’m guessing he’ll wish he’d taken his own advice once his bosses hear about this leak.

The details on the Galaxy Tab are thin, but here’s what we know thus far. The Tab will run on Android 2.2 and feature full Web-browsing and video calling. The short clip also implied that the Galaxy Tab will sport an HD screen for video, Flash support, support for e-books, possible GPS navigation, and PC linking. The few shots of the screen’s keyboard look promising, as do the brief flashes of the built-in apps. The device itself is black, with a few buttons below the touch display and the Samsung logo up top. There’s no word on pricing yet.

Check out Samsung Galaxy Tab in the wild video,

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Sharp E-Reader or 3D Tablet? will be a Rival to Apple iPad : Sharp has announced  it is going to launch a brand new e-reader into the global market in 2010, starting with Japan in autumn, and the rest of the world by the end of the year. This news is certainly interesting, as the Japanese company has recently been turning heads with its autostereoscopic 3D display technology, which is seen in the Nintendo 3DS, and will soon be seen in the company’s upcoming smartphone.

The device is expected to launch in the United States and Japan this year, with a Chinese launch expected next year.

Mikio Katayama, company President seems to feel pretty sure that Sharps’ new device can “rival the iPad,” and it looks likely that it will also have a color LCD, according to Vlad Savov over on Engadget, sourced from Chunichi. That sounds tempting enough and then another carrot is dangled by Katayama noting the avid interest in 3D and hinting that that’s the way the e-reader will go.

A 3D tablet is surely a possibility though, as Sharp will have to pull out all the cards from up its sleeve to take on the fruit giant’s hot-selling tablet. We certainly hope for some exquisite gadgets from them, be it a smartphone or a tablet.

Toshiba SmartPad(Andriod Tablet) Will Launch Soon : Toshiba is rumored to show off a new tablet dubbed SmartPad at the IFA 2010 convention at Berlin, Germany. Italian blog Netbook Italia  was lucky enough to stumble upon some original images of the upcoming Toshiba SmartPad tablet. This new SmartPad is rumored to have 10-inch touchscreen display and will house Nvidia Tegra 2 SoC platform debuted earlier this year at CES 2010.

At first glance the SmartPad looks just like any other tablet though closer inspection reveals a front facing camera and on the right a series of four navigation buttons which seem suited to the Android operating system. On the side there are two USB slots, one for a regular sized USB and the other one for a mini USB, and at the bottom there are two speakers. The pictures also show a port for HDMI output. It does bear a striking resemblance to the iPad, but then so do most other rumoured tablets at the moment.

The Toshiba SmartPad will reportedly run Google’s Android operating system(It is rumoured that the tablet will run on Android 3.0 or ‘Gingerbread’, an as-yet-unreleased version of Google’s mobile operating system.), rather than a version of Microsoft’s Windows as first rumoured, and the tablet will come with HDMI, memory card reader and USB ports and possibly a front facing VGA camera for video conferencing.

The images indicate four touch buttons on the front panel with VGA camera on the top for video conferencing. The side rim on the tablet reminds of the iPad’s design. At the bottom are two speakers.

Since the IFA 2010 is scheduled next Monday, September 3 onwards, we can expect to see this tablet hit stores by end of October or a bit later.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Ready to Launch in September : Earlier this year Samsung unveiled plans for an Android-based Galaxy tablet PC to launch by the end of the year. New details are emerging now, and it appears that Samsung may launch a 7-inch Android tablet based on its new Galaxy S line of phones, in a few weeks at the IFA 2010 consumer electronics show in Berlin.

Meanwhile, speculation builds that Apple will also release a 7-inch version of the iPad at a September event. The details on the Galaxy Tab are thin, but here’s what we know thus far. The Tab will run on Android 2.2 and feature full Web-browsing and video calling. The short clip also implied that the Galaxy Tab will sport an HD screen for video, Flash support, support for e-books, possible GPS navigation, and PC linking. The few shots of the screen’s keyboard look promising, as do the brief flashes of the built-in apps. The device itself is black, with a few buttons below the touch display and the Samsung logo up top. There’s no word on pricing yet.

The tablet, which may be called the P1000 Galaxy Tab, is reported to have a front-facing camera for video calls, something lacking in Apple’s iPad, but available on the iPhone 4. It’s not yet clear whether the Samsung tablet will go on sale first in Europe, when it will be available in the United States, and what its cost will be.

The team at Samsung Firmware have gotten their hands on a firmware update  which confirms some of the early predictions, and reveals more details about the upcoming tablet. According to Samsung Firmware, the Galaxy Tab will run Android 2.2, and it does have an ARM processor, but it is supposedly the slower and less powerful processor found in its Galaxy S smartphone siblings.

The leak also says that the device is lighter, constructed from lightweight plastic. The 7-inch display will have a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. There’s also the 3.2-megapixel camera, 3G support, and built-in eBook application.