Samsung Galaxy Tab Details Come To Light, $399 After Rebate?

At this point there isn’t much we don’t already know about the Galaxy Tab heading the Magenta way but two questions have lingered, price and release date. Given the above image (and assuming its legit, real, believable etc) we believe we can safely say at least one of those questions has been answered with a price that comes in right about where we thought it would be given Sprint’s leaked pricing. It looks as though this came to us via a T-Mobile dealer partner and not the corporate office itself but we have little reason to believe pricing would be different between the two. To be honest I can’t say this pricing is far off from where it should be, given the iPad’s popularity with pricing that exceeds the Tab in every capacity. I’m not sure what expectations were when considering the pricing for something that can’t be considered a phone or a computer, so pricing somewhere in the middle makes sense, as I see it. Of course, I’ll look to the comments to be proven otherwise but forgive me if I don’t express disappointment; I think this pricing won’t deter the massive success predicted for Galaxy Tab sales. One more shot follows comparing the Tab to the iPad, T-Mobile style!

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  • David Thomas

    $400? What?

  • PoloKidd

    This is a great product..and the price is great

    • ssdf

      are u kidding??? price is great?! what are you smoking? or you must be ballin in money…

      649 no contract is near the full price of vibrant. youre trying to tell me the best subsidy tmo could come out with is $250 with a 730 day contract!!

      waiting for playbook’s pricing to decide whether i should just get the next gen ipad bc you know that price will stay the same. apple is predictable in that sense

      this device for this much is a fail, and it seems this price will def hold true based on sprint’s docs also

      • The Franchise

        The Vibrant is $499 no contract.

      • PoloKidd

        If you think about it that price is no worse than At&t’s pricing on the apple ipad..
        by the way the playbook isnt gonna have anywhere near as many apps as the samsung tablet will have.

  • du57in

    I hate to say it, but I’m slightly disappointed. I would much rather pay $499 for a WiFi only version, then have to pay for a SIM slot that won’t allow calls.

    What will be interesting is what’s really inside. There are certain members of the Android community who could easily enable cellular radio for talk IF the right components are inside.

    Then again, who really wants to SIM swap between a 7″ slab that you can only use a headset with, and your normal device? I say WiFi only FTW.

    • The Franchise

      I agree. If they really wanna compete and take down the ipad they need to have a better price point. It will be interesting to see what RIM sets as the price for the Playbook too. Watch Apple release the rumored 7in ipad and price it at $399.

    • immadroid

      what about using google voice?
      and i’ve seen a video that shows it does allow calls through speakerphone or while using a headset

      • David Thomas

        Video chat is available on the US-version, but calling, even with a headset, is disabled on the stateside Tab.

  • Bob

    i-pad is 1024 x 768, not 1024 x 600, makes a a big difference. Price is too high unless it can be used on a line I’ve already got. I’m not buying another line of service just to use it.

    • NiiDiddy

      i don’t get your point. ipad almost 10inches larger and the tab is 7inches. 1024X600 on a 7inch is perfect and easily on par if not better than ipad. gotta take into consideration sizes and resolution, but not resolution! imo

      • http://cellularnews.net Isaac

        You are correct the pixels on the tab is more densely packed which makes for a better picture. the iPad has over two more inches but only about 100 or so more pixels.

    • Concept

      A hundred pixel difference do not mean jack. How similar resolution with a physical screen size differences of diagonal 2.7 inch is a HUGE difference. The galaxy tab has a higher density screen ( higher pixel pee inch density)

      • Bob

        If you own a 1024 x 600 netbook, you know what I mean — it gets the job done but the extra 168 pixels do make a difference and feel like a luxury. Given the scale on the 7″ screen it’s fine. But when you use and iPad it’s comfortable to browse standard web pages. I have feeling this is going to feel cramped relative to that experience. As for big difference, it’s a big difference to me, opinions vary. I’d rather have the extra pixels if I could so I could browse in a vertical orientation.

    • ConceptVBS

      The problem for you is the extra pixels are HORIZONTAL, not vertical.

      So your argument of wanting a better vertical scrolling experience is invalid by your statement.

      1024 is the VERTICAL resolution.

      600 (or in your case 768) is the HORIZONTAL resolution.

      • Bob

        Interesting. I didn’t say I wanted a better vertical scrolling experience. I’m browsing in a vertical mode, ie portrait, the screen is 168 pixels wider horizontally on the ipad than it would be on this device. I want that extra space so I don’t have to scroll horizontally. I want the entire width of the page to fit in the horizontal space.

        But as you pointed out, my netbook analogy is technically incorrect because that experience is 1024h x 600v rather than 600v x1024h. I still feel like the netbook is too small but it’s a different issue. I’m still wondering it this will be too small also.

  • The Franchise

    That price seems a little high to me. $649 non contract. You can get a laptop for that.

    • ssdf

      a really nice laptop

    • vin

      Or you can get a galaxy tab!

  • Rilesman

    I also would be interested in

    1) 3G AND phone call capability (prefer HSPA+)

    or

    2) WiFi only with lower price

  • scott perkins

    when are we gonna et to see how much tmobile is going to charge monthly for this

  • Vibrant Guy

    Its not too bad. If you can’t afford it, then don’t get it. Making these devices require a lot of work, time, and effort. We have to take care of the people that create these things for our enjoyment. Remember that…please.

    • 2FR35H

      $650 for this isn’t too bad? that is a joke right? You do realize the cost to make these devices are like 25%-50% of what we pay the other 50- 75% is pure profit. A tablet is much lesser than a laptop so why should people pay more for less? Its like purchasing a bicycle for the price of a used car. It makes no sense.

      And also remember that people aren’t overflowing with money.

  • MC

    Sorry but this price is still too high. Knock 100 dollars off and you hit the sweet spot. 400 bucks + 2 years of monthly service is not a good deal in my books. The monthly contract is going to have to be really low to get anyone interested.

  • jk

    649….I’d rather pay the extra 50 bucks for the 64GB ipad wifi only version.

    • Al

      AMEN !! I never thought these wordS would come from my lips but IPAD HERE I COME

      • k-mack

        They call it the Galaxy Tab, not an ipad!…that is apple’s device, dude.

      • zazou

        I agree… Especially since the new Ipads will be announced in a couple of months.. I am sure they will have cameras and the IRIS display along with a few more features.. Samsung should have entered at a lower price point.. But then again there is always Notion Ink’s Adam.. that is if they ever release it… http://www.notionink.in/

  • Win

    I was told that we would have the iPad 2 by Dec. So it may be good to wait and see. Because the iPad marketplace is so much better than android marketplace. Android will win the war because they will have more smartphone and tab’s but if you want something that work with all your toys, then you need to stick with Mac stuff. I hate apply but there stuff just works better then anything else.

    • Al

      ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION IPAD 7″ and or 9.7 ” ??

    • ConceptVBS

      I told of a Galaxy Tab 2 coming right around the corner.

  • Al

    One word for you David, Managing Editor. You are sure a Tmobile A_ _ kisser. You can really tell us this is a fair price !!!!!
    Balony, way too expensive.

    • David, Managing Editor

      Yes, I have zero problem with the pricing when considering what comparable Tablets are going for, I’m confident in my response to that, absolutely. I believe its a fair price, deal with it, if you don’t agree, don’t agree but don’t resort to insults.

      • Al

        the thruth hurts I guess. Good paying for it.

      • ssdf

        completely agree with Al.

        @David
        its really not an insult…

        • David, Managing Editor

          I would think calling me an a** kisser quite nicely fills the bill as an insult, I’ll call T-Mobile out if and when I feel its necessary to do so, I’ve done it before and I’ll do it again. In this particular case on this particular subject I don’t think the price is bad, but thats why I left it open in the second to last one, to be told I was wrong. Give me a break…I’m most often a voice of reason for you guys, in this case I don’t think its bad. Respect my opinion as you want me to respect yours.

      • mikeeeee

        7″ screen googlenav device is way cheaper than a 5″ garmin GPS and with all the other ANDROID apps this thing is made to ride on an 18 wheel dashboard.

        @al, i could tax deduct this as a business tool and deduct the line data charge as well.

      • Al

        I apologise David. But U cater too much to Tmobile. I dont believe this article is objective. That much money for a 7″ compare to ipad 9.7″ is way too much and I predict this will not fly. If ipad comes out with a 7″ it will be lower that Samsung.

        • David, Managing Editor

          I don’t believe I pander to T-Mobile in anyway. I agree that Sprint/T-Mobile and likely Verizon and AT&T will price this right around the same and I think its justified. As for catering to T-Mobile, I say again that I will knock T-Mobile time and time again when its warranted, plenty of readers around these parts will back that up. I don’t believe this is anything more than my personal opinion, you can take it for what its worth which is exactly why I stated you could prove me wrong in the article.

      • Al

        I think that by reading the comments here David I am not alone. Most Negative toward price

      • k-mack

        I easily side with David on this one. Al, you are seriously drinking the apple koolaid! You are comparing the locked down ipad which is basically a big clunky heavy ipod touch to this sweet Android device?! the ipad is $629!!! The point is you are paying way more with an ipad and you aren’t getting it back! This Galaxy Tab is priced decently and is the right size. Why don’t you see any ipad’s around?…because it’s too big and nobody wants to carry it anywhere!! if apple is making a smaller one it’s because they know they have to, to compete. and I would put money on it that it will NOT be cheaper than the galaxy tab! lol!

      • Foxeh

        It seems Apple has started a trend in selling giant PDAs that cost more than computers. Granted, almost all computers within that price range aren’t worth the distress that comes from dealing with them. At least manufacturers are finding a way to increase margins.

        I’m not sure I can call the pricing for this 7″ unit “fair” but it is “competitive.” Apple proved the market will bear it so we’ll see how the public reacts to this one.

      • john

        Agreeing with David. Why don’t you guys whine about the prices of $60 for new video games? “wtf the disks cost like 10 cents to make wtf?!” You & I both know why, it’s not about the cost of making the device. It’s because you’re paying for a quality product and all the research that went into it.

        (Now I rant) F***ing greedy idiots. Don’t bitch just because you want something and can’t afford it, I see this on every cell phone/tech site and it makes me sick. You don’t need this sh**, yes I want it as badly as any of you do but guess what I don’t let it ruin my day if I have to save my money for the NEWEST top of the line tablet/phone/laptop/game system/whatever. Take a deep breath & go walk outside, realize life is f***ing incredible.

      • FunkmasterC

        You have to pay to play – come on folks – it is a business. They are in this to make money. Go find a wifi version if you want to complain about the 3G pricing.

    • flanker

      Interloping troll.

    • NiiDiddy

      i have to chime in on this. the truth hurts?? what truth?? boy, this is a website catered for t-mobile fans and current customers. We get all the info here, rumors, devices, issues, etc here. David and crew have even called out t-mobile when t-mobile needed to be called out. they have been our voice of reason and continue to do so. i feel the “a_ _ kisser” statement is stepping out of line. everyone has opinions and if your opinion says it’s too expensive, well that’s your opinion. if David feels it’s reasonable, well then that’s his opinion. i also have my reasons for not liking this Tab but price is certainly NOT one of them. do you see me running around here calling people names? c’mon…..!!!

    • Win

      9.7 sorry

    • Rpinazo

      @Al Bundy,… Chill out! The Ipad is almost irrevelant after the Playbook was announced and the The Tab kicks Ipad’s ass. If your not willing to pay a little more than the Ipad is gladly waiting for you!!!!!!

    • 2FR35H

      @K-Mack

      I see alot of appleware where i go to college.

      MacBook pros IPhone 4 3g 3gs 2g apple iPod touch and so on even apple iPads.

      And heavy? 1.6lbs is heavy to you?? then you are weak.

      You never seen any tablets besides iPad around.

      • k-mack

        i wasn’t talking about appleware, i was talking about ipads. yes, they are heavy for a device of that functionality. no i’m not weak, d a. you will be seeing a lot more tabs than any ipads, guarantee it.

    • Yemi

      I cant get why people are saying this is too expensive. Ipad 3G at comparable spec and 16GB is $629 (remember AT&T does not subsidize it). This tab is priced just right. And I think Samsung is making a mistake by not making the WIFI only version for folks who do not want 3G and contract. But then again it will probably be $399 and people will still complain.

      Even Blackberry’s playbook will be priced around the $350 t0 $450. No Cheap gadgets lol

  • low

    i cant believe people want this product after the behold ,and my phone the vibrant issue ,fix my phone first ,i will never buy a samsung product untill they do right by me ,by the way no ota fix yet ,boy htc is looking like a nice company too me now

    • 2FR35H

      Oh please STFU! The behold 2 is not a tablet so it is irrelevant and the samsung vibrant is a great device and the OTA has been on the rollout if you haven’t heard and if you haven’t received it and tried manual fixes that is your loss. Yeah HTC is looking great while you can’t have permanent root just turn it off and back to how t-mobile wants your phone.

      • low

        first of all get off samsung d&%k ,you bi&^%h, you the a&&hole that would never talk to anyone in person like that so you have to be a forum gangster samsung sucks bit*^h boy,go ahead and buy the product, i really dont give a F%@k, some off us buy our phones cash without a contract ,my n1 is better than my vibrant ,and my g2 is on the way all toys for me nerd ,

      • 2FR35H

        Congratulations you just proved your idiocy. Your reply sounds like something a 5 year old little girl would say. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were.

      • low

        2fr35h congradulations you just prove to me that your a ass , your a little college boy trying to find yourself ,remember respect receive is respect given ,go play with your phones and feel good about yourself

  • NiiDiddy

    Price is not bad. It’s just not for me, especially being sold through mobile networks. If I were Samsung, I’d manufacture the Tab with 3G/4G/Wifi w/voice, but sell it at retail stores. That will give customers the option to choose whether they will buy it for wifi only or for voice/data through participating networks. Laptop manufacturers do that with their business models. It can be done, I know. But hey, I’m not Samsung.

  • Brian

    The non contract price is way to high. I don’t want 3G. I guess I will stick with the iPad.

    • Inertiaman

      Bingo. Higher price w/out a data plan than the (cheapest) iPad? That’s gonna be a deal breaker for the average consumer. There are a lot of people (myself included) that will consider a tablet to be a household device and therefore only want to run it over WiFi. I know Samsung is trying to market this as a mobile device, and of course there are some that want to use it that way. But I would guess that mobile users, at least those willing to pay for any extra monthly data plan, make up maybe 25% of the consumers considering a tablet purchase. I would be interested to see the sales numbers of WiFi vs. 3G iPads, and the number of users that have active data plans as well. $650 for WiFi only is too much, in my opinion. But, I guess we’ll see what the market can bear. If it doesn’t sell enough at those price points, the discounts will come.

      • ColoradoGray

        Across the board is is $50 cheaper than the comparable 3G iPad. Now, if you don’t need the mobile data service then wait for the wifi only version. Comparing the prices of the current Tab to the wifi only version just isn’t fair.

      • Inertiaman

        I agree, if and when they produce a WiFi only version then we can compare those. But, at the moment these are all we got. Not trying to be argumentative, I’m just thinking from the point of view of the average consumer.

      • ColoradoGray

        Fair enough. Though in the interest of fairness I was incorrect. The Galaxy Tab is actually $20 more expensive than the comparable 16 gb iPad. That is not good.

  • ao

    dont understand why at the top where it outlines the tab it says it has a 5MP camera on the back and when they put it head to head it says there is only a 3.2MP camera

    • TMOprophet

      Because the people who made the internal mock ups shown here are morons.

      The rear camera is a 3.2mp

      5mp would have been just a tad bit too midrange…lmao, only the best for 500+ bucks..lol

    • 2FR35H

      Because the 2nd photo is a copy and paste job. Note at the bottom of tmonews’s water mark it says “prietary information.” sure does look like something was cut off there .. you know because the first picture has it non cut. So I would believe the 5mp.

      • TMOprophet

        It’s not a 5MP, it’s 3.2, I think this was established everytime the tab has leaked out

      • TMOprophet

        It’s not a 5MP, it’s 3.2, I think this was established everytime the tab has leaked out

  • vinny

    3G and you can not make phone calls? Forget it, Do not understand this thinking at all. All the data being rammed thru these pads and they won’t add phone calls? Dumb, Dumb, Dumb.

  • mikeeeee

    I need a device that can make and receive UMA calls.

    I need an ANDROID for mobile heavy lifting, like finding stuff and other tasks in that vein.

    right now i can go 2 ways…

    get the DEFY or get the TAB and use it in conjunction with my samsung KATALYST.

    nice thing about having 2 devices is you can talk and compute simultaneously.

    going to be a tough call.

    hey with a 2 week trial i can do both.

    • 2FR35H

      That is the benefit of being on tmo

      because you can have one device and do both.

  • cellswag5

    If they really want to sell these things. The wifi only should be 500 and the data plan one should be 250 to 300. But oh well better off gettin a ipad. Hopefully they make one the same size as the tab. I love the tabs size. That’s what draws me to it. Oh well sigh……

  • http://NA Diesel

    If the screen would be as big as the iPad, I’d be sold. I’ll hold onto my jailbroken, Tmo iPad for the time being. Otherwise else, I hope this thing really takes off.

  • artiepants

    hahahahahahhahaha, $400 WITH a 2 year contract????

  • kebanyo

    Its funny how the rear facing cameras on both the pictures are different. One says its a 5mpx while the other one say 3.2mpx. Now, huh, why would that be?

  • Mike

    why are yall complaining about the price cheap a**es the ipad is $499.99 and doesn’t have a rear or front camera and with thr galaxy tab you can expand the storage with a sd card unlike ipad stop complaining if you can’t afford it o well

    • Brian

      People are complaining because 1. Apple overprices everything and this is higher 2. There is no wifi only version 3. The Android market does not have a separate category for apps made for a larger screen like the Apple store.

      I like the idea of the FFC but the rear camera to me is useless. I may just pick up an overseas version with voice.

    • James

      Well, because the iPad does not require a 2 year contract (which will likely cost you an additional $1k-2k). The non contract price is $650. For many people an additional contract isn’t needed. And just to add, it’s $399 with 2 year contract AFTER a $50 mail in rebate for the T-Mobile Samsung Tab

      • Inertiaman

        $1k-$2k for a 2 year contract? $30 x 24 mos = $720, no? Or maybe, you were talking about a voice + data plan. Nm.

  • artiepants

    also, i like how they left battery life off on the comparison chart…

    • Bob

      Your right Artie, that’s a pretty huge thing to leave off. I’ve heard 7 hours on the tab, which is not quite up to par with the ipad.

  • Zapote21

    I think its an excellent price and I will be buying one full price!

    • Al

      A sucker born every second

      • Chuck

        So because he wants to spend HIS hard earned money on a product that he finds compelling hes a sucker? Lol stop trolling this article dude. Youve already made it VERY clear that you dont want one, so why are you still here? Go drink your apple Kool Aid.

  • somebody

    4.3 inch screen on hd7 is good enough for me if it ever comes out….

  • JP

    What if they come out and say you can use this with your existing $30 data package? Then the price wouldn’t be an issue. Fat chance on this ever happening.

    Just hope the data package is attractive enough to dish out that much cash for this thing.

  • Tmobilenator

    Honestly I really don’t see a point for having this. There is nothing I can do on this that I can’t do on a G2/vibrant. the only difference is that its bigger. I’ll save the $400 and have fun at the local strip club!

    • somebody

      yess ^^^^

      i like the way you think sir

    • Chuck

      IMHO the only other Android tablet worth maybe having at this point would be the Adam tablet. But I honestly don’t think it will ever come out.
      Ive had some hands on time with the Galaxy TAB and its a really nice device. If you really think about it, the price isnt too much different from the iPad yet this device has the potential to do much more.

  • thaghost

    too expensive. you can find a decent tab wit 2.1 for under $200. it has wifi and a ffc(no mic tho). it is not as good as the galaxy tab but it can save u $550 or the restrictions of a 2yr contract.

    http://www.lightinthebox.com/wholesale-Laptops–Notebooks_c1386?gclid=CIruw77mxqQCFU7u7QodQRBMDQ

    • thaghost

      $450…sorry

    • TMOprophet

      100 percent agreed, way too expensive, especially with no voice :(

      If some people want to pay this much then I say it must be nice to have that kind of money to throw around on junk that clearly isn’t worth it.

      I say wait for the Adam tab, the high end version should be comparable in price and might be a better tablet altogether.

  • TMOprophet

    No voice is a deal breaker, but then how does it do video chat without the voice capabilities???

  • http://www.androlute.com _QMan

    Why does the top graphic say there is a 5.0 MP Rear Facing Camera and the lower comparison one say 3.5? Also the lower one one calls it a Galaxy Pad?

    • TMOprophet

      they are idiots…thats why

    • 2FR35H

      2nd photo is a copy and paste job!

  • Al

    How brave of you k-mack not allow me to reply. We will see who will drink the cool aid

  • mmeyer4663

    Can’t wait to see the WiFi only price once it come out!
    Last thing I need is another monthly payment to T-Mobile for another data package.
    +, with the HD2, I can just tether if I have to.

  • alex32g2

    call me old school but ill stick with a laptop…

  • http://www.PetersRoadtoHealth.com Peter

    The big question is, with the GPS work on the Galaxy Tab?

    I, too, think this is too high. It really depends on how much the data plan is. The iPad data plans are $15 or $25/mo and they are pay-as-you-go. You don’t have to sign up for an additional $360-$600 data plan.

    I have yet to find an app on Android that is better than the same app on iOS. Most of the time the app on Android is inferior. Not to mention many iOS apps that have been customized for the iPad.

    Everyone is going crazy over FFC. The only reason is that the iPhone made them popular. Before that, I don’t think you’d ever see a “it doesn’t have a ffc” complaint. How many people are really do video calling? How many people are actually going to use the cameras on the the Galaxy Tab?

    Since Apple just added RFC and FFC on to the iPod touch, I would be surprised if the next version of the iPad doesn’t have both.

    I have a Samsung Vibrant. I don’t really see a need for a larger version of it. I’d much rather go with an iPad which will give me enhanced apps to what I have on my iPod touch.

  • Special K

    Honestly, the price is okay if you ask me. I strongly feel that 300 bucks subsidized would make these things fly pff the shelves. Either way, just like webconnect products, it will be a niche market until tabs become more standard. I would not purchase this at the price. I still feel like tabs are in home laptop replacements. I will wait till next year on a tab. I got an Alienware m11x that completely kicks booty. Small and compact, but plays all the games I enjoy.

  • James

    Looks like I’ll be getting a WP7 phone after all. Oh, well. :(

  • broke asses

    you people are so funny, everyone wants to use these products for free or on another line, its a different type of product. If you cant afford the extra 40 dollars a month for internet access, then dont get one. stick to you cell. and all you ppl are complaining cuz you cant have wireless tethering and wifi hotspots on the g2, if you want those features, pay for it. losers.

    • http://www.PetersRoadtoHealth.com Peter

      The point is one shouldn’t have to pay for tethering. It is a standard part of 2.2 that companies DISABLE so they can charge for it.

      People say there is an Apple premium tax. The iPad data plans are only $15 and $25/month, not $40. Seems like the Galaxy Tab is the one with the premium tax on it now.

  • umm

    i bet you ppl are the type to buy a base model camry, and complain because you dont get the delux package included for free, “well the car is made to be able to have a moon roof and auto windows, toyota should give them to me for free” idiots.

    • Oce

      It’s not just that the price is too high, its just that for that price range, most people would choose an iPad over this. I know I will.

    • http://www.PetersRoadtoHealth.com Peter

      Are you then saying the Galaxy Tab is a base model camry and the iPad is the deluxe package?

      It’s as Oce says, the price is two high. It’s more like at this price (and contract) one is paying for a deluxe package and getting a base model.

  • HD2/Vibrant/G2 User

    A android tablet is useless. As a phone os its great. Id rather have win7 on a tablet it makes it more of a laptop than just a oversized phone. Thats just my two cents though.

  • Cassie

    Love this thing, awesome

  • Ace

    More Samsung garbage…great. $400.00 bucks worth.

  • Bob

    After looking at it, to have a wifi ipad with the same 32Gb of memory is $599. To have a 3G enabled ipad with the same memory is $729. You still don’t get single camera on the ipad (yet) and data costs about the same both places. The apps will not be comparable, but if you primarily want to browse, email, and watch video etc — this is actually a pretty desirable device. I at least want to check one out.

    • http://www.PetersRoadtoHealth.com Peter

      How do you know the data costs are about the same both places? Did I miss someplace where TMo announced what the 2 year contract cost would be? I know the add-on for Android data is $25/mo. Is that all the plan will be for the Tab? What about taxes?

      On the iPad the data plan is optional and you can sign up for one month and then not for the next, so you don’t have to pay the $25/mo, whereas you will have to with the subsidized Tab. Also you can opt for the lower $15/mo plan if you don’t use that much data.

      • Bob

        I’m assuming $30 for a real data plan. I don’t consider the 200MB plans viable in any way. If it’s $59 forget about it. That’s too much to pay for data.

  • Chuck

    This is about at the price point I was expecting it to be. If its not as laggy as one of the early demo models I got my hands on, I most likely purchase it at full retail. No contracts for me thanks especially if I can tether through my vibrant.

    • tgeek

      ditto, prefer to buy this off contract and tether it to my nexus one.

  • mtnman

    First of all I have to say that I’m kinda new to this site. I’ve only been coming here for about 2-3 months so far. And I have to say I love this site. Why? Because I not only have T-Mobile and want to know all about what’s going on with my Magenta, but also to hear feed back from others as to whay they think as well.

    David, I just have to say don’t let them get you down. Like anything you’re doing the best you can with what you have. I really don’t understand some people, they don’t care about anybody or anything except themselfs.

    I’ve been with Tmo for over 5 years now, and I’ve been as frustrated as most people on here. I’ve seen them pass up stuff like Video and TV service and being slow as snail in the winter to get 3G up in my area. As well as not having the best smartphones out there, but I’ve stayed with them. They have the best CS out there by far, and the lowest prices. Sure you’ll never find the perfet company, if there is one, let me know.

    People complaining that this is way too high and that the iPad will kill this and that David is a T-Mobile A** kisser, I have to ask why are you here in the first place?

    I mean reall this site is called Tmo News! Not AT&T news, not Sprint, not Verizon, Tmo. So if you HATE Tmo and really can’t stand it, if you think that AT&T or whoever is better, then (again) why are you here? And there’s no need what so ever to be calling anyone any names. Why, I just don’t see it, (maybe it’s me) but I don’t hardly ever curse becuase I don’t find a need for it. I do curse when I get really mad sometimes, but I appoligize for it because we all sometimes let it slip. Even heard my Pastor one time.

    So again if you hate T-Mobile why no go to AT&T, why not head over and check out Sprint forums? It would be like my pastor saying how evil Satan is and then going to a Devil worship meeting.

    For the record David, your doing a fantastic job, and not I’m not a** kissing. Love this site, keep up the good work.

  • Chuck

    @mtnman

    Took the words right out of my….fingers.
    Well said man.

  • mtnman

    If the price of the Tab remains the same, then (for me) it’s kinda high, since I can get a laptop for half the price for what I need it for. Since I don’t travel all that much, or hardle go anywhere (except to my couch) then for me a laptop would do a lot more.

    Now as for the price when used as a mobility device, some will argue that they can to more with a laptop, but then a laptop is heavier than this and plus battery life is not as great. So having something light and portable just for light applications might be worth it. After all my Vibrant is $499.00 w/o contract and the Tab has a 7″ scren. Lack of voice is a problem, but look at it this way, are you really going to be in the asile of a grocery store holding this to your ear? Ohh you’ll get noticed alright.

  • mtnman

    Remember when people walked aroud with “Boomboxes” on their shoulders? Next you’ll see people walking around with 20″ Tabs/iPads on their shoulders making calles. Or they’ll have video conferanceing. “Tonight on Channel 5 action news, a man was struck by a bus in the cross walk while talking to his girlfriend on the new 20″ inch Tab. “Yes ma’am my name is Bubba, I seen the darn fool just walk into the street talking to the electonic gizmo thangy. I yelled out “Look out for the…next thang I know he was hitchn’ a free ride all the downtown”.

  • darkknight49

    geez people, its simple. If it’s too expensive, don’t buy it. The price will go down and then you can buy it.

    You don’t need the damn thing, and still, this is more than on par with a netbook which is exactly what this thing would be competing with (because thats what the iPad competes with.)

  • Danny

    I was hoping T-Mobile would differentiate itself from the pack by adding a HSPA + radio. Oh well.

    I’ll get one anyways as I always do. ;-)

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