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RE: Facts Are Wrong
By JasonMick (blog) on 10/20/2010 4:07:15 PM , Rating: 4

The Galaxy Tab from Verizon costs $599 flat . A contract is not required because the product is not being subsidized by Verizon. The $20 data plan is completely optional. From the press release:

I amended the article to clarify this. But the gist is the same.

Okay, so Sprint and T-Mobile are offering locked units. Verizon (appears) to be only offering unlocked units (though this was not explicitly mentioned in the release).

Sure you could then buy a $600 Tab, take it to Sprint without penalty. But if Sprint offers the reported $400 base model, why would you?

Okay, so if you buy Sprint's discounted model and don't like Sprint's service, you can't take it to Verizon without a fine. I don't think Sprint's service (which I currently have) in most areas is so horrible that it would be worth spending the $200 extra to get an unlocked unit.

Remember, the unlock only applies to Verizon and Sprint's networks (which use CDMA). And it will be inferior to Sprint's reportedly cheaper model in that it can't access 4G.

Further, once you get in a contract with Verizon, its unknown whether or not you'll be able to exit it without ETFs.

That said, the Tab looks like an AWESOME tablet, much better than the iPad or Streak in terms of hardware. Sure it's worth $600, but if I could get it for $400, that's even sweeter.

Of course nothing is set in stone until Sprint/T-Mobile/AT&T announce their prices/offers....

RE: Facts Are Wrong
By micksh on 10/20/2010 4:52:37 PM , Rating: 3
Samsung's Tab BOM will be ~%25 less than iPAD 3G 16GB. Mostly because of iPAD's IPS display.

I wanted to post calculations but DT comment system says
so I cant't.

And Samsung is no Apple, it can't expect similar profit margins.

Given all that it is absolutely ridiculous to price Galaxy Tab comparable with iPAD.
Even $400 without contract would be pushing it. Many people don't need another contract if they can tether tablet to cell phone.

RE: Facts Are Wrong
By mcnabney on 10/20/2010 8:12:16 PM , Rating: 2
Many people might want a Galaxy Tab without using 3G wireless. That contract costs a minimum of $480, so if you don't think you want a contract the Verizon Tab is the clear choice. Remember, a lot of customers might already have a smartphone that offers tethering. Why pay for two data service plans?

RE: Facts Are Wrong
By Boze on 10/25/2010 11:57:36 AM , Rating: 2
I'm one of them.

If Samsung would make a 3G-less Galaxy Tab and price it around $399 to $449, I'd purchase one right away.

I'd be willing to pay $599 for a 3G-less 10 inch Galaxy Tab; especially if it were to be released a few months from now with a slightly faster processor (maybe 1.2 GHz) and PowerVR's new SGX 545.

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