Samsung Galaxy Tab Coming to Verizon Wireless

On Thursday, it was announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be available at Verizon Wireless. No specific date was said, just "in the coming weeks".

The Galaxy Tab runs Android 2.2 and features a 7-inch touch screen, front and rear facing cameras, 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application processor, and it supports Adobe Flash 10.1.

Additional features:

• TFT display with WSVGA resolution –delivers 1024 x 600 resolution
• Customizable touch screen menu with drag-and-drop widgets
• Rear-facing, 3MP camera and camcorder – AutoFocus captures DVD quality video
• Front-facing, 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder – Enables video chat (Wi-Fi only) with other people who have video conferencing capabilities (applications available in Android Market).
• Corporate Email – Supports Android 2.2 Exchange ActiveSync e-mail to synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from office e-mail accounts
• Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) and 3G Mobile Hotspot support
• Built-in 2 GB internal memory with 16 GB pre-installed microSD expandable to 32 GB
• 4,000 mAh Battery
• Ultra thin and weighs less than a pound

"The Samsung Galaxy Tab is an exciting addition to the Verizon Wireless Android portfolio," said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Coupled with the nation's largest 3G network, the Galaxy Tab is a powerhouse that will be as exciting to use as it is practical for both consumers and business customers." Verizon Wireless will introduce the Galaxy Tab with a number of exclusive applications such as V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video on Demand, V CAST Song ID, VZ Navigator, along with games "Let's Golf" and "N.O.V.A."

The Galaxy Tab will be available in the coming weeks in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Pricing has not been announced.