Expanded Countries Join Galaxy Tab Celebration along with Additional News Items
The Samsung Galaxy Tab, the latest addition to Samsung's tablet lineup, is set to launch in Hong Kong, India, and Singapore in the first week of November. Here's a closer look at the partnerships, pricing, and available features for the Galaxy Tab in these regions.
In Singapore, the Galaxy Tab will be available from November 13th, with Singtel as the official partner. Both the 3G + Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi only versions will be available, as well as an unlocked version. The 3G + Wi-Fi version will start at S$998, while the Wi-Fi only model will be priced at S$848. Singtel will offer 3G Flexi, Flexi Lite, and Flexi Plus plans for the Galaxy Tab.
The Financial Times will provide news content for the Galaxy Tab, and Singtel will offer local magazines such as August Man, Android apps, video and music services, and Barclays Premier League broadcasts on the Galaxy Tab. In addition, Gameloft has developed two launch titles exclusively for the Galaxy Tab.
In Hong Kong, the Galaxy Tab is available at Broadway, Fortress, and major electronics retailers for HKD 5,688. PCCW has a special data plan for the Galaxy Tab. Samsung has partnered with local publishers in Hong Kong to provide content for the Galaxy Tab, including Ming Pao Group, Crystal Windows Books, Cultural Communications Press, Joint Publishing, GuangBo Media Limited, Mings Reader, Chung Hwa Book Co, and Cup. WHSmith is also partnering with Samsung to provide e-books for the Galaxy Tab.
In India, the Galaxy Tab will be available from November 10th, and pre-orders are already being accepted. The price is fixed at INR 38,000. Samsung has partnered with carriers Airtel, Aircel, Vodafone, Tata DOCOMO, and RCom in India, but no specific data plans have been announced yet. The Galaxy Tab will come pre-loaded with several apps in India, including MapmyIndia Maps.
While specific content partnerships for the Galaxy Tab in the U.S. are not listed, Samsung has partnered with services like Samsung TV Plus, Phynd Cloud Gaming, and Netflix to enhance user experiences across its devices. Samsung TV Plus offers a wide range of free, ad-supported streaming channels, Phynd Cloud Gaming provides free cloud gaming services, and Netflix collaborates with Samsung to offer exclusive themes for Galaxy devices.
The Galaxy Tab is not just a device; it's a platform for content and services. Whether you're in Singapore, Hong Kong, India, or the U.S., the Galaxy Tab offers a rich and diverse experience, with news, entertainment, and games at your fingertips. Stay tuned for more updates on the Galaxy Tab and its partnerships.
In Singapore, users can choose from the 3G + Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi only versions, or an unlocked version of the Galaxy Tab, with the 3G + Wi-Fi version being priced at S$998 and the Wi-Fi only model at S$848. Gadgets like the Galaxy Tab expand the technology landscape, offering access to news, entertainment, and games from providers such as The Financial Times, Singtel, Gameloft, and WHSmith.
In Hong Kong, the Galaxy Tab can be purchased at Broadway, Fortress, and major electronics retailers for HKD 5,688, and PCCW offers a special data plan for the device. The technology partnerships Samsung has established with local publishers like Ming Pao Group, Crystal Windows Books, Cultural Communications Press, Joint Publishing, GuangBo Media Limited, Mings Reader, Chung Hwa Book Co, and Cup, provide a wealth of content for the Galaxy Tab.
