Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 now available in Canada, $499 for 16GB model

Samsung Mobile Canada has announced that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is now available in Canada. The WiFi-enabled tablet boasts a dual core processor and measures-in at just 8.6 millimeters, making it the world’s thinnest mobile tablet. The company also announced that a 4G version of the Samsung Tab 10.1 will also soon be available which supports data speeds of up to 21 Mbps.

Read our review of the 4G version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 here.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is powered by Android 3.1 (ie Honeycomb), offering faster and smoother transitions between different applications, more intuitive navigation to and from home screens and broader support of USB accessories, external keyboards, joysticks and gamepads.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is designed with a brilliant 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution delivering vibrant colours and crisp clarity. This expansive screen is centered inside a narrow bezel to enhance the wide viewing angle. Despite this crystal clear screen, the device also boasts an incredibly light weight of just 565 grams (WiFi version and 4G version) for outstanding mobility and comfort in the user’s hands.

“We know Canadians love tablets, and Samsung has been at the forefront of the market with the Samsung Tab series,” said Paul Brannen, vice president of Samsung Mobile Canada. “We know that consumers want different device sizes, so we have added a larger 10.1 device to our line-up. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 offers a vivid screen, impressive surround sound, and fast dual core processor for the best multimedia experience, along with secure business applications to help Canadians work smarter wherever they are.”

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 is equipped with a number of features designed to ensure an outstanding user experience including:

• Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”
  

• Social Hub
  
• Impressive Speed, Power & Battery Life
  

• Full Adobe Flash Player Compatibility
  

• Polaris Office
  

• Quality Cameras and Sound
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi version is now available at retailers nationally for $499. For more information, please visit www.Samsung.com.