Galaxy Tab gets official

After a number of leaks, Samsung’s first Android-powered tablet is here. The Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000) has been revealed at the IFA and will be launched first in Europe in mid-September.

The Galaxy Tab is a lightweight device that not only functions as a tablet but also as a phone, via a Bluetooth headset. As we told you before, the Tab features a 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 7-inch TFT LCD with WSVGA resolution support (1024×600), 3MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front facing camera, Android 2.2 OS, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, Swype, Flash 10.1 support, 16 or 32GB internal memory, microSD card slot (up to 32GB) and a 4000mAh battery.

Additionally, it will have Readers Hub – an ebook reader application, Media Hub – to rent or purchase TV shows or movies, Music Hub – to buy music and Social Hub – to connect with friends on various social networks.

South Korea, US and Asia will get in coming months, which we expect it to be by November.

Specifications:

Network: 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz; 3G (HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps) : 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
OS: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Display: 7.0 inch TFT-LCD, WSVGA (1024 x 600)
Processor: Cortex A8 1.0GHz Application Processor with PowerVR SGX540
Camera: 3 MP Camera with Auto-Focus and LED Flash; 1.3MP front camera for Video Telephony
Value-added Features: Android Market™ and Samsung Apps for more applications and contents; Readers Hub; Media Hub*; Music Hub*; Social Hub; *Availability will be decided by market preference.; Adobe Flash 10.1 player support; Full HD video playback; Thinkfree Office; Swype; Hybrid Widget
Connectivity: 30 pin connector
WiFi 802.11n / Bluetooth® 3.0
Sensor: Gyroscope sensor, Geo-magnetic sensor, Accelerometer, Light sensor
Memory: 16G / 32G internal memory with up to 32G external memory slot
RAM: 512 MB
Size: 190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, 380g
Battery:4,000mAh (7 hour movie play)