Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Honeycomb Tablet

R34P3R said:
Interestingly enough I just replied to a Samsung Tweet about what app I would use most on the Tab and stated I would use Titanium Backup to remove the Samsung software. I recieved a reply saying the Tab 10.1 and the 8.9 will launch as "Google Experience Devices" whatever that means.

I have replied to this asking is that means they won't have Touchwiz on or not and are awaiting a reply, here's hoping they come without.
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Which of the Samsung Twitters are you using?
 
R34P3R said:
Upon looking into what a "Google Experience Device" actually means it would appear the Tab 10.1 and 8.9 should come with only stock Android and no Samsung stuff. Hopefully this is indeed the case although I understand the I/O one does have some Samsung Hubs on there atleast according to some reviews I've seen. Perhaps Simulatorman can confirm?
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The only Samsung additions are the Music Hub and Samsung Apps. The Apps is full of rubbish at the moment and I would expect that to change. There is no Readers Hub as there is on the Tab. A couple of Amazon apps and Quickoffice HD have been included. The system software updates have to be for a country, I set it to UK but will set it to US when I’ve finished playing with a reset. One thing it did do as soon as I was WiFi connected and accessed my account was to download most of my apps from the market.
 
The spec for the 10.1 LE:

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Skyfall said:
I'm quite interested in this as might sell my Transformer and get one for the sleekness... But what processor will it be running, is it Tegra 2, also when are we getting it? (The slim version)... Also is the screen IPS or....
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It is running Tegra 2. The screen may well be PLS, it is super with its vibrant colours. As to release dates, the 8th of June for the US was the last known date. It may be a little later and there is the possibility that Europe may get it later but then not everyone was offered the 10.1V so we may see it at the same time.
 
Skyfall said:
A few other questions actually... Does it have USB port(s) and mini hdmi?
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No it doesn't. It uses a custom connector for a usb connection (used in the Galaxy Tab). I gather that there will be some form of add-on offering one or both connections. It supports HD playback.
 
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R34P3R said:
Not too fussed about overall size, I'll probably only be using it in bed or when watching TV. Saves me having to sit at PC to browse the web without the hassle of browsing on the SGSII screen,
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This release date business is becoming a bit of nonsense and I can't blame you for not waiting. At least we can now share our Honeycomb experiences. Good luck with it. :)
 
The chargers for the Tab and the Tab 10.1 share the same travel adapter and I have been using the original one for charging with the original cable. The 10.1 indicates that it is charging using USB when it is switched off.
 
Quaddy said:
silly question, but does anyone know if its possible to have just one screen on honeycomb, like remove the others, so there is one screen with no sliding between them, so its one static page??
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Anything is possible but it is an integral part of the Android OS design. I can’t see why you would want to do it. You could always ask over at XDA and no doubt someone may try and do it.
 
JBod said:
We got one of these now at work, slim sleek and good looking but I am still unimpressed with Honeycomb. The OS feels exactly the same as using the Xoom (got them side by side) we got a Lenovo tablet knocking around I not put next to them yet.

Also the scrolling of home screen left to right has micro jerks which bug the hell out of me.

These first round of tablets feel like when the HTC Hero was released, just about good enough as long as you don't mind the little bits of slowing down.
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Have you got hold of the Google I/O version or the 10.1V?

You won't see a much difference because they are both running 3.0.1 although both Motorola and Samsung will have made a few additions. I’ve not noticed any stutter on mine or any real slowing down. Honeycomb is so much better than have 2.2/2.3 on a tablet such as the original Tab. This release is buggy and 3.1 is on its way with bug fixes and enhancements so things can only get better.
 
Danger Phoenix said:
Do Samsung offer international warranty with these? My girlfriend is in America at the moment and is due to return in the first week of July, so if it comes out there first then I might ask her to pick me up one :)
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I would have thought it will have an American warranty which will not cover it for use outside of the US. The original Tab has an EU warranty.
 
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