meh... i sold my ipad just because of this.. and just after i sold it when the ipad value is still there, PLAYBOOK announced... galaxy tab or wait for playbook? XD

playbook is 10" yo, with dual core

NEW Samsung GALAXY Tab (7" Tablet) in Malaysia
Samsung
Discount Duration  :  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 - Sun, 24 Oct 2010
Company  :  Samsung
Location  :  Sungei Wang, Concourse Area.
Promotion  :  Experience the new Samsung GALAXY Tab (7" Tablet) at Sungei Wang, Concourse Area. The Samsung Galaxy Tab will be available from 29th October 2010 at all Maxis Centres.

yes, can download apk files in pc, then transfer to SGT, and install from SGT.

I agree. Price alone cannot justify's one purchase decision.

Buying a tablet just based on price is wrong. These are not cheap stuffs about RM2K and above. Knowing I am a gadget freak who often buy just to test, I am often asked this question : Galaxy Tab or iPAD ?

The answer is simply look at your NEEDS - what you wish to use the tablet for. Don't buy just to follow the "Jones" unless money is not a problem. Each has its pros and cons.

The iPad is good ( not excellent ) as a  browser (  better buy another browser for it  if this is important), excellent for ebooks, magazines, gaming and good  for videos ( Apple supported format ) , poor for non Apple supported formats  - it is more of a consumption gadget. Remember there is NO flash support.  It can never replace your netbook. It does not come with any office apps and be prepare to pay US$15 to US$30 for a full set of office apps or the iWork suite. Editing is poor - do not expect to do any major work creation on it. File management need to do thro iTunes or through cloud services ( eg Dropbox ) . If you buy the CCK - you need to jailbreak to enhance its usage

The SGT will lose out on the fluidity of the interface but its main advantage I see is its USB port and external card support : so if you are looking at a tablet to do some serious office work too - this is a better alternative. It can basically do what the ipad can but offers more flexibility, convenience. If you read a lot - forget about the tab , the ipad is a better choice for now.

APPS : iPad advantage - close to 35000 apps for ipad and another 250000 apps ( run on small size screen 3.5" and if expanded twice suffers a  poorer resolution). If playing/experimenting with apps is important - ipad is the king. The Android market has 100000 apps and most probably it can meet your needs unless you are addicted to certain games/apps which only Apple iOS has . So apps availability will be another important consideration.

1. Can download paid and free US based apps e.g. Paypal, Ebay, Skype, Hungry Shark, Audible.

well, one thing I've learnt from this...
"Never ever trying to be early adopter, especially when it comes to Maxis's offer"

When using Dolphin HD to reply lowyat.net forum message, often hang and force close. It hang on stock browser as well.
So now use Opera, very stable. I think it is browser webkit engine problem, since both using same engine. Anyone having same experience?

New Google Market App.


You can use SGT browser to install.
Major for UI overhaul. A precursor to Gingerbread  . Hopes Sammy release Gingerbread for Tab b4 CNY.

shouldnt we have a SGT official thread...

That way we can list recommended apps...what games run on full screen...updates like above etc?