No Galaxy Tab 10.1 for U.S.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1″ is coming to a country far from you – if you are stateside, that is.  Engadget reports this:

Samsung says the 10.1 will be launching in March in both Asia and Europe — Vodafone will be the first carrier to nab the Tab — but it had absolutely no timing details for the US market. Price? We’ve got no idea, though we’re told it will be “competitive.”

The Galaxy Tab 10.1″ is running Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and is a “Google Experience” device.  This means that there will be “almost” nothing getting in the way of this being updated due to the fact that there is no Touchwiz interface to slow down progress.  Interesting exclusions are a microSD slot, USB and HDMI ports.  The Galaxy Tab 10.1″ weighs in at 1.32 lbs (the 10″ Xoom weighs 1.6lbs) so it is relatively light for it’s size.

As more details come to us, as well as some non-stock photographs we will follow up with more regarding the “Galaxy Tab II” or as it is now known the Galaxy Tab 10.1″

Engadget also posted this video of their hands on.  Thanks Engadget

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1” Product Specifications

• OS: Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
• Display: 10.1” 1280 x 800 (WXGA) TFT
• Processor: 1GHz Dual Core application processor (Tegra 2)
• Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100  EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
• Camera:  Main (Rear): 8.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash Front: 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera
• Video:  Format :MPEG4/H263/H264  Playback : 1080p FullHD Video @ 30fps  Recording : 1080p FullHD Video @ 24fps
• Audio:  3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker  Playback: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, AMR-NB/WB
• Connectivity:  Bluetooth® technology v 2.1 + EDR + USB 2.0 + WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n)
• Memory:  16GB/32GB (Not user expandable)
• Dimensions:  metric: 246.2 x 170.4 x 10.9mm (599g) english: 9.69 x 6.70 x .42 in. (1.32 lbs)
• Battery:  6860mAh

Samsung expands the Samsung GALAXY Tab range with a 10.1" Entertainment Powerhouse
Global launch of Samsung's first Honeycomb-based, Dual Core smart media device

BARCELONA, February 13, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a provider of smart media devices and the global leader in Android™ tablets, in partnership with Vodafone Group, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 (Model: P7100), a powerful Dual-Core Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Smart Media Device, designed to deliver the ultimate mobile entertainment experience.

"As a leader in the Android-powered tablet market, Samsung is committed to providing a variety of feature-rich, always-on devices" said DJ Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing. He continued, "The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is a valuable addition to our expanding portfolio of smart media devices. Sporting a large 10.1 screen and dual surround-sound speakers, it enables users to enjoy multimedia to the maximum extent without having to compromise mobility. 

Patrick Chomet, Vodafone's Group Director of Terminals, said: "Vodafone customers in over 20 markets around the world will be the first to get the GALAXY Tab 10.1 when it goes on sale this spring. Samsung have produced a stylish, market-leading implementation of the new Android 3.0 platform which will be the first Honeycomb device to arrive in many of those markets. Vodafone's competitive data tariffs and reliable, high-speed networks make using the GALAXY Tab 10.1 a great experience."

"Samsung continues to develop innovative products that contribute to the continued growth of the Android ecosystem," said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.

As the tablet market experiences unprecedented interest, Samsung and Vodafone have partnered to cater to customer demand and offer them the perfect way to enjoy the huge variety of opportunities the Android platform provides. Whether playing games, reading eBooks or updating your Facebook status, the lightweight, ultra-slim Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the ultimate entertainer and builds on the industry-wide success of the two million-selling Samsung GALAXY Tab.

The Ultimate Entertainment Experience
A 10.1" (WXGA TFT LCD) display with crystal clear resolution (1280 x 800) makes the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 an unrivalled device for experiencing the hundreds of thousands of games and applications available from Android Marketâ„¢. To compliment the amazing visual quality of the device, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes dual surround-sound speakers to immerse you even more fully.

The device also includes an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with Auto Focus and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera which lets users capture experiences with the best-in-market full HD record and play as well as easily share them. With the Android browser and Flash 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the perfect tool for consuming the world of the internet content wherever you are.

Performance and Speed
Combined with the latest version of Android's tablet-optimized operating system, Honeycomb, Samsung has created a device that is powerful and lightning fast. 

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes a 1GHz Dual Core application processor, giving you the kind of fast and powerful multimedia and web browsing experience. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's Dual Core processor, low power DDR2 memory and 6860mAh battery, make it perfect for task management in an energy efficient way. 

Maximized Portability
At just 599g in weight and mere 10.9mm- slimness, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is lighter, slimmer and more portable, meaning users are free to enjoy its many features while on the move. With the need to remain constantly connected, Samsung has also included super-fast HSPA+ 21Mbps, Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to support rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times.