Fast Facts – Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet

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What is it?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is an Android tablet with a 7-inch, 1024×600-pixel touchscreen. It’s running Android 2.2 Froyo, has Wi-Fi, HSDPA, Bluetooth 3.0 and DLNA networking.

Why should I want it?

Because this may be the first true iPad competitor (and we know how many of you are anti-Applists these days). It has front and rear cameras for video calling, with a 3MP job and LED flash on the back, which is one in the eye for the ‘Pad. It’ll also have Flash 10.1 – do you hear that, Apple?

So what’s it actually like?

We’re getting our grubby paws on one today, so keep an eye out for first impressions and hands-on pics very soon.

UPDATE We’ve put some wildlife shots on this page for now, but we’ll be getting some proper hands-on time with the Galaxy Tab tomorrow, so check back then for video action.

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