Amazon is now accepting preorders for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Tab for a contract-free price of $699.99
The Tab can access the carrier's 3G network through pre- and postpaid Pay As You Go plans. Prepaid plans start at $10 for 100MB of data used within 7 days and are also available for $30 (300MB, 30 days) and $50 (1GB, 30 days). Monthly postpaid plans include WiFi Hotspot access and cost $25 for 200MB (10¢ per MB overage charge) and $50 for 5GB (no overage).
Considering that most smartphones can be used as mobile hotspots, many people use a MiFi/Overdrive-type device, and the WiFi-only version of the Tab costs $499, I don't think Amazon has to worry about running out of these Tabs on November 9th.
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Does anyone know if the unsubsidized versions on T-Mobile and AT&T are unlocked?
They are all locked to their respective carriers. An unlock code probably would be pretty easy to get, though, and a Rebel Sim might work too.
Can’t wait for this to be released but I am getting one on contract.
Incidentally, Jenn, you posted this story before everyone else and now I see it on all the other sites a day later and no one credited Pocketables. Bummer. I like that you’re more active here now. Your last posts have all been great. It’s nice to see stuff that other sites don’t have yet. Keep up the awesome work!
I hope you get a Tab too because I would love to hear your opinion in it.
Gone now? The link doesn’t work, and searching for Samsung galaxy tab doesn’t seem to find it…