Reports that the Samsung Galaxy Tab is delayed circulated yesterday, stemming from the Amazon UK Samsung Galaxy Tab listing. The Amazon UK page for the Samsung Galaxy Tab lists a release date of 1 November, rather than October, as was previously stated, and this change was taken as sign of possible hold-ups.


But a Samsung spokesperson debunked any speculation, and said that despite the Amazon date change, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is not currently delayed. He said: “We haven’t released a specific date yet, and we haven’t got one. It will be before the end of the year, but beyond that, we can’t be more specific.”

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The Amazon page also raised the issue of the Samsung Galaxy Tab pricing for the second time this month. At IFA, Samsung were keen to press that the Samsung Galaxy Tab would be affordable, and much cheaper than the iPad.

As it stands though, the RRP for the Galaxy Tab on Amazon is £800, with a discount from the RRP of down to £600, which doesn’t fit with the assertions that the Samsung Galaxy Tab would be affordable. The Amazon pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab though, is not an indication of the actual pricing, but more like a guess from Amazon. The Samsung spokesperson said: “It’s total speculation. There is no clarification at all on the price yet.”

So where is Amazon getting the information to post pricing and shipping dates, (and to change said shipping dates) for the Samsung Galaxy Tab?

What do you think? Drop us a line in the comments and let us know.

[Source: Amazon UK]

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  • Jake

    Why do I get an impression that something is not right there? Samsung says it will be cheaper than the Ipad while Amazon lists it at an insane £600 price, the release date can be anything till the end of the year and some Android application are not going to work as they shoud. Hmm… Suddenly Galaxy Tab doesn't look that attractive, does it? Come on Samsung if you want to take on Apple you have to have a perfect product at a better price!

  • http://www.thegalaxytab.com Bogdan

    I think that the tablet will be much cheaper than the £600 price that is currently advertised on Amazon. Is just marketing from them in order to attract attention and get more visitors = more sales. I am still waiting for the official announcement from Samsung.

  • Boyers

    If the Galaxy is going to retail at £600, then Samsung are just plain daft – I doubt they will sell any at what has been described as an 'eye watering price', which it is. I have emailed Clove to debate and discuss the price and their reply was that they 'considered it over-priced',
    So why the hell don't Samsung get their finger out,scotch rumours, and actually announce a price?

  • http://www.sammytablet.com Jez@SammyTablet

    It seems that prices aren't official yet so maybe it will drop a little, if not a lot. But traditionally prices always fall after release – the early adopters always have to pay a premium.

    I do like the look of the Tab, and am keen to get one. But it's just the price is that will hold me back. Still, there's every chance I'll cave in some time before now and the release date!!

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