Samsung: ‘No Plans’ to Launch Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note in the U.S.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note are two devices that are generating quite a bit of buzz here at IFA 2011 in Berlin. There’s a lot to like about these devices, but unfortunately you might not be able to buy one stateside. According to Samsung, there are currently no plans to ship either of the devices in the U.S.
After gawking at the Galaxy Tab 7.7′s beautiful Super AMOLED Plus display and the Galaxy Note’s high-resolution AMOLED display, I asked a Samsung spokesperson when I could buy one. She told me that there were no plans to sell it in the U.S. The press event was crowded and noisy and it wasn’t clear to me which one she was talking about. I was tired after a long day at the conference and I probably wasn’t clear about which one I wanted. For the record, I’d like to buy both to play with.
When I was back in my hotel room I sent the Samsung rep a text message asking for clarification:
Me: ”You Mentioned that there’s no plans to launch the new tablet in the U.S. at Showstoppers.Can you please clarify if u were referring to the Note or the 7.7?”
Her: “Both.”
That certainly wasn’t the answer I was looking for. It’s no secret that gadget makers will only sell devices where they think they can sell them, but I’m still disappointed. As a photographer I think the Galaxy Tab 7.7 would be a fantastic way to show off my work on the go.
Hopefully Samsung can find at least one U.S. wireless partner to sell the device. Americans are used to paying very little for wireless devices thanks to carrier subsidies. Perhaps the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is just too expensive to be competitive in the U.S. market as Samsung hasn’t yet announced pricing.
There is of course a chance that Samsung is playing coy and already has a partnership announcement lined up down the road.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7′s slim design and gorgeous display put it at the top of my shopping list. Now I just need to know who’s going to take my money for it. Will it be a U.S. retailer or am I going to have to procure one from overseas?
[...] Samsung presented the Galaxy Tab 7.7″, it said that it didn’t intend to sell the device in the United States. Given the size of that market, that statement (which may reflect Samsung’s long-term [...]
I’m into the concept of total digital convergence. That means one device doing all things. I want it to fit in my pocket, make phone calls, surf the net, watch video and be effective as a reader.
The last two means the screen has to be as big as possible and still fit in my front pants pocket. The 5.3 inch screen is attractive, because that makes it about paper back book size, which is the minimum I want for a reader. In areas of the globe where people use public transport, like subways, this is the ideal device. Perhaps that’s why they aren’t selling it in the U.S out side New York, DC, Chicago, San Fran, Boston – not enough people use public transit.
I love the idea of the iPad, but when I hold either version, it is too big and clunky. I tried out the Galaxy Tab at BB and found the 7″ tablet to be the perfect size. The Tab 7.7 being so thin and even lighter must be awesome. I only wish it would do at least 720p HD video. Not sure what the video is on the 7.7. I would definitely buy the Tab 7.7 with HD video.
[...] Samsung: ‘no plans’ to launch Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note in the U.S. Gottabemobile [...]
Oh, I want one too… No plans in the States. What about Canada? We’re sort of International… (sort of!).
After reading all the reviews and looking at all the pictures, I like the 7.7. I don’t want an iPad. If I buy an iPad, I won’t use my iPhone.
[...] results were startling."Worth buying the fastest possible if the project lasts more than a month.Samsung: 'no plans' to launch Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note in the U.S. >>Gottabemobile"The Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note are two devices that are generating quite a bit of buzz here at [...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is out. Check it out. It’s as thin as the 7.7 version but only at 7″. I still want the 7.7 though.
Looks like its the Toshiba Thrive 7″ then for those that want WiFi only. Looks like a nice Tablet as well.
[...] but Samsung had been outwardly indecisive about a US release of the Galaxy Note ever since some initial confusion over a statement made during IFA in October when the Note was announced. Since then, we’ve seen the Galaxy Note pass through the FCC, [...]
[...] another report indicates that Samsung does not have plans to release the 7.7 tablet (or the five-inch screen Galaxy Note launched on the same day) in the U.S., although we are still [...]
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