Today it’s official!  Verizon makes the launch date for the 4G LTE-powered Galaxy Tab 10.1 real.   Starting in two days on July 28th, you can head down to your local VZW retailer and pick up the fastest, sexiest Android tablet.  The Tab 10.1 offers users a 1GHz dual-core processor on a 10.1inch display, running Android 3.1, dual cameras (2MP in front & 3MP in the back), 1GB of RAM and your choice of 16GB or 32GB of storage.   Pricing starts at $529 for the 16GB & $629 for the 32GB with monthly data choices of  2GB ($30), 5GB ($50), and 10GB ($80).   We loved the Wi-Fi version in our review and see why no one won’t love the 4G version.   The official release lies after the break.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 WITH 4G LTE AVAILABLE AT VERIZON WIRELESS
4G LTE and Wi-Fi Models Available; 8.6 Millimeters Thin and Weighing in at 1.25 pounds
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com/SamsungTab4GLTE.
Key features:
·         4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
·         Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
·         Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb platform – supports Google™ Mobile Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google Maps™, Google Movies™, Google Books™ and Android Market™
·         Adobe® Flash® 10.3 technology
·         NVIDIA® Tegra2 dual-core 1 GHz application processor
·         10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution
·         3-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat capabilities
·         1080p HD video playback on a HD TV or other 1080p HD device
·         Samsung Media Hub – offers a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase.  Media Hub has been redesigned, allowing customers to playback Media Hub content on their TV through an HDMI adapter (sold separately).  Purchased content can be shared with up to five devices enabled with Media Hub at no extra cost.
Pricing and data plans:
·         Verizon Wireless will offer two 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 models bothpriced with two-year customer agreements: $529.99 for the 16GB model and $629.99 for the 32GB model.
·         Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 customers will have the option to choose one of the following mobile broadband data plans:
o    $30 monthly access for 2GB monthly allowance
o    $50 monthly access for 5GB monthly allowance
o    $80 monthly access for 10GB monthly allowance
·         A 16GB Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on July 28 for $499.99.  The Wi-Fi-only model will be available in Metallic Grey.
Samsung Media Hub Credit:
·         For a limited time, Verizon Wireless customers will get a free $25 Media Hub credit from Samsung with their Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 purchase, good towards TV program purchases. Restrictions apply, see inbox insert for additional details or visit www.samsung.com/VerizonTabPromo.
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