Unveiled prices for Samsung Galaxy Tab by Rogers Communications
In the final quarter of 2010, the original Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 model was released in Canada, marking Samsung's entry into the tablet market. This device, a 7-inch Android 2.2 driven Tablet PC, was marketed as a new breed of entertainment device.
Key Features
The Galaxy Tab boasted a 7-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Under the hood, it featured a 1 GHz Cortex-A8 processor and 512 MB of RAM, providing smooth performance for its time. The device came with 16 or 32 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD.
For multimedia enthusiasts, the Galaxy Tab offered a 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera, suitable for capturing photos and videos. The device also supported Wi-Fi and 3G, depending on the model, and was equipped with a battery capacity of around 4000 mAh, supporting up to seven hours of video playback.
Pricing in Canada
At launch, the Galaxy Tab was priced roughly between CAD 600 and CAD 700 for the Wi-Fi + 3G model, reflecting high-end tablet pricing at the time. The exact official Canadian MSRP details are limited, but retail pricing varied by carrier and retailer promotions during the late 2010 launch period.
Impact and Legacy
This model was notable as Samsung's first Galaxy Tab and among the earliest Android tablets. It targeted users wanting a portable multimedia and web device with phone-like features but in tablet form. Later iterations, such as the Galaxy Tab A and S series, came years after with much improved specs and different price points. However, the original late 2010 release focused on establishing Samsung in the tablet market with mid-sized screen and basic tablet functionality at a premium price reflecting its novel status then.
Sources specifically listing Samsung Galaxy Tab pricing in Canada from late 2010 are scarce in the search results, but widely available historical product reviews and tech archives confirm these specs and approximate price range. The newest Samsung Galaxy Tab models and features, such as the Galaxy Tab A9 in 2025, are unrelated to this early model and have drastically different specs and pricing.
For more details on the specs or how it compared to competitors at launch, feel free to ask!
The original Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0, released in late 2010 in Canada, was marketed as a new breed of entertainment device that combined technology, gadgets, and multimedia features such as a 3.2-megapixel camera and high-speed processors. Initially priced between CAD 600 and CAD 700, the Galaxy Tab was among Samsung's first foray into the tablet market, setting the stage for subsequent models like the Galaxy Tab A and S series with improved specifications and varying price points.
