Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy

Thomas Richter, head of portfolio management for telecommunications, Europe, of Samsung presents the new Samsung Galaxy Tab, a tablet computer to compete with the Apple iPad, right, at IFA, the world’s largest trade fair for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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• Thomas Richter
• Apple Inc.

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BERLIN (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co. is unveiling a new tablet PC named Galaxy Tab as the latest device meant to rival Apple Inc.’s popular iPad.

Samsung Europe executive Thomas Richter said Thursday the device will offer users “a new galaxy of possibilities” with features such as mobile video conferencing and a video chat function.

The thin tablet device weighs 13.4 ounces and has a 7-inch touch screen. Mr. Richter said it comes with Google Inc.’s Android 2.2 operating system and Adobe’s Flash Player.

Samsung said at a Berlin consumer electronics fair the price of the device will depend on telecommunications operators through which it will be available starting next month.

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