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Samsung Galaxy Tab Hits Verizon on Nov. 11 for $600

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 & Wendy Sheehan Donnell Editor-in-Chief, PCMag / VP of Content, Ziff Davis

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Just days after Verizon Wireless announced it would carry the Apple iPad in its stores, the carrier on Wednesday said it would start selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab on Nov. 11 for $599.99.

Samsung has said that the 7-inch Android-based tablet will eventually be available on all four major U.S. carriers, but Verizon is the first to come up with a concrete release date and price.

After an earlier announcement from Samsung that the Galaxy Tab would be available in the U.K. on November 1, various pricing rumors started swirling. Boy Genius reported that a Sprint version of the tablet would launch around Nov. 14 for $400 with a contract, with a non-contract version going for $600. It was also speculated that T-Mobile would offer the tablet for $650 without a contract or $400 with a two-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate.

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Verizon's $600 price isn't based on a contract, so there's no subsidy. The carrier said that customers could opt for a $20 per month 1GB plan for the Galaxy Tab. Verizon offers the same plan for iPad, but also offers a $35 per month 3GB plan, and a $50 per month 5GB plan. Starting October 28, you can get a 16GB iPad bundled with a MiFi Mobile hotspot, which lets you connect up to 5 devices, for $629 at Verizon stores.

For more details on the Samsung Galaxy Tab, check out our hands-on story.

To see how the Samsung Galaxy Tab Stacks up against other tablets, see our Apple iPad spec comparison or our feature showdown featuring the iPad, Galaxy Tab, and the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook.

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Wendy Sheehan Donnell

Wendy Sheehan Donnell

Editor-in-Chief, PCMag / VP of Content, Ziff Davis

My Experience

I'm the Editor-in-Chief of PCMag.com and the Vice President of Content for Ziff Davis. I oversee the editorial operations of PCMag and ExtremeTech.com, leading more than 65 writers, editors, and contributors, steering PC Labs, reviews, and product coverage, as well as news, expert commentary, and service journalism across the sites.

Back when the first iPhone was released, I started at PCMag as a senior editor covering consumer electronics and mobile reviews. After that, I went on to head up the reviews team as executive editor. And most recently I served as deputy editor, managing PCMag's editorial team and day-to-day operations. I've covered more product releases and have edited more reviews, roundups, and buying guides than any human reasonably should, each and every one contributing to the noble pursuit of helping you find the right technology to fit your life.

Before joining PCMag, I was the managing editor of Computer Shopper. I earned my master's degree in magazine journalism from New York University. (Nope, the irony of witnessing the deaths of both of the print magazines I've managed is not lost on me.)

Though I rarely have the opportunity to write these days, I still crave the rush that comes from crafting the perfect headline and enjoy nothing more than a spirited AP Style debate.

My Areas of Expertise

In my quarter-century-long journalism career, my main areas of focus have been mobile technology and electronics, but I've managed to cover most aspects of consumer and business technology. These days, I spend most of my time strategizing in endless video calls. I'm an ace at sharing my screen and telling people who are already speaking that they're muted.

The Technology I Use

I'm a Mac. Always have been, since my family got our first computer, the Apple IIe, in the early '80s. More irony: I was the first staff editor to use an Apple computer instead of a PC to edit reviews for PCMag. Today, my main computers are a Mac Studio with Pro Display and a 13-inch MacBook Pro. I've carried an iPhone since 2008, and proudly display the click-wheel iPod in my office. My 12-year old stole my iPad a long time ago and now he's eyeing my AirPods. I have more smart devices installed in my home than most people on the planet, and I drive an electric Mini Cooper SE and have become mildly obsessed with EV charging. There's a video game museum in my basement.

The Technology I Use

I'm a Mac. Always have been, since my family got our first computer, the Apple IIe, in the early '80s. More irony: I was the first staff editor to use an Apple computer instead of a PC to edit reviews for PCMag. Today, my main computers are a Mac Studio with Pro Display and a 13-inch MacBook Pro. I've carried an iPhone since 2008, and proudly display the click-wheel iPod in my office. My 12-year old stole my iPad a long time ago and now he's eyeing my AirPods. I have more smart devices installed in my home than most people on the planet, and I drive an electric Mini Cooper SE and have become mildly obsessed with EV charging. There's a video game museum in my basement.

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