Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 might cost $250-$300, affordable 7-incher to arrive for $150-$200

This following speculation is pretty common sense, but reports are that Samsung is prepping a new batch of 7-10" tablets for launch in the first half of the year and avoid direct confrontation with an eventual iPad refresh.

The 7-incher will allegedly be the most affordable of Samsung's upcoming slates, at $149-$199, depending on the memory configuration, while a step up will arrive in the form of the Galaxy Note 8.0, which we saw in the leaked H1 roadmap today.

The 8" tablet with S Pen functionality will reportedly cost $249-$299, which is a pretty decent pricing for a stylus toting slate, and a tad less than Apple's iPad mini, which will be its direct competitor. Nothing is said about the 10-incher, but you might have heard that the Nexus 10 is about to receive a graphics refresh later in the year.

source: Digitimes

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posted on 23 Jan 2013, 06:25 7

1. RaKithAPeiRiZ (Posts: 1488; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)

hope it will hit $250 (wifi only 16GB) can't wait to get one

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 06:27 2

2. _Bone_ (Posts: 2155; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)

$250 for a mid-range tablet with a Wacom digitizer is great price, would definitely consider getting one, but $300 is more realistic. I also hope the improved Nexus 10 rumors are true, either of these tablets would be a great buy.

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 06:28

3. emadshiny (Posts: 1144; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)

PLZ Sammy, don't tease me with these prices.
i must wait to see the final specs to decide about my first tablet.

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 06:29 1

4. wando77 (Posts: 1076; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)

250 and these will sell like hotcakes

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 06:31 2

5. cezarepc (Posts: 718; Member since: 23 Nov 2012)

8" SuperAmoled with S-Pen, 2GB of RAM, card slot please.

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 06:31 1

6. .warrenmosler (Posts: 10; Member since: 23 Jan 2013)

How about a phone in the 7 inch?
The nexus 7 easily fits into my pockets

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 07:04 1

7. jpmcnown (Posts: 34; Member since: 03 Jul 2012)

Google Voice.

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 10:42

11. rusticguy (Posts: 2828; Member since: 11 Aug 2012)

2015 barcelona :)

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 08:14

8. protozeloz (Posts: 5396; Member since: 16 Sep 2010)

I like the price, plus the added features is something I'm looking forward to since I'm helping with scanlations

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 08:30

9. Shino (banned) (Posts: 196; Member since: 23 Jul 2012)

Dear Lord! 1.It is a Samsung; 2. With Android and...3. It uses a stylus?!! What could be worse?! Oh, the price! :) Dear guys from Samsung, the last time I used a stylus was 6 years ago with my Nokia 5800, damn! :)))

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 11:37

13. rusticguy (Posts: 2828; Member since: 11 Aug 2012)

Don't worry Nokia is making one TAB for ya :)

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 08:56

10. kingcombo78 (Posts: 15; Member since: 31 Dec 2012)

looking forward for these notes to hit..

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 10:47 1

12. Jeradiah3 (Posts: 1118; Member since: 11 Feb 2010)

This is sometihng I'll honestly get. I wanted the Nexus 7, but if they are going to come out with a 7 or 8in version of the Note II, im all for it

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 13:35

14. funnyguy (banned) (Posts: 244; Member since: 10 Jan 2013)

The price is fantastic, years ago the galaxy tab 7.7 used to cost 450 euro in my country and now we have 8 inch tablets for 300.
One correction though , the note 8 will compete against the ipad mini 2, not against the current ipad mini.

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 14:46

15. donfem (Posts: 693; Member since: 30 Mar 2011)

I already dreaming of one

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 14:47

16. donfem (Posts: 693; Member since: 30 Mar 2011)

I meant.. I am already dreaming of one

posted on 23 Jan 2013, 17:15

17. heeri (Posts: 1; Member since: 23 Jan 2013)

most importantly
i only want calling facility and a f****n big longest lasting battery that can last 2-3 dayz after heavey usage...with boost charging technology like in xperia p.....

nd few other thingz (not much important)
first of all a better (best) camera(cz this thing i use the most)
secondly micro sd slot
then a nice look n USER interface
easy updates
cheaper acessories
dual core will wrk fr me
ram 1gb or more
screen should be visible under the sun (all that samoled amoled tft lcd stuff or resolution i dont care....it should be nicely visible out side...
nd should be dropletproof(if not completely water proof)
that.s all i want....

posted on 26 Jan 2013, 19:33

18. yahoo29 (Posts: 71; Member since: 15 Sep 2012)

>.< I think I will w8 FOR this tablet, and will pick which is the best mid range tablet, like Nexus 7, Ipad Mini, or that sammy tab.

posted on 17 Feb 2013, 23:34

19. vanessaelizebeth (Posts: 18; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)

I wish Samsung made a new note 10.1 wit a better screen resolution if Samsung comes out with a 7 inch tab with 32gb I'm so buying it.

posted on 20 Feb 2013, 07:30

20. vanessaelizebeth (Posts: 18; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)

Samsung has gone from being a company with a reputation for cheap products to becoming one of the most respected companies in the world.