It is not a victory in war, but it is a victory in a battle. Samsung has managed to make the decision that seemed like it would finally prevent the sale of its tablets in the US may be cancelled and therefore models such as Galaxy Tab 10.1, may be sold in stores in that country. A victory, after all.
As our colleagues from another blog point out, Apple managed to get these Samsung products very close to being removed from North American shelves. request its withdrawal judiciallySamsung appealed, considering that the accusations of patent infringement were unfounded. Well, today it was known that the Korean company has triumphed and, therefore, its tablets will be the game in the US.
You can create a precedent
Therefore, the sentence issued at the time by the San José court will not have effect, since the appeal filed in the corresponding court in Washington has requested that the sentence be reconsidered since both the jury and the judge himself understand that there has been no any patent infringement. Therefore, there is no reason for the lawsuit filed by Apple has any value. Moreover, the judge recommends that said sentence be withdrawn, even if it affects somewhat old models.
Actually, this is more of a moral sentence than anything else, since the affected models are going to be out of the market shortly, as Samsung plans to present its new product range for the USA In an already scheduled meeting, both phones and tablets were involved. Furthermore, Samsung still has yet to hear a hearing regarding this ruling, so it's understood that things can only get better for the Koreans.
In short, a triumph... that could be a precedent and, who knows, maybe it's what Samsung needed to have jurisprudence in your favor when it comes to combating all the patent attacks that Apple is suffering.
Technical background and variants of the Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung's 10,1-inch family includes generations such as the Galaxy Tab 10.1, 2 10.1 Tab and Tab 3 10.1, with options that include WiFi only, WiFi+3G and WiFi+4G/LTE by market. This approach allowed the brand to adapt to each operator's networks in the US.
Typical storage on these models ranges from 16 and 32 GB, with expansion via microSDXC in multiple variants (card sold separately). It is worth remembering that the available memory is less that the total is due to the space occupied by the system and pre-installed apps, and that a part may be occupied by existing content.
The screen maintains the 10,1-inch format with TFT/PLS panels and resolution 1280 x 800, sufficient for navigation and HD video. In cameras, there are configurations with Front VGA/1,3 MP and back of 3,2 SM with high definition recording. In physical connectivity, there were units with 30 pin connector and, in later generations, microUSB with support MHL 1 for video output.
El supported bandwidth The price of each device may vary depending on the region or provider, a relevant detail when purchasing in the US if you plan to use the tablet with different operators or while traveling.
Software, interface and updates
The models in this line were launched with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and the cape TouchWiz UX, with access to Google Play and Samsung services. Over time, they received improvements such as Jelly Bean 4.1.2 in certain variants, available via wireless update or official tools where applicable.
Modern features like assistants and AI-based features depend on the device and region. On tablets of this age, these options are not present, and on compatible devices they require Active account and Internet connection. The stated autonomy is always indicative: typical values ​​come from Lab tests and may vary depending on brightness, apps and network.
Purchase in the United States: availability and conditions
In American retail it is common to find policies of price adjustment or forms to report lower offers, although they are not always equal. In addition, some chains offer device finders to filter by make and model and quickly locate the desired version.
Vocational trade-in They can provide credit upon delivery of suitable equipment (powered on, no locks or serious damage) and there are options for third-party financing with APR that can range from 0% to 36% depending on eligibility, amount, and status. Certain promotions are time-limited, non-cumulative, and subject to terms and restrictions additional, especially for purchases for companies or with insurance.
As a quality note, some reviews may be encouraged, so it is advisable to compare sources. And if you need to verify historical data sheets, the cell phone and tablet search engines With thousands of models, they are useful for identifying variants by connectivity, memory or color.
This scenario opens the door for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and its 10,1-inch ecosystem to maintain a presence in the US with greater legal certainty, while users have clear technical information and more flexible purchasing options.
