Tmo Tab over At&t tab?

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Hey everyone,

Just wondering if there any big difference between between the Tmobile and AT&T samsung tab?

Does one have better features or better pre-loaded apps? Are both easily rootable? If so, which is better?

The only internal hardware difference is that the T-Mobile tab supports the T-Mobile 3G bands whereas the ATT tab supports ATT bands. Also, the ATT tab will be better if you were to travel a lot in Europe as it can support European 3G frequencies.

There are also some changes in design on the back of the tab (mostly in regards to color). As for preinstalled apps, I an unsure as I do not own a T-Mobile tab.

Originally Posted by synplex

Hey everyone,

Just wondering if there any big difference between between the Tmobile and AT&T samsung tab?

Does one have better features or better pre-loaded apps? Are both easily rootable? If so, which is better?

The T-Mobile one will work with T-Mobiles faster 3G HSPA+ network. Not at 4G though, just faster than 3G. However, this it not available everywhere.

In the EU, the T-Mobile version will only support Edge, whereas the AT&T version will support 3G.

The most important piece is AT&T version could be used as a phone w Euro firmware and an existing AT&T SIM card. Sounded like you're not an AT&T user but it's doable.

For Tmob tab, you could also set it up as a phone but you will need a data plan then setup GV+IPKall+SIPDroid if you don't want to pay for Skype.

Originally Posted by caveman999

The only internal hardware difference is that the T-Mobile tab supports the T-Mobile 3G bands whereas the ATT tab supports ATT bands. Also, the ATT tab will be better if you were to travel a lot in Europe as it can support European 3G frequencies.

The TMo Tab supports European 3G frequencies too.

Regards,

Dave

Originally Posted by foxmeister

The TMo Tab supports European 3G frequencies too.

Regards,

Dave

It can?

I know it wont wont in the UK, as their 3G frequency is 2100 and i believe the T-Mobile tab uses a different frequency for uploads vs downloads (1700 and 2100).

Originally Posted by dh010447

It can?

I know it wont wont in the UK, as their 3G frequency is 2100 and i believe the T-Mobile tab uses a different frequency for uploads vs downloads (1700 and 2100).

It will work in the UK.

Read the specs. Follow the link, and click on specs.

The TMo US Tab supports:

850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz;UMTS: Band I (2100);UMTS: Band IV (AWS);UMTS: Band IV (1700/2100)

The UK, and the pretty much the world outside of North America, uses UMTS Band I.

Regards,

Dave

Regards,

Dave

Originally Posted by foxmeister

It will work in the UK.

Read the specs. Follow the link, and click on specs.

The TMo US Tab supports:



The UK, and the pretty much the world outside of North America, uses UMTS Band I.

Regards,

Dave

Regards,

Dave

I got the specs from Samsung's website, they are posted as:

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS : Band IV(1700), I(2100) & Wi-Fi

I read the UMTS bands as the AWS 1700/2100, (1700Mhz u/l; 2100Mhz d/l) not AWS(1700/2100) and UMTS 2100 (so only able to download on the 2100, not upload on this frequency).

It does seem a little unclear, but if it really does support 2100Mhz upload and download, that would be awesome!! Would also mean you could unlock it and put a 3G AT&T Sim in it...

Anyone know this for sure?

Originally Posted by dh010447

if it really does support 2100Mhz upload and download, that would be awesome!! Would also mean you could unlock it and put a 3G AT&T Sim in it...

Doesn't Att 3g run off of 850/1900Mhz, not 2100?

Originally Posted by ap3604

Doesn't Att 3g run off of 850/1900Mhz, not 2100?

Yeah - your right, 1900 not 2100. Getting a bit carried away....