Samsung Galaxy Tablets Get Prices (AAPL, RIMM)

According to the Wall Street Journal, Samsung Electronics Co. released the prices for the two newest versions to its Galaxy Tab tablets, as it continues to compete with the Apple AAPL iPad. Samsung said the 8.9 inch version will sell for $469, and will come with Wi-Fi. For an additional $100, customers can receive extra storage on the device. The 10.1 inch version will be $499 and $599, and will go on sale starting June 8. Samsung hopes to appeal to consumers who want larger or smaller devices, whereas Apple's iPad comes in one size. Omar Khan, head of strategy for Samsung's U.S. mobile arm, said that the competition has impacted the company's business. "From a hardware perspective, we will not be outdone," Mr. Khan said in an interview. "The weaker content and application potential compared with iOS devices continues to expose the main weakness of Android devices in general," said Ovum analyst Tony Cripps. Earlier today, Research in Motion RIMM also announced pricing for the Blackberry Playbook, which is set to go on sale next month.