File this under strange tablet accessory – a holder for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which allows the tablet computer to be tucked under the top tube. But look again, that isn’t a holder that attaches to the bike, because it is actually the bike itself.
Samsung is rolling out a branded bike that puts the tablet between your legs so you can take it on the go, making it the perfect accessory for the urban hipster.
According to Samsung:
“The detachable Tab holder positioned in the triangular frame is made from quality Carbon fibre featuring the same Carbon specification used on F1 cars and has a fantastic strength to weight ratio. Accessible from the side, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 holder allows for the device to be used easily whilst on the move. Applications such as dashboards tracking mileage, route planners and repair instructions for punctures, can be downloaded from the Android Marketplace to enhance everyday cycling routes or more adventurous trips – a handy addition for any cyclist.”
We do think it would be easier to use the dashboard applications if you could actually see the device during your ride, and not trying to look between your legs. While we have nothing against tablets and actually think the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a great device, we have to ponder how protected the tablet can be on this 10.1, even in a carbon fiber frame. It is an interesting tie-in, but let’s hope that TomTom doesn’t decide to follow suit with a car built around its GPS device.
[Via Techradar.com: Samsung shows off odd Galaxy Tab bike with tablet holder]