Samsung Galaxy Tab Review

A Review Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab Tablet PC

If you are searching for a tablet pc which can rival the Apple iPad, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is seen by many to be the answer. This Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet pc uses the latest version of the Google Android operating system which is growing in popularity, and there are certainly a number of features in its favor. This is a noticeable upgrade to the newest generation of Galaxy tablet pc but the question is, is it really a challenger to the Apple iPad?

Main Specifications Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab

* Costs between $500-$600
* Released in 2011
* Operates on Google Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS
* 0.3 by 6.9 by 10.1 inches in size
* Weighs 1.2 lb / 0.54 kg
* 10.1 inch display screen
* 1280 by 800 resolution
* 16GB or 32 GB storage space options
* NVidia Tegra 2 Dual 1 GHz CPU
* Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
* 3 MP and 2 MP cameras
* 10 hours battery life

Samsung Galaxy Tab Review - The Advantages

Battery Life

Having an advertised battery life of ten hours, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is certainly placed at the upper end of the scale, and a true challenger to the iPad 2. There is no doubt that ten hours is long enough to keep you occupied, for example through a long flight. But activities such as watching movies will tend to use up the battery much faster on any tablet pc.

Cameras

You will find 2 cameras that come along with the Samsung Galaxy Tab. The 2 megapixels camera at the front is intended for chatting via video over the web. The 3 megapixels camera you will find at the back is meant for taking photographs and also for the purpose of recording HD quality video. These two cameras are no doubt good quality and can perform their functions well, but you would probably want to keep your current digital camera for high quality photography.

Design

Where size and weight are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is deemed the king of the tablet pc world. Even though it is just slightly lighter than the Apple iPad, it is still a noticeable difference in view of the fact that you need to lift these devices in order to use them. In addition it looks sleek, with a bigger screen and a more detailed resolution as compared to the iPad 2.

Storage

The Samsung Galaxy Tab offers 2 storage options, that is 16GB and 32GB. These should be more than sufficient for the majority of users, though some users may actually be looking for something as high as 64GB which is an option that you can find in the the rival iPad.

Samsung Accessories

This is currently a wide range of accessories on offer for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which is one of the most popular Android tablets. Having an increasing user base will mean more scope for accessorizing the tablet pc with a wide selection of third party offerings.

Looking at the official Samsung accessories, you will find the docks are especially notable. If you like to be able to type comfortably on your tablet pc, then you should take a look at the docks. Even though the on-screen keyboard works fine, it is actually much easier to do the typing on physical keys.

Flash Support

Unlike its biggest rival the Apple iPad 2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab does support Adobe Flash, on account of the Android operating system. In addition it works very well on internet sites with Flash videos, games and so forth.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Review - The Disadvantages

The Keyboard

There have been some complaints from users about the built-in keyboard, both on this model as well as the older Samsung Galaxy Tab models. The issue is that it may feel cramped and at times slow to respond. If you need to type quite a lot, there is actually an easy way to get around this. Simply switch the option to the Android Keyboard selection in your Settings menu and you will find the keyboard works a lot much better.

No SD Slot

Unlike the older models, the newest Samsung Galaxy Tab does not come with an SD card slot. What this means is that there will be no option to upgrade the memory in future, and also no way to transfer files from a memory card onto this tablet pc. This Samsung Galaxy Tab also lacks a USB port, although there is an add-on that you can choose to buy if you really need it. Take note that these features are also lacking on the Apple iPad 2, which is Galaxy's biggest competitor.

No 3G/ 4G Connection

If you are looking to stay connected via mobile broadband, you may be disappointed that this feature isn't yet available now. The great news is that the 3G/4G tablet pcs are likely to start shipping soon. These new tablets will have precisely the same specifications, just an additional requirement to sign up for a mobile contract (and also fork out a little more for the privilege of enjoying the 3G/4G technology, similar to the Apple iPad 2).

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Tab doesn't look bad at all, even though there are some users who find that it has a plastic feel. The tablet pc just isn't as sleek as it could be. There is no doubt that looks are really important in the marketplace where you're competing mostly with the likes of Apple.

Should You Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab Tablet PC?

If you are pondering whether the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a true rival to the Apple iPad, the answer is likely going to be a mixed one. Except where flash support is concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Tab's specifications certainly will not blow the Apple iPad out of the water. As far as price is concerned, it is pretty much about the same for the storage options available. Though it does not look quite as sleek as the Apple iPad, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a well-made tablet pc which looks good and also performs well. While it is clear that the Samsung Galaxy Tab is giving the Apple iPad a run for its money, whether you opt for the Samsung Galaxy Tab or the Apple iPad will very much depend on whether you prefer Google's Android or Apple's iOS.

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