A new market segment was created when the iPad was launched. This segment between a netbook PC and smartphone has been dominated by the iPad since that launch. The big mainstream manufacturers are now launching their products in that market, the first coming from Samsung. So how does the Samsung Galaxy Tab compare to the Apple iPad?
Samsung Galaxy Tab Specifications:
7-inch display 1GHz Cortex A8 processor Android 2.2 operating system plus Samsung's TouchWiz User Interface Up to 7 hours of battery life 16GB or 32GB internal storage 3G and WiFi for online connectivity Video calling and a 3 megapixel rear-facing camera for taking pictures HD movie playback Adobe Flash support GPS navigation Expandable memory HDMI, USB and docking ports for accessories E-reader software
How is the Samsung Galaxy Tab different to the Apple iPad?
The iPad's screen is 9.7-inches (measured diagonally) compared to the smaller 7-inch format on the Samsung tablet so you get less screen to play with but it's more portable. The Galaxy Tab also has access to the Android Market applications plus Samsung's own apps but the iPad has access to the Apple App Store which offers a much larger choice of apps and more that are optimised for a tablet device. Apps on the iPad are restricted to those approved by Apple App Store, Samsung doesn't restrict their apps so you can load whatever you want. The battery of the Galaxy Tab is capable of up to 7 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge compared to up to 10 hours on the iPad. The processor on the is more powerful than the iPad's. The iPad doesn't support Adobe Flash so parts of the web aren't accessible such as some video, games and animation. The iPad doesn't have a USB port for attaching peripheries or a memory stick and the iPad's storage capacity can't be extended - you're restricted by the model you buy initially. The Galaxy Tab has a camera for video conferencing and taking pictures, the 1st generation iPad doesn't have either.
Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad
The iPad is established and was the first to market so has the advantage. It's very stable, has an established app market and huge iTunes library of music, video and much more. The long battery life, excellent user interface, and video capability mean the iPad has a fantastic user experience.
The Galaxy Tab has a large number of the things that people have complained are missing from the iPad such as USB ports, extendable memory, Flash support and freedom to load whatever you want on your tablet PC.
Apple are dominating the market but all the other big manufacturers are entering it now and only time will tell who the big winners are.
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