Samsung Galaxy Tab - Supplying A Great User Experience

Dec 27
10:08

2010

Chris Westley

Chris Westley

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of the most talked about new tablet devices to hit the market. With more and more companies joining the gold rush following the release of the iPad, Samsung has included many features which the iPad seems to lack.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab is aimed at providing you with a fantastic multimedia experience. Whether you are browsing the web,Samsung Galaxy Tab - Supplying A Great User Experience Articles social networking, taking photos, or even using the device as a phone, you can be sure of an optimal experience thanks to the manufacturer packing a wealth of technology into the streamlined, aesthetically pleasing unit. Samsung has certainly cut no corners on their quest for the perfect tablet device. Running the Android OS (2.2 Froyo) which is upgradeable, and a 1 GHz processor, a versatile platform is provided, which can easily be customised and expanded with additional apps. The processor allows the touchscreen to flourish to its full potential, with virtually zero lag time, and it allows demanding applications to load and run with ease.

 

The TFT capacitive touchscreen measures 7 inches with 600x 1024 pixels (allowing full HD playback). This is the perfect balance between functionality and portability. Whilst its iPad rival has a much larger screen, it is not exactly pocket friendly. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is surprisingly portable, and will fit into a handbag with ease, as well as most pockets. This also means that users can take advantage of the built in mobile phone functionality, which can be used with a Bluetooth or plug-in handsfree headset (the latter thanks to a 3.5mm audio socket).

 

As a multimedia entertainment device, the Samsung Galaxy Tab excels. Compatible with just about every major music and video file format, users can store either 16GB or 32GB of data on the device depending on which model is purchased, be it music, video, games, downloaded apps or maybe photos and video taken on the built in 3.15 megapixel camera. An additional 32GB can be made available thanks to the microSD slot. Additional entertainment features include a selection of pre installed games, along with the ability to play up to 7 hours of video. Remember though, that these are just some of the standard features. The Android Market and Samsung’s own library of applications opens up a world of possibility. You can download numerous apps from a selection of categories, and the number of available apps is always expanding. Whether you are looking for an entertainment or gaming device, or a productivity tool for the office (or both!) you can download apps to your heart’s content. With many companies dedicated to developing apps, you can be sure that you are downloading quality content, and some of the apps available have to be seen to be believed, with ingenious ideas to astounding graphics, there is an app for just about everything. With the powerful hardware to support them, the Samsung Galaxy Tab makes for an impressive all rounder.

 

Web browsing is another area where the Samsung Galaxy Tab really impresses. With fast and reliable connection provided by HSDPA in areas with 3G coverage, or Wi-Fi when accessible, user can enjoy the best of the web. Full Flash 10.1 support allows users to experience embedded videos and flash games just like they were using a home PC. As social networking becomes increasingly popular, Samsung has included social networking integration, by means of dedicated apps to sites such as Facebook, with most other major sites offering free apps for download.

 

All of this amazing tech is packed into one of the most aesthetically pleasing tablet devices available. On paper, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is arguably the superior tablet device currently available.