Samsung has recently unveiled what many people will see as a direct rival to the Apple iPad. The Samsung Galaxy Tab offers an ideal alternative to those who may not be convinced by Apple’s offering, or simply those who prefer the Android operating system.
The unit measures 190.1x 120.5x 12 mm, so it is rather more compact than the iPad, however this makes it much more portable whilst maintaining its touchscreen functionality and superb quality display. Offering image display at 600x 1024 pixels, it can display up to 16M colours, therefore making it ideal for watching HD footage on the go. As you may expect from such a high calibre device, the screen also comes with an accelerometer sensor, three axis-gyro sensor and a proximity sensor. The innovative Swype text input feature is also included, which the manufacturer claims to decrease text entry times by 30%.
Unlike the iPad, the Samsung Galaxy Tab actually doubles up as a phone, and this relies on vibration with ringing to alert users to incoming calls and messages. Both MP3 and WAV files can be set as ring tones. Handsfree communication is carried out thanks to a built in speakerphone system and stereo speakers and a 3.5 millimetre audio jack.
There are 16 GB and 32 GB versions available. Therefore, even the basic model with its 16 GB is sure to prove more than ample for the needs of most users as is capable of storing a vast amount of data and files. Should users require further storage, there is expandable memory in the form of a microSD card slot which can accommodate a memory card of up to 32 GB.
When functioning as a mobile phone, the device relies on both EDGE and GPRS to keep it connected to cellular networks. Internet browsing is provided courtesy of both 3G and Wi-Fi where available, providing a great browsing experience. Of course, the Galaxy Tab can be connected to other computers and devices via a micro USB connection, or wirelessly via Bluetooth.
A handy 3.15 mega pixel camera is located on the back of the unit, and this operates at a pixel resolution of 2048x 1536, resulting in good quality photos. It can also shoot video footage at 30 fps further adding to its versatility. There is a secondary camera located on the front, which can be used for video calling or as a webcam.
The combination of the Android 2.2 Froyo OS along with a 1 GHz processor means the user experience is lightning fast, whilst remaining highly customisable. Access to the Android Market allows users to browse thousands of apps from many different categories and download them straight to the device, meaning the sky’s the limit in terms of functionality and customisation.
Thanks to the versatile operating system and great user experience, this slick and stylish Samsung Galaxy Tab looks set to make its mark on the increasingly competitive tablet market.
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