One of the top iPad rivals to hit the market is the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which runs on the Android 2.2 Operating System. There is a 16GB and 32GB version of the Tab, and it works great in its 7-inch touch screen. Tablets stand out by the design of their screens and the Tab's screen comes out as a sturdy beauty. A Corning Gorilla glass layer protects the 1,024x600-pixel resolution LCD underneath that provides a higher pixel density. Although the Tab can be compared to the iPad, its features, including Adobe Flash capability, gives it a striking difference from any other tablet on the market right now. You can protect your screen using the screen protector that is readily available online.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a front-facing 1.3 MP camera above the screen that provides perfect video conferencing through the Qik app. Self-portraits are also of high quality and are immediately scanned and accessible via the appropriate app. If you want to use the Tab as an e-reader, look for further. You can install e-book software from Barnes & Noble through the Android Market or access the Amazon e-book retail store through the preinstalled Kindle app. However, the Tab is considerably heavier than most e-readers and its battery life is considerably low. Also, most book lovers prefer e-ink screens to the Tab's highly reflective backlit LCD.
On the back of the Tab is an impressive smooth 3MP camera integrated with flash. You'll be able to capture video at 30fps, maintaining maximum resolution of 720x480 pixels. Overall, the Tab measures 7.5x4.7x0.5 inches and has a solid paperback book feel that prevents it from slipping when grasped by the hand. You do not need to cross your legs or set it on your lap to comfortably use it. Putting it in a case will not add any significant inches to its size. A pair of built-in speakers and Samsung's dock connector are located at the bottom of the edge. The dock connector works with the included power brick and USB adapter and can also be used for other accessories including the video output adapter and the keyboard dock.
Of course, battery life is sure to deplete if you constantly use GPS, Bluetooth, watch flash video and listen to music. You can quickly activate or kill off 3G, Bluetooth or GPS by pulling down on the home screen if you wish to save your battery. When the core features such as e-mail, Web browsing, music and Wi-Fi are being used, the battery can last up to around 7 hours. The Samsung Tab is made to use GSM technology for cellular data connection and not CDMA as is the case with Sprint and Verizon devices.
And if you're one of the people who love being on the go, you will be happy with the Tab's calendar that will take you to your Gmail and Exchange accounts. You can also view and edit and Microsoft Office documents thanks to the preinstalled ThinkFree Office app. However, for those people who are serious into document editing, it may be worth getting a Netbook with a larger screen and peripheral accessories at the same price as the Tab. The device does not have thousands of apps as is the case with the iPad and the handful that are optimized for it is not that exciting.
Those who need to customize their devices can get accessories online as they are not shipped with the gadget. Some of the popular accessories include TV-out cables, in-car chargers, leather slip cases, carry pouch cases, stand cases, screen protectors, multimedia desk docks, keyboard docks among others all made by Samsung.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a front-facing 1.3 MP camera above the screen that provides perfect video conferencing through the Qik app. Self-portraits are also of high quality and are immediately scanned and accessible via the appropriate app. If you want to use the Tab as an e-reader, look for further. You can install e-book software from Barnes & Noble through the Android Market or access the Amazon e-book retail store through the preinstalled Kindle app. However, the Tab is considerably heavier than most e-readers and its battery life is considerably low. Also, most book lovers prefer e-ink screens to the Tab's highly reflective backlit LCD.
On the back of the Tab is an impressive smooth 3MP camera integrated with flash. You'll be able to capture video at 30fps, maintaining maximum resolution of 720x480 pixels. Overall, the Tab measures 7.5x4.7x0.5 inches and has a solid paperback book feel that prevents it from slipping when grasped by the hand. You do not need to cross your legs or set it on your lap to comfortably use it. Putting it in a case will not add any significant inches to its size. A pair of built-in speakers and Samsung's dock connector are located at the bottom of the edge. The dock connector works with the included power brick and USB adapter and can also be used for other accessories including the video output adapter and the keyboard dock.
Of course, battery life is sure to deplete if you constantly use GPS, Bluetooth, watch flash video and listen to music. You can quickly activate or kill off 3G, Bluetooth or GPS by pulling down on the home screen if you wish to save your battery. When the core features such as e-mail, Web browsing, music and Wi-Fi are being used, the battery can last up to around 7 hours. The Samsung Tab is made to use GSM technology for cellular data connection and not CDMA as is the case with Sprint and Verizon devices.
And if you're one of the people who love being on the go, you will be happy with the Tab's calendar that will take you to your Gmail and Exchange accounts. You can also view and edit and Microsoft Office documents thanks to the preinstalled ThinkFree Office app. However, for those people who are serious into document editing, it may be worth getting a Netbook with a larger screen and peripheral accessories at the same price as the Tab. The device does not have thousands of apps as is the case with the iPad and the handful that are optimized for it is not that exciting.
Those who need to customize their devices can get accessories online as they are not shipped with the gadget. Some of the popular accessories include TV-out cables, in-car chargers, leather slip cases, carry pouch cases, stand cases, screen protectors, multimedia desk docks, keyboard docks among others all made by Samsung.
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