Which tablet is best - Apple iPad or Galaxy Tab?

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The new Samsung Galaxy Tab is a real rival to the iPad

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: display

The Apple iPad incorporates a touch-sensitive IPS display that measures 9.7
inches across. It's undoubtedly a gorgeous screen, boasting a resolution of
768 x 1,024 pixels.

Samsung has opted for a smaller display in the Galaxy Tab. 

It's still a decent size at 7 inches, which is a full 2 inches bigger than
the Dell Streak tablet-phone. It gets closer to the iPad's specification
with a resolution of 600 x 1,024 pixels, which looks superb on an LCD this
size.

Winner: iPad

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: size & weight

Despite its size, the Apple iPad measures 242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4mm and weighs
680g (although it feels a lot lighter when you hold it in your hand).

With its 7-inch display, the Galaxy Tab is obviously more compact. Samsung's
quoted dimensions are 190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, which makes it thinner than
Apple's device. The Galaxy Tab weighs a mere 380g, which is almost half the
weight of an iPad.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: wireless

As you'll know by now, the Apple iPad is available in two versions, one with
3G networking and one without. We'll use the basic 16GB 3G + Wi-Fi version
in this example. It means that Apple's lust-object features data-only
3G/HSDPA connectivity, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR.

The Galaxy Tab arguably has a better specification. It also packs 3G/HSDPA
(up to 7.2Mbps), but like the Dell Streak, the Samsung tablet can be used to
make phone calls (via a Bluetooth headset) and to send/receive SMS/MMS data.
The addition of 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 complete a great
specification.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: storage

Again, using the basic 3G + Wi-Fi iPad in this comparison, both entry-level
models feature 16GB of internal memory. Of course, like Apple's iPhones, the
iPad lacks any sort of expansion slot so you're stuck with 16GB if you opt
for that model. If you demand more storage, you'll need to look at the 32GB
or 64GB models.

In contrast, you can expand the 16GB of memory in the basic Samsung Galaxy
Tab (a 32GB variant will also be available). Like its Galaxy S smartphone,
the Tab features a microSD slot and will support memory cards up to 32GB.
This will boost the overall capacity of a 16GB model to 48GB and elevate the
roominess of a 32GB Tab to 64GB.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: camera

The camera in the iPad... No. Wait. There is no camera in the iPad. The
Galaxy Tab, meanwhile, boasts a 3 Megapixel lens with an LED flash. In fact,
it has TWO cameras. There's also an extra 1.3MP camera on the front for
basic QVGA video calling.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab

 

iPad

LACKING: The Apple iPad is missing some key functionality. Roll on iPad 2...

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: battery life

Apple claims a ten-hour battery life for its iPad, which compares to 7 hours
quoted by Samsung for the Galaxy Tab. We shouldn't be surprised. The Galaxy
Tab is smaller and lighter, there's less space for a meaty Li-Ion cell.

Winner: Apple iPad

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: performance/usability

In terms of performance, it's hard to separate the two. Both can rev up a
1GHz engine - the iPad is powered by Apple's own A4 chip, while the Galaxy
Tab uses a ARM Cortex A8-based 'Hummingbird' processor. It also gets some
extra graphical grunt from a PowerVR SGX540 core.

The big difference is in the software. Apple newest updates to the already
impressive iOS4 will include a new Game Center, TV rentals, iTunes Ping
functionality and AirPlay wireless streaming. Apple's App Store is also a
colossus, boasting an unrivalled 250,000 apps.

The Galaxy Tab, meanwhile, runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) and can match the iPad
for multi-touch control, pinch-to-zoom and general speediness. The Android
Market might have fewer apps (around 70,000+ at last count), but Android
still boasts one thing that the iPad doesn't have - Flash 10.1 support.

Winner: Draw

 

 

And the rest...

 

The iPad also includes A-GPS functionality (3G + Wi-Fi models only) and a
built-in digital compass. It can playback H.264 video up to 720p and doubles
up as a e-reader thanks to Apple's own iBooks app and downloadable Kindle
software. 

 

Prices start at $682 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, rising to $1110  for the
full-whack 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G variant. Ouch.

 

As for the new Galaxy Tab, it will come with built-in gyroscopic and
geo-magnetic sensors, plus A-GPS or even full-blown GPS - Samsung's press
release is vague on the details. 

It has its own iBooks rival too in the shape of 'Readers Hub', which has
access to 2 million books, over 2,500 magazines and more than 1,600
newspapers. Samsung has yet to reveal pricing details, which will probably
be set by the mobile carriers who sell it.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad: Our verdict

While the iPad is still the most desirable tablet computer available, the
Galaxy Tab will provide some stiff competition. Especially if it's sold at a
contract with $ 477  price point.

Samsung's device can't match the iPad for screen loveliness or battery life.
But it steps up the technology battle by including a built-in camera and
expandable memory.

With Android rapidly improving and Samsung currently producing some of the
best mobile hardware on the planet, the prospects for the Galaxy Tab look
bright. As ever, seeing the new device, holding it, surfing the web and
watching videos on it will be key.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab

 

Ooh. Now that's controversial...


Source : TechRadar 

 

 

 

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