Samsung Galaxy Tablet Review

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With all the different choices you have today when it comes to tablets, how will you pick the one best suited for you. On one hand there is the all new iPad 2 and on the other you have another new gadget called the Motorola Xoom. And of course the quickness in which new tablets are now being developed makes it difficult to keep up with the newest ones. One tablet that has caught my eye would be the Samsung Galaxy Tablet. This is a smaller tablet that offers some good features, and the asking price actually makes it a reasonable alternative. In this post we intend to go over just what this tablet can do.

Because this Samsung Galaxy Tablet contains a card slot that enables you to enhance the memory, is an excellent little feature. It is sold with 16GB but can be upgraded with the slot to 48GB. The unit itself is run off of Android 2.2 and also the fact that flash works with this tablet causes it to be a little better as compared to many others. The screen size with this tablet is an efficient 7 inch's, additionally it is a touch screen as you would expect. Although its not the biggest of touch screens its surely a fair size, and the plus side of it being smaller is it can fit into your pocket conveniently. Think about attempting to fit an iPad into any of your pockets. It really will not fit. With the 3d like imagery, you will find that the graphics on this modest guy does not leave you wanting. It's got the ability to take video and take pictures with flash as it includes a rear 3MP camera in addition to a 1.3MP front facing camera designed for video chatting. The bluetooth technology is excellent however I love the fact that though it may be smaller sized, it still has WiFi. Additionally, it can hook up with the Internet via a fast 3G connection and the tab is GPS enabled, letting you find real-time directions on a 3D map which moves as you do. One thing that really shocked me is the fact that this little guy will be able to run up to 13 hours on 1 charge. The advantage that this tablet weighs less than 14oz, makes it light in weight and easy to bring everywhere.

The particular CPU powering the Galaxy Tab is a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor, making sure things are speedy when using the tab, regardless if its browsing the Internet or even playing games. The utilization of the on screen key pad is fantastic but the Swype technology is what actually got my attention.. There is a massive advantage of using Swype, and that is you don't have to be precise when swiping because the software can determine what word you are shooting for, letting you key in text very quickly.

In general Samsung Galaxy Tablet has received plenty of positive feedback from actual customers. Together with it's impressive technologies and Android OS it is definitely an excellent tablet to consider as itll still be up to date for some time. This unique tablet is good for just about anybody, also, since it is so light weight and the portability is better than almost all of the larger tablets, this is getting to be extremely popular.

Samsung Galaxy Tab (7-inch, 16GB, Wi-Fi)

Samsung Galaxy Tablet - Technical Details

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
Hardware Platform: PC
Processor: 1 GHz Intel Celeron
Number of Processors: 1
RAM: 1000 MB
RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive
Size: 16 GB
Type: Serial ATA

Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 4.74 inches, 0.47 inches, 7.48 inches
Weight: 13.6 ounces

Samsung Galaxy Tablet - Product Details

Samsung Galaxy Tablet - Product Description

Enjoy a rich, brilliant viewing experience wherever you roam with the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tablet--a powerful, entertainment device ideal for home or on the go. Weighing just 1 pound, it features a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display with 3D-like graphics, speedy 1 GHz processor, and the Android 2.2 operating system--all in a sleek and compact form factor.

With integrated Google technology, the Galaxy Tab brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, Gtalk, YouTube, Picasa, and contacts/calendar synchronization. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.

The Galaxy Tab offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games, and with built-in support for ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi, the Galaxy Tab's portable screen is ideal for watching the latest movies and entertainment.

It's outfitted with a rear-facing camera for photo capture and sharing as well as a front-facing camera for video chat using the pre-loaded Qik voice and video app. The Galaxy Tab is also pre-loaded with the Kindle for Android app for reading your Kindle books on the go, Slacker Radio for listening to free, streaming personalized radio, and the Asphalt 5 HD driving game (learn more about these apps below).

Designed to fit in one hand, typing messages or notes is simple and easy with the Galaxy Tab's virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology, which allows you to input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion, HDMI video output (via optional dock), and up to 8 hours of battery power.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet - Samsung Social Hub

Offering one-stop shopping for all your updates, the Samsung Social Hub all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts. It's built around Messaging and Contacts, both of which initiate the sending and receiving of information--whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.

The familiar text messaging experience is enhanced with group messaging and "reply all" functionality for up to 10 contacts, a threaded conversations format, a consolidated inbox, and enhanced multi-media display.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet - Key Features

* Integrated GPS for navigation and location-based services

* 7-inch multi-touch interface (1024 x 600-pixel resolution)

* Powered by the Android operating system (version 2.2) with deep integration of Google services, access to thousands of apps via the Android Market, and support for Adobe Flash 10.1.

* 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.

* Virtual keyboard

* Swype input system allows you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion. The Swype technology then calculates what word you're intending to type (learn more below).

* Samsung Social Hub provides one stop for all your updates integrates all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts.

* 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash captures still images and video that that can be edited, uploaded, and shared.

* 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat

* Multi-format media player compatible with MP3 and AAC music files plus DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, and H.264 video files.

* Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.

* Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as headsets and printers. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.

* Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Galaxy Tab weighs 13.4 ounces and measures 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches. Its 4000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of battery life. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

Pre-loaded Apps on the Samsung Galaxy Tab

* Kindle for Android: Pre-installed on the Galaxy Tab, the Kindle for Android application lets you shop for hundreds of thousands of books in the Kindle Store, including New York Times Best Sellers and new releases from $9.99. Use Amazon's Whispersync technology to automatically synchronize your last page read, bookmarks, annotations, and more across your various devices --- including Kindle, Kindle DX, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Android phones.

* Slacker Radio: With millions of songs from thousands of artists, Slacker is the best way to discover new artists and hear your favorite music. Listening to Slacker is as easy as selecting one of over 120 DJ-programmed genre stations or searching for your favorite artist or song. As you listen, you can tell Slacker what you like and don't like with the click of a button. Get the ultimate in music discovery while you listen with detailed artist biographies, in-depth album reviews and more. Upgrade to Slacker Radio Plus for unlimited skips, ad-free listening, complete song lyrics and more for only $3.99/month.

* Asphalt 5 HD (Gameloft): Get in, start up and punch it in the fastest cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers. Everything you've ever dreamed of doing behind the wheel is here in stunning HD graphics that put you right in the driver's seat. Take a ride in over 30 of the fastest, most prestigious cars you've ever dreamed of, from manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi and Ducati. Challenge yourself to 8 different racing events including Drift Contest, Cop Chase, Time Attack, Duel Mode, Last Man Standing and Escape

Swype Keyboard

An alternative to the Android virtual keyboard, the Swype virtual keyboard allows you to input text by swiping the finger with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard. Based on testing, speed and accuracy are equal to or better than the traditional keyboard-tapping method. You can activate the Swype keyboard by pressing and holding in a text field, wait for popup to appear, click Input Method, and then select Swype.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet - User Comments

"...Samsung Galaxy Tablet is amazing how light and portable it is... much lighter than any iPads, Xoom, or any other upcoming Honeycomb devices..."
"...you can watch HD video in original format (divx, xvid, mkv, etc) without conversion..."
"...the CPU is truly fast. Pages load quickly and the pinch/zoom is fantastic..."
"...responds well to touch, good speakers, comprehensive personalization options, voice command sensitivity that is spot-on, and a minimal learning curve..."

Cons:

"...Samsung Galaxy Tablet does not come with a Micro SD card but it does have the slot..."
"...most of the apps I installed work fine with the resolution, but a few apps are displayed smaller in the center (for example: Engadget app)..."
"...no video chat for Skype or GTalk..."

Samsung Galaxy Tab (7-inch, 16GB, Wi-Fi)

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