First look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Tablets are here to stay come what may. It’s amazing how they have seized the markets with their uniqueness and functionality. Adding to the list of these ever increasing tablets is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - a much more progressed and refined Galaxy Tab, unwrapped in Barcelona at the MWC 2011. One can expect much better software and hardware packed into this tablet. With a 10.1-inch XVGA capacitive touch screen and multi-touch input support, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, is expected to deliver much better than Galaxy Tab. An iPad killer, it will come with Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS for added power as against Android version 2.2 in Galaxy Tab.

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What’s new?

Weighing just 599g, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 feels like a feather when carried. Carved out in a trim manner this Android tablet will be extremely comfortable to use and read, thanks to its 1280×800 display. With a storage space of 16GB or 32GB it has a speed of 1000 MHz that is further powered by the dual-core Tegra 2 processor. 1280×800 pixels resolution and a 10.1-inch TFT display make it a gaze material. Coupled with LED flash is an 8 megapixel camera for sharp pictures. A 2 megapixel camera at the front makes video conferencing looks real with a potential of doing 720p video recording.

Features:

• Display: 10.1-inch XVGA capacitive touch screen and multi-touch TFT display with a 1280x800 pixels resolution, gives an awesome readability and usability.

• Camera: 8 megapixel camera with LED flash for taking clean pictures and another 2 megapixel camera in the front for a greate video conferencing experience.

• Storage: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with 16GB or 32GB memory storage.

• Performance: Stuffed in with a dual–core Tegra 2 processor with a speed of 1000 MHz adds extra power and splendid performance.

• Speakers: Dual surround-sound speakers and a surround sound will make listening to your favorite number an experience in itself.

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What’s good?

The overall look of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is quite chic with an equally modish aluminum logo. Strengthened by Google’s new Honeycomb version of Android is the all new Galaxy Tab 10.1 that feels quite light in hand. Made out of black textured plastic is the rear whereas feeling more like plastic are the sides appearing like aluminum. With a download speed of 21 Mbps it braces up wireless broadband via HSPA. A SIM cad slot is subtly placed on the right side. The 8 megapixel camera component has been placed with utmost grace. The serial number plate and Google logo seem to misfit in terms of placement. With an option of 16 or 32GB as storage space, a 1GHz Dual-Core Tegra 2 CPU resting at the back of a large screen.

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The war is on with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

What’s not so good?

They say good and bad come packed together. So how can the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 stay hidden from it? Mounting apps and surfing the net becomes a task with a sluggish local Wi-Fi. Absence of Touch Wiz an integral part of the 7-inch Tab and all of the Galaxy S phones is a bit baffling. Overall a smooth sail but nothing surprising in terms of performance level.

Price and availability:

Vodafone being the first carrier of this Tab it’s projected to be launched in March in both Asia and Europe. But cost and arrival in USA is still under wraps.

Wrap-up:

Powered by an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor and marvelous features, it will surely manage to steal hearts. But the real question is will iPad loyalists consider it keeping in mind how enchanting the whole apple experience is. Giving extra power to this Tab is the Android 3.0 HoneyComb OS which sure can’t be ignored. The war is on and survival of the fittest being the mantra all we have to see is who gets decorated with a crown over their head.