Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Galaxy Tab vs iPad

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad+3G

Galaxy Tab iPad 3G
dimensions 190x120x12mm (7.4x4.7x0.5in) 243x190x13mm (9.6x7.5x0.5in)
weight 380g (13.4oz) 730g (25.7oz)
screen diagonal 7" 9.7"
screen dpi 169 132
screen width 6.05" 7.76"
screen height 3.55" 5.82"
screen format 16:9 4:3
back camera 3MP AF (LED flash) -
front camera 1.3MP -
battery 4000mAh ("7 hours video") 6600mAh ("10 hours video")
flash memory 2GB built-in + 16GB microSD card (supports up to 32GB microSD card) 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
interface possibly PDMI standard (USB, DisplayPort, HDMI) Apple dock connector
CPU 1GHz ARM CortexA8 "Hummingbird" 1GHz ARM CortexA8 "A4"
dynamic RAM 592MB 256MB
price $400 with 2-year contract (T-Mobile, Sprint); $600 without contract (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile); $650 without contract (AT&T) $630, $730, $830 (16GB, 32GB, 64GB + 3G)

Galaxy Tab Advantages:

  • true multitasking with background processes
  • one-handed operation
  • half the weight
  • half the size
  • denser display pitch
  • front and back cameras - still and video
  • HDMI output
  • USB access to files
  • external slot microSD card expansion
  • choice of all major US carriers (not just AT&T)
  • carrier-subsidized pricing option available
  • slightly cheaper than 16GB iPad+3G
  • 16:9 screen format
  • Flash 10.1 in browser
  • cloud syncing and backup
  • no computer required for syncing or setup
  • no iTunes required
  • most Android apps available on Google Android Market run full screen
  • Swype Input and Voice Input available throughout

iPad Advantages:

  • 108% larger display
  • 30% higher resolution display
  • App Store with more apps including 21K optimized for iPad screen size and resolution
  • available in Wifi-only model
  • aluminum unibody
  • iTunes integration

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