The new Samsung Galaxy Tab, with full HD video playback, Android features, 7 inch touch screens and downloadable apps, is a real leader in the relatively new tablet market. Measuring 190. 1x 120.
5x12mm, weighing 380g, is more compact than competitors like Apple's iPad.
Its compact size makes it highly portable but does not take away the experience of large touch screen users.
The TFT capacitive touch screen, capable of displaying up to 16 m of color in a pixel configuration of 600x1024 pixels, is ideal for viewing photos, full HD videos or playing games.
Both the 16 gb and 32 gb versions are available and users can store countless files of different types and formats in the device, but in rare cases further storage is required, by installing memory cards up to 32 gb, scalable memory in the shape of a microSD card slot can be used.
This means that due to its versatile internal media player, the device can work as well as a portable multi-media library, or become a productivity partner for workplace use because of its Thinkfree Office feature compatible with Microsoft Office documents.
In addition, it is allowed to pre-install its Android operating system
Google feature packs including Google Search, Maps and Gmail are installed.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab also runs as a standalone phone.
In order to maintain the connection to the correct cellular network, it relies on EDGE and GPRS.
Since the speed of the HSDPA connection is 7, Internet access was initially provided via 3g coverage. 2 Mbps.
When the user can access the wireless network, due to the complete Wi-Fi connection.
When browsing websites that contain Flash content such as videos and games, complete Adobe Flash compatibility allows users to fully enjoy the potential of the site, a feature that many smaller devices cannot provide.
Other connectivity features include micro USB and Bluetooth, both of which allow devices to connect to other compatible devices, allowing many different tasks to be performed.
In addition to the integrated digital camera, the Samsung Galaxy Tab includes one.
The main camera located on the back of the unit has 3 units.
15 megapixels including autofocus and LED flash.
It can also be doubled as a camera, providing an alternative to image capture.
The auxiliary camera is located at the top of the screen in front of the device and can be used as a webcam or for video calls with people with compatible devices. There is a TV-
Out connection allows users to connect the Galaxy Tab to a compatible TV so they can play the video taken by the camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is available in version 2. 2 (Froyo)
In an Android operating system that works with a 1 GHz processor to provide a lightning-fast user experience, it is still very versatile and customizable.
Getting into the Android market and Samsung apps means users can browse through thousands of apps and download them directly to their Galaxy Tab.
If you are looking for a device that is excellent in communication, entertainment and productivity, the Samsung Galaxy Tab can be hard to beat.