Q. Me and my brother either want to get an iPad or a Samsung galaxy tablet.
What is the difference between the two and which one is better?
A. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs iPad 3(Photo: Samsung | Apple | M & A)
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It's been quite some time now that the third generation iPad, dubbed new iPad (or iPad 3, as some prefer to call it), is out and the latest Apple tablet is enjoying strong sales. However, rival Samsung is breathing down the neck of the tech giant, thanks to its slew of Galaxy line of tablets and the most recent 10-inch tablet from the Korean stable - Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 - could give iPad 3 a run for its money. So let's check them out and see whether Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has what it takes to beat the iPad 3.
Display
The new iPad introduced the Retina display, with a 2048x1536 resolution on a 9.7-inch screen, while the Galaxy Tab 2 has a 1280x800 resolution on the 10.1-inch display. The iPad has 246 ppi, while the Galaxy Tab 2has almost half - 149 ppi. The iPad is the winner here.
Design
Measuring 9.50x7.32x0.37 inches, the new iPad is one of the thinnest tablets available. The Wi-Fi only model weighs 1.44 lb, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model - as it's now known - weighs 1.46 lb. The Galaxy Tab 2 measure 10.1x6.9x0.38 inches, an almost identical thickness. It weighs 1.3 pounds.
On the front, the Galaxy Tab 2 has a 0.3-megapixel VGA and a 3-megapixel camera on the back. The new iPad has the same resolution on the front, with support for the video chat, called Facetime, while the rear camera is 5 megapixels with support for 1080p video at 30 frames per second. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a tad lighter than the new iPad but the Apple tablet is the clear winner when it comes to design and camera specs.
Software
The tablets run the latest versions of Apple and Android's operating systems - iOS 5 and Android 4.0 respectively. The Galaxy Tab 2 also runs Samsung's custom skin, TouchWiz. Ice Cream Sandwich is Google's attempt to bring Android devices closer together; Honeycomb, the the version of Android built for tablets, never released on Android smartphones.
iOS 5 is expected to be succeeded by iOS 6, which could debut as early as WWDC on June 5. Few details have leaked ahead of the announcement, apart from Apple launching a Google Maps competitor, but some users are calling for Apple to refresh the UI of the OS that launched in 2007.
It's a draw here because it all depends on whether you love iOS or prefer the more-customizable Android OS.
Internals
The processor in the Tab 2 is clocked at 1GHz and is dual-core, and the new iPad runs the 1GHz latest version of the A5 chip - the A5X.
The Tab 2 also comes in 16 and 32GB capacities, and supports expandable storage via microSD. The new iPad is available in 16, 32 and 64GB capacities with no support for expandable storage. Both tablets include a 1GB of memory; benchmark reveal the iPad's memory.
The Tab 2 includes a 7000 mAh battery, while the new iPad includes 11,560 mAh battery. The latter's is probably due to the power-hungry Retina display.
No difference in terms of CPU but the new iPad packs a quad-core GPU.
Connectivity
The new iPad includes a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, supports EDGE and 3G across 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz spectrum bands. LTE is also supported across the 700 and 2100 MHz bands. The Wi-Fi + 4G model include LTE across 800 MHz bands. The Tab 2 offers 3G support, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0.
If you're a fan of 4G LTE and want blazing fast speeds, the new iPad's a clear winner here.
Samsung Galaxy Tablet?
Q. If i were to by this I would not like a contrct. I've read online that you can bypass the activation screen. If i do that will i get full access to the tablet as if i did activate it?
What's the difference between 3g and wifi?
A. Samsung Galaxy Tablet (Wi-Fi and 3g) has a retail price for 599.99 without a 2 year contract. Most cell phone companies will give you the price of 349.99 to 399.99 with a 2 year contract of 3G data internet. Samsung has announced today at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas they will be releasing a Samsung Galaxy Tablet with only Wi-Fi and not 3G. No price or when it will be released.
Is the samsung galaxy tab a good tablet?
Q. It seems to have a good price, my friend has it its pretty cool, you know all that stuff. But am Imissing out on other tabs/tablets? Please don't say ipad.. I have an ipod its like the same thing.. thanks!
A. Hi there!
The Samsung Galaxy Tablet is a very good tablet with a front camera and good sized screen
HOWEVER
The Google Nexus 7 is competing against the samsung tablet. In my opinion, the Nexus 7 is the best tablet you can get. With a low price of up to £157 at Carphone Warehouse.
Very practical tablet which you can hold in one hand (which you can't with the iPad). Perfect for work sutabilities. Walk around with it taping with one hand and holding with the other. I would also suggest the 32GB one which would be more suitable for a family, for you and your work. 16GB is better for kinda the same thing. (work.) You could have a look at the google nexus 7's on eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, Argos or second hand shops where you would get one for a much cheaper price. I have an Acer Google Nexus 7 (the official name for the Google Nexus 7) myself and I strongly recommend it to anybody interested in buying it.
Good Luck.
Hope this helped :)
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