subject: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: A New Frontier In Tablet Computing [print this page] After months of speculation and teasers, Samsung has finally announced details of its new tablet computer, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The name of this new device came as a surprise to some, with many other names having been leaked by various sources over the recent past. However, the moniker is a play on the screen size, with the new Samsung Galaxy device supporting a 10.1-inch screen. This new device is packed full of exciting features that are sure to pack a punch in the market and compete with rival products.
The first thing many have noticed when testing the new product is the lack of weight to it. Unlike other tablets, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is made primarily of plastic, saving plenty of weight when compared to its metal counterparts. However this does not affect the sturdiness of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, with testers saying it feels as solid as ever.
Another key feature of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the 1280 x 800 resolution TFT display, which provides quality viewing from a variety of angles. Samsung has created numerous apps to make use of this high quality large screen; and users should be impressed by their experiences.
Photographic hardware is yet another strongpoint of the Samsung Galaxy 10.1. The tablet boasts two cameras, one forward facing, with the other on the rear. The back facing camera is of very high quality with 8 megapixels, while the forward facing one is a sufficient 2 megapixel lens.
The software run by the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is said to be Android 3.0, standard on new Android devices. According to testers and technology experts, this operating system offers a great experience for users, with a number of exciting new apps. In the brief time experts have so far spent with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, it has appeared to run at a sharp speed, with very good performance and processing power.
Although there is an absolute flooding of the market with tablet computers at the moment, it is likely that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1s saving of weight and high screen quality will set it apart. It is an exciting device that stands up well next to other Android-powered devices and other operating systems alike.
Samsung has not yet confirmed a release date for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, but be sure to keep an eye out, because this is a device that will be worth your time and money.
