Gadget Review : Samsung Galaxy Tab

Keep in mind how cynics referred to as iPad an oversized iPod Touch? Everyone knows now what an absurd assertion which was. Nevertheless the comparison is more apt for that Samsung Galaxy Tab, the 2nd consumer tablet computer being available from all four national carriers. The Tab is actually a big, Galaxy-class cellphone with no cellphone.

This isn't necessarily a poor thing, specifically if you don’t already own a smartphone using a 3.5-inch screen or larger. Even though the Tab is a lovely package of overgrown smartphone technologies, its biggest advantage as a tablet is its immediate access - they can fit neatly into the inside pocket of a suit or another jacket or overcoat. Which could sound simplistic, but the Tab’s pocket friendliness could always be its biggest draw.

Features and Design

When you without doubt know right now, the Samsung Galaxy Tab includes a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel screen. It runs Android 2.2 Froyo OS, and shares exactly the same Cortex A8 1 GHz Hummingbird processor powering Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones. It’s got 2GB memory, as well as the Sprint version (the one we reviewed) comes with a 16GB microSD card pre-installed. It’s built with 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, the Sprint mobile hotspot that may support as much as five Wi-Fi users, and, disappointingly, a proprietary iPhone-like jack as opposed to a microUSB connector.

Features
7-inch Pc tablet
Android 2.2 Froyo OS
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo
Built-in Music player
Email, Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging Capable
What's In The Box Using the Phone
Additional Items Included - Wall Charger, USB cable
Advanced Features
Digital Camera - Yes, 3 Megapixels (2048 × 1536 Pixels Max Resolution), Auto-Focus
MP3 Player - Yes
FM Radio - No
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - v3.0
Video Capture / Camcorder - 30 Frames Per Second, 720 x 480p Pixel Resolution Max, Landscape View
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
Data Capable / Use This Phone Being a Modem - Yes
PC Synchronization - Yes
Infrared Port - No
Voice-driven Menus - No
Messaging Features
Mobile Web Browsing - HTML
Multimedia Messaging - Send and Receive Messages
Text Messaging (SMS) - Send and Receive Messages
Instant Messenger Built-in - No
Customization and Enjoyable Capabilities
Various Different languages - Yes
Games - Yes, Downloadable Android Game titles
Customizable Graphics - Yes
Primary Characteristics
Color Display screen - 7" WSVGA TFT LCD, 1024 x 600 Pixels
To-Do List - No
Voice Memo - No
Color - Black, White rear
Model - Tablet
Alarm clock - Yes
Calculator - Yes
Calendar - Yes
Phonebook Volume - Limitless; Memory space Primarily based
Various Numbers For each Name - Limitless; Memory space Primarily based
Standard 3.5mm Headset Jack - Yes
Life of the battery
Electric battery Type - 4000 mAh
Manufacturing Specs
Software Device - Android 2.2 Froyo
Network Interface - CDMA 800/1900
Data Download rate - 3G EV-DO 3.1 Mbps maximum, 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps regular
Predictive Text Entry - Yes
Built-In Storage area - 2 GB built-in, 16 GB sd card; 512 MB RAM
Expanding Memory Volume - Yes
Sizes - 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 in
Weight - 13.58 oz
Interface Characteristics
Available With no Support Program - No