The Samsung Galaxy tablet is one of the most sought after tablets in the market. There are a number of reasons why one would seek it out. First, it runs the Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) version of the open operating system. This gives you access to over 200,000 apps that can be run quickly and easily on the Galaxy.
Powered by a dual-core Tegra II processor, the Galaxy, which is about the same size as Apple’s iPad, is available in 16GB and 32GB versions. This means that Galaxy offers a large amount of memory for multitasking. For example, with the Galaxy screen, you can float four or five apps that you access and use regularly and keep them open, while at the same time you can access and use other less used apps.
One of the keys that few think about in the world of tablets is what happens when you simply run out of memory space? Samsung has the answer in the form of a 5400 spin backup hard drive. It makes it less likely that you will lose your data than if you rely on memory drives.
Interestingly, studies have shown that it doesn’t take long to use even 32GB of memory, so it’s worth having the extra security of a hard drive available.
The High Definition Galaxy uses the GEForce ULP Graphics chipset. This chipset delivers 1280 by 800 HD quality video. This video can be streamed, and thanks to the high-speed dual-core processor, very little “buffering” is needed, even though this device is network-centric via WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n. Be aware of the different varieties of connectivity available. This means Galaxy can work with older routers that only b/g aware, while it can also work with newer routers that offer /a awareness. Finally, the Galaxy will recognize mobile hotspots thanks to the /n capability. This boils down to allowing access to the rapidly growing network of WiFi networks that rarely spans the entire country.
The Galaxy is compatible with next generation applications as well as millions of websites because it supports Flash 10.1.
The Galaxy is a device that works primarily on GSM frequencies such as 800, 2000, and 2100 MHz, while also offering Edge/GPRS compatibility with 850, 900, 1800, and 1900. This limits the number of networks it is compatible with. Verizon or T-Mobile or AT&T, it’s still a wide variety for a user.
More importantly, though, you’re not limited to one operating system and you don’t pay for the apps it offers, as you’ll find if you choose an iPad from Apple over Samsung.
The Galaxy’s Li-poly offers up to 10 hours of charge, while also offering USB 2.0, Bluetooth, and a 30-pin I/O connector.
It’s pretty obvious that the Samsung Galaxy is a major player in the network tablet market, as it has a larger screen than Apple’s, more apps, and the freedom to customize it as you need. One is not locked into a specific operating system as Android is open and growing every day.