Awhile ago, we were about to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 (I’m not sure if it’s Plus but most probably) I was still undecided with what I really want but truthfully, my first choice was an iPad 2 with 3G.
And because I don’t want to feel more torn because I am excited (perhaps, VERY) I decided to just research so I will come to one decision which I will not regret (hopefully)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, is another of Samsung’s Android Tablets available in the market. I was able to give it a try because of a kind salesman at that Cyberzone (SM Megamall) shop we stopped by but I forgot its name.
Specs:
Form Factor
Camera
- Front Camera: 1.3 Megapixel
- Rear Camera: 3.0 Megapixel Auto Focus with Flash
- Features: 3x Digital Zoom, Auto Focus, Shot Modes, Smile Shot, Geo-tagging, Editing Modes, Camcorder, Video Share, Online Image Uploading
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 4.74 x 7.48 x 0.47 inches
Memory
- RAM: 592MB, ROM: 2GB
- Up to 32GB Expandable Memory (microSD™)
- 16GB microSD™ Card Included
Network
- CDMA 1900/800 EVDO Rev A
- GPRS/EDGE
CPU
- C110, 1GHz, Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application
Display
- 7.0″ WSVGA
- 600 x 1024 Pixel Display Resolution
- 3.54″ x 6.05″ Display Size
- 16M TFT
User Interface
- Widgets, Social Hub, Smart Unlock, Accelerometer, Bilingual: Spanish/English
Audio
- Music Player, Compatible Music Files: AAC, AMR, imelody, MIDI, MP3, WAV
Video
- Video Player, Video Streaming, Compatible Video Files: 3GP, AAC, AAC+, AMR, AVI, H.263, H.264, MP4, MPEG4, QCIF, WMV
Fun and Entertainment
- Downloadable Content, Animated Wallpapers, Widget Gallery, Media Hub
Business and Office
- Microsoft® OfficeCompatible, Smart Search
Messaging Options
- Email, Corporate Email, Picture Messaging, Text Messaging, Instant Messaging, Threaded/ChatStyle, Video Messaging, Swype™, Predictive Text XT9®
The specs aren’t very bad if you ask me. I was told it was already Dual Core plus it really is slim as told. The touch screen UI is almost with the same with Apple’s except it’s very much like my Samsung Galaxy Mini (of course, it’s an Android). The stock ROM of the one shown to me is Honeycomb (I was not able to ask if it was upgradable). It’s very light as well. Not very big too plus it’s usable with Skype. It can also browse with 3G. Google Playstore is always there if you wish to download applications.
However, it against iPad 2, of course there are more fun things with the iPad. But then again, why not? The price range is not very far from each other. iPad 2 (Wifi only) costs around 19,000 PHP to 20,000 PHP. While it’s price as told to us was 21,000 (monthly) and if cash 18,000 PHP. My only concern is that iOS gadgets have more applications and I find rooting and changing ROMS quite a hassle plus iPad’s memory is hassle free as well.
Would you go for a Samsung Galaxy Tab or an iPad 2?