Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs iPad 2 Which Is The Better
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Many people are naturally very undecided when it comes to choose between the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and the iPad2. This can be expected because Apple has already build up its reputation. Unless you have the budget to acquire both, you must choose your investments wisely. Find out here how the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 fares against the Ipad2.
By Normandy Zhugke
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs iPad2
Which is the better tablet – The iPad2 or theSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1? That is the question many of us who are looking to
buy a tablet want to know. Before we go into any specifics, here are the
specification comparisons between the iPad2 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1:
Specifications
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Feature
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Apple iPad 2
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Verdict?
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Operating system (OS)
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Apple iOS 4 (upgradeable to iOS 5)
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Google Android 3.1 'Honeycomb'
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iPad 2
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Display size
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9.7in
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10.1in
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Display technology
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Capacitive LED-backlit IPS
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Capacitive PLS TFT
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Draw
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Display resolution
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1024x768 pixels
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1280x800 pixels
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Multitouch
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Yes
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Yes
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Draw
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Front camera
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VGA
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2 megapixels
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Rear camera
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0.7 megapixels, no flash
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3 megapixels, LED flash, autofocus,
geotagging
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Video recording
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Yes, 720p HD
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Yes, 720p HD
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Draw
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GPS
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Yes
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Yes
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Draw
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Internal memory
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16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
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16GB or 32GB
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iPad 2
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Expandable memory
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None
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None
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Draw
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Dimensions
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241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8mm
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256.7.4 x 175.3 x 8.6mm
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Weight
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607g
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565g
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Application store
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Apple App Store
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Google Android Market
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iPad 2
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Processor
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Apple A5 dual-core (1GHz)
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ARM Cortex A9 dual-core (1GHz)
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Draw
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RAM
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512MB
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1GB
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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3G
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Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G models
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Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G models
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Draw
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Wi-Fi
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Yes
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Yes
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Draw
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Bluetooth
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2.1 with A2DP
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3.0 with A2DP
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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HDMI-out
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No (Yes, with optional digital AV adapter)
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No (Yes, with optional HDTV adapter)
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Draw
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USB port
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No
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No
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Draw
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Quoted battery life
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Up to 10 hours
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Up to 9 hours
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iPad 2
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Adobe Flash support
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No
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Yes
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Galaxy Tab 10.1
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If
you already have some preconceived idea on what you are looking for or want in
a tablet, then by going through the above table comparison of iPad2 vs Samsung
Galaxy Tab 10.1, you should be able to select your ideal tablet
either in the form of the iPad2 or the Samsung
Galaxy Tab 10.1.
However
if you are like many of us who just know that we want a tablet but do not have
any specifics must haves and who also tend to rely on our friend’s recommendations,
then you may want to read through these reviews from existing customers who may
own the iPad2 or the Samsung
Galaxy Tab 10.1 or both to get a good idea of the tablet to
buy.
Users’ Perspective Of Their Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 And iPad2
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Better than iPad, May 22, 2012
By Bit Twiddler (West Bloomfield, MI USA)
After using an iPad 1 and iPad 2, hearing how everyone
praises the iPad line, and knowing that iPad is seemingly synonymous with
"tablet computer," I was ready to try the Samsung Galaxy Tab and
presumed it would be a good, but inferior experience to those other devices.
Boy, was I wrong. It is a far superior device to the iPad, in many ways:
- It is lighter.
- It is snappier. Regardless of specs, the Samsung just feels faster and more responsive.
- It is easier to use. Yes, I said it. With the iPad, I have to hunt for things like the back button, whereas on the Samsung, it's always there at the bottom. Things just seem more intuitive on Android.
- It is easier to program. You don't need a $99 developer license and a provisioning file that allows you to deploy to a specific unit. And you don't need to use a low-level, proprietary programming language.
- Samsung's browser works according to existing global standards compared to other companies that change the way the browser works just because they feel like it. As a result, on the Samsung Galaxy Tab, all web sites just work the way they are supposed to.
- It's less expensive.
A few days after trying the Samsung Galaxy Tab, I got the opportunity to try
the iPad 3. It's still heavier, less intuitive, slower, and more expensive than
the Samsung
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product,
May 20, 2012
By Ye Li
Excellent hardware, expendable sd card slot, IR
blaster, fast response, wonderful UI because of the best OS - Android, millions
of useful apps, majority of them are free, yes FREE!! This second generation
tablet is better than the first generation, but the price is much lower than
that! Do not look at crappy Ipad (whatever generation) stuff. Compare to this
tablet, Ipad tablet are inferior products but charge outrageous price! Save
your some money for some useful apps, books, etc...
Android (the Google OS) This is the way to go. cuz it has the fastest growing applications. Look at history. The Apple will fail again for their unwillingness to open their platform.
Android (the Google OS) This is the way to go. cuz it has the fastest growing applications. Look at history. The Apple will fail again for their unwillingness to open their platform.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome....., May 14, 2012
By Naga A. Kuchi
Completely fell in love with this tablet. Its
absolutely worth the money. Its really slick and very comfortable to hold..Will
definitely recommend it…
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have, May 21, 2012
By Ravi Gaikwad (Lombard, IL)
Full marks to Samsung for competing with Apple....
fully recommended if someone would like to buy cheaper versions.... This is
very good if you compare with Apple ipad which is way too expensive....
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressive Device!, May 22, 2012
By R. Browne (Houston, TX)
I just got the Samsung Galaxy 2 Tab last weekend, but
in the few days I've had it, I can say it's a wonderful device. About a year
ago I was looking at netbooks to save weight and space when I travel. Then as
tablets made more inroads to the market, I decided this would be the way to go.
I'm very happy with my purchase. The Galaxy is super
quick to shift between pages, website, apps, etc. It loads pages quicker than
any laptop, desktop, or phone I've worked with. I have an Android phone and
through your gmail account, all your preferences and apps will synch up on your
tablet too.
If you want entertainment on a plane or in your hotel
room, you can use Netflix or the Samsung media hub to download shows and movies
very easily. I like the OS, and the ICS seems to be great. Plus, you don't have
to worry about what the folks at Apple like and dislike about IT technology.
The 10.1" screen also seems to have a better
aspect ratio than the Ipad, which means websites look good in native
resolution. You don't need to view things in their "app" form unless
you want to. Battery life seems very healthy; I can run about a day and a half
of fairly intense use between charges. Which leads to my biggest complaint: the
power cord for the charger is only about 36" long, so you have to find a
really close outlet.
Overall, I'm very happy with this, and will get a lot
of use from this. If you are already an android or Google user, you will too!
In their own comparative review of the iPad2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, it
seems that many of the users who have owned both iPad2 and the Samsung Galaxy
Tab 2 10.1 tablet found that the Samsung
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 to be a better tablet on the following
points:
- It is lighter
- Regardless of specifications, it feels faster
- Easier to use
- Browser follows industry standard
- Easier to program
- Availability of free applications due to Android
- Healthier battery life
- Cheaper – value for money
Based
on these points and the sample users’ experience, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
inch tablet is definitely a better buy! Highly
Recommended!
Some people are however more comfortable with the
Apple products despite what other people may say about it. If you are one of
those Apple loyalist, the you may choose to buy the Apple iPad2. At least now
you know how it compares with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.
