Although the iPad two is the undisputed leader in the tablet segment, there are lots of other devices that deserve over a second look. For example, there is Motorola's Xoom and RIM's BlackBerry Playbook. However, the most viable alternative appears to be the Samsung Galaxy Tab ten.1. It is the next evolution after the success of the original Samsung Galaxy Tab which featured the first tablet implementation of the Android operating process. This time around, though, it will use the most recent Honeycomb version of Android - a specially designed OS with a tablet-friendly user interface.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet Specs

This latest model presents a massive leap forward in terms of features. The central processing unit is NVIDIA's highly regarded 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2. The screen actual estate is larger at ten.1", with a generous resolution of 1280 x 800, ensuring sharp visuals. It also comes with Bluetooth and GPS modules. The rear camera has a 3MP sensor that can do 720p video recording, while the front-facing camera has a 2MP sensor, handy for video conferencing and similar applications.

The Samsung Tablet ten.1 will be offered in variants according to Net connectivity options: WiFi and 3G. It weighs a mere one.25 pounds compared to the iPad2's one.33 pounds. As for thickness, it also blows away the competition, coming in at a razor narrow 8.66mm. Perhaps the best attribute of this mobile tool is its excellent battery life, with a 7000mAh module that can provide up to 9hrs of video and 72hrs of music.

Galaxy Tab Release Date

The ten.1 will be available beginning June 8. The grand launch will be held at Best Buy's New York outlet. For other retailers, availability will commence on June 17. The 3G variant will appear by the finish of the summer season. The European launch date is yet to be determined.

Galaxy Tablet Cost

With such a wonderful list of specs, people might think that its cost is out of reach for them to buy the Samsung tablet. This is far from the truth, however, as the prices are reasonable at $499 for 16GB of storage and $599 for the much roomier 32GB version. Note that the prices quoted are for the Wi-Fi only model.

Galaxy Tab Review

If a feature comparison is to be made among all the leading tablets, there is no doubt that the Galaxy Tab will come out supreme. Its NVIDIA dual-core CPU is accompanied by graphics know-how with muscle for advanced gambling. The graphic interface provides unparalleled user experience thanks to the Honeycomb OS. Every application can be launched and operated without any difficulty. Those who enjoy browsing videos on YouTube and playing online games will be glad to know that it fully supports Flash.

The Samsung Galaxy Tablet has a bigger and better screen than the iPad two - ideal for HD playback. The Touch Wiz custom UI and capacitive screen merge for unmatched responsiveness. Anyone looking for a lovely Android tablet for mobile computing and connectivity ought to give it a try.