Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Tab has been released two weeks go. To clarify this is not the 7-inch Samsung tablet everyone is very familiar with but rather their new 10.1-inch tablet. I won’t be talking about Honeycomb OS a lot since I have already done that on the Motorola Xoom Review. First thing you notice is how this tablet looks like an iPad.
The Galaxy Tab has similar specifications to most Android 10 inch tablets out there which includes 1GB of RAM and a dual-core processor. Unfortunately it does not have a SD card slot but for most people 32GB of memory is more than enough. I quickly filled up the home page with my favourite applications then started testing the screen responsiveness.
The responsiveness wasn’t as good as the iPad but there is definately some improvement. I’m assuming further updates will optimize how quick the screen adjusts and responds. Hopefully in Androids upcoming Ice Cream version. For reference this very impressive game, it’s called Samurai Vengeance, one of my favourite tablet optimized games.
I must say the video quality is way better than the iPad and ASUS Transformer even though it is a 3MP rather than 5MP camera. This just proves camera’s are about quality. This is a 720p HD video of me stalking a poor innocent cat hanging around our garden. No cats were harmed during the shooting of this video.
Along with the tablet I bought a two cover rooCASE which had a built-in stand that came in handy. The first case covers the tablet and the second case is like a small bag for the tablet. The quality is great but my only concern would be the case sometimes partially covers up the front camera.
Overall I was impressed, the device did reach my exceptions. Its only downsides are no memory card and no full USB support. The camera was stricking, also comes with an LED flash for those dark moments. I did want to review the Samsung Market but for some reason it wasn’t there. Feel free to ask away.
Over all. Do u recommend the transformer or the galaxy2??
If you like the keyboard and want more memory go for ASUS, if you like the sleek thin light design go for samsung
When this tablet will come to Kuwait? I heard that it’s exclusive with STC in Saudi.
You can order it from Amazon like I did. I’m not sure about its arrival date but i’m assuming in a few weeks.
its 3G or just WIFI
Currently only WIFI Galaxy Tab’s are available. You shouldn’t have a problem since Android phones have tethering right out the box. So you won’t really need to pay for a tablets 3G.
hi, nice review, you have any idea abt the honeycomb 3.1 update for motorola xoom wifi?
The 3.1 update was released a long time ago, at least more than a month ago. You should be able to update your tablet, if you’re facing any problems you might want to update it manually.
Thank you boss, I will try today, let u know if I have any problem, then advice me how to upgrade manually :)
Negative :( its shows “check for update was not available at this time. Try again later” I got this message always
Here is a step-by-step introduction on how to manually update – http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/manually-update-motorola-xoom-honeycomb-tablet-to-android-3-1/
Seems like a great tablet, a breath of fresh air.
I have a question though concerning USB and HDMI outlets. Do you own the adapter?, if so, does it include both HDMI and USB ports?
Coz right now i cant make up my mind, i have 2 great tablets infront of me and i need to get one. Either the samsung galaxy or the soon to be released Toshiba tab (which has a built in USB & HDMI port)
i need help lol
The adapter only has a USB port (Link), the Toshiba is already available at some stores. You might want to wait for it.
Oh man i’m so confused!! I dunno what to buy for my bday next month.can you suggest me a good honeycomb tablet for watchin movies ,playing games with micro sd slot.
Well I recommend the ASUS Transformer, it comes with a keyboard dock that has an extra battery. I’m reviewing the tablet soon.
i found something really cool with great advantage for the galaxy tab 10.1.this adapter add usb slot to gst 10.1
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/06/adapter-adds-usb-port-to-galaxy-tab-10-1/ <—this is the link
This adapter adds hdmi slot
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EPL-3PHPBEGSTA
maybe you should do a review about them later if u bought them :)
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some of the galaxy tab 10.1 doesn’t come with android market, there is a certain procedure to fix this problem by rebooting it, but the question is, what’s the difference between the regions i choose to enable my galaxy tab to have android market in it, for example, exchanging the selected region from ARB to AFR, and some other websites suggest to select XSG. i really dont know whats the difference between all these regions, and second question if i buy the galaxy tab from amazon (coz didnt find 32gb in kuwait) will it be supporting arabic read and write? .. thanks alot
Sorry for the super late reply, I just read this. Regions aren’t a big issue like they use to be. You get pretty much what any other country gets since Kuwait is now one of the approved country to download both free and paid apps in.
Honeycomb supports Arabic. You will have Arabic when you order it from Amazon.
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whats the cost of the 32gb ?