The second iteration of the Apple's tablet PC, the iPad 2 faces a different set of competition than
its older brother.
Ipad 1 is a big success and it has led other competitors to build their own tablets with the hopes of engaging share from the increasing tablet market.
Let's review and take a look at one of the iPad 2's formidable competitor Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Initially introduced with a 7-inch display, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is more than just a size upgrade. It also features several enhancements as well.
Below is a head to head comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Apple Ipad 2.
1. Processor
The iPad 2 is equipped with Apple's dual-core 1GHz A5 processor, a marked improvement over the previous iPad's A4. The A5 chip boasts a graphical performance that is reported at ten times over the older tablet. As of this review, there is no report yet on the iPad 2's RAM size but 512MB is expected.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is packed with the 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor. It's the same with iPad 2 no figures are released yet as to the Galaxy Tab 10.1's available RAM making a comparison difficult.
For this category, we give a tie.
Advantage: Tie
2. Display
The display on iPad 2 is a carryover of the original iPad. Which is not a bad thing because we still rate 9.7-inch backlit-LED IPS screen as the best in its class.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel screen. It is about half an inch larger than the iPad 2.
We think iPad 2 are an edge in this category.
Advantage: Apple iPad 2
3. Build and Design
Apple is synonymous with build quality and excellent design. The iPad 2 is a perfect representation of the company's guarantee to those ideals.
The iPad 2 is lighter and slimmer than its older brother but we did not feel a sacrifice in build quality and use of materials. It's more comfortable to carry now because the it feels solid.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sports a 246.2 x 170.4 x 10.9mm, 599g size and weight dimensions. The Tab appears longer and the iPad 2 appears shorter and slimmer. Weight difference is negligible.
We give our thumbs up to the iPad 2 in this category.
Advantage: Apple iPad 2
4. Operating System
The iPad 2 operates with iOS 4.3. While it has improvements over the previous OS in terms of web browsing and application, the improvements seem like a minor tune-up.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's Android 3.0 feels like it has been developed to take multi-tasking chores to another level. We feel "Honeycomb" OS are more user friendly now.
Advantage: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
5. Camera
The iPad 2's cameras are a 0.7-megapixel main camera with 720P HD capture capability. It also features and a secondary VGA camera for video-conferencing purposes.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has an impressive 8 megapixel dual LED flash, 1080p Full HD video, 24fps camera at the rear and a 2 megapixel camera in front.
Advantage: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
6. Connectivity
The Apple iPad 2 comes with Bluetooth 2.1 capabilities with A2DP and EDR. It also has Wi-Fi a,b,g & n, and an HDMI-output. However, it lacks a MicroSD slot, an USB port and a card reader. Its 3G connectivity is data only.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G connectivity. But, it has no SD card slot as well. We are rating this category a tie.
Advantage: Tie
As of this writing, Samsung has yet to announce its price for the Galaxy Tab 10.1. By far, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a slight edge over the Apple iPad 2.
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