acnpt Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Samsung's newly introduced 8.9in Galaxy Tab tablet is a massive, unbelievable 0.5mm thinner than the iPad 2. Yes, the new Apple tablet is 8.9mm thick, while the as-yet-unreleased Samsung rival is 8.4mm front to back. Credit where it's due: Samsung deserves praise for for shaving off less than a millimetre of thickness to make the thinnest media tablet yet - watch out, chunky RIM BlackBerry PlayBook - but mathematical masturbation aside, the two tablets are as close as makes no practical odds. Samsung's edge really lies in the weight. The 10.1in Tab weighs 594g to the iPad 2's 601g - not enough to trouble the scorer. But the 8.9in Tab, which is the same size, give or take, as the iPad to is just 467g. That will make a difference when you're holding the tablet up to read. That said, it may also indicate a smaller battery, though Samsung claimed today both tablets will deliver ten hours of video playback, which is what Apple also claims for the iPad 2. Both new Tabs will run Android 3.0 - some Samsung press materials say Froyo - and sport dual-core 1GHz CPUs. Both have 2.4/5GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi. The displays are both 1280 x 800. The 10.in is priced at $499 (?305) for 16GB and $599 (?366) for 32GB. Knock of $30 for the 8.9in model at those capacities. The prices lack sales tax, but at ?286 for the 16GB 8.9in Tab - or ?343 including VAT - Samsung has a real chance to undercut its arch-rival. The basic 16GB iPad 2 will retail for ?399 here. The Tab was a good start, but these offerings really do look like they'll give Apple a run for its money. ? El Reg - Article & more pictures. Nice job Samsung :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffney Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Interesting, ?300 for a Samsung 10.1 tab with honeycomb. I've always wondered why the other tabs have been more expensive than the ipad, looks like a decent competitor if they advertise it enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Lately, I sure have been loving me some Samsung..... This tap looks great, now for performance reviews :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The sweet spot for me is ?300 or below. Wouldn't pay more than ?300 at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo_spook Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 THe only issue I have with it is what Samsung displayed was a empty shell, they could have made it waffer thin if they wanted. I'll wait till its get electrics and a battery in it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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