Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is available today on June 17th. This is Samsung’s second entry into the Android tablet arena but the first running Android 3.1(honeycomb). Boy what an entrance, Samsung has brought in a sense of style and elegance to Android tablet devices.  An ultra thin and ultra light tablet that boast a long battery life with, 720P recording, all powered by a Tegra 2 dual core Processor.   Ok Enough with the pleasantries lets take this baby for a spin in our video Review

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****TouchWiz UX****

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a very very sexy piece of hardware, with a well rounded sleek metal finish on the edges, the tab 10.1 is very light and is about 8.6mm thick. I mean this thing is thin, its got a proprietary port at the bottom of the device for USB charging and data transfer. On the top of the tab is the power button, volume toggles  & a 3.5mm jack. The back of the device has a full white finish  with the upper half having a metallic finish that houses the rear 3MP camera with LED flash.  There is a 2MP front facing camera for video chat, all wrapped around a gorgeous 10” display with a resolution of 1280X800

Samsung Galaxy Tab 101. Wi-FiSpecs

• 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34″ or 256.2 x 172.9 x 8.6mm thick
• 10.10″ 1280 x 800 display
• Tegra 2 Dual Core  processor
• WIFI 802.11n, 11g, 11b, or 11a connectivity
• 3.0 MP rear camera with with LED flash
• 720p HD recording, 1080p Playback
• 2.0 MP  front facing camera
• 16GB / 32GB / 64GB options
• 6800 mAh battery

Software

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 surprisingly is running stock Android 3.1 and not a variation with Touch wiz UX, which we saw at CTIA 2011. The software ran much smoother than what we saw with Android 3.0 with the Motorola Xoom, didn’t experience an slow downs, and the amount of apps open in the multitasking bar seems to have increased. As for app, there are about 100 tablet specific apps available right now in the market place, but you can still use any Android app; seems Google has resolved the constant app crashing with Android 3.1 update.

The Samsung galaxy Tab 10.1 isn’t devoid of Samsung centric apps; Music HUB is an app by Samsung that gives you the ability to purchase song from the hub on to your device. You can search via category, genre, artist, and song.  The is also Samsung app store, which is similar tot the Android app store but currently has 6 apps in total.



Camera

The Camera is a 3MP rear camera with LED flash that does record at 720p, and does a very good job. The quality of the camera still good, not mind boggling. it’s a shame the camera specs where reduced from the original 8MP camera which was in the thicker version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. But the 3MP camera still holds its ground.

 

 

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Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is currently available in 16GB & 32GB Wi-Fi versions at $499 & 4599 respectively, which makes it a competitively priced tablet to its competitors in the market. Before you say this is an overall glowing review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The are some downsides to the device, for starters the is no memory expansion via microSD card slot, no HDMI-out port (have to buy a dongle for that) and can not charge via USB.

That being said the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 does make it up in style and aesthetics, it’s a beautifully design Android  3.0 tablet that functions admirable, though hampered at times by the lack of tablet centric apps; which will no doubt  grow. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, is a mixture of style elegance and simple functionality that works and the price tags helps to set the mind at easy as a simply good purchase

 

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1, World’s Thinnest Mobile Tablet, Makes Official Landing in U.S.
Premium Android Honeycomb Tablet with Ultra-slim, Lightweight Design and Brilliant 10-inch Touchscreen Available Exclusively at Best Buy Union Square Store in New York City Starting June 8; Available Nationwide Starting June 17

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.1, and Samsung Electronics America, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the upcoming retail availability of the Galaxy Tab™ 10.1, starting June 8. The WiFi-enabled tablet measures at just 8.6 millimeters slim, making it the thinnest mobile tablet currently available in the world. The 32GB version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition will be available for $599, while the 16GB version of the device will be available for $499.

A limited quantity of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition will be available for purchase exclusively at the Best Buy Union Square store in New York City on June 8. Best Buy customers may also pre-order the Galaxy Tab 10.1 online or in-store beginning that day.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is powered by Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb, offering faster and smoother transitions between different applications, more intuitive navigation to and from home screens and broader support of USB accessories, external keyboards, joysticks and gamepads.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the thinnest mobile tablet currently available in the world, measuring in at an ultra-slim 8.6 millimeters. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also boasts an incredibly light weight of just 1.25 pounds (565 grams) for

outstanding mobility and comfort in the user’s hands.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is designed with a brilliant 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution delivering vibrant colors and crisp clarity. This expansive screen is centered inside a narrow bezel to enhance the wide viewing angle.

“Ensuring that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched with Android 3.1 Honeycomb was part of our constant commitment to meeting the needs of our customers,” said Dale Sohn, President and CEO of Samsung Mobile. “The Galaxy Tab 10.1′s ultra-thin design and 10-inch touchscreen are impressive differentiators in the tablet market place. We’re going to make the Galaxy Tab 10.1 even more powerful, entertaining and secure through a series of upgrades coming to this device.”
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will receive these new upgrades through a software update that customers can access over the air in the near future. Those upgrades are currently scheduled to include:

FEATURES/SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH FUTURE SOFTWARE UPGRADE


Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”
Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu for customizing the home screen of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network feeds.
In addition, the TouchWiz UX includes a “Mini Apps” tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player which can be launched while other major applications are already in use.
Samsung Media Hub

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 software upgrade will introduce the evolution of Samsung’s popular movie and TV content service, known as Media Hub. Media Hub has been redesigned with a new user interface for even easier downloads of rented or purchased content. The new version of Media Hub also includes an HD Extender which allows the user to playback Media Hub content on TV through an HDMI cable from the Galaxy Tab 10.1 dock or adaptor.

Readers Hub & Social Hub
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also gain access to Samsung’s Readers Hub service, which is a robust library filled with more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspapers and 2,300 magazines. Also, the software upgrade will install Samsung’s Social Hub service, which aggregates email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface.

Optimal Enterprise Solutions
In addition, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 integrates several enterprise solutions to provide support for exchange device management policies, improve the security of data and services maintained on the tablet and meet IT guidelines for remote device access. The enterprise solutions include:
* On-device encryption of user data
* Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync Support
* Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN
* F5 SSL VPN

Versatile Content Sharing
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also receive Samsung’s Allshare service, for seamless content transfer between the tablet and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTV’s, monitors and digital cameras. The software upgrade will also transform the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 into a device capable of accepting streaming content from a TV to the tablet itself.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES AVAILABLE AT PRODUCT LAUNCH

Impressive Speed, Power & Battery Life
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also includes a Nvidia Tegra 1GHz dual core application processor for powerful gaming and multimedia performance. The Tab’s ultra-thin design does not sacrifice battery life, thanks to a 7000 mAh battery providing up to 9 hours of continuous use on a single charge2.

Full Adobe Flash Player Compatibility
The device offers extensive Web browsing access through Adobe® Flash® Player compatibility. Flash Player delivers beautiful HD video, faster graphics rendering, and high performance on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and is designed to take advantage of native device capabilities – enabling richer, more immersive user experiences.

Quality Cameras and Sound
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a 3 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera providing smooth video chat capabilities and seamless 1080p HD video playback3. High quality speakers are positioned on the right and left sides of the device for a rich, deep audio experience.
Google™ Mobile Services

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is preloaded with the full suite of Google Mobile Services including access to more than 60,000 Android Market™ applications for Galaxy Tab 10.14, Gmail™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps, and Google Talk™ with video and voice chat.
Availability & Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition will be available exclusively starting June 8 at the Best Buy Union Square location in New York City. Starting June 17, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available at Best Buy online and in-store along with Fry’s Electronics, Amazon.com, Micro Center, Tiger Direct and Newegg. These retail outlets will have the 32GB version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition available for $599, and the 16GB version of the device will be available for $499. In addition, the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available through Sprint starting mid-summer 2011. Visit www.samsung.com for additional details.

1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q1 2011 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
2 Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, and frequency of data and other application usage patterns.
3 1080p video playback on an HD TV or other 1080p HD device.
4 Based on a statistical analysis of existing Android Market™ applications

About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Android, Google, Android Market, Gmail, Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

 


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