Galaxy Tab Vs iPad: The Last Tablet Running

Samsung has announced the much awaited iPad killer. While the iPad is meant for content consumption, Galaxy Tab allows you to be what you are – a creator.

Galaxy Tab also comes with two cameras thus brings you out of the Flintstone era of iPad with no video skype. It also supports more audio and video formats which iPad will never be able to support.

The iPad is tied to Apple's controversial App Store; you can't install anything which is not approved by Apple. On the contrary with Galaxy Tab, you get access to Samsung's own apps along with much more secure and diverse Android Market. In addition, you can install any third party app.

These points already make Galaxy Tab a winner against the iPad.

Here is a comparison chart of tech specs. Of course, being based on Android, Galaxy Tab will soon have more cousins against the iPad. If you are worried about constantly hacked iTunes accounts, *compromised iBook Stores, Apple's crippled models to ensure sale of the next and your privacy, Samsung Galaxy Tab seems to be the best bet.

FeaturesGalaxy TabiPad
Weight380g680g (3G), 730g(3G+Wi-Fi)
Display7.0Inch WSVGA 9.7 Inch
Screen1024x6001024x768
Memory16GB/32GB16GB/32GB
 1.6GHz Application Processor with PowerVR SGX540Proprietary Apple A4
Camera3MP (AF) Main, 1.3MP Front, LED FlashNo camera at all
GPSA-GPS (Full Google Support)A-GPS
Additional

Video Skype,Google Maps, Latitude, Places, Google Maps Navigation

No video Skype

OSAndroid 2.2iOS4
SocialEmail, IM, Calendar, Integrated SNSNone Integrated
LocksNoneLocked to iTunes and AT&T
Multi-TouchMulti-touch + ZoomTypical Apple Multi-Touch
FlashFull Flash supportNo Flash support
eReaderThe Reader Hub, KindleiBook*, Kindle
UIMulti Homescreens, Hybrid WidgetsTraditional Multi-Touch UI
Battery7 hours movie, changeableBricked into iPad
VideoFull HD Video Player & Recorder, (720x480) @30fpsHD Playback
MusicMP3, OGG, WMA, AMR-NB, FLAC, WAV, AC3, MDID, RTTL/RTX, OTA, iMelody, SP-MIDIAAC, MP3, VBR, AIFF, WAV
Apps

Sumsung
Android Market
Third Party

Restricted/Locked Apple's App Store