Only customers with no smartphones will want the benefits of a larger screen for Web surfing, movie-watching and game play
Stewart Wolpin from Ubergizmo
(over 2 years ago)
So, what does Tab do that a Galaxy S phone (or any Android or iPhone) doesn’t do as well or that a laptop does better? Maybe video watching and, maybe, game playing. In other words, what does it do? What function does it create or improve upon? It can’t be a laptop replacement, it’s a worse camera... More
So, what does Tab do that a Galaxy S phone (or any Android or iPhone) doesn’t do as well or that a laptop does better? Maybe video watching and, maybe, game playing. In other words, what does it do? What function does it create or improve upon? It can’t be a laptop replacement, it’s a worse camera than any Android phone or iPhone, there’s no desktop ecosystem supporting it, and, worst of all – it’s expensive. Sprint’s version with a 16 GB card is $649 for a giant Android phone that doesn’t make phone calls. The only customers are those with a “dumb” cell phone who want the benefits of a larger screen for Web surfing, movie-watching and game play. And in a few months, Tab is going to have a LOT of cheaper, better endowed competitors.
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The Galaxy Tab sets the bar high, but still leaves a lot of room for new tablets to catch up
Doug Aamoth from Techland
(over 2 years ago)
As 7-inch tablets go, this is the one to beat for now. Fortunately for consumers the bar hasn't been set impossibly high, so the next round of 7-inch tablets may have a few contenders in it right away.
If Samsung put out a Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Tab at $300, it'd be a much easier sell for most people.... More
As 7-inch tablets go, this is the one to beat for now. Fortunately for consumers the bar hasn't been set impossibly high, so the next round of 7-inch tablets may have a few contenders in it right away.
If Samsung put out a Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Tab at $300, it'd be a much easier sell for most people. Early reports indicate that it'll cost $500, though, which still feels too expensive for what you're getting.
As it stands now, the Galaxy Tab will likely be able to find a home with early adopters, certain business uses, and people with deep pockets. The rest of us should be okay waiting a few months to see what comes along next.
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Limited applications may cost the Galaxy Tab's success over it's rival
Sascha Segan from PC Magazine
(over 2 years ago)
With solid, well-designed hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Tab for Sprint is the first viable Android-based competitor to the Apple iPad. But so far, it doesn't have apps that will compel you to buy one.For now, I can't recommend buying a Galaxy Tab—even though I like it, and it's well-made, and it works... More
With solid, well-designed hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Tab for Sprint is the first viable Android-based competitor to the Apple iPad. But so far, it doesn't have apps that will compel you to buy one.
For now, I can't recommend buying a Galaxy Tab—even though I like it, and it's well-made, and it works well. There's just no killer app for it yet. Instead of a Galaxy Tab, go get a Galaxy S smartphone on the carrier of your choice and a Wi-Fi-only iPad. For now, that's how to get the best of both worlds.
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