How much is an Android tablet?
This is going to be the big question for anyone hoping to purchase the Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab on a SIM-free deal these days. According to various sources, the price tag on the touch screen tablet will be a hefty 799 Pounds. That is more than enough to buy three low end smart phones, and still have change left over. However, considering all the features and capabilities of the Galaxy Tab, there might some better reason as to why the tablet is a full 100 Pounds more expensive than even Apple’s iPad.
The Apple iPad, a first glance, will seem like the more useful device. It has got that typical Apple branded look and of course, a larger touch screen display. At 9.7 inches, the iPad screen is almost three inches larger than the screen on the Galaxy Tab which only has a 7 inch touch screen display.
Looking up close however, reveals that the Tab has a lot more to offer than meets the eye. Sure, it may have a smaller touch screen but as an Android device, the Tab brings plenty of features and extras that are not included by default in the iPad (which uses the iOS). It also supports voice calls, a feature that is not commonly supported in tablet devices.
Still, despite all the additional content, there is still the matter of the expensive price tag, and 100 Pounds is a big difference in price –particularly a tablet that will be seeing less use than a significantly cheaper, but still high end Android smart phone.
For now, the general consensus about the Galaxy Tab is that it is a great device for those planning to get it on a tariff –which reduces the cost by an incredible amount or by simply purchasing a high end smart phone instead (Samsung’s very own i9000 Galaxy S is often a good choice).
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