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Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V  



Here the main specs of  Apple iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V. iPad dominated the tablet market since its launch, but what about the Android-powered tablets, we think it is fair to compare the Ipad 2 with a good Android tablet.






Apple iPad 2
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Pros:
Apple's iPad 2 is very thin.
Ipad 2 has a VGA(0.3 megapixel) front camera and a 0.7 megapixel rear camera.
FaceTime video chat,  A5    dual core processor, and 3G options for both AT&T and Verizon.
Pros:
As thin as the iPad 2 and even lighter.
It has a 3-megapixel back camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.
Has powerful dual speakers.
Cons:
The iPad's screen resolution is not as good as Samsung Galaxy Tab.
No USB port.
No SD card slot.
No Adobe Flash support.
HDMI, USB, and SD ports require adapters.
Cons:
Lack of a dedicated USB port on the tablet is a problem
No SD card slot.
The plastic seems and feels less solid than the iPad 2.


Dimensions and weight of Apples's Ipad 2:
241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8mm, 613g
Ipad 2 is definitely thinner than its opponent.
Dimensions and weight of Samsung Galaxy Tab:
246.2 x 170.4 x 10.9mm, 599g
Galaxy tab is lighter than Ipad2.
Display: 9.7-inch, 1024x768px, LCD
Display: 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800px, LCD
Has a definitely better screen.
Performance:
Apple A5 chip, 1GHz dual-core CPU.
Both tablets seems equivalent in terms of performance.
Performance:
Tegra 2, 1GHz dual-core CPU
Storage options: 16/32/64GB flash
Storage options: 32/64GB flash
Both of the tablets do not have SD to expand memory.
Battery Life: Up to 10 hour video playback.
Battery Life: Has a 6860mAh battery and supports low power modes. Seems both tablets are more or less equivalent in this area.
Operating system and applications: iOS 4.3
Apple has 65,000 apps available for download.
Operating system and applications: Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Android tablets has just 100 more are coming but Ipad 2 is the winner here.
Ports&Connectivity: USB, 3G, Wi-Fi, BT
Ports&Connectivity: Wi-Fi, 3G, BT, HDMI
Ipad 2 Price: $509.00 (16GB,Wifi, Black)
Samsung Galaxy Tab Price: $439.99 (10.1-Inch, 16GB, Wi-Fi) 

As a conclusion, with a better screen and cameras, the Samsung Galaxy Tab seems better. In terms of applications and HDMI Ipad 2 is definitely the winner.   We’d probably go for the Samsung Tab when we also consider the price. If the Android Market gets richer with more applications the Galaxy tab will definitely be the winner in the next round.