tablets

[William Muriithi]

On 3 December 2010 14:12, D. Hugh Redelmeier <hugh-pmF8o41NoarQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> | From: Dave Germiquet <davegermiquet-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>
>
> | Did you check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab?
> |
> | My friend bought a week or two ago, it looks like a great device and
> | alternative to the Ipad as well.
>
> No.  It is more expensive than the iPad and not better for my
> purposes.
>
> - I don't want (to pay for) phone capabilities
>
> - I prefer the 10" form factor over the 7".  That could change.
>
> - the iPad has 28% more pixels
>
> - the iPad is more mature
>
> + the Galaxy Tab is probably more open
>
> + the Galaxy Tab has a few more hardware features (camera, microSD
>  slot, and perhaps others)
>
> + the Galaxy Tab is more open I think
Ah, you mean its twice as much open :)

>
> + the Galaxy Tab can run Flash (I don't really want to)

Got to agree with you here though.  I would not consider a 7 inch
tablet that is expensive than a 10 inch tablet.  Thats not a good
deal!

William
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