Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
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| Developer | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablet/Media player/PC |
| Release date | June 17, 2011 (June 8)[1] |
| Operating system | Android 3.1 (codename Honeycomb) |
| CPU | 1Ghz Nvidia Tegra 2 |
| Storage | Flash memory 16 GB/32 GB models |
| Display | 1280×800 px (1 megapixel), 10.1 in (26 cm) diagonal (5.35×8.56 in), 149 ppi, Super PLS display |
| Input | Multi-touch screen |
| Camera | Galaxy Tab 10.1V 8.0 MP AF camera with LED flash, 2.0 MP front facing (for video calls) Galaxy Tab 10.1 3.0 MP AF camera with LED flash, 2.0 MP front facing (for video calls) |
| Connectivity | (HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s) 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz (EDGE/GPRS) 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| Power | Galaxy Tab 10.1V 6860 mAh battery Galaxy Tab 10.1 7000 mAh battery |
| Dimensions | Galaxy Tab 10.1V 246.2 mm (9.69 in) (h) 170.4 mm (6.71 in) (w) 10.9 mm (0.43 in) (d) Galaxy Tab 10.1 256.6 mm (10.10 in) (h) 172.9 mm (6.81 in) (w) 8.6 mm (0.34 in) (d) |
| Mass | Galaxy Tab 10.1V 599 g (1.321 lb) Galaxy Tab 10.1 565 g (1.246 lb) |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy S 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab |
| Website | galaxytab.samsungmobile.com |
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 series is an Android-based tablet computer produced by Samsung, introduced on February 13, 2011 at its Samsung Unpacked event in Barcelona. [2]
It belongs to the next generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, which consists of two 10.1" models and the 8.9" model. Similar in design to the Samsung Galaxy S II, it directly competes in the market against the Apple iPad 2.
History
Samsung first showed a new Galaxy Tab model in January 2011 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The original model features a bigger 10.1" HD display with a Dual-Core NVIDIA Tegra 2 SoC, running Google's Android Honeycomb operating system[3], and was to be released in partnership with Vodafone. It was set for a US release in March 2011 and a European release in April. However, after the iPad 2 release, some specifications were described as "inadequate" by Lee Don-Joo,[4] Samsung's CEO, pointing to a possible model review or a rethink of their market strategy.
This led to the introduction of a new, slimmer model at the Samsung Unpacked Event during CTIA Wireless Convention in March 2011, together with an 8.9" model, pushing the release date back to June 8.[5] for the US and "early summer" for the latter. Although there was no information about a delay of the European release date, it was announced that the previous design, seen at the Mobile World Congress, would be sold, labeling it as the Galaxy Tab 10.1V[6]
At Google I/O 2011, during the Android Keynote, Hugo Barra introduced the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to the public, announcing that Samsung would give one to every attendee, estimated at 5,000 units.[7] This version is labeled as the "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition". It sports a white Android-themed back cover, Android Debug Bridge, Fastboot, and a 7000 mAh battery. It is currently not known if these specifications will match the production models of the Tab. The rest of specifications are in line with the 32 GB version of the Galaxy Tab.
Software
Both models of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 run Google's Android 3.1 Version "Honeycomb".[8]
Although initially offering the stock Android experience, Samsung will eventually introduce the new Touchwiz UX interface,[9] which will consist of:
- L!ve Panels: A set of custom widgets and panels which will provide additional contents to Honeycomb, like weather, calendar, and more. The widgets and panels are resizable, following a grid pattern.[10]
- Mini Apps Tray: An additional dock-like bar which will give access to the most commonly used applications.
- Social Hub: An integrated messaging application which aims to center the user's social life, unifying the inboxes and timelines of multiple services like Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, and many others, splitting them into "Feeds" (updates) and "Messages".
- Reader's Hub: A store that will allow the user to download e-books to the Galaxy Tab. Samsung claims that it will feature around 2 million books, 2,000 newspapers in 49 languages, and 2,300 magazines in 22 languages.
- Media Hub: A Video on Demand service, which will be available only in the US.
- Music Hub: A Music on Demand service, which will be available globally.
Hardware
Both models of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 feature a 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor and 1 GB RAM. They also feature the 3-axis MPU-3050 gyroscope from InvenSense. [11] [12]
As with all Honeycomb tablets, the number of buttons has been reduced: The classic "Home", "Menu", "Back", and "Search" buttons, which are present in most Android devices, are embedded in the notification and menu bar. The only physical buttons are "Power", "Volume Up", and "Volume Down".
The Galaxy Tab 10.1V and its slimmer version include stereo speakers. Both versions have one on each side, providing a natural sound experience.[13]
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 retains the Samsung PDMI-like proprietary interface connector, which is used for both charging and data transfer.
Both models will be shipped with a 2 MP front-facing camera. However, while the Galaxy Tab 10.1V boasts a 8 MP rear camera, the slimmer model has a 3 MP rear camera, due to space reduction in the new models.
As stated by Omar Khan in the Samsung Unpacked Special Episode, the slimmer model additionally supports 4G connectivity and dual Wi-Fi a/b/g/n antennas, which can operate at 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies.
A USB host adapter was made availbe in June 2011. The dongle plugs into the 30-pin dock connector and allows USB compatible accessories such as keyboards, mice, and thumb drives, to be connected to the tablet.[14]
Model comparison
| OS | Network | Display | Processor | Memory | Front Camera |
Rear Camera |
Video | Audio | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Storage | External Storage |
Height | Width | Thickness | Weight | Battery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tab 10.1V | Android 3.0 Honeycomb |
HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
1280x800 TFT | 1 GHz Dual-Core Nvidia Tegra 2 |
1 GB DDR2 | Yes 2 MPx |
Yes 8 MPx |
Playback:1080p FullHD Video@30fps Recording:1080p FullHD Video@24fps |
3.5 mm Ear Jack Stereo Speaker |
Yes Dual Antenna 802.11(a/b/g/n) |
Yes 2.1+EDR |
16/32 GB | No[15][16] | 246.2 mm (9.69 in) | 170.4 mm (6.71 in) | 10.9 mm (0.43 in) | 599 g (1.321 lb) | 6860 mAh |
| Galaxy Tab 10.1 | Android 3.1 Honeycomb |
HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
1280x800 TFT | 1 GHz Dual-Core Nvidia Tegra 2 | 1 GB DDR2 | Yes 2 MPx |
Yes 3 MPx |
Playback:1080p FullHD Video@30fps Recording:720p Video@24fps |
3.5 mm Ear Jack Stereo Speaker |
Yes Dual Antenna 802.11(a/b/g/n) |
Yes 2.1+EDR |
16/32 GB | No | 256.2 mm (10.09 in) | 172.9 mm (6.81 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 565 g (1.246 lb) | 7000 mAh |
| Galaxy Tab 8.9[Note 1] | Android 3.1 Honeycomb |
HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
1280x800 PLS | 1 GHz Dual-Core Nvidia Tegra 2 | 1 GB DDR2 | Yes 2 MPx |
Yes 3 MPx |
Playback:1080p FullHD Video@30fps Recording:1080p FullHD Video@24fps |
3.5 mm Ear Jack Stereo Speaker |
Yes 802.11(a/b/g/n) |
Yes 3.0 |
16/32 GB | No | 230.9 mm (9.09 in) | 157.8 mm (6.21 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 470 g (1.04 lb) | 6000 mAh |
- ^ Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 included in table for belonging to the same generation, specifications and line.
Reviews
Initial reviews to the product were mixed. CNET puts it as the "the sexiest Honeycomb tablet in the market" and a techspot wrote: "The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a large, wide-screen display that looks sharp and bright, and it rests inside a body that is incredibly thin and light. This 10-inch tablet weighs less than a number of smaller tablets on the market, yet it still packs a dual-core 1GHz processor and the latest version of Android 3.1 Honeycomb." [17] On of the known problems is that no AC3 audio codecs have been installed and hardware rendering of sound in certain HD movies in an MKV container is impossible. Though you'll get excellent HD video, but no sound, or, if you choose software rendering, you will get lagging video and sound. Another good to have feature is a microSD memory card slot, lack of which makes the storage limited to the 16GB or 32GB of default storage .[18]
Controversy
During CTIA's Unpacked event, Samsung introduced three short movies, labeling them as the "Samsung Galaxy Tab Interview Project". The audience was led to believe that they were based on "true-life Galaxy Tab users", whom the company had provided with different models of the Galaxy Tab. The interviewees were introduced as "freelance writer Joan Hess", "real estate CEO Joseph Kolinski", and "independent filmmaker Karl Shefelman". It was later discovered that Joan Hess and Joseph Kolinski were actually New York actors, while Karl Shefelman, a real filmmaker, had been involved with Samsung in previous projects.[19]
See also
- Comparison of tablet PCs
- Acer Iconia
- ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
- Motorola Xoom
- Samsung Galaxy Tab
- T-Mobile G-Slate
References
- ^ Stevens, Tim. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NYC Best Buy June 8, nationwide on June 17 Engadget Jun 2nd 2011
- ^ Samsung Mobile "Galaxy Tab Press Release", Samsung Mobile Press, February 13, 2011, accessed April 6, 2011.
- ^ "Samsung announces slimmed down Galaxy S II smartphone and upsized Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet". Gizmag.com. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ Lee Youkyoung, "Samsung sees iPad 2's thinness, price as challenges", Yonhap News Agency, 2011/03/04
- ^ "Samsung Tab 10.1 Review (Specs Info and Release Date)". mwd.com. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
- ^ Chris Davies , "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V heads to Europe", Slashgear, 2011/03/22
- ^ Vlad Savov , "Google gives away 5,000 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets to devs at I/O", Engadget, 2011/05/10
- ^ Whitney, Lance (26-5-2011). "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to ship with Honeycomb 3.1". CNET.com. Retrieved 26-5-2011.
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