Galaxy Tab tablets ultra-thin 8.9 and 10.1 inch Samsung

Samsung completes its range of bars Galaxy Tab. Models 7 and 10.1 inches, the manufacturer adds two versions (8.9 and 10.1 inches) of only 8.6 millimeters thick.Samsung also unveiled its TouchWiz user interface for tablet UX.

As suggested by the invitation sent to press in early March, Samsung took advantage of the CTIA convention in Orlando to make an announcement in the field of product shelves. The presentation of a 8.9-inch version of the Galaxy and Tabwas expected.But the manufacturer has finally unveiled two new models to its range Galaxy Tab:So a 8.9 inch, and a second in 10.1. This however, should not be confused with the tablet of the same size made by Samsung at the Mobile World Congress.

First tablets consistent with TouchWiz UX

These two new Galaxy Tab are well described by the manufacturer as the finestbars in the market. But a title claimed by the Apple iPad 2 with 8.8 mm thick. TheGalaxy Tab latest generation, however, are better with 8.6 millimeters. Apart from this feature, these tablets show the same specifications as the 10.1 inch model of the Mobile World Congress: dual-core processor, two cameras (2megapixel and 3), 1080p HD video, touch screen WXGA (1280x800) and Android 3.0 Honeycomb. But Samsung has also benefited from the CTIA to showcase its new TouchWizinterface UX. Owners of Samsung mobile will know this overlay manufacturer.Samsung is now on the shelf.

Prices remain an unknown

TouchWiz UX will not, however comes with the tablets in their commercial launch.Indeed, the manufacturer announced that the interface will be completed later andaccessible via a software update (at an unspecified date).

The newInternet Tablet is expected this summer edition Wi-Fi and HSPA + (21Mbps).Editions of LTE and WiMax are announced. However, their release will occur later this year.The prices announced by Samsung allow it to remain competitive with the iPad 2.The Galaxy Tab 8.9 inch Wi-Fi will be sold 469 dollars (16 GB) and 569 dollars(32 GB). Prices for the 10.1 inch (Wi-Fi) are respectively 499 and 599 dollars (for16 and 32 GB).

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Top Ten tablets tested

Riding the wave of worldwide success of the Apple IPad, the major manufacturers have rushed in recent months, in the area of ​​touch pads. It is true that there is still a year or two, the real utility of such a product, halfway between notebook and smartphone - without, so far, it really can replace one or the other - was not easy. Today, the shelf, despite a high price and use not necessarily essential, is increasingly a place in the home.

One reason for this enthusiasm? More elegant and less cumbersome than a notebook, it delivers the content instantly the most popular with users (e-mail, online news, weather, music, video) with distinct advantages over the computer (to slow ignition) or telephone (recharge daily, reduced size of the screen). Furthermore, the development of application stores - all categories (games, social networks or desktop, free to download or order fee) - has also increased the possible uses of the shelves, contributing to their success. As proof, the first five months of this year, it has already sold 350,000 tablets in World and forecasts of 1 million units by the end of 2011.

A different size depending on the use:

But as good as new models and manufacturers how to make the right choice? To help, we offer a selection of ten tablets among the best-equipped models of the leading manufacturers and may well meet the main uses, with maximum ergonomics. In short, models can be measured by the iPad 2, which remains the best selling tablet in the world!

Two trends come together, models, small and large formats, we have classified these ten references into two categories: the shelves from 8.9 to 10.1 inches, more comfortable to use as part of a family use and in the home, and seven inches better suited for mobility and easy to transport on holiday. We have considered the same criteria, but with a rating scale may be slightly different as not to penalize one group over another. Finally, we opted for 3G models and a database of 32 GB of internal memory, where possible, to obtain relatively similar prices.

Three operating systems

To achieve this classification, we relied on the characteristics and tests to evaluate all our models. The quality of the touch screen, independence, ergonomics and functional richness (included or potential through the application stores) to hold a prominent place. Aside from Windows, which is not really suitable for shelves, all operating systems are present: IOS (Apple), Android (Google) for many models, and the recent Tablet OS BlackBerry (RIM).

New ARM processors to double heart alongside older models (at least 1 GHz single-core): a criterion that we chose not to note, emphasizing the opinions of the jury to determine the actual performance of these tablets.Our selection comes out with flying colors - with a few exceptions - but sometimes very different reasons. Just make the right choice according to your expectations in terms of design, equipment or usage.

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