Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000

With huge amount of their device operated by Android OS they managed to sold, Samsung continue to step forward. This time, they introduce the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Galaxy Tab is a phone with tablet form factor device running Android OS by default and capable to delivering whole new experience for user. In this entry, we will into what Galaxy Tab can offer for Android fans.


1. THE OUTLOOK
The device measures 120mm width X 190mm height X 12mm thick. It weights about 380 grams. I have to say this this device fits perfectly in my hand and it feels very sturdy. On the top, it has 35mm audio jack. On the right side, they put power/unlock button, volume rocker, a microSD and SIM slot. Next, the bottom of the device got charger slot and speaker. On the left side only has mic hole. Nothing at the back accept the camera and flash.

Front and back view

2. THE SCREEN
Unfortunately, Samsung decided not to use the very beautiful AMOLED screen features in Galaxy S range. However, this 7" TFT LCD screen still produce stunning and crisp images at all time. You also can watch videos with your friend comfortably since is allows off-axis viewing angle without color distortion. It uses capacitive touchscreen capable of mutitouch thus enable sweet pinch-zoom features. Oh btw, it also using Gorilla glass. In case you dont know, just play the embedded video below. If you decide to try your own device, do that on your own risk:-P

3. SYSTEM
As I mentioned before, this tablet is operated by Android OS running Froyo(2.2) version by default. The powerplant is 1GHz ARM processor coupled with PowerVR SGX54 and utilizing 512MB of RAM to enhance multimedia experience. In term of storage, there are 2 version of tab. One with 16GB and another one with 32GB. That is really lot of storage and if that is not satisfying your hunger, you can opt for memory topup - up to 32GB. Last but now least, you will have super bug 4000mAh of battery capacity at disposal as fuel to power this tablet powerplant.


4. OTHER FEATURES
Galaxy Tab surely is portable computer or should I say that more than that. It has...let make is as point shall we?

1. Camera
• 3.2 Megapixels, autofocus, flash
• Support video recording up to 720X480 at 30 fps
• 1.3 Megapixels as secondary camera infront so you can make video call
2. Positioning
• Have GPS module with assisted GPS feature
• Support geo-tagging for image you captured
• Got 3 axis accelerometer to assist GUI as well as useful in game particularly in racing games.
• Built in digital compass. Useful in the jungle only if you know how to use it.
3. Multimedia
• Support Adobe Flash 10.1
• Full HD playback for up to 7 hours.
• TV out
• Preinstalled with MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263/MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player
4. Productivity
• SMS with usual threaded view. MMS, eMail, RSS, Push Mail etc
• Preinstalled browser although I recommend Dolphin Browser
• Think Office to open Word/Excel/PDF/Power point 
• Organizer, memo
• Or go to Market application, find and install software that suits your need and you'll have it.
5. Connectivity
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G
• b/g/n WiFi connectivity..sweet
• Bluetooth
• Proprietary USB :(

5. VERDICT

1.  YAY
• Compact
• Display especially gorilla part..
• User friendly
• Multimedia experience
2. NAY
• Sometime it sluggish..maybe need more than 1GHz of processer
• Software aren't optimised for tablet..at least rite now
• Could be better..just wait for it..