Likely to buy an iPad because you haven't found an iPad alternative up to now? Here are a few features of the much discussed Samsung Galaxy Tab that might provide you a suitable alternative.

The seven inch slate was launched about the 2nd of September within the IFA in Berlin; this Android-based tabled computer continues to be regarded as the first real rival of the iPad through the market gurus.


The screen, display and portability

The 1024×600 resolution from the screen and the smaller display size causes it to be excellent reading devise. The 7-inch touchscreen and also the enhanced 16:9 TFT display with WSVGA is spectacular particularly when you need to use the Tab to see eBooks and PDFs. To add to the readability factor the Android Market offers several downloadable eBook reading apps that are ideal for Tab.
The Samsung Galaxy Tablet weighs under the iPad and it is much easily portable. Be warned though to hold this you'll need large hands.


The hardware and software

Using the Android 2.2 or Froyo if you please, with Samsung User interface, and also the 1GHz Hummingbird Application Processor and offers features like the iPad. The Samsung Galaxy Tablet is suited for video calling. The Samsung Galaxy Tab has two cameras, one a primary 3 megapixel camera with LED flash that is paired with 1.3 MP front facing camera.

The Android 2.2 Froyo and the UI lets you use Adobe Flash 10.1, supplying the Tab an edge within the iPad. It also enables you to customize homescreens. Another feature which is exciting may be the 1080p HD video recording and playback feature.

When it comes to mail, the Tab offers integrated email with Gmail and MS Exchange Active Sync. There are many other Google integrated services that you can use in the Tab which include the Google Maps, Latitude, Places and beta version of the Google Maps Navigation.