“The Galaxy Tab's screen resolution, size and technology are not at the same level as the iPad. This is a critical difference, given the fact that the display is a key differentiating factor for the iPad,”
Rassweiler also confirmed that the Galaxy Tab is just an oversized smartphone, with many of the same components as the Galaxy S handsets.
The report mentions how the only real advantage that the Galaxy Tab has over the iPad is its two cameras and Flash support. It also points out that the Galaxy Tab includes a gyroscopic sensor for use in gaming which the iPad doesn't have.
Even though the teardown doesn't include licensing fees, software and royalties, it still makes the device seem overpriced for what it is.
As more tablets emerge with promises of more reasonable pricing and better specs without a contract, things look increasing bleak for the Galaxy Tab, especially with the impending release of the tablet friendly Android 3.0.
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