Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Tablet Review
Measuring approximately 6.9 by 10.1 by 0.3 inches, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 looks vastly different than every tablet we've seen thus far. Just kidding—they all look virtually identical. From the front, the Tab 10.1 most closely resembles the iPad 2 in overall appearance (no logos, just a black frame around the display) and the Motorola Xoom ($599, 3.5 stars) in shape. Like the Xoom, its 10.1-inch, 1280-by-800 pixel display makes it ideal for watching widescreen format video and HD content. By taking up more surface area than either the Xoom or iPad 2, the Tab 10.1 manages to be noticeably (not obviously) thinner and, at 19.9 ounces, lighter than either one. The plastic back panel is offered in white (like our review unit) or black, and both models are available in 16GB (as we tested) or 32GB capacities, the latter costing $599.99. An exclusive distribution deal with Best Buy will eventually fade into wider-spread availability this summer.
