Pros

  • Brilliant, bright screen
  • Manageable size is conducive for one-handed use

Cons

  • Screen doesn't support high-definition video
  • Proprietary connection port

At A Glance

With a few software tweaks and an appealing price, Samsung’s Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab should appeal to anyone who wants a 7-inch Android tablet with no pesky service contracts attached.

The Specs

Processor
Processor type ARM Cortex-A8
Processor speed 1024.0 MHz
Display
Display size 7.0 inches
Display type TFT
Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels
Storage
Drive size 16.0 GB
Ports and Connections
Wireless connection Wi-Fi
Dimensions
Width 7.78 inches
Depth 0.47 inches
Height 4.74 inches
Weight 0.85 pounds
Storage Media
Micro SD Micro SD Card
SD card Micro SD Card
Included Software
Operating System Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Performance

Operating System
Operating System Tested Android
Performance
Sunspider (Javascript Benchmark) 7.9  Seconds
Average Page Load Time 10.45  Seconds
File Transfer Speed 9.2  MB per Second
Startup Time 45  Seconds
Gaming: Anti-Aliasing Off 13.5  Average Frames per Second
Battery
Battery Life 4:47  Hours:Seconds
Recharge Time 4:03  Hours:Seconds
Display Quality
Still Image Display Quality Very Good
Video Display Quality Superior
Still Image Capture Quality
Overall Image Quality Good
Exposure Quality Good
Color Quality Good
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Poor
Video Capture Quality
Overall Video Quality Fair
Video Quality - Regular Light Fair
Video Quality - Low Light Poor
Video Audio Quality Fair