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The Samsung Milky way Tab 10.ane 2 tablet packs Android four.0 Ice Foam Sandwich out of the box, merely is it still a true iPad rival?

The long-running patent dispute betwixt Apple and Samsung continues to rage on in the courts with the Samsung Milky way Tab 7.7 already amongst the victims (in the European union at to the lowest degree), but that's clearly not stopped Samsung rolling out the tablets with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.one next on the conveyor chugalug.

We gave the original Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 a glowing review first time around and information technology was rightfully considered the closest thing to an Apple iPad in terms of size and capabilities.

A year is a long time in the tech world of form and since then the new iPad, Asus Transformer Prime number and Google Nexus seven amid others accept turned up on the scene.

So has Samsung washed enough to maintain its tag as an iPad rival? T3 put the Galaxy Tab two 10.one to the examination to find out.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Build

If yous had the original Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Tab ii 10.i at first glance looks very similar in many ways, but there accept been some minor changes some of which may or may take not been a outcome of the current patent dispute with Apple.

Opting for a plastic silver dorsum over the more textured rubbery rear casing on the original, the new Tab 10.one has jumped to 9.7mm in thickness compared to 8.6mm which is besides thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.nine.

The weight of the device has likewise increased from 565 to 581g for the Wi-Fi version and strangely feels heavier on the correct side of the device.

The bezel around the screen is now slightly wider, while speakers at present sit either side of the black bezel when held in landscape while the proprietary charging port sits at the bottom.

In terms of physical buttons, the on/off switch and volume rocker tin can exist constitute on the edge of the device, along with a new microSD slot (that can expand storage up to 32GB) but beneath and the 3.5mm headphone jack positioned on the same side only below.

Samsung Milky way Tab ii 10.one: Screen

If there is one attribute of tablet-making that Samsung does pretty well with it'southward making great multimedia-friendly displays.

Using the same 1280x800 brandish as the ane featured on the Galaxy Tab 10.ane, yous tin expect a colourful, vibrant screen performance particularly when watching full HD content.

With just 149ppi pixel density compared to the new iPad'southward 264 ppi there is a articulate difference in clarity particularly when you're looking at words in the browser or an eBook upwardly shut in comparison.

Viewing angles are great though and information technology's definitely ane of the brightest tablet screens you tin can lay your easily on that's non a Retina display.

Samsung Milky way Tab 2 10.1: Ice Cream Sandwich

The original Milky way Tab 10.1 ran on Android Honeycomb and thankfully the updated model is brandishing the slicker, prettier Android iv.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

With the TouchWiz UI overlaid on top you can await a defended button for taking screenshots and the mini-apps launcher that can be accessed from the bottom of the screen to proceeds quick access to applications similar E-mail and S Planner (calendar).

Samsung's Hub widgets are plastered on the main homescreen including S Propose which is an app recommendation service that has been revamped to and at present interruption apps into categories.

Looking back at the look and feel of Honeycomb on the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the improver of Ice Cream Sandwich gives everything a more polished, sophisticated feel and adds groovy features such as the ability to swipe abroad recent apps, browser tweaks and the useful application folders.

Samsung Milky way Tab 2 10.1: Functioning

In the processor department, the Tab 10.i two has the aforementioned 1GHz NVIDIA dualcore processor and 1GB of RAM as the original.

Invariably when a cheaper device similar the Nexus vii arrives on the scene packing a quadcore processor comparisons are always going to exist made, but along with the 1GB of RAM, there is sufficient plenty to power to the Galaxy Tab 2 10.one without any major performance issues.

When we swiped through homescreens we did experience some minor lag which we're certain a Project Butter-packing Android iv.one Jelly Bean update would sort out, but the dualcore processor is more than equipped to handle HD video playback and graphically enervating games.

Something that really stood out was the speed and responsiveness of internet browsing which is definitely up there with the quickest nosotros've seen on a tablet device.

Samsung has included the same 3-megapixel rear-facing camera but dropped the LED wink and added 1080p full Hard disk drive recording (up from 720p) and a VGA front end-facing camera for video calling.

Images were less than inspiring much like earlier, delivering grainy, noisy images which lacked any real vibrancy. We can be a footling bit more than positive about the 1080p Hard disk drive recording, but information technology isn't amazing by whatever standards.

Thankfully speakers are not positioned as they are on the Galaxy Tab vii 2.0 and are made for mural viewing offering articulate sound, however it lacks the bass and richness in tablets like the new iPad and tin can misconstrue at loud levels.

Nosotros were non disappointed by the same seven,000 mAh battery which Samsung claims to last around nine hours once again and made it throughout the day.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 x.i: Verdict

Information technology seems strange to run into a new tablet that hasn't inverse as well much from its predecessor which maybe best describes the Milky way Tab ii 10.1. Having got thicker and heavier, the specs are by and large but the aforementioned.

The screen is nevertheless an absolute joy to spotter films and video while Micro SD card back up and Ice Cream Sandwich are both prissy and necessary additions.

Android tablets accept a lot to live upwards to at present that the Nexus 7 has turned up, just if you want a not-Apple tablet that is similar in screen size and generally equal in performance for both multimedia and work purposes, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 certainly does the job.

If you are after the best Android tablet, there are definitely cheaper alternatives out there and a few of them tin can be found in the Asus campsite.

Samsung Milky way Tab 2 10.i availability: Bachelor now

Samsung Galaxy Tab two 10.one price: £299.99