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Galaxy Tab vs EXOPC Specs

Windows tablets have been coming out forever it seems and now another one is about to be released. Want to know if you should purchase it instead of the Galaxy Tab? Want to know how the EXOPC holds up against the Galaxy Tab in the spec showdown? There is only one way to find out. Check out the full breakdown after the break. Read More

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Wallpaper Wednesday – Candy

Hey all, this week we are featuring a wallpaper by Mikkoliini. It is called Candy.

Click here to download the 1024 x 1200 wallpaper.

How to add a wallpaper for noobs.

• Click the download link above on your Galaxy Tab
• Longpress on the wallpaper image
• Click set as wallpaper

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US Cellular now has the Tab for $199

Who wants a Galaxy Tab for under $200? Everybody. Head over to your local US Cellular store and go pick one up. You will be locked into a 2-year contract though.

The minimum plan necessary is the 5GB Tablet Data Plan for $55. After two years the total cost of the Galaxy Tab will be $1520.

That certainly seems like a good deal to me.

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App of the Week – Android Market

This week we bring you the Android Market for App of the Week. It is by no means a new app, but it has been recently updated in the past week. Besides a new look a feel, it features new categories and a single page design for app information.

No longer are we plagued with a plain looking design. Instead there is a big green featured app section that takes up half of the screen. This is no problem for Galaxy Tab owners like us since our screens are massive. Flipping the Tab sideways switches it to a landscape orientation with two columns.

The Market should update itself sometime this week. If it has not already, there are ways to install it. We do not recommend doing this though since the update will come in the next few days anyway and installing it manually could cause problems down the road.

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UK Tab drops 80 pounds, now a slim 420

Did you think that we would leave you hanging, Englishmen? Never fear, the Tab dropped down from £499.99 to £419.99. That is huge savings! If you have not bought the Tab yet and have been waiting for a good discount, then you can’t go wrong here. It is available right now on HMV.

Oh and did we mention that there is free UK delivery? Now you know.

Source: The Galaxy Tab

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T-Mobile offers the Galaxy Tab at a price that’ll save you a few bones

Right now you can get the Galaxy Tab on contract with T-Mobile for $350. That is an extra $50 off for those keeping track at home. This might help you bite the bullet this holiday season and pick up a Tab for you and the family. Order by December 20th and receive free overnight shipping as well!

The two plans you can choose from are for 200 MB and 5 GB for $25 and $40 a month respectively. If you plan on viewing more than the occasional web page on the go, then grab the 5 GB plan. You get over 25 times as much data for less than half the price.

Source: Engadget

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Samsung GALAXY Tab commercial – Futures

This is an amazing fan made commercial for the Galaxy Tab. It doesn’t come right out and throw the product in your face. Instead, it creates an emotional bond before showing you the Tab. Great commercial and definitely worth a viewing! Watch the video below.

The emotional transition between college graduation and the acceleration of ones first big success in life.

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Video – Quadrant Standard and Neocore Benchmarks

Be sure to check out the new benchmark video on YouTube. In the video you can see that the Tab pulls of a score of 1048 in Quadrant Standard and earns 53.7 FPS in Neocore. Check at the full video below.

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Wallpaper Wednesday – La

Hey guys, today marks the third Wallpaper Wednesday! This week we are bringing you La by wildfia.

Click here to download the 1024 x 1200 wallpaper.

How to add a wallpaper for noobs.

• Click the download link above on your Galaxy Tab
• Longpress on the wallpaper image
• Click set as wallpaper

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Galaxy Tab vs Archos 101 vs Archos 70. Which is best for me?

The reason for this post is simply because a significant portion of hits to Galaxy Tabs are from Google searches involving Archos and Galaxy Tab. I feel that the comparison charts are not sufficient enough for the large amount of traffic. Here is the breakdown of the tablets.

Price

If price is the most important thing to you, then you can stop reading right now and buy an Archos 101 or 70. Keep in mind, though, that the adage of, “You get what you pay for,” holds true here. The Archos 101 retails at $300 USD, Archos 70 at $275 USD, and the Galaxy Tab costs ~$600 USD.

Build Quality

Archos has really stepped up their game with their latest generation of tablets. They still have quite a ways to go to compete with the Tab, though. It feels light in the hand and very plasticy. The Galaxy Tab, on the other hand, feels much more solid.

Perhaps you heard about the “table” debacle. The first Archos 101 tablets this year were shipping with Table branding instead of Tablet. It was an embarrassment that it wasn’t caught earlier and a testament to their build quality.

Screens

This is another place where you could stop reading, if screen size is the most important criteria. If you want a 10 inch screen, then go ahead and get the Archos 101 since there is no 10 inch Galaxy Tab model yet. On the other hand, if screen quality is more important, then the Galaxy Tab can’t be beat. Its TFT LCD screen is amazingly crisp with unbelievable viewing angles. Archos’s screens suffer from extremely poor viewing angles.

Native Market Support

Samsung made sure to follow all of Google’s regulations to allow Android Market support. Archos, on the other hand, launched without the Market. Of course, there is nothing stopping you from downloading the Market hack, but it’s a pain that you need to hack your device just to get decent apps.

Android Buttons

Archos’s implementation of the array of Android buttons (Home, Menu, Back, Search) really bothers me. Neither the Tab nor the Archos has physical buttons, but the Archos doesn’t even have dedicated space for the capacitive buttons. Instead, Archos put them right on the screen. This may not bother you, but it drives me crazy.

Ports

The Archos devices win this round hands down. They have ports galore, including HDMI out and a USB host. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab can only use HDMI via the dock.

Mobile Internet

If being able to use your device on the run is crucial to your decision, the Galaxy Tab is for you. It supports 3G on just about any carrier in the world, while the Archos 101 and Archos 70 only function on WiFi.

Verdict

The Archos 101 and 70 are impressive devices, but I could never recommend them with something like the Galaxy Tab on the market. If you are really strapped for cash, then you can get one of Archos’s offerings, but I would recommend that you save up for the Galaxy Tab. It will last longer and be a more pleasant experience!