@jaypeg Holding this 7" tablet that fits perfectly in one hand, is the very reason it will most likely be more successful than even iPad. It's the ideal compromise in size. And let's not forget the fact that it's more powerful than iPad, with many more features. Not only is it a slate but it's perfect form factor size combo device as both a phone and a slate.
Now I know the first thing that some ignorant fool is going to state is who's going to hold a Galaxy Tab up to their ear to talk on a phone? Nobody! lol.... but who has to? Because just like many cell phone users do (especially ones with the intelligence enough to use it hands free) today (with latest BlueTooth 3.0 at 10x speed and increased distance over the BlueTooth 2.1 in iPhone 4. Like in Galaxy Series phones and Tab), they use them with a BlueTooth earphone (now required in some states for driving and being incorporated into new vehicles). Then you can keep it in your pocket, in your purse, or belt case and only carry your BlueTooth earphone on a strap or in your ear. Yes... that too used to look foolish, but now it's common place to see someone driving, looking like they're talking to themselves or in the store shopping in a hands free phone conversation!!!
So to me anyway, that 7" form factor near 16:9 aspect is just right to hold in one hand while inputing on the touch screen with the other. Even while walking or sitting down. It doesn't matter and it's supposed to be a mobile device after all... right? While iPad just feels way too awkward to use while moving about with it, in one hand. It defeats the purpose of the form factor design. Might as well buy a netbook and at least you can actually use a real keyboard without looking like you're carrying around a newspaper or magazine stuffed in your face.
The Tab too will have superior battery life with the ability to have a spare battery for days and days of use. The Galaxy Tab therefore meets the writer's ideal scenario as well as being able to do everything your phone can do. That with more screen real estate and it can still fit in one hand or in your pocket!!!
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