Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab
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Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab
Introduction
Since the beginning of the millennium, tech and electronic manufacturing firms have competed capturing users’ imaginations. Products such as laptops and mobile phones became popular with users because of the various features they came with and did not exist in previous technologies like portability and convenience. Later on, improvements on these products have been taking place alongside other new technologies such as smartphones, tablets, and smart television screens. For instance, Apple followed up on their earlier statement that they would unveil a unique product in September 2010 when they released the iPad. The device was essentially a giant smartphone. It caused excitement in the market, thereby leading to huge sales of the product. As an attempt to benefit from the iPad wave, Android OEM started to launch Android-powered tablets. These were mainly targeting low, and middle-income earners since Apple’s iPad was highly-priced. Even in the early days of Android, devices of cheap slate were primarily from China. They are the ones that were being referred to as tablets. The first real deal, however, was the original Galaxy Tab manufactured by Samsung. It was an Android-based tablet measuring 7-inch with some features that put it at the same level as the market leader, Apple’s iPad. It was also launched late the same year iPad was launched. To date, the Galaxy Tab is believed to be a scaled-up Galaxy S phone. It also had phone functionality in some markets.
Comparing and contrast the features of both the Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab
In this paper, we analyze device features as presented by Apple’s iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab. The analysis takes into consideration both software and hardware-based features.
Apple iPad Pro Features
There have been a series of Apple iPads since the initial release of 2010. Some of these versions include iPad, iPad2, iPad3, iPad mini, iPad4, iPad mini2, iPad mini3, and iPad Pro, also referred to iPad Wi-fi Pro. In this analysis, we pick the Apple iPad Pro 2015 because it represents a major technological shift compared to the previous versions. Others that came after it have not shown any significant shift. The product was first released into the market in September 2015 and had the most superior features than all other previous releases. In terms of features, the device had a display size of 12.90-inch and 2732×2048 pixels resolution. This was coupled with a pixel density of 264 pixels per inch (ppi). When it comes to Wi-Fi connectivity options, the devices enabled Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (iPadOS – Features, 2020). In terms of hardware specifications, the device is powered by 1 core Apple A9X processor and a Random Access Memory (RAM) of 4GB. The internal storage, also referred to as inbuilt storage, is 32 GB and measures in height, width, and thickness as 305.70 x 220.60 x 6.90mm. Apple iPad Pro has a total weight of 713.00 grams and existed in Apple devices’ traditional colors, which include Gold, Space Grey, and Silver. When it comes to the camera specifications, the device has a rear packs 8-megapixel camera and a front camera of1.2-megapixel. Apple iPad Pro went at Price: $689.99 to $729.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
For the sake of fairness, we pick the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 tablet unveiled in July 2015 hence matching the release of Apple iPad Pro. The device has a display of 8.00-inch and a resolution of 1536×2048 pixels. In terms of hardware specifications, the device is powered by a 1.3GHz octa-core processor and a Random Access Memory (RAM) of 3 GB. The internal storage, also referred to as inbuilt storage, is 32 GB and measures in height, width, and thickness as 198.60 x 134.80 x 5.60mm (Samsung Galaxy, 2020). Powered by a non-removable battery of 4000mAh, the device runs on Android 5.0. When it comes to the camera specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 on the rear packs an 8-megapixel camera. When it comes to Wi-Fi connectivity options, the devices enabled GPS and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 – Full tablet specifications, 2020). Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 has sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and proximity sensor. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8, on the other hand, went at $649.99 immediately after release.
Compare and contrast the available accessories, potential for future upgrades, warranties, and available support of both the iPad and the Galaxy Tab.
Apple iPad Pro
Future upgrades: the Apple iPad Pro is upgradable
Warranties: there is a year warranty on Apple iPad Pro by the manufacturer and another six-month warranty by the manufacturer for in-box accessories such as batteries from the date of purchase.
Available support: all the Apple iPad Pro devices have 1 Year free tech support.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
Future upgrades: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is upgradable
Warranties: there is a year warranty on Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 by the manufacturer and another six-month warranty by the manufacturer for in-box accessories such as batteries from the date of purchase.
Available support: the manufacturer has various service centers across spread across the globe.
Recommendation on the type of user for which the iPad is best suited
The Apple iPad Pro and other iPad devices developed by Apple, targeted users who like multitasking. The device’s 4GB RAM will adequately support multitasking. These include emailing, taking photos, scanning and reading books as well as browsing the web. The device also supports web streaming services and video editing through power apps found in the Apple Store. The device’s price range is $689.99 to $729 hence making it one of the highly-priced Apple products. The users must be in the category that can afford the product and its accessories.
Recommendation on the type of user for which the Galaxy Tab is best suited
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 also offers excellent futures similar to those of Apple iPad Pro. The targeted users are of a similar category since this device also offers excellent web browsing, good camera for taking photos and recording videos. In conclusion, both devices are excellent since the features fall within a similar range.
References
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 Price, Specifications, Features, Comparison. (2020). Retrieved 10 September 2020, from https://gadgets.ndtv.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-8-2795
iPadOS – Features. (2020). Retrieved 10 September 2020, from https://www.apple.com/ipados/features/
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 – Full tablet specifications. (2020). Retrieved 10 September 2020, from https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s2_9_7-7438.php