I decided to take 3 of the most popular products from the tablet market and compare them between each other. Ipad2 vs Galaxy tab vs Asus Transformer Prime.
| iPad2 | Galaxy tab | Transformer Prime | |
| size | 241x186x8.8mm | 256.7×175.3×8.6mm | 263x180x8.3mm |
| weight | 601g | 565g | 586g |
| display | 9.7” 1024×768 IPS | 10.1” 1280×800 TFT | 10.1” 1280×800 super IPS+gorilla glass |
| processor | 1GHz Dual core | 1GHz dual core | 1.4GHz Quad core |
| memory | 512mb | 1GB | 1Gb |
| storage | 16/32/64 not expandable | 16/32/64 expandable | 32/64 expandable by microSD |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX 543MP2 |
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Tegra 3 12 GPU cores |
Build and design
All 3 tablets have very nice design. They are thin and light. Galaxy tab and Transformer Prime are offering a bigger screen than iPad 2, yet they are lighter than the iPad2.
Speed
The iPad and Galaxy tab have 1GHz processors, but Transformer Prime has 1.4 quad core, which is the fastest processor used in tablets so far. Despite the big differences in processor speed, iPad is keeping up with competitors and it’s even smoother in web browsing. Because it has a better graphics processor, it helps iPad to keep up with faster processors.
Usability
Unlike android tablets, iPad needs iTunes or other Apple products to be able to put on and get stuff from it. Whereas the Android tablets are just like USBs; you connect them to your computer and put anything you want into it. They also support more formats when it comes to audio and video playback.
Price
All 3 tablets are very close in price range, but still iPad is bit more expensive. But unlike other tablets, it keeps its value for a long time.
I have showed you the main advantages and disadvantages of the products, now it’s up to you to decide which one you want to buy.
David Kababian – Tv Studio & Avid Digital Lab Assistant
