With Apple's iPad pioneering the tablet market but refusing to officially launch in India and the Dell Streak and Samsung Galaxy Tab all set to hit the Indian in October 2010 let's take a quick look at how they stand off against one another
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Screen:
7-inch TFT LCD with 1024 x 600 resolutions (WSVGA)
Apple iPad:
Screen:
9.7-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen, Multi-Touch display with IPS technology, 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch
Dell Streak:
Screen:
TFT capacitive touch screen 480 x 800 pixels, 5.0 inches
Samsung Galaxy Tab:
OS:
Android 2.2
Apple iPad:
OS:
iOS
Dell Streak:
OS:
Android 2.2
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Price:
Between Rs 35000 to RS 40000
Apple iPad:
Price:
No official India price or launch date but the iPads price ranges from $499 to $829 depending on the memory capacity and Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi+3G model
Dell Streak:
Price:
Rumored to be between between Rs 30000 and RS 40000
Samsung Galaxy Tab:
Processor and Memory:
1GHz Cortex A8 processor, 16GB or 32GB internal storage, microSD expansion for up to 32GB additional storage
Apple iPad:
Processor and Memory:
1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed processor, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive
Dell Streak:
Processor and Memory:
Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor, 16 GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 32GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab:
USP:
Access to the Android Market place for Apps, rear (3MP) and front facing (VGA) camera for video conferencing, 30-pin dock connector on the bottom that allows for HDMI, USB, and docking accessories
Apple iPad:
USP:
Large beautiful screen, access to Apples app store for apps, very responsive touch screen and up to 10 hrs battery life
Dell Streak:
USP:
Access to the Android Market place for Apps, rear (5MP) and front facing (VGA) camera for video conferencing, small enough to fit into your pocket, flash support expected by the end of the year
The Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab compared to each other