By CIARA MCCOYThe new iPad released on March 7, 2012, while the Tab 2 released June 8, 2011 with a 7 inch model and then again with a newer 10 inch model and people are already comparing it to the iPad.
The Tab 2’s dimensions are 256.7 mm x 175.3 mm x 8.6 mm. The iPad’s display is slightly smaller in height with 241 mm but larger in width with 186 mm x 9.4 mm.
The new iPad has upgraded the iPad 2 in numerous ways, it’s camera is now 5 MP opposed to 3 MP, has four times more mega pixels in the display, longer battery life, along with numerous other new features. The Tab 2 has also upgraded, features such as the AllShare, voice calling, and an all new dual prosper making it faster than ever.
The Samsung Tab (588g) does weigh less than the iPad (662g) but with the iPad one has LTE capability on select models. The memory options are the same (16G, 32G, 64G) except the Tab 2 offers a place for a SD card.
The operating systems are by far the largest difference. The iPad has iOS 6. iOS 6 is Apple’s newest foundation for the operation of the new iPad. The Tab 2 has Android’s 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system which allows for a fast connectivity.
The Tab 2 starts at $350 and increases based on the amount of memory one prefers and the iPad starts at $499 and also increases based on memory. On both one may pay extra for LTE access.
Over all one should put their money towards a new iPad. The iPad is easier to use than the Tab 2 based on the layout of apps, design and connectivity.