galaxy tab 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Verizon review: Still thin and now, 4G

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE (Verizon) has the same thin, iPad 2-like design as the Wi-Fi-only version of the tablet. So the question is, are blazingly fast 4G speeds worth being stuck in a two-year commitment?

Sure, you could forgo the contract and pay extra for the tablet, but in that case you might as well plop down cash for the Wi-Fi only Tab 10.1.

No, if you're interested in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE (Verizon), then you're obviously interested in your tablet always being connected. Well, depending on Verizon's … Read more

How to encode movies to play on your Galaxy Tab 10.1

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's beautiful 1,280x800-pixel screen is great for watching movies. The Honeycomb tablet supports WMV9, WMV7, WMV8, H.264, MPEG4, Xvid, DivX, H.263, and VP8 video codecs. If your movie isn't already in one of the supported formats or it's still on a DVD, you'll need to encode/re-encode it first. Here's how:

Step 1: Download and install HandBrake.

Step 2: Click on the Source button, and select your movie. For DVDs, select "Folder" then select the "VIDEO_TS" folder from your DVD drive. HandBrake does … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 blocked in Europe

Facebook releases a Messenger app for iPhone and Android, Anonymous threatens to shut down the social network, Amazon launches the Kindle Cloud Reader web app for e-books, and Wal-Mart shuts down its MP3 store.

Links from Wednesday's episode of Loaded:

Apple blocks Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe Wal-Mart closes MP3 store Anonymous threatens to shut down Facebook Facebook Messenger apps Twitter images for everyone Kindle Cloud Reader web app Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3) |  iTunes (320x180) |  iTunes (HD) |  RSS (MP3) |  RSS (320x180) |  RSS HD

Galaxy Tab users to get TouchWiz update tomorrow

Owners of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet will receive an update starting tomorrow that will deliver the TouchWiz UX interface and a host of other enhancements.

Sent OTA (over the air), the update package will include Samsung's revamped Media Hub service, Samsung Kies 2.0 support for PCs and Macs, and mobile features for the enterprise crowd.

The most notable feature of the update, the customizable TouchWiz interface, runs on top of Android 3.1 Honeycomb. Among its many options is a Live Panel, which offers home screen widgets that show you the latest news, weather, e-mail, … Read more

iSuppli analyst on iPad vs. Android tablets (Q&A)

An IHS-iSuppli analyst believes Android and the cadre of tablet makers that use Google's operating system won't catch up to Apple's iPad and iOS anytime soon.

Wayne Lam, senior analyst, competitive analysis, at IHS, spoke to CNET on Monday, in the wake of a research note about the iPad's design advantages over tablet suppliers that use Google's Android operating system.

In the note, Lam said that Android tablet manufacturers still can't match the design efficiency of Apple's iPad, due to, among other things, the fact that Apple controls both the operating system and … Read more

How to switch keyboards on Galaxy Tab 10.1

Honeycomb tablets aren't saddled with just one style of keyboard; you can install new ones easily. Some keyboards are better suited for texting, whereas others are superior for longer-form writing like e-mail. Here's how to quickly flip between keyboards on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, or other Honeycomb tablet:

Step 1: Find and install a new keyboard you'd like to try in the Android Market. You could try Thumb Keyboard, SwiftKey, Better Keyboard, or many others.

Step 2: Make sure the keyboard is enabled on your device. Some keyboards will walk you through a setup to … Read more

YouSendIt delivers unlimited cloud storage

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G will launch this Thursday, Apple forces developers to update their apps to remove external links to e-books and subscriptions, and YouSendIt offers unlimited cloud-based storage for less than you'd expect.

Links from Tuesday's episode of Loaded:

YouSendIt launches unlimited cloud storage Apply with LinkedIn Apple forces developers to update apps Apple & AT&T gearing up for iPhone 5 launch Samsung launching Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3) |  iTunes (320x180) |  iTunes (HD) |  RSS (MP3) |  RSS (320x180) |  RSS HD

Samsung launching Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G on July 28

Samsung on Thursday is launching the 4G-capable Galaxy Tab 10.1, the company announced today.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with a 10.1-inch display and runs on the 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor. The Android-based 4G tablet comes in the user's choice of Metallic Gray or Glossy White, and like the previously released version of the device, also allows users to connect to the Web via Wi-Fi.

Verizon started offering pre-orders on the 4G-ready Galaxy Tab 10.1 last month. The 16GB model retails for $529.99, while the 32GB option goes for $629.99. If … Read more

Did the iPad really lose a big chunk of share to Android?

Almost all market indicators show that the iPad continues to shut out Android rivals. But is that the whole story?

First, let's take a look at some recent headlines that seem to point to the iPad's unassailable market position:

iPad, iOS adoption heating up the business world Apple's iPad surpasses 100,000 app mark Apple's Runaway Train: 9.25 Million iPads, 20 Million iPhones sold in Q3 All the world's an iPad? Maybe Apple iPad awaits back-to-school boom

These kinds of stories (of which there are way too many to count) are not encouraging for … Read more