The above specifications are drawn directly from the manufacturer's websites where possible and it's worth noting that Samsung doesn't seem to advertise that the Galaxy Tab display is also LED backlit. This is according to reports from various tech news and hardware analysis publications.
A key but somewhat obscure difference that may affect the average user is that of 900 MHz UMTS/HSPA support.
Cell C's new cellular network runs mostly in the 900 MHz band and the 3G iPads don't have built-in modems that support it.
This problem can be circumvented with devices like portable Wi-Fi enabled 3G modems, such as the MiFi range.
What the iPad lacks in 3G support in the 900 MHz band and RAM it makes up for with its battery capacity and display.
While the iPad has a larger capacity battery than the Galaxy Tab it may not be indicative of overall battery life due to the differences in hardware, particularly the iPad's larger screen. A more thorough analysis is required to determine which of the batteries lasts longer.
As analysis was conducted, a well respected hardware analysis and news site. They reported that the Galaxy Tab demonstrated good battery life but was outshone by that of the iPad.
Given the various trade offs and numerous differences between the two devices and the platforms they run on, it will ultimately be up to the user to decide which set of features offers greater appeal to them.
There is also the plethora of new tablets that are due to be launched this year to consider, but if you're looking for a tablet right now and have narrowed your choices to these two devices you should ideally find a way to experience both before making a decision.
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