Today I decided to try out my anniversary gift Brian got me last week- a new Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet. I actually wanted this instead of an iPad since, well, we already have on. The biggest thing for me though was that I wanted something to run Flash. Although we are definitely an Apple family with Macs, iPods, iTouches, and iPads, Apple do not use Flash (for
reasons too long to type here). Its not that I do alot of things that use Flash. I just wanted the option of something that did- especially if and when we go to Poland since I fear I will need to feel connected and it would tick me of if I couldn't watch something because it couldn't run Flash.
So far, I have found the Galaxy tab very cool and even like some if its features better than the iPad (I know! Sacrilege! lol). Its a little lighter, the keyboard has great action, and the screen color and clarity is amazing. Basically, its as close to an iPad as you can get and most of the geek world mag reviews I checked said likewise.
So I'm having fun today checking it out but I might as well fess up, I also got this so when we travel I can watch my own movie or read my own book through the Kindle app, instead of having it monopolized by 2 boys- one almost 10 and one ALOT older, lol- playing
Angry Birds. Plus, if they think I am really reading a book, I can work on my own Angry Birds levels in peace, without unsolicited advice about where, and at what angle I should fling the red, yellow, or blue birds to get the green pig. ;)
Sounds like a fun gift. Having that in addition to the iPad will be perfect in Poland.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it!! Tom has been doing a lot of research on tablets and had settled on the Samsung Galaxy- also over the I-pad :) We having been meaning to get it before Poland but have not had the chance.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great present! I know what you mean about Angry Birds, can't play in peace if the five year old is around ;)
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