As the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding. Photos of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the iPad 2 side-by-side from CTIA Wireless this week have us confused. As the self-described “world’s thinnest and lightest tablets”, along with a spec sheet to back the claim, is the Galaxy Tab 10.1 actually thinner than the iPad 2?
Two photos were released this afternoon showing the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 next to the Apple iPad 2. Without a doubt, the iPad 2 is thinner. On paper, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 should best the iPad 2’s thinness by a narrow margin. However, in the real world it appears this is not the case. What’s the deal?
The most likely explanation is that Samsung was only showing off prototypes of the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 at CTIA Wireless. Since the iPad 2 is a final production unit, we’d imagine even Apple had to shave off a sliver or two before hitting the assembly line.
We’ll have to wait until we get our hands on a Galaxy Tab 10.1 retail unit before rendering an official verdict. Hopefully the Galaxy Tabs hit the cardio machines before June 8th.
via InformationWeek
