First I have to say this is a very delayed response in a review that I should have posted a while ago now. But as we all know and can relate to...LIFE happens. Unfortunately for me...my piece of life has resolved around a basement flood. BOO. I know. But before all of that happened I did have a wonderful opportunity to test a fun little piece of electronic gadgetry called a "Samsung Galaxy Tab". This little gadget packed a lot of punch, let me just say. :)
First, I was most impressed with the "Swype" technology. If you are not yet familiar with "swyping", you really need to get hip to this. It is what I consider a new "lazy man's approach" to texting, typing, emailing, etc. At first, I thought I didn't like it...and even thought it looked slower. But as I used it more and more, I realized just how many more words I could get in a minute than standard typing/texting...on average about 16! That adds up to a whole lot for a multi-tasking mother of 4, homeschooling, photography business owning woman like myself!!
Second, the apps and games that were available were FUN FUN FUN and SMART. They kept the kids busy when all else failed and they became a valuable resource for me on more than one occasion. As with many platforms, there are so many apps to choose from, so do your homework on them and you will surely be happy with most apps you choose. :)
Third...and this one is a biggie...Verizon has this baby set up to host it's own "hot spot" in 3G. What exactly does this mean? Well, this means that not only will you have internet virtually everywhere you go...but other people around you that don't...can :) Example: my husband has an iPad. He does not have the 3G version, but has the wi-fi built in as long as there is an internet connection nearby that he can "hop on". So....as long as I am nearby around him, he can share my internet connection and get the same cool benefits I have. This can come in handy quite a bit. This is true for any electronic device that can access the web wirelessly...nook, cell/smart phones, iTouch, etc.
Lastly, size. Size matters. I do not like holding a huge piece of equipment while waiting at the doctor's office for the kids appointments, etc. But as busy as I am, I can do a TON more on a tablet than my smart phone. So, I tried my husband's iPad. It was just too big and bulky for me. It was heavy and did not feel comfortable in my hands. I had to hold my elbows out to my sides in order to use it properly. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is small and slim. It fits nicely in my purse. It is much more discreet and yet just big enough to handle and do what I need it to do without me having to elbow my neighbors at the Doctor's office waiting room. ;) I highly recommend this for women.
Soooo....did I enjoy the Samsung Galaxy Tablet? You betcha I did! Thanks so much, Bonnie....for giving me the opportunity to test run such a fun product, and thank you....Verizon, for providing such a great 3 G service that never once faltered when I needed it. :) Very reliable. <3
To learn more about the tablet and how to get the fantastic LOW price of just $199, go to Verizon's page and get all the details!
http://shop.verizonwireless.com/?id=Samsung%20Galaxy%20Tablet
