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iPad versus Galaxy

By Song San

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Dynasty

December 20, 2010 02:12 PM

Can the Samsung Galaxy be better than Apple's iPad? I have been asking myself that question all morning and last night when I saw the new Galaxy commercials. I have owned an iPad for about 5 months and am very happy until I upgraded to the new IOS 4.2, which seems to drain my battery quickly.

Apple iPad versus Samsung Galaxy

Sure the Galaxy does have features that people wish the iPad have such as cameras for video chat, Adobe Flash support to view Flash websites, support for additional media files, and a smaller 7 inch profile compare to the 9 inch of the iPad. The Galaxy also have SD card support to expand memory compare to the default 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of the iPad, which cost $100 extra to double the memory.

I don't think I will run out to buy the Galaxy because I don't know the track record of the device. Apple is known to make really beautiful devices that look great and simple to use. There are rumors of a new iPad this coming Spring so I am just sitting on the sideline to see them duke it out. Hopefully that would make these companies add more features and lower the prices. Only time will tell.

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Devin Veith

Amp Realty - Louisville, KY

I have actually debated on which one to get. I like the I-pad, but I am a big microsoft fan. I guess I will wait as well

Dec 20, 2010 02:15 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Interesting... keep us updated on what you find out. I haven't bought either device... so I am on the fence.

Dec 20, 2010 02:16 PM

Keisha Hosea- KASIHomes.com

KASI Homes - Chino Hills, CA

Real Estate Solutions For Real People

I love my iPad but would still be interested in hearing the reviews on the Samsung Galaxy. I own the Samsung Galaxy phone and it far exceeds my former Blackberry.

Dec 20, 2010 02:20 PM

Shirley Soforic

F. C.Tucker co. - New Palestine, IN

Include me in that comparison. I have the Galaxy S and staying with the same type system seems smart. But that Ipad really grabs my eye.

Dec 20, 2010 02:23 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Thanks for your insights, Song. I'm waiting for the next version of iPad (and a couple of more closings, too!)

Dec 20, 2010 02:25 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Song,

I just returned the g-Pad made by ViewSonic. It was also an android device, but it had far too many limitations. Flash didn't work like it does on PCs, and there was no access to the android market. Apparently Google only allows that for phones. I'm not sure these devices are ready for prime time yet.

Rich

Maureen Fukumoto

Help-U-Sell Realty Pro - Mililani, HI

Maureen

I hear Blackberry is also coming out with one. I'll wait until spring and read all the reviews before choosing.

Dec 20, 2010 03:01 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Thanks for the heads up Song....looks like waiting til Spring is the smart move.

Dec 21, 2010 12:46 AM

Phil Leng

Retired - Kirkland, WA

Phil Leng - Retired

Hi Song,

I have had Ipad envy ever since it came out.

It may be time to buy one...

PHil

Dec 21, 2010 07:56 PM

Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Song - I have looked at the Galaxy and it is a great looking tablet. I just think I'm going to wait until the Ipad gen. 2 comes out I can't wait to see what it will look like.

Dec 24, 2010 04:34 AM

Song San

Coldwell Banker Dynasty - Rosemead, CA

Broker, MBA

Devin: Thanks for the feedback.

Joan: Thanks and I will.

Keisha: So far the reviews for the Galaxy are very positive. Hopefully that will force Apple to make the iPad v2.0 much better.

Shirley: Everything coming out from Apple are very attractive to the eyes.

John: Since getting the iPad about 5 months ago, it helped me got 2 more extra closings, so it was worth it.

Dec 25, 2010 04:35 AM

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