Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 (GT-P7500)

About half a decade ago, Samsung was just another name in the crowd when it came to mobile phones. Nokia’s dominance knew no bounds, which made it difficult for other manufacturers to be heard in this cut-throat segment. Fast forward to 2010, and the tables had turned with Samsung emerging as the new superpower in the mobile space. Apple’s gamble with the iPad paid off well and since then no one has been able to really tap that success. Google seems to finally be getting their act together with the Honeycomb 3.1, and all that’s needed is some well-designed hardware to complement it.So far we’ve seen Acer and Motorola’s attempt at a tablet, but none of them really grabbed our attention. Samsung’s Tab 750 or 10.1, as it's known internationally, had a very rocky start. With Apple slapping copyright infringement notices for ‘impersonating’ the iPad’s design and banning sales from certain countries, could it be possible that the company saw the Tab 750 as a real threat? That’s what we are about to find out.Design and BuildAs soon as you unbox it, the lightweight and slim profile will put a big smile on your face. The Tab 750 is the slimmest 10.1-inch tablet in the market and the lightest as well at just 565g. Despite the low profile, it doesn’t feel like a cheap toy in anyway. Samsung have achieved this by using plastic for the chassis instead of aluminium. Now, before you cringe at that thought, it’s a very high quality plastic that doesn’t creak if you apply pressure. It has a good finish as well as all the ports and buttons line-up perfectly in their grooves. The glossy screen features an 800 x 1280 pixel resolution and Samsung have used a PLS TFT display with Gorilla Glass to make it scratch-resistant. Click here for full story