Samsung is launching the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the UK and I have to admit I'm pretty tempted, particularly as I already own a Samsung HDTV, and use a Samsung laptop every single day for work and pleasure – so far the experience of both has been really good. I've quite fancied a tablet device for a while, but it's really been the growing amount of time my son has been spending with my phone and his Nintendo DS that's made me seriously consider the Galaxy Tab as my next tech purchase.
Combined with that, Samsung has launched a Youtube channel, to cover the marketing material, unboxings, reviews and anything else relating to the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It's called the World of Tab, but what caught my eye was the video they did with the Samsung Crescent Racing Suzuki team. If you're not a Youtube fan, I believe there's also a Facebook page for Samsung now up and running as well.
I hadn't consciously registered the fact that Samsung is sponsoring the team this season, but besides the awesome site of John Hopkins and Jon Kirkham hooning around the Cadwell Park circuit (and it's a nicely shot video, with great audio of the bikes), it's also a reminder of how tablets really do have practical business uses along with being a handy way to watch catch-up TV or read a book. The amount of data-logging and computer input into bike racing is much, much less than you'd see in car racing, but it's still a hugely significant contribution to success, especially when it comes to suspension settings and engine management.
Plus there's also the fact that all the general info, onboard videos etc can all be close to hand to save rushing around the pitlane to find out the latest weather report.
The Galaxy Tab is a really nice Android tablet with good specs and features – although I'll wait until I've had one in my hands before passing judgement. But if there's a chance it can help me get quicker when I'm trying to emulate the likes of Hopkins and Kirkham, then I'd be happy.
