In a nutshell, the Galaxy Tab is smaller and lighter (though rumors suggest a couple of larger editions will debut before the year’s end). It has the same speed processor but twice the RAM. Like the iPad, the Galaxy Tab comes with different options for internal storage. It also, however, supports up to 32GB of expandable storage; Apple’s device is limited to the internal space only.

In terms of software, the Galaxy Tab’s Android operating system gives the device a number of selling points Apple’s iPad doesn’t offer, including full-featured multitasking, support for Adobe Flash, and unrestricted access to applications (Apple is notorious for censoring all sorts of material — ranging from political satire to swimsuit-clad women — and also for banning apps that provide functions such as free tethering and customization of the operating system).

Bottom line, I would go with the Galaxy tab. You get more bang for your money at $ 349 vs $ 500-700 for the iPad. It is smaller and lighter with more features.