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Old 10-27-2012, 12:21 PM   #292
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Originally Posted by leebase View Post
It took innovation to bring the iPad down to size while remaining enough of an iPad to satisfy the customers. Takes innovation to keep the battery life while shrinking the size and weight of the battery.
It's pretty much the same thickness and size as the aluminium-bodied Galaxy Tab 7.7, released early this year, with the same battery life. The Tab is 32g heavier but has a higher resolution screen and faster processor so uses a bigger battery. It was first announced (and shown in Berlin) in September 2011.

Surely both are examples of product evolution, not innovation?

EDIT: though I note Samsung claim on their site that the metal body is innovative, lol:

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The Galaxy Tab 7.7 features an innovative metal design resulting in one of the most easily portable devices available. Its slim body measures only 7.89mm, which is thinner than a pencil, and weighs only 340g. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is designed to fit in a coat pocket or purse and it is comfortable to hold whether you’re sitting, walking or lying down.
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Last edited by Graham; 10-27-2012 at 12:45 PM. Reason: first edited out announcement date, but then found Wikipedia was right.
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