How to convert wi fi only galaxy tab to galaxy tab 3g
1. How to convert WiFi only Galaxy Tab to Galaxy Tab 3G
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Hardware differences between WiFi Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Tab 3G
Weaker GPU - One obvious difference that affects performance would be the weaker GPU, which
basically means that video playback and gaming will be taking a huge hit. The lack of HDMI
output also doesn’t help.
Fast CPU - In order to compensate for the WiFi Galaxy Tab’s weaker GPU Samsung has bumped to
speed to 1.2 Ghz from 1.0 Ghz so the devices feel pretty fast and snappy when navigating it on
the home screen.
Downgraded Bluetooth - Samsung also downgraded the Bluetooth; the 3G version supports
Bluetooth 3.0 but the Wifi version only supports Bluetooth 2.1.
How to connect WiFi Galaxy Tab to 3G network
Apart from the obvious difference price and the hardware, the lack of 3G should be the biggest
difference between Wifi version and 3G version.
But this is not the hardest problem for the moment as mobile WiFi hotspot becomes more and
more popular. The mobile hotspot is actually a mini router which can convert 3G to WiFi signal
and share with 5 people at least, and as it is very small, just the size of a cell phone, so you can
take it wherever you go. Someone may say that many Smartphone already have the personal
hotspot feature. That’s true, but there are two important disadvantage of the cell phone personal
hotspot: Speed and users amount. Let’s take iPhone 4 for example, the fastest mobile hotspot by
now is up to 21 Mbps download speed, but as far as I know, iPhone 4 can only supports 3 users
with up to 2Mbps speed.
2. So, if you already had a cell phone personal hotspot, is it still worth it to get a mobile WiFi
hotspot for Galaxy Tab? Depends on your needs I guess. If you’re getting it to just surf the web
and check emails and do the occasional Youtube video then it definitely isn’t worth it but if you
want to play online games, watch online HD quality movies or make video call, just get the high
speed mobile hotspot. Paying extra $100-200 for it is definitely worth it. Not only Samsung
Galaxy Tab, but for other Tablets the mobile hotspot would be a good partner.