Android is an open source operating system developed by Google that runs on many smartphones and tablets. The document discusses the major computer platforms - Apple, Microsoft, and Google - and provides details on Android tablets and phones from manufacturers like Samsung, Asus, and Motorola. It specifically examines the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 inch tablet available through Verizon that includes a data plan and features front/rear cameras, Bluetooth, WiFi and the ability to act as a hotspot for other devices for $280 plus $20 per month.

1. A Look at Android Tablets
April 2013

2. What is Android?
Android is an operating system
 Developed by Google
 Is Open Source
 Used on a wide variety of smart phones and tablets

3. Computer Families
There are three major families of computers.
 Apple
 Microsoft
 Google

4. Microsoft
• Primary supplier of desktop and
laptop operating systems
• Supplies Operating Systems to
other manufacturers
• Windows 8 designed for
Microsoft Surface and Windows
smart phones
• Operating Systems
• Windows 95, ME, XP, Vista, 7
and now 8

5. Apple
• Manufactures a wide range of
computers, smart phones and
tablets
• Maintains tight control over
apps from iTunes Store
• Operating Systems
• Jaguar
• Panther
• Snow Leopard
• Mountain Lion

6. Google
 Developed Android Operating
System primarily for touch
screen mobile devices such
as smart phones and tablet
computers
 Most widely used smart phone
platform
 Operating Systems
 Éclair, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice
Cream Sandwich and now Jelly Bean

7. Android Tablets and Phones
Tablets Phones
 Manufactured by  HTC Droid DNA
many global (Verizon Wireless)
manufacturers  LG Optimus G Pro
(Acer, Archos, Asus, HTC, (Unlocked)
Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Vi  Samsung Galaxy Note
ewsonic)
2 (AT&T, Sprint, T-
 Amazon Kindle Fire Mobile, U.S.
 Barnes and Noble Cellular, Verizon)
Nook  Motorola Droid Razr
Maxx HD (Verizon)

8. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 inch
 Bought through Verizon
 Includes Data Plan of $20 per month for 1
GB
 Switches automatically between wi-fi and
cellular networks (Wi-Fi is free)

9. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 inch
 Verizon network
 Front and rear camera – still and video
 Weight – 13.5 oz
 Battery Life – 13 hours
 16 GB SD Card included
 USB, Bluetooth and wi-fi included
 Can act as “hot spot” for other devices
 $280 plus $20 per month for 1GB as needed