A tad costly but Tab proves a real iPad rival

SAMSUNG'S Galaxy Tab is a small but feature-packed tablet PC that outdoes the Apple iPad in many ways.

But it also induces sticker shock with its $999 price tag.

Where the 9.7-inch screen iPad is a bit unwieldy to tote around and requires plenty of bag space, the 7-inch screen Galaxy Tab will fit, just, in a jacket pocket.

It's also much lighter than an iPad at 385g versus 730g for the 3G-enabled iPad and can be held one-handed for activities such as e-book reading.