For years Apple has driven innovation in the marketplace by providing top notch designs and by paying close attention to the experience generated for users of their products. Last week executives at Samsung's mobile division announced that they will revamp the design of their Galaxy Tab line of Android Tablets to compete more directly with the Apple iPad 2.

The primary factors that will be addressed by Samsung's redesign efforts are the weight of the Galaxy Tab and the device's thickness. It seems that they are attempting to build a sleeker device that can compete in style, functionality, usability, and price with other comparable devices on the market, namely the iPad 2.

Only time will tell if the engineers at Samsung will be able to produce a product that can compete in the marketplace with Apple's hugely successful iPad line. I would be willing to bet that it will take several years before anyone produces a device that can capture any significant mind share.

[via AppleInsider]