Samsung is expected to unleash its greatest tablet yet. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a tablet inspired by the company's most successful smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S3. The tablet may incur drastic changes in its design.

IDC reported that Apple dominated the tablet market on the second quarter of 2012, with the iPad grabbing 68 per cent of global sales.

The preliminary report released on Thursday in the US by IDC showed global tablet sales of 25 million - up 33.6 per cent from the first quarter and 66.1 per cent year-over-year. Apple got a boost from the March release of its newest version of the iPad, and sold 17 million tablets in the second quarter. Samsung jumped into second place with sales of nearly 2.4 million, up 117 per cent from a year earlier.

According to a Korean blogger who posted a rundown of the specs of the new tablet, the device will feature an Exynos 4412 chipset which is same as Samsung Galaxy S3. There is 1280×800 PLS 150 ppi display, 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 5-megapixel camera, 1.9-megapixel secondary camera and a 7000 mAh battery.

To the dismay of many, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will not be getting Jelly Bean on purchase but one can expect an update in OS in the near future. Many devices have already begun porting the latest OS via ROM modifications or direct updates for certain devices.

Another feature that is worth mentioning is the S-Pen stylus similar to that of Galaxy Note smartphone. Thus, Galaxy Note 10.1 will have the same features of Galaxy Note in terms of screen display.

Below are the five reasons why Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has the power to change the figures in the tablet market.

Fast Processor - The device will feature an Exynos 4412 chipset which is same as Samsung Galaxy S3 clocked as 1.4 GHz quad-core processor.

Battery Life - The upcoming tablet of Samsung is rumored to be equipped with a whopping 7000 mAh battery that promises longer battery life compared to other tablets.

Early Release - This is one of the advantages of Samsung Galaxy S3 over Apple's smartphone. The Galaxy S3 owned the spotlight during its release last May. Again, an early release against the upcoming iPad may also become an to Samsung.

Cheaper Price - Samsung is known for devices that cater to all markets. Although there is no official information on how much is the selling price of the new tablet. However, selling it at a cheaper price compared to its main competitor - iPad.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Popularity - Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will also benefit from the popularity of the Samsung Galaxy S3. The smartphone catapulted the sales and market shares of Korea-based tech giant in the smartphone market.

The new tablet is expected to hit the shelves on August 15. Samsung Electronics America released an announcement for a media event on the aforementioned date. However, the announcement did not specify the device that will be launched. Many speculated that it could be either the Galaxy Note 10.1 or Galaxy Note 2 or both.