Samsung's Galaxy Tab line continues to expand, with the latest additions coming in the form of the Galaxy Tab 2 Series. The Galaxy Tab 2 Series is available in 10.1-inch and 7.0-inch screen sizes. While these second-generation models clearly borrow some design cues and other specifications from their predecessors, we were a little surprised to find out that not lots has changed from the first-generation models to the new Galaxy Tab 2 series, at least in terms of their internal components.
The story for the 7.0-inch
Galaxy Tab is much the same : similar specifications, but the second-generation model has a price tag that's $ 100 lower. One key advantage both of the new-generation Galaxy Tab 2 tablets offer is the fact that they run on Android 4.0. Both tablets also feature an integrated IR blaster for universal remote capabilities. You'll find a Smart Remote App on the tablet that works with this blaster.
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Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
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Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
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Operating System |
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich |
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich |
Display |
7.0-inch TFT display, WSVGA (1024x600) resolution |
10.1-inch TFT display, WXGA (1280x800) resolution |
Processor |
1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 |
1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 |
Memory |
1GB |
1GB |
Internal Storage |
8GB built-in microSD card slot |
16GB built-in microSD card slot |
Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 3.0 USB 2.0 Host 3.5mm headphone jack 30 pin IF connector integrated IR |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 3.0 USB 2.0 Host 3.5mm headphone jack 30 pin IF connector integrated IR |
Camera |
3.2MP rear-facing VGA front-facing |
3.2MP rear-facing VGA front-facing |
Size |
0.41 x 4.8 x 7.6 inches 0.76 pounds with battery |
0.38 x 10.1 x 6.9 inches 1.28 pounds with battery |
Battery |
4,000mAh |
7,000 mAh |
Battery Life |
Approximately 11 hours |
Approximately 14 hours Video playback approximately 7 hours |
Preloaded Software |
AllShare,
Amazon Kindle, ChatON, Dropbox, Game Hub, Media Hub, Memo, Netflix,
Polaris Office, Readers Hub, S Planner, Samsung Apps, Smart Remote,
Screensaver |
AllShare,
Amazon Kindle, ChatON, Dropbox, Game Hub, Media Hub, Memo, Netflix, Next
Issue, Polaris Office, Readers Hub, S Planner, S Suggest, Samsung Apps,
Smart Remote, Screensaver |
Price |
$249.99 |
$399.99 |