Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi) Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi)
Make yourself stay entertained while in the house, on the road, or wherever you are with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). Weighing only 12 ounces and sporting a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display, making this device suitable for use wherever you are. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 running Android 4.0 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") operating system and powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core to help you achieve the maximum use of the various applications that you need. With the Android 4.0 OS (aka, Ice Cream Sandwich), you can enjoy the most ramped up, up to the minute features and multitudes of apps supported by new the ICS technology. You'll get an evolved, intuitively designed UI that transitions seamlessly across all your applications, plus enhanced web browsing, faster overall response, and easier accessibility to preloaded Google Mobile apps including YouTube, Google Search, Maps, and more.

You can access the internet and various streaming media through your home network via Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi. And with Smart remote applications and built-in IR Blaster, you can watch and control your TV content, all you can do from the palm of your hand. Galaxy Tab offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 that allows you to access Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing your favorite game. With integrated Google technology, the Galaxy Tab 2 brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search, Gtalk, Google+, and contacts/calendar synchronization. And through Google Play, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications and fun games to download and install on your tablet, with many more apps being added every day.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
Easy access to your most important information
from your home screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is designed to fit in one hand. With a virtual QWERTY keyboard Galaxy Tab you can easily type a message or a note. Samsung Galaxy is equipped with a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera for capturing still images and VGA front-facing for video chat with acting family or your friends. Samsung's ChatON app connects your friends and acquaintances across devices and platforms in a more expressive, dynamic way with unique features like Group Chat, Multimedia Transmission, Buddy Interaction, and more. You can also engage in spur-of-the-moment group video sessions with Google+ Hangouts as easily as bumping into somebody on the street.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi)
Access thousands of TV shows and movies via
Samsung's Media Hub
Another feature that you get from the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 8 GB of internal memory, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB via an optional expansion card), Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, and GPS for navigation and location services. You can immediately check out top e-books, latest hit songs, premium games, and recent video releases. The home screen layout maximizes your experience of Samsung Hub services by providing direct access to apps you use all the time. For those who do want those extras - Bluetooth, cameras, expandable storage, Android O/S 4.0 - the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 provides an excellent upgrade for a minimal amount of additional cash. Highly recommended.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi) Specifications :

  • Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • Display: 7-inch multitouch screen (1024 x 600 pixels)
  • Processor: 1 GHz dual-core processor
  • Internal memory: 8 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Memory expansion: microSD cards (up to 32 GB in size)
  • Cameras: 3-megapixel rear; VGA (640 x 480) front
  • Wireless connectivity: Wireless N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Bluetooth 3.0
  • Ports: 1 USB 2.0 (host); 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, digital compass, light, proximity
  • Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.8 x 0.41 inches
  • Weight: 12 ounces
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi) Preloaded Software :

  • Core apps: Contacts, Alarm/Clock, S Planner, Camera, Gallery, Photo Editor, Video Maker, Web Browser, My Files, Email, Calculator, World Clock, Task Manager, Music Player, Video Player, Navigation
  • Google services: Google Search, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube, Latitude, Places, Google Maps, Google +, Google + Messenger, Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Music, Google Play Videos
  • Samsung apps: AllShare (DLNA), ChatON, T-Memo, Smart Remote
  • Samsung Hub widgets: Media Hub, Game Hub, Music Hub, Readers Hub (Kobo, Zinio, NPD),
  • Additional apps and services: Amazon Kindle, Polaris Office, Dropbox, Netflix 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi) File Compatibility :

  • Documents: Word (.doc .docx .txt .hwp .rtf); Excel (.xls .xlsx .csv); PowerPoint (.ppt .pptx .pps); PDF
  • Audio: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
  • Images: GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, WEBP
  • Video: Playback up to Full HD 1080p @ 30 fps (frames per second) with following compatibility:
    • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
    • Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM