Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs. Galaxy Tab
While most tablet lovers are anticipating the iPad 3, Samsung announced their next generation tablets, the Galaxy Tab 2. There are two versions of this tablet, 7-inch and 10-inch, which is not surprising given the companies penchant for multiple screen models. Let us take a look at the Galaxy Tab 2’s improvements over the previous models.
Contents
Operating System
The Galaxy Tab 2 will be sporting the latest Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich. They will be the first Samsung tabs to be shipped with ICS as the previous models were stuck with Honeycomb. Most agree that ICS is better than Honeycomb so the Galaxy Tab 2’s interface is an improvement.
Performance and Display
Sadly, it seems the operating is all that is new. The insides of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1 are the same on what you will find on the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. There’s the same 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. The screen resolution of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is also the same with the Plus at 1024 by 600 pixels. The 1280 by 800 resolution of the Tab 2 10.1 is also not new.
Connectivity
Nothing has changed much here either. You still have the choice between the 3G and Wi-Fi models with the 3G model reaching a max speed of 21 MB/s. The Tabs remain at Bluetooth 3.0 and the support for IR connectivity, like on the Tab 7.0 Plus is missing.
Looks
It’s kinda hard to believe that these two Samsung tablets will come out thicker but they are. Although the difference is not that significant (0.04 and 0.02 inches), you will notice it because of the added weight. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 weighs 20.74 ounces while the original is at 19.9. Besides these, the length and the width remained the same.
Price
No prices are available as of now but we will give an update as soon as it comes out. For now, check out the prices for the older Galaxy Tabs.
| Merchant | Product | Price | Buy Now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 32GB (Dual Core, Universal Remote, WiFi) | Too Low to Display used from: 362.89 |
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|  | Samsung GT-P6200 Galaxy Tab 7.0 (Plus) 16GB, 3G, 3MP, 1.2GHz dual-core, 3.2 Honeycomb 7-Inch Unlocked World Tablet PC (B | Too Low to Display |
Go to Store |
| | Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 16GB (Dual Core, Universal Remote, WiFi) | $435.60 used from: $319.99 |
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| Merchant | Product | Price | Buy Now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | Samsung Galaxy Tab (10.1-Inch, 16GB, Wi-Fi) | Too Low to Display used from: 320.00 |
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|  | Samsung Galaxy Tab (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi) GT-P7510MAVXAB Tablet | Too Low to Display used from: 410.00 |
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|  | Samsung Galaxy TAB 10.1 GT-P7500 Wi-Fi, 3G, 16GB, 3MP Honeycomb Tablet PC | Too Low to Display used from: 519.99 |
Go to Store |
Verdict – Galaxy Tab 2 vs. Galaxy Tab
I really don’t know what Samsung is thinking when they released these versions. Aside from the upgrade on OS, there is really nothing new. But if somehow, Samsung sells these models on a lower price as what others think then they could be considered. If you currently own a Galaxy Tab, there is no need to replace it with a Tab 2 unless you want to try Ice Cream Sandwich. But if you really want to try this new Android OS, you should go for the Transformer Prime.
Photo credits: Blistechnology
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TRANSFORMER PRIME?!??!?! HAAAA HAAAAA! YOU SURELY JEST.
I just returned a prime AND dock for the random shut downs, the graphics tearing, the random screen item “jumps”, the GPS never working EVEN after a major update that was the supposed MESSIAH update, did I mention that they actually pulled GPS from one of the feature listings of the prime? The wifi is spotty and weak… their answer was to release the TF700T with upgraded backing (PLASTIC VS SPUN ALUMINUM. HAAA!). In order for you to get anything done with your product (repairs or warranty work.) your device has to be sent in so they can look at it. They won’t give a quote, they give you part numbers to see if you can find a price (none can be found) and I was told that glass only can not be replaced! THEY WANT 400 US DOLLARS TO REPLACE GLASS, SCREEN, AND DIGITIZER. THAT’S 100 USD SHY OF A BRAND NEW TABLET! I am actually looking at buying the 32 gig vers. of tab 7.0 plus as from every spec I have seen the plus has a 1.2 Ghz processor and the tab2 has only 1Ghz. I have seen too many problems with ICS mixed with TF201. I’m not risking it again with another company where the only thing different is a slower Processor and an OS I already know has issues. You take the risk yourself. But before you do look as the XDA Forums and Transformerforums.com. They are riddled with complaint posts and empty promise updates!