Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 – Dual Core Honeycomb Tablet with 10.1″ screen
The Galaxy Tab 2 is finally here.. say hello to the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
After weeks of speculation, rumors and leaked information, Samsung has officially released the details of the second generation Galaxy Tab. The announcement was made at a huge special event called Unpacked at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 13, 2011. And boy does Samsung know how to throw a party..
Samsung’s new tablet is called the Galaxy Tab 10.1, where you guessed it.. the ’10.1′ is referring to the device’s stunning 10 inch screen. Many people have been debating whether the Galaxy Tab would make the jump to a dual core processor with the ability to run Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Meanwhile Samsung has been secretly developing the Tegra 2 chipset in partnership with Nvidia, a dual-core processor running at 1.2 GHz. This new hardware gives the Galaxy Tab 10.1 the kick it needs to support a high resolution 10.1” WXGA TFT LCD touchscreen, dual camera’s and the ability to record and playback full HD video at 1080p.
Like it’s younger brother the Galaxy Tab 10.1 actually has two cameras, one on the front and one on the back. The main camera is 8 mega pixels with auto focus and flash, while the front facing camera is 2 mega pixels. The 10.1 tablet also boasts dual surround sound speakers, a 3.5mm ear jack, 16GB or 32GB of DDR2 memory, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and an amazing 6860mAh battery.
Dual Core Support for Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Software wise, this thin light weight touchscreen tablet is powered by Android 3.0 Honeycomb. It comes with the Android Market pre-installed, the Android UI/Android Browser, and Google Mobile Service including Google Talk Video Chat, Google Maps, etc. You will also find built in support for Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, and Proximity. The new Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a certified Google Experience device, now running Honeycomb’s native interface instead of the TouchWiz UI. Build from the ground up as an operating system specifically for touchscreen tablets, Honeycomb is a joy to use.
So what sets the Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 (P7100) apart from competitors like the Motorola Xoom and the Apple iPad?
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is an amazing multimedia platform. It supports video formats like MPEG4/H263/H264, runs at an unbelievable 1080p Full HD at 30fps during playback, and 1080p Full HD at 24fps during recording. For audio, it supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, and AMR-NB/WB formats. It comes with built in wifi and high speed networking based on the fast HSPA+ at 21Mbps. Dimensions are 246.2mm x 170.4mm x 10.9mm. It weighs an unbelievable 599 grams. It is NFC equipped and has a really nice form factor. At ten inches it’s a little bit larger than the 7″ Galaxy Tab, but it’s quite light and thin and has slightly rounded edges for a comfortable grip. Look out iPad, there’s a meaner and leaner high performance competitor on the block.
10 Inch Touchscreen Tablet for Work or Play
Samsung says this Android device is more business friendly, with built in support for flash and Honeycomb’s native interface rather than the TouchWiz UI. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 willl be launched in Europe and Asia this March through its partner, Vodafone. For now, they have not given a date for the other countries of when they will be available but surely it’ll get there. Samsung hasn’t released any details about the battery life yet but we’ll find out more as the new tablet gets put to some real world tests. The only complaints we heard from the crowd at Mobile World Congress after demo period was the lack of built in USB or HDMI ports, but given the array of Galaxy Tab accessories there will be no shortage of cables and docking stations to hook up this bad boy. So kick up your heels and grab some popcorn, we’re going to watch a movie on this HD 1280×800 10.1 inch screen.
Check out the pictures we have of this high tech device, and we also have videos, Enjoy!
Galaxy Tab 10.1 picture
Galaxy Tab 10.1 Side View
What do you think of Samsung’s latest entry in the touchscreen tablet race? If it was in stores now would you give up your 7″ Galaxy Tab? Post your comments below.
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Yeah all that is nice and all, but let's hear price? I mean after seeing the price of the Zoom I'm not impressed until I see the cost.
A magnificent device with one exception – which is really a huge mistake – contrary to the Tab 1 there is no MicroSD slot! And with only 16 og 32 GB of internal storage – an no USB – how on earth are you going to use HD which will just for itself require a lot of storage ? How could they decide to leave out one of the best features of the Tab 1 compared to the Ipad? I could understand it if they had offered 32/64 GB storage instead of 16/32. Stupid. And HD without a HDMI connection? Even more studpid. And I still prefer the Tab 1 format – more portable and usable for all Android apps. it will take a long time for apps to be available which are designed for the larger screen. I hope they will upgrade the Tab 1, so there will continue to be a choice between formats.
Tab one still seems better TO ME. Like bigdan said the microSD slot, the smaller size (yet still large), and as long as it's still supported i'm going to be very happy kepping my Tab1.
I agree I'll take Tabby One anytime over that underwhelming beast!
I’ll stick to my Tab 1. For me it has just the right size and I can take it everywhere I want since it fits so nicely into my jacket pockets. The new Tabby looks very impressive except his size. I wished Samsung had released two new models – one 7 and one 10 incher.
I'm very disappointed. Instead of staying with the pocketable 7" format Samsung is trying to compete with the market leader Apple in the 10" sector. I was hoping Samsung would come up with a developed 7" model, with dual-core, more ram (the biggest drawback of Tab 1) and Honeycomb. What they don't understand is that the 7" model neatly doubles as phone, e-reader, internet access on the go and everything else, while the 10" is more like a luggable sofa model. My 7" with a Tuff-luv leather case slips neatly into my coat pocket, while I would have to carry a briefcase everywhere to bring a 10" with me. My only hope now is that Samsung doesn't give up the 7" line, but instead comes up with an enhanced model (dual-core, Honeycomb etc) once the 10" has been launched.
I agree with your hope that Samsung will not give op on the 7 inch model, because I have experienced the same advantages that you mention. I'm perfectly happy with the performance of my Tab 1, but at some stage it would be nice to have an upgraded version. On the other hand, I have nothing against Samsung also offering a 10 inch model, that's just giving consumers more choice. I just think they made a few crucial mistakes on an otherwise (apparently) great device – in particular omitting MicroSD slot (or USB).
This is indeed a feature packed tablet from Samsung. The 7" version didn't quite cut it. I guess maybe because of the size difference, but a 10.1 inch tablet is the right size to compete against the iPad and others like the Motorolla Xoom. An 8MP camera? Wow.
It's nice, but unlike the original 7" GalTab, this one isn't easily slipped into your pocket. That counts for a lot!
7inch is better, if a 7inch next generation comes out i will buy again.
For the 10inch i’ll pass.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is really stunning. Its 10.1″ screen makes its mostly attractive and hopefully its price is sound reasonable. Thanks
instead comes up with an enhanced model (dual-core, Honeycomb etc) once the 10" has been launched.
we’re going to watch a movie on this HD 1280×800 10.1 inch screen.