Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Developer	Samsung
Product family	Galaxy Tab
Type	Tablet, media player, PC
Release date	June 8, 2011; 12 months ago  (2011-06-08)[1]
Operating system	Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Power	Galaxy Tab 10.1V 6860 mAh battery Galaxy Tab 10.1 7000 mAh battery
CPU	1 GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor
Storage capacity	16/32/64 GB flash memory
Memory	1 GB
Display	1280×800 px (1 megapixel), 10.1 in (26 cm) diagonal (5.35×8.56 in), 149 ppi, Super PLS display
Input	Multi-touch screen
Camera	Galaxy Tab 10.1V 8.0 MP AF camera with LED flash, 2.0 MP front facing (for video calls) Galaxy Tab 10.1 3.1 MP AF camera with LED flash, 2.0 MP front facing (for video calls)
Connectivity	HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 MHz EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, HDMI (external cable)
Dimensions	Galaxy Tab 10.1V 246.2 mm (9.69 in) H 170.4 mm (6.71 in) W 10.9 mm (0.43 in) D Galaxy Tab 10.1 256.7 mm (10.11 in) H 175.3 mm (6.90 in) W 8.6 mm (0.34 in) D
Weight	Galaxy Tab 10.1V 599 g (1.32 lb) Galaxy Tab 10.1 565 g (1.25 lb)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy Tab
Successor	Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
Related articles	Samsung Galaxy S II Samsung Galaxy Tab Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7
Website	galaxytab.samsungmobile.com

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a tablet computer entry in the series of Android-based tablet computer produced by Samsung, introduced on 13 February 2011 at its Samsung Unpacked event in Barcelona.^[2]

It belongs to the next generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, which consists of two 10.1" models, the 8.9" model and the 7.7" model (Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7)

History[link]

Samsung first showed a new Galaxy Tab model in January 2011 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The original model features a bigger 10.1" HD display with a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 SoC, running Google's Android Honeycomb operating system,^[3] and was to be released in partnership with Vodafone. It was set for a US release in March 2011 and a European release in April. However, after the iPad 2 release, some specifications were described as "inadequate" by Lee Don-Joo,^[4] Samsung's CEO, pointing to a possible model review or a rethink of their market strategy.

This led to introducing a new, slimmer model at the Samsung Unpacked Event during CTIA Wireless convention in March 2011, and an 8.9" model, pushing the release date back to 8 June^[5] for the US and "early summer" for the latter. Although there was no information about a delay of the European release date, it was announced that the prior design, seen at the Mobile World Congress, would be sold, labeling it as the Galaxy Tab 10.1V, and was rapidly dumped by Samsung leaving customers aghast with the lack of support.^[6]

As of January 2012, no Android 3.1, 3.2 or Ice Cream Sandwich update for the 10.1V has been announced or confirmed, a 3.0.1 update was released in November 2011.

At Google I/O 2011, during the Android Keynote, Hugo Barra introduced the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to the public, announcing that Samsung would give one to every attendee, estimated at 5,000 units.^[7] This version is labeled as the "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition". It sports a white Android-themed back cover, Android Debug Bridge, Fastboot, and a 7000 mAh battery. The rest of specifications are in line with the 32 GB version of the Galaxy Tab.

Software[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 runs Android 3.2 while the 10.1V remains on 3.0.1.^[8]

Samsung has begun rolling out an over-the-air update to the new TouchWiz UX interface,^[9] which will consist of:

• L!ve Panels: A set of custom widgets and panels which will provide additional contents to Honeycomb, like weather, calendar, and more. The widgets and panels are resizable, following a grid pattern.^[10]
• Mini Apps Tray: An additional dock-like bar which will give access to the most commonly used applications.
• Social Hub: An integrated messaging application which aims to center the user's social life, unifying the inboxes and timelines of multiple services like Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, and many others, splitting them into "Feeds" (updates) and "Messages".
• Reader's Hub: A store that will allow the user to download e-books to the Galaxy Tab. Samsung claims that it will feature around 2 million books, 2,000 newspapers in 49 languages, and 2,300 magazines in 22 languages, which is available only in the US.
• Media Hub: A video on demand service, which is available only in the US.
• Music Hub: A music on demand service, which is available in the US and now in Australia.

Linux[link]

Linux distributions compiled for the ARM architecture have been successfully run via chroot.^[11]

A port of Ubuntu to run natively on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been currently in development as well,^[12] which boots via the moboot multiboot bootloader (using the same method as the Android port). The port is currently in an early alpha stage and is functional.

Hardware[link]

Both models of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 feature a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM, and a 3-axis MPU-3050 gyroscope from InvenSense.^[13][14]

As with all Honeycomb tablets, the number of buttons has been reduced: The usual Home, Menu, Back, and Search buttons, which are present in most Android devices, are embedded in the notification and menu bar. The only physical buttons are Power, Volume Up, and Volume Down.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1V and its slimmer version include stereo speakers. The 10.1V has two speakers on each side, the 10.1 one on each side.^[15]

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 retains the Samsung PDMI-like proprietary interface connector, which is used for both charging and data transfer. There is a keyboard dock for the 10.1 only. There are no accessories available for the 10.1V.

Both models will be shipped with a 2 MP front-facing camera. However, while the Galaxy Tab 10.1V has a 8 MP rear camera, the slimmer model has a 3 MP rear camera, due to volume reduction in the new models.

The slimmer model also supports 4G connectivity and dual Wi-Fi a/b/g/n antennas, which can operate at 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies.

A USB host adapter was made available in June 2011. The dongle plugs into the 30-pin dock connector and allows USB compatible accessories such as keyboards, mice, and thumb drives, to be connected to the tablet.^[16] No other accessories have been released by Samsung in Australia or New Zealand for the 10.1V. 10.1 Accessories are not compatible with the 10.1V due the physical design differences.

Model comparison[link]

Reviews[link]

Initial reviews of the product were mixed. CNET said it was "the sexiest Honeycomb tablet in the market, though lagging in performance". TechSpot wrote: "The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a large, wide-screen display that looks sharp and bright, and it rests inside a body that is incredibly thin and light. This 10-inch tablet weighs less than a number of smaller tablets on the market, yet it still packs a dual-core 1GHz processor and the latest version of Android 3.1 Honeycomb."^[20][21]

Apple patent lawsuit[link]

Samsung's Galaxy Tab has become the subject of patent and design infringement lawsuits from Apple.^[22] Apple has concurrent intellectual property infringement claims against other manufacturers, namely Motorola Mobility (MMI) and HTC.^[23][24]

The Galaxy Tab's alleged infringements have resulted in injunctions being granted preventing sales of the computer in Australia that forced the cancellation of its launch there.^[25] Samsung has voluntarily withheld sales of the tablet in good faith prior to the legal resolution, hence it is not available for official sale in Australia - a grey import market exists however. The legal substance of the suit is infringement of input gestures such as pinching which Apple claims infringe their patents.

On 10 August 2011, a German court granted a preliminary injunction pending a full hearing prohibiting Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in the European Union (except in the Netherlands, where a second action is running).^[26] Although Samsung is accused of violating 10 separate patents Apple holds on transmission of data and on wireless communications technology,^{[27][28][29][30][31][32][33]} the injunction was granted on the basis of an alleged infringement of one of Apple's registered community designs relating to the iPad 2.^[33] Press sources reported that customs officials across the European Union have seized inbound shipments of the product after the ruling, effectively locking it out of the key European market,^[27] and its listing was removed by online retailer Amazon.co.uk.^[34] Samsung stated it did not receive a notice of Apple's request to stop sales of its tablet.^[35] It has retaliated against Apple's move with counterclaims at home in South Korea and abroad in Japan, the U.S., and Germany.^[27]

The Dutch magazine Webwereld reported an investigation into evidence contrasting the two devices submitted to the German court by Apple, in which the Galaxy Tab pictured does not accurately reflect the product in terms of its shape. An example from the court document shows the Samsung device with aspect dimensions much closer to Apple's device, and the Samsung logo appears to have been digitally removed. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab is shown with the Application drawer in contrast to the iPad in its home screen, which gives the impression of a similar user interface.^[36][37]

On 16 August the injunction had been partly suspended on the grounds that the court may not have the authority to ban sales across the EU. The injunction would not extend beyond Germany.^[38][39]

On 9 September a German court has upheld a ban on the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab, saying it did infringe Apple designs, a decision which Samsung intended to appeal.^[40] This ruling, however, affects only Germany; and the device continues to be available for sale within the country. The ruling was reported as "having no practical consequences" for Samsung.^[41]

On 12 October Australian Federal Court Justice Anabelle Bennett granted Apple's bid to continue an injunction against the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia.^[42] The injunction prevents Samsung from selling its popular tablet until the lawsuit between Apple and Samsung is resolved or there is another court order to lift the injunction. However, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 remains readily available through online retailers and auction sites. On the 30th of November the injunction was overturned by the Federal Court.^[43]

On November 17, 2011 Samsung released a new version of the Galaxy Tab called Galaxy Tab 10.1N. The new device now has the metal frame extending over the sides and repositioned speakers.^[44]

Samsung Electronics will be allowed to sell its latest Galaxy tablet computer including Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia since December 3, 2011 after it won a rare victory against Apple and overturned a sales ban in the country. There are around 20 legal disputes in 9 countries including the U.S., Japan and the U.K. between Samsung and Apple.^[45]

After European Union lift the ban, except Germany, finally Germany issued a preliminary ruling on December 23, 2011 that the Samsung tablet no longer violates Apple's European design patent with a final verdict will be handed down on February 9, 2012 over Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N was a new version with a number of changes to the design when Apple won a block on sales of the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the country in September 2011. Samsung has changed the design of the tablet PC sufficiently, making it clear to consumers that it was different from Apple's iPad, said the German judge.^[46][47][48]

See also[link]

• Comparison of tablet computers
• Acer Iconia
• ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
• Motorola Xoom
• T-Mobile G-Slate

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website

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Samsung Galaxy Tab

A Galaxy Tab
Developer	Samsung
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Type	Tablet/Media player/PC
Release date	Varies by region
Operating system	Android 2.2.1 with TouchWiz UI. Upgradeable to Android 2.3.3/2.3.4/2.3.5/2.3.6/2.3.7 in some countries (not compatible with 3.0).
Power	4000 mAh battery
CPU	Samsung Exynos 3110 (code-named "Hummingbird") ARM Cortex A8; 1.0 GHz
Storage capacity	Flash memory 2 GB (CDMA), 16 GB or 32 GB models and microSD slot
Memory	512 MB
Display	1024 × 600 px (aspect ratio 16:10), 7.0 in (18 cm) diagonal, appr. 21 in2 (140 cm2) at 170 PPI
Graphics	PowerVR SGX 540
Input	Multi-touch screen
Camera	3.2 MP AF camera with LED flash, 1.3 MP front-facing (for video calls)
Connectivity	(GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz (HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s) : 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz, or 1700 / 1900 MHz CDMA 800 / 1900 MHz EVDO Rev A[1] Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA Connection Port
Dimensions	190.09 mm (7.484 in) (h) 120.45 mm (4.742 in) (w) 11.98 mm (0.472 in) (d)
Weight	380 g (13 oz)
Related articles	Samsung Galaxy S Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7
Website	Samsung GALAXY Tab

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is an Android-based tablet computer produced by Samsung^[2] introduced^[3] on 2 September 2010 at the IFA in Berlin.

The Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch (180 mm) TFT-LCD touchscreen, Wi-Fi capability, a 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Samsung Exynos 3110 (code-named "Hummingbird") processor, the Swype input system,^[4] a 3.2 MP rear-facing camera and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video calls. It runs the Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system,^[5] and supports telephone functionality as speaker phone, via provided wired ear piece or Bluetooth earpieces (except models sold in the US). It can download videoconferencing apps such as Tango as alternative to telephone functionality.^[6]

Hardware[link]

The tablet is enclosed in a plastic frame^[7] that makes it lighter than other metal-bodied tablets, weighing 380 g (0.84 lb).^[8]

The GT-P1000 model carries a 7" Super TFT instead of the AMOLED which is used by Samsung in its Galaxy S phones.^[9] The screen has a 1024×600 resolution With mDNIE (Mobile Digital Natural Images Engine). Internal flash storage of 2 GB (North America CDMA models), 16 GB or 32 GB can be supplemented with a microSD flash card with up to 32 GB. CPU is a Exynos 3110 Applications Processor (Also known as Hummingbird) features 1.0 GHz ARM architecture Cortex A8 application and has 512 MB of RAM paired with a PowerVR SGX540 graphics processor.

The WIFI only model has a different graphics chip that doesn't support TV out and Samsung has not provided (or promised to provide) an update to gingerbread.

The tablet has two cameras: a 3.2 rear MP camera with a LED flash and a 1.3 MP front camera for video calling (the Verizon model has a 3 megapixel rear camera).^[10] The front camera has auto focus capability. The camera also has auto image stitching, combining 8 pictures. Modes include single shot, continuous, panorama, and self-shot. It can automatically trigger on detecting that the subject smiles. Autogeotagging uses the internal GPS receiver.

The tablet has GPS, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, and handsfree/bluetooth/headphone telephony. Cellular protocols include GSM CDMA, HSPA (HSUPA).^{[citation needed]}

It also has a proprietary 30-pin docking and charging connector not shared with other manufacturers.^[11] This connector appears very similar to the standard PDMI connector (a non-proprietary alternative to Apple's docking connector). It appears so similar to the PDMI connector that it is widely mistaken for it, but it is non-standard and all accessories, including charging cables, are incompatible with other equipment and only available from Samsung.^{[citation needed]}

Samsung says that its 4000 mAh battery will give it 7 hours of video playback or 10 hours of talk time.^[12][13]

The GSM variants of the Galaxy Tab have an externally-accessible SIM card slot. If the SIM card is removed while the system is on, the system automatically reboots. The AT&T and T-Mobile variants of the Galaxy Tab ship with a micro SIM in a micro SIM adapter. For non-US Galaxy Tabs, with phone function, this slot can also accommodate a 3G data-only SIM card if the user does not need telephone functionality.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab also has an optional RCA plug connector through which the screen image is shown on a TV or other display (the Tab's own screen cannot be turned off; it can be dimmed with a backlight dimming app).^[14]

Software[link]

This tablet comes with a version of the Android 2.3 (originally 2.2) operating system with some custom skins and applications.^[15] Most Android 2.2 apps developed using Google's guidelines for Android should scale properly when displayed on larger-screen devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, according to Samsung.^[16] Adobe Flash 10.1, DivX,^[17] MPEG-4, WMV and Xvid, H.263, H.264^[18] support has also been announced. The Tab uses Atmel's maXTouch multi touch capacitive touchscreen,^[19][20] and supports multi-tasking.^[21][22]

The Tab supports calendar, email and instant messaging applications. It has a launcher for e-reading applications which starts PressDisplay when reading newspapers, Kobo when reading e-books, and Zinio when reading magazines.^[23] For viewing and editing Microsoft Office documents, the Galaxy Tab also comes bundled with the Android version of ThinkFree Office Mobile.^[24]

The Tab can also provide tethering, acting as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 5 devices. Stored addresses can be displayed in Google maps with one click. It also allows linkage with a contact's Facebook profile if the phone address is linked with the contact's Facebook address.

Several HD video content multimedia formats, including DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, are supported.^[25] It can play video content either stored on the device itself or streamed from YouTube, and can output 720p video to a TV either as composite video or via HDMI when using the optional dock.^[26]

Text can be entered using Swype, by tracing a path over letters on a virtual keyboard, and standard XT9 predictive typing is also supported.^[27]

TouchWiz Samsung Galaxy Tabs allow the screen display to be saved.^[28] Honeycomb tablets without TouchWiz, including the 10.1 in Galaxy Tab, must either be rooted or have the SDK installed in order to capture screenshots ^[29]

As of November 2011, the apps market for Android tablets remains tiny with only a couple hundreds of apps dedicated to Android tablets, compared with some 90,000+ apps on the iPad's Apps Store.^[30]

Upgrades[link]

In May 2011 it was reported that Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 was being made available in Italy, with other regions expected to follow.^[31]

Several updates have been made throughout the world and in February, 2012, android version Gingerbread 2.3.6 is available. Samsung has announced that the tablet will not receive Ice Cream Sandwich, although a value package is in the works. This package will not include a full Ice Cream Sandwich build, but instead a Gingerbread build with a few Ice Cream Sandwich features.^[32]

Security and Privacy[link]

This section requires expansion.

Early impressions and reviews[link]

Some published early impressions were favourable,^[16] and the Tab was considered a serious rival to the iPad.^[33][34] "Rough edges" which should improve with later software updates were commented on.^[35]

Other early reviews were more critical; one reviewer commented "The Tab ... [merges] the worst of a tablet and the worst of a phone."^[36]

Release[link]

Africa[link]

• South Africa started selling the Tablet from November 2010^[37]
• Nigeria | 5 November 2010, Etisalat Nigeria became the first cellular network in Africa to launch the Galaxy Tab.^[38]
• Angola 1 December 2010, Movicel used the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" as the launch Tablet for its December launched GSM 900 Mhz Network conversion from a CDMA 800 MHz.
• Ghana | 6 December 2010, Vodafone Ghana launched the Galaxy Tab.
• Uganda | 2010, MTN Uganda launched the Galaxy Tab

Asia[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has been released in Indonesia and Thailand without contract and in Malaysia under contract by Maxis. While in the Philippines under contract by Smart and is also available without contract for GSM version. Under contract with NTT Docomo in Japan. In Singapore, it was released exclusively with Singtel on 13 November 2010.

South Korea[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab was released South Korea on 3 November 2010, delayed from the original release date of 14 October.

Japan[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab was released on 26 November 2010.

Pakistan[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab released on 21 December 2010. It is available without a contract from Mobilink as well as in the open market.

India[link]

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab in India on 10th of November 2010.^{[citation needed]}

Australia[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab was released on 8 November 2010. It is available without a contract from several major national retailers, and under contract from Vodafone, Telstra, Optus and other carriers.^[39]

Brazil[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab was released in Brazil on 26 November 2010. Brazilian version seems to be faster; the processor runs @ 1.2 GHz and it has support for Analog VHF and UHF NTSC TV and Digital ISDB-T broadcasts.

Europe[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab was released in Germany and Poland on 11 October 2010. The UK version of the Tab was released on 1 November 2010. In Spain and most other European countries it was released later in 2010.

Middle East[link]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has been officially released in the Middle east in Dubai's GITEX Shopper the largest gathering of the region’s leading ICT retailers and suppliers.

United States[link]

The Galaxy tab has been released in the US from T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, U.S. Cellular and Verizon.

T-Mobile started offering the SGH-T849 Galaxy Tab on 10 November 2010^[40]

Verizon started offering the SCH-I800 Galaxy Tab on 11 November 2010. Verizon's version of the Galaxy Tab has a textured black back, as opposed to the standard plastic rear of the T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T versions. The Verizon and Sprint versions disable the Human Interface Device (HID) bluetooth features so it will not work with bluetooth keyboards, mice, etc. However, updates did correct this issue for both carriers.

Sprint started offering the Galaxy Tab on 14 November 2010.^{[citation needed]}

AT&T began offering the Tab on 21 November 2010, with no contract requirement.^[41]

The FCC approved a Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Tab.^[42] Some Best Buy advertisements appear to have been prematurely leaked about the Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Tab.^[43]

Wi-Fi-only model was released on 11 April 2011.^[44]

Sales[link]

A week after its release, Samsung announced that they had sold 600,000 units.^[45] On the 4 December, it was reported that the 1 million mark was reached, two months after launch.^[46] However, an executive at Lenovo claimed that Samsung had only sold 20,000 out of the 1 million Galaxy Tabs that were shipped.^[47] In January 2011 Samsung announced they had shipped 2 million units to stores.

Successor models[link]

During the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that a new 4G LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab features access to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Network and a 5 megapixel rear-facing Camera will be available.^[48][49]

At the Mobile World Congress event in 2011 Barcelona Samsung showed a new Galaxy Tab model. It features a bigger 10.1 inch HD display with a Dual-Core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, running Google's Android Honeycomb operating system.^[50] It was set for a US release in March 2011 and a European release in April. However, after the iPad 2 release, some specifications were described as "inadequate" by Lee Don-Joo,^[51] executive vice president of Samsung's mobile division, pointing to a possible model review or rethink of their market strategy.

This would lead to the introduction of a newer, slimmer 10.1" model at the Samsung Unpacked Event during CTIA Wireless Convention in March 2011, together with a 8.9 inch model, pushing the release date further to 8 June for the US release and "early summer" for the latter model. Although there was no information about a delay of the European release date, it was announced that the previous design, seen at the Mobile World Congress, would be sold relabelled as "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v".^[52][53]

During IFA 2011 in Berlin, Samsung announced the new Galaxy Tab 7.7, sporting a dual-core 1.4 GHz processor, 1GB of memory, support for 32GB MicroSD cards (possibly only on some models), a 5,100mAh battery, a front-facing 2-megapixel camera and a rear-facing 3-megapixel camera with flash. There will be 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models available and each will support 802.11 a/b/g/n standards at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The unit measures 196.7 x 133 x 7.89 mm (7.75 x 5.24 x 0.31 inches) and weighs 335g (11.8 oz) making it much more single-hand friendly than larger models from Samsung and other manufacturers.^[54]

The first successor to the original Galaxy Tab is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. This model features the same 7" screen with the same resolution of 1,024 x 600, and uses a PLS panel. Also it now comes with Android 3.2 Honeycomb pre-installed as well as including newer, more powerful hardware. The new model includes a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 16GB or 32GB of user accessible flash storage, and a 2-megapixel front and 3-megapixel rear-facing camera. The device is much smaller than the original, measuring 193.5 x 122.4 x 9.9 mm and weighing just 345 grams.

The latest tablets in the series are the Samsung galaxy tab 2 (7.0) and tab 2 (10.1), they are aimed at budget markets. The front facing cameras have been downgraded to VGA quality, and the chip set is a Samsung manufactured 1GHz version, and is slightly thicker. The Samsung galaxy tab 2 (10.1) retails for $399 and the Samsung galaxy tab 2 (7.0) retails for $249.

At the Mobile World Congress 2012, Samsung announced the Galaxy note 10.1, as an alternative to the Galaxy tab 10.1, it has a 10.1-inch display and uses a 1.4GHz processor and supports the Samsung S-Pen input as seen on the original Galaxy Note.

See also[link]

• List of Android devices
• Tablet PC

References[link]

External links[link]

• Samsung Galaxy Tab official page
• Samsung Galaxy Tab Fans Page

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