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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: GT-P3113TSYXAR
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- The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 offers an excellent value and a full Android 4.0 experience that no other tablet can currently match for the price.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (8GB) price range: $179.00 - $270.33
- Reviewed by: Eric Franklin
- Reviewed on: 04/13/2012
The good: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 delivers a mostly pure Android 4.0 experience for only $250. The tablet also trumps the Kindle Fire in extras by including dual cameras, expandable memory, and TV remote-control functionality.
The bad: The screen doesn't look as pretty as other PLS displays, and its camera performance is lacking compared with other tablets in the line.
The bottom line: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 offers an excellent value and a full Android 4.0 experience that no other tablet can currently match for the price.
User reviews
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It fits in my pocket!
by ImEnriquez on May 4, 2012
Pros: + Screen is good! Everything looks clear and sharp
+ Touchscreen very responsive, minimal delay in opening apps
+ Speaker sound is pretty good
+ Fast browser
+ Easy setupCons: - Needs a dedicated cable for charging
- Camera no digital zoom, video is so soSummary: Good evening, This is my first dive into the tablet market, I have over the years played around the the various kindles, nooks, android, BlackBerry and the Ipads, they for ...
Summary: Good evening, This is my first dive into the tablet market, I have over the years played around the the various kindles, nooks, android, BlackBerry and the Ipads, they for the most part were very impressive except for the price. and I wasn't about to contract a 4g account on one of these.
So being a owner of a iPhone 3g, HTC EVO 4g, and my current Samsung Exhibit 2, I felt I needed a bigger screen for my aging eyes, This device does the trick and its easily portable one of the main reason I chose this over a Transformer.
My views of this device through the eyes of a previous user of a Iphone and a Android phone, out of the box it appeared as a large hand size smart phone, the button inputs seem to be it the right place, the back is a little slippery, this must a Samsung thing, my exhibit 2 sometimes is like trying to hold a wet bar of soap, . I didn't have any problems syncing my Google account.
I did manage to get the peel remote to work with my U verse, Samsung TV and RCA 5.1 stereo, I think the interface is a little quirky, the controls are strange and a little cumbersome, it also has a bunch of program suggestions, none that I like. I'm sure in time there will be better apps out there for the IR blaster.
speaker sound is pretty good, you will probably want to use headphones or ext speakers anyway. The camera is sub par, it does have rapid shoot, and panorama that works really well, sorry, no digital zoom. at least I could not find that setting, the video is so so, grainy and dark nuff said
I had pretty good luck with the battery, watched 5 episode of Lost on Netflix, downloads apps surfed the web etc, my data usage for that day was about 5+gigs and I had about 27% battery left.
I'm actually a fan of the power connector only because I broke off the power socket on my EVO 4g with the mini usb plug, so i will side with the world of physics and go with more surface area contact the less chance of being snapped off.
Apps: youtube works just fine, easy to navigate the tube, I use Waze for GPS, works perfectly, no probs with slacker radio or netflix, but beware HULU is not supported on this device, like about half of the other android devices out there, works on my evo but not on my exhibit? .... the S calendar is awesome, I use Jorte on my phone but I think this is a little bit better.
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No major gripes with this device. it suits all my needs.9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic tablet for the price!
by Rayenna53 on April 23, 2012
Pros: Excellent number of features, better screen than an original iPad, text was good with setting "large" for font, and very crisp in Kindle app, video played well, dictation is great, IR blaster easy to set up with my Sony TV, but channels not accurate.
Cons: I prefer the size of the 8.9 Galaxy and like its vibrant colors, which are muted in this tab. However, this one is superior in features and price to that tab.
Summary: You really can't go wrong with this tablet. Samsung only seems to be getting better and better, and I wish Apple would get off its high horse about flash, ...
Summary: You really can't go wrong with this tablet. Samsung only seems to be getting better and better, and I wish Apple would get off its high horse about flash, and also give us expandable memory (which will never happen as they make hundreds more by adding fixed memory). The number of features on this tablet are simply amazing for the price point. I also have the new iPad, and other than the better screen and larger size which makes viewing easier, this little gem beats it in features for me just by having expandable memory and flash. My 16 GB iPad only has about 13 GB of available memory because of preloaded software. Since I have the Galaxy S2 phone, the learning curve was not too steep. I don't care about cameras on a tablet, especially a large one. Too awkward. I'd rather use the phone.
Forgot to mention that the speakers are surprisingly good for such a small device. Much better than most small laptops and netbooks.
Updated on Apr 23, 20124 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Just one deal breaker
by agsn on April 16, 2012
Pros: This is a very good dimension/weight balance for a 7 inch reader style tablet.
Cons: The screen resolution is unacceptable.
Summary: The screen resolution is unacceptable. 1024*600 looks good only on the phones. At 7inches this device should be able to act as a reader, where you do not have ...
Summary: The screen resolution is unacceptable. 1024*600 looks good only on the phones. At 7inches this device should be able to act as a reader, where you do not have to zoom in to read text. This resolution is good for watching movies, photos. But for browsing and reading (which this device size primary functionality), you end up zooming in (not because the text is too small but because the resolution is so bad that the text looks smudged).
The screen resolution for 7inch should be a minimum of 1280*800, so that you do not constantly have to use the landscape mode to read any thing. I some one releases a 7-7.5 inch 1280*800 screen thin and light tablet, I am sold as that would be the most practical second device that you can carry in addition to a phone. In my personal opinion any thing bigger and u may as well carry a thin and light laptop.4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best tablet for $250....until the Nexus 7 came out.
by Concept on August 7, 2012
Pros: o The 7" size is perfect for traveling with a tablet
o The screen is great
o The speaker is loud for its sizeCons: o The rear camera sucks, but why are you taking pictures with a tablet
o The front camera is terrible but skype works good enough
o Needs a dedicated charging cable and has to be plugged into the Samsung wall chargerSummary: Hands down this is the best $250 I've spend on tech in the last 5 years. I love the size, and it works flawlessly. This was the best tablet ...
Summary: Hands down this is the best $250 I've spend on tech in the last 5 years. I love the size, and it works flawlessly. This was the best tablet anyone could buy for $250 for about 4 months. Better than the kindle fire, Nook, Lenovo ideapad, or any other cheap tablet you could find for less than $350. But now the Nexus 7 came out and I simply can't recommend the GT2 7.0 anymore. For $50 less than the GT2 7.0 you will have a better screen, better processor, better OS support, Jelly Bean 4.1, and a better front camera. Everything else is basically the same and you'll save $50. The only advantage the GT2 7.0 has is the fact that it has a rear camera. But if you're using your tablet to take pics, you need a better camera on your phone. Needless to say, if your budget is $250, get a 16gb Nexus 7 and you won't be sorry you did.
I won't upgrade to a Nexus 7 simply because I'd take a loss on the GT2 7.0 only to buy basically the same product all over again that is only about 25% better than the product I already own. It would be like trading in your 2011 model car on a 2012 just do you can get bluetooth and push button start. Yeah, they are nice to upgrades but not really worth taking a loss on. If someone offered me $250 for my GT2 7.0, I'd take it but it's not going to happen with the Nexus 7 out there.
Anyway, if you already own a GT2 7.0, you have a great little tablet. Use it for a year and then give it to your kid.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great deal!
by iheythere on April 15, 2012
Pros: expendable memory, size, fits into jeans back pocket, weight
Cons: there are no cons.
Summary: I got a year ago original Samsung Tab7. It's a great toy/tool. This new one - Tab 2 7 - is even better. (I also have Samsung Galaxy2 ...
Summary: I got a year ago original Samsung Tab7. It's a great toy/tool. This new one - Tab 2 7 - is even better. (I also have Samsung Galaxy2 phone. No complains whatsover.)
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome!, especially for the price.
by bp1219 on March 18, 2013
Pros: Perfect Size, great speed, better than average display, Android Jelly Bean, expandable memory. Great for business or gaming. Great reading books, e-zines, e- papers, emails, etc. 8gb internal memory. Expandable memory, (up o 32gb) for media.
Cons: Would like to have micro USB instead of proprietary Chg/sync cable.
Samsung installed bloatware. You will have to adjust settings area to disable much of it.
Can't move programs to expandable memory.
Everything above is very minorSummary: For a tablet under $200.00 it is an awesome tablet. Very well made. If you are used to the Android operating system there will be a minor learning curve ...
Summary: For a tablet under $200.00 it is an awesome tablet. Very well made. If you are used to the Android operating system there will be a minor learning curve as it is slightly different on a tablet. Only real negative is the Samsung bloatware and charging cable. I picked up a new extra OEM charging/ sync cable-plug from eBay for under $5.
I guess the bloatware is how they keep the price low. You will need to adjust some settings such as not letting unknown sources download. You can turn it on if you want to install from anything other than Google Play Store. The expandable memory is for storing media. You can't move programs to the expandable memory. The system will use a chunk of the internal memory but 8gb is a lot and should be more than enough for tons of programs. Highly recommend this tablet especially for the price -
good buy for the money
by JynX222 on September 12, 2012
Pros: compact, travels easy, expandable sd slot, google play ap that kindle does not have, docking station and you can buy a keyboard if you wish.
Cons: my aps will lock up and I will have to restart it. sound for music is not that good.
Summary: great buy for money. lots of pros compared to the cons.
Summary: great buy for money. lots of pros compared to the cons.
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Great tablet all around!
by honakergreg on July 20, 2012
Pros: responds well to touch or stylus , pre-loaded apps are cool , but my favorite is the infra - red remote control .it's on the android platform , which has loads of practical apps and cool games.The tegra 2 processor is strong and can handle itself .
Cons: wish it had the tegra 3 , other than that , i am pretty optimistic about all aspects of this powerhouse samsung has given us at agreat price!!
Summary: Great on the go , easy to hold , operate and become accustomed to its general operation.Great display , graphics and multitasking is a breeze.Very close to , if only barely not , ...
Summary: Great on the go , easy to hold , operate and become accustomed to its general operation.Great display , graphics and multitasking is a breeze.Very close to , if only barely not , a laptop replacement.Get one and you WONT be dissapointed.Samsung is a leader and an innovator .
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Fast, intuitive, and well-designed
by guitarsr on July 13, 2012
Pros: Great value, intuitive layout and design, fast
Cons: Not certified by Samsung for Flash Player 11. Adobe will not continue FP development beyond v11, but Samsung's pre-installed Video Player app works well.
Summary: I had been waiting for someone to make a device like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 before I purchased a tablet. The design, ease-of-use, display, features, etc., are ...
Summary: I had been waiting for someone to make a device like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 before I purchased a tablet. The design, ease-of-use, display, features, etc., are great, the controls are well-located, and the device is as good as, or better than, tablets costing much more.
The 32 GB microSD/SDHC card I use to back up movies and music does a fine job of supplementing the 4 Gb internal storage.
Samsung customer service was great when I contacted them about Flash Player, its Video Player app, and other alternatives. The representative was patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and had backup available when she did not have an answer. Great customer service like that is rare - and valuable. -
Can't beat for the price!!!
by SirDizzel on May 9, 2012
Pros: Expandable Memory via a mini SD card (32 gig max)
Flash
Size of Tab
weight of Tab
Sound of the external speakers
Cameras (not the best but good enough)
speed and touch screen are very good
Android MarketCons: Playing digitally downloaded movies from storage is a serious challenge
Apps can't be stored on SD card
USB cord could be longer (that's minor though)Summary: All in all this is a great tablet for $250. It does most of what I need it to do and does it well. Those that are expecting maximum specs ...
Summary: All in all this is a great tablet for $250. It does most of what I need it to do and does it well. Those that are expecting maximum specs and performance should look to more robust and expensive tablets. For the money this is a sweet device!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: GT-P3113TSYXAR
- Description: The lightweight, 7.0" Galaxy Tab 2 is truly designed for life on the go. With the dual-core processor, you'll have enough multitasking power to check email, surf the web and download a movie, all while playing a game. And at only 7.63 inches tall, it will fit anywhere - even in a pocket. Download entertainment fast and smoothly from Media Hub, Netflix and YouTube. Control your TV, DVR and DVD with the integrated infrared (IR) blaster and preloaded Smart Remote. The Smart Remote learns your preferred programs and offers more personalized suggestions in an easy-to-use visual format. When you're not watching TV, choose from millions of e-books and magazines on preloaded apps, such as Amazon Kindle for Android. And read on a screen full of rich color, blacker blacks and crisp text. Smart, responsive and intuitive. That's the Android platform. It's also enhanced with TouchWiz, letting you customize your interface to your preferences. You can take screen captures, edit them and share with contacts. And Clipboard stores both text and images that can be cut or copied and easily pasted into messages and documents.
Display
- Type 7 in Plane to Line Switching (PLS)
- Display Resolution 1024 x 600
- Touchscreen Yes
General
- Operating System Android 4.0
Processor
- Processor Clock Speed 1 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
Memory
- Flash Memory 8 GB
- RAM 1 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD
- Max Supported Capacity 32 GB
Communications
- Cellular Technology 3G
- Cellular Protocols HSPA+
- Band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
- Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0,
802.11b/g/n Camera
- Rear-facing Camera 3 megapixels
- Front-facing Camera VGA
Location
- GPS Navigation A-GPS/GLONASS receiver
- Software Included Google Maps
Multimedia
- Supported Digital Video Formats MKV,
WMV,
ASF,
H.263,
MPEG-4,
FLV,
AVI,
3GP,
H.264,
DivX,
VP8,
VC-1 - Audio Microphone , Stereo speakers
- Supported Digital Audio Formats WMA,
AAC,
AC3,
WAV,
FLAC,
AMR,
Vorbis,
MP3,
MIDI Input Device
- Type Touch-screen
Software
- Preloaded Software Google Earth,
YouTube,
Gmail,
Google Play,
Google Calendar,
Music Hub,
Polaris Office,
Samsung Apps Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD
- Interfaces 1,
1 Battery
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
- Capacity 4000 mAh
Miscellaneous
- Color Titanium silver
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Digital compass - Features Expandable storage ,
Front camera ,
Rear camera Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 7.6 in
- Weight 12.1 oz
Product series
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (8GB)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: 7 in Plane to Line Switching (PLS) - Yes,
Android 4.0,
1 GB,
1 GHz,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
Bluetooth 3.0,
IEEE 802.11g,
4.8 in x 0.4 in x 7.6 in,
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 4G LTE (Verizon)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: 7 in,
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich,
1.2 GHz
Accessories
- Samsung EF-C980CBEG - case for web tablet (34539429)34.60 - 34.99
- Samsung EF-C980CCEG - protective cover for web tablet (34850000)49.99
- Samsung EF-C980LDE - pouch for web tablet (35301049)20.37 - 29.99
- Samsung EFC-1C9LBE - pouch for web tablet (35182666)19.70 - 29.99
- Samsung EFC-1H8NGE - protective cover for web tablet (35306013)51.99 - 69.99
- Samsung ET-GTABBSCG - protective cover for web tablet (34919772)4.90 - 10.99
- Samsung ET-GTABCHCGSTA - protective case for web tablet (35001839)4.99 - 29.95
- Samsung protective sleeve for web tablet (35318951)31.99 - 35.41
- Samsung ECR-D980BEG - docking cradle - none (34539439)34.00 - 44.99
- Samsung EF-C1B1LBE - pouch for web tablet (35301136)16.56 - 25.00
- Samsung (34914185)6.99
- Samsung EFC-1E1CWEG - protective cover for cellular phone (35307103)18.09 - 24.99
- Samsung ET-5I897BSGPGC - case for cellular phone (34914220)3.49 - 7.99
- Samsung ET-6T959BCG - case for cellular phone (34558904)7.65
- Samsung ET-9I897MBGGSM - case for cellular phone (34847829)0.01
- Samsung ET-9I897PBGGSB - case for cellular phone (34852934)0.01
- Samsung ET-9T959MBGGSM - case for cellular phone (34852929)3.83 - 14.95
- Samsung ET-T959PCFG - case for cellular phone (34693010)9.99
- Samsung WT17200000137 - holster bag for cellular phone (34942758)9.45
- Samsung case for cellular phone (35294227)16.25
Manufacturer info
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- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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