Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi

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• 10 stars

  I Love My New Toy!

  by Roberto4to on October 16, 2011

  Pros: Keyboard works very well, and is very responsive
  Battery lasts really well
  Screen is very responsive and nice to touch
  Multitasking works and does not slow down the device

  Cons: No there isn't as much apps on the Android market

  Summary: My Tab is 32GB, Black and Wifi-only, just so you know! Have had it for a week, got it right after Samsung was cleared in the patent courts.
  
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  Summary: My Tab is 32GB, Black and Wifi-only, just so you know! Have had it for a week, got it right after Samsung was cleared in the patent courts.
  
  I'm not going to spend too much time on the hardware specs, as probably everyone who is looking to buy Galaxy Tab 10.1 has already read enough about them. I'll be concentrating mainly on the user-side aspects. However, in recap, it's a fraction lighter and thinner than iPad 2, has better cameras than iPad 2 (2MP and 3MP), and has Android to which there aren't quite as many applications as to iPads OS but it has Flash, making internet a better experience.
  
  I use the Tab mainly for travel use - so I have something to read, play or watch when I am in transport (aeroplane, train etc.) or in a hotel. I also write and edit documents with it. Obviously I use it for internet as well. It functions really well in all respects.
  
  The main reason why I wanted Samsung instead of Apple was that Android is a far more open system than Apple's OS. I am able to download what I want, in what format I want. There is also more scope to play around with Android, making it more customisable to my personal needs. As I don't have a Mac (I use PC) I find Android more accomodating. Just connecting the Tab to my PC I am able to drag and drop any documents I want to transfer them between the two devices.
  
  Business use - unlike iPad, Samsung Tab provides Polaris Office for free with the tablet, so I was able to get straight away to work on documents I downloaded to my Tab. Great! Works fine at least for PDF and Word-documents. Keyboard works very well, and is very responsive.
  
  Applications - no there isn't as much apps on the Android market as there are for iPad. I am not big on gaming so it doesn't bother me. However, even some big magazines (like Economist) haven't bothered to update their apps to include Android Honeycomb (tablet OS), making them inoperable with the Tab. This is pretty annoying, but something I hope will correct itself as more and more people will use newer versions of Android.
  
  Multitasking - once you get used to the buttons to use, is really handy on the Tab as you can just click on the bottom-left corner, bringing all applications you are using up on the left-hand side, from which you are able to scroll and selects the one you want to jump in to. If you want to close the applications you have to click on bottom taskbar and select them from there. So no force-closures on applications, you can leave them running if you need to. So the elusive quest of listening to Pandora (or Last.fm in EU) while tinkering with something else, is finally possible!
  
  Cameras - the front camera is pretty good for what it is (chatting etc.). The back camera is reasonable, takes OK pictures, but is pretty slow in response, so you need steely concentration to hold the tablet in place long and steady enough for the pictures to come out well. In dark quite predictably quality is much poorer.
  
  Battery power and charging - Battery lasts really well, but depends on how you use it. To preserve battery power you can turn off Wifi, GPS etc, and limit on multitaskin, closing unused applications. But if you want to blast it doing everything you could possibly think of, while being back home, in easy reach of a power socket, you can, so that's pretty cool. Charging takes ages I am afraid - roughly 5 hours from 0% to 100% of battery power. Don't know how this compares with iPad 2, maybe someone who knows could comment on that.
  
  Screen - bright, great colours but occasionally slightly too saturated for my liking. Personally I prefer more neutral picture quality. Does collect fingerprints really easily, but is also easy to clean (I use a soft cloth for reading glasses). The screen is very responsive and nice to touch, but as common with Android, the transitions aren't quite as smooth as with iPad 2, and screen rotation isn't as fast. ( If you are purchasing the Galaxy Tab I Suggest you have to compare prices before you decide at: *********.info/SamsungGalaxyTab )
  
  P.S. Once I get to use the Tab more, I'll update on music, movies and other uses for it. I've only had it for a week so haven't had time to get fully acquainted with it.
  
  Updated on Jan 14, 2012

  I suggest check for best deal for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi before you will buy it at -> Androidtabletsdeals.blogspot.com/2012/01/galaxy-tab.html
  
  Hope this helps. ^^

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  8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  good device

  by gacutcut on October 5, 2011

  Pros: good touch, fast, beatuiful design

  Cons: No Rom for that, only 2.2.1

  Summary: Best device for this price

  Summary: Best device for this price

  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 5 stars

  Is the wi-fi only version "dumbed down"?

  by mpmp0 on May 4, 2011

  Pros: The 3G version is really nice...

  Cons: but the wifi version may not be up to the 3G version's standards.

  Summary: http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/04/samsung-dumbs-down-specs-on-wifi-only-galaxy-tab-doesnt-bother-mentioning-it-to-anyone/
  
  I was going to preorder the upcoming 8.9 Tab--but not now.
  
  I'll have to wait until the tablet is released, ...

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  Summary: http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/04/samsung-dumbs-down-specs-on-wifi-only-galaxy-tab-doesnt-bother-mentioning-it-to-anyone/
  
  I was going to preorder the upcoming 8.9 Tab--but not now.
  
  I'll have to wait until the tablet is released, and then scrutinized, comparing it to other 8.9 units.
  
  If this is true, it's really pathetic...

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  good value for money - combination

  by seanamm on August 4, 2011

  Pros: all in one
  screen size
  android

  Cons: response has a lag

  Summary: good value for money

  Summary: good value for money

• 7 stars

  is very functional, I am very happy

  by marioescalante on July 14, 2011

  Pros: fast, good colors and very elegant

  Cons: could not put anything against, except the upgrade page

• 8 stars

  Fun device

  by elbenton on June 23, 2011

  Pros: Easier to use than an Android phone.

  Cons: It doesn't run Android 3.x or even 2.3.

  Summary: I like the large size of the icons and the apps on the Galaxy. I don't like squinting at my phone (Droid 2) to read emails, etc. When my ...

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  Summary: I like the large size of the icons and the apps on the Galaxy. I don't like squinting at my phone (Droid 2) to read emails, etc. When my phone contract expires I expect to downgrade to a voice-only phone and keep the Galaxy for mobile web/email access. The Galaxy, including its cover, will fit into the front pocket of my jeans.
  
  Updated on Jun 23, 2011

  I forgot to mention that I have read various reports that claim that Samsung seriously degrades the hardware (CPU, graphics and others) of the WIFI-only Galaxy as compared to the 3G model. For this reason I bought a 3G model from Verizon.

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• 1 stars

  Get something else, or wait for something else

  by dgt02 on May 21, 2011

  Pros: Fun toy.
  Screen looks good & browser works on most websites.
  Battery lasts all day with light use.

  Cons: Battery not replacable.
  PPTP VPN broken
  SIP (for VOIP) broken
  Samsung Support
  Bugs in browser (shuts down unexpectedly)
  Laggy/slow
  Dead ended at Froyo (Android 2.2)

  Summary: I would recommend going with an iPad or waiting (can pre-order) something like the HTC Flyer. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is less expensive, but it's also not fully ...

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  Summary: I would recommend going with an iPad or waiting (can pre-order) something like the HTC Flyer. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is less expensive, but it's also not fully fuinctional (you get what you pay for). You cannot trust the reviews on th Samsung website. I've seen Samsung censor critical and honest (valid according to theier stated policy) reviews.

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