Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-Inch, Wi-Fi)

by Samsung

• Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
• 10.1-inch Multitouch 720p HD Screen (1280 x 800)
• 16GB Internal Memory, microSD expansion up to 32GB
• Wireless N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Bluetooth 3.0,GPS Enabled with Latitude, Google Maps
• 1GHz Dual-Core Processor

Product Description

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Keep yourself entertained at home and on the road and enjoy big performance with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). Weighing 21 ounces and sporting a vibrant 10.1-inch touchscreen display, the Galaxy Tab 2 runs the Android 4.0 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") operating system and is powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor to help you achieve maximum usage across various demanding applications.

Exceptional 10.1-inch multitouch screen designed for reading books and magazines, watching movies, playing games, and more (view larger).

Access the Internet and stream media over your home network via ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi. And with the Smart Remote app and built-in IR Blaster, you can watch and control your TV content--all from the palm of your hand. The Galaxy Tab offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games.

Designed to fit in one hand, typing messages or notes is simple and easy with the Galaxy Tab's virtual QWERTY keyboard. It's outfitted with a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera for photo capture and sharing as well as a VGA front-facing camera for video chat. Other features include 16 GB of internal memory, microSD memory expansion (for up to 32 GB of expansion via optional cards), Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, and GPS for navigation and location services.

Access thousands of TV shows and movies
via Samsung's Media Hub (view larger).

The Power of Android 4.0

With the Android 4.0 OS (aka, Ice Cream Sandwich), you can enjoy the most ramped up, up to the minute features and multitudes of apps supported by new the ICS technology. You'll get an evolved, intuitively designed UI that transitions seamlessly across all your applications, plus enhanced web browsing, faster overall response, and easier accessibility to preloaded Google Mobile apps including YouTube, Maps, and more.

With integrated Google technology, the Galaxy Tab 2 brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search, Gtalk, Google+, and contacts/calendar synchronization. And through Google Play, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications and fun games to download and install on your tablet, with many more apps being added every day.

Intuitively designed Android 4.0 with preloaded
Google Mobile apps (view larger).

Rich Content

Samsung's Video Hub is your personal video store concierge--1,000+ titles and counting--with virtually no wait time during progressive downloads so that you can enjoy video contents right away. Forget lugging around stacks of books--Readers Hub lets you delve into the intimate pleasures of digital reading, a wealth of e-books on your own personal screen. Additionally, Music Hub provides a full music store loaded with your favorite tunes. And Game Hub is your go-to source for premium and multi-player games, letting you jump into action any time, wherever you are.

Easy Access

You can immediately check out top e-books, latest hit songs, premium games, and recent video releases. The home screen layout maximizes your experience of Samsung Hub services by providing direct access to apps you use all the time.

Stay Connected with Friends

Samsung's ChatON app connects your friends and acquaintances across devices and platforms in a more expressive, dynamic way with unique features like Group Chat, Multimedia Transmission, Buddy Interaction, and more. You can also engage in spur-of-the-moment group video sessions with Google+ Hangouts as easily as bumping into somebody on the street.

Stream Video and Music via AllShare Play

AllShare Play melds digital content from different networked devices into one seamless flow--it's almost like having one device. You have the freedom to download photos or movies to store, then push to watch later on your Samsung HDTV. AllShare Play also acts as a gateway to web storage services where you can conveniently and securely upload and backup your data for safekeeping or sharing.

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Memory expansion via optional microSD cards
up to 32 GB in size (view larger).

Specifications

• Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Display: 10.1-inch multitouch screen (1280 x 800 pixels) for native HD 720p resolution
• Processor: 1 GHz dual-core processor
• Internal memory: 16 GB
• RAM: 1 GB
• Memory expansion: microSD cards (up to 32 GB in size)
• Cameras: 3-megapixel rear; VGA (640 x 480) front
• Wireless connectivity: Wireless N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Bluetooth 3.0
• Ports: 1 USB 2.0 (host); 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
• Sensors: Accelerometer, digital compass, light, proximity
• Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.9 x 0.38 inches
• Weight: 1.28 pounds (21 ounces)
• Battery: 7,000 mAh

File Compatibility

• Documents: Word (.doc .docx .txt .hwp .rtf); Excel (.xls .xlsx .csv); PowerPoint (.ppt .pptx .pps); PDF
• Audio: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
• Images: GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, WEBP
• Video: Playback up to Full HD 1080p @ 30 fps (frames per second) with following compatibility:
  • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
  • Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM

Preloaded Software

• Core apps: Contacts, Alarm/Clock, S Planner, Camera, Gallery, Photo Editor, Video Maker, Web Browser, My Files, Email, Calculator, World Clock, Task Manager, Music Player, Video Player, Navigation
• Google services: Google Search, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube, Latitude, Places, Google Maps, Google +, Google + Messenger, Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Music, Google Play Videos
• Samsung apps: AllShare (DLNA), ChatON, S-Memo, Smart Remote
• Samsung Hub widgets: Media Hub, Game Hub, Music Hub, Readers Hub (Kobo, Zinio, NPD),
• Additional apps and services: Amazon Kindle, Polaris Office, Dropbox, Netflix

What's in the Box

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1); USB cable; charger; operating instructions

Product Description

Experience a variety of fun mobile entertainment in one convenient, interactive tablet PC that only weighs 1.28lbs. It features a large 10.1in touch screen that lets you easily navigate through the web, through its embedded applications, and many more. It even allows you to download games and other multimedia apps from thousands of selections from Google Play using an Android 4.0 platform and save them inside its 16GB expandable flash memory. For smooth interaction and operation, it runs with a Dual-Core 1GHz processor. Other features include Bluetooth capability, 3.0MP back camera, 0.3MP front camera, and a microSD slot.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

947 of 967 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Tab 2 10.1 WiFi - Very Detailed Review On The Many Excellent Features Of This Tablet. November 12, 2012

By Daisy S TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

Since October 22, 2012, for close to seven months now, I have been totally enjoying this Tab 2 10.1 WiFi tablet. Since I am a techie, I tested this tablet thoroughly and I have found it to be excellent for my everyday basic computer functions at home and on the road. And it is much easier to travel with than my heavy laptop. For you the reader, my goal here is to give you everyday and practical uses regarding the Tab 2 10.1 WiFi model.

PROS:

- EXTERNAL SLOT FOR MICRO SD CARD - What a great feature! So I placed a 32g in mine for music, files etc. I have read that some have added a 64gb card and it works, but I still don't need one that size and have not tried it. Note that this was one of the deciding factors that sold me on this tablet. *Keep in mind where External SD cards are concerned: They are JUST for your personal files: music, videos, photos, and other files. When you install apps from Playstore or other sources, they store either in INTERNAL SD Card or sometimes in the phone area (most store in the INTERNAL SD AREA). This is the law of the land where Android is concerned and ALL newer Android devices (including Samsung) work this way when storing your downloaded apps are concerned.

- Internet & Webpage & Video Viewing - The stock browser does a great job, however, I use Maxthon Browser with great internet viewing results. And I suggest the free app called Pocket from the Playstore so you can read internet articles later offline.

- Reading/Creating/Editing Word, Excel, Text Files and much more on this tablet: This comes with a OK app for reading Office documents, but you cannot create or edit them on that. Therefore, I installed a FREE APP called Kingsoft Office from the Playstore (it reads, edits and creates Office files and reads PDF files). This app is a MUST have for tablet owners in my opinion.

- Printing Using the Tab 2 - Yes, even with my older home printer, I print documents, photos, etc that are on my Tab 2 using the app Cloud Print and PrinterShare Mobile (both free from Playstore. In addition, there are many apps in the Playstore that will allow you to print using the Tab 2. (If you have questions about printing using the Tab 2 or any question, please ask in the comment section and I will answer).

- Watching Online Flash Videos Directly From Maxthon Browser - If archived flash is installed and Maxthon Browser is used, many but not all websites play videos. However, I could not get Amazon Videos to play, but other videos played fine.

- Home Videos - The stock video player is OK and plays MOST home videos, however, may I suggest QQ Player (Free App from Playstore and the ONLY one I recommend as it plays every home video I tried).

- Music Player/Sound Quality - Stock player has clear sound through the outside "speakers" and very clear using headphones. To sync easily with Windows Media Player may I suggest the Playstore app free) WinAmp for the tablet as it is very highly rated and the sound is SUPERB!

- Battery Life- Excellent! This is what I have found: When I am on WiFi, I go to the websites I need and then as soon as I am done (reasonable time), I exit the browser (or YouTube, etc) and TURN OFF WiFi. However, I run my brightness at 100%. So on an average day, I get at least 8-12 hours using the tablet before I charge it (depending on how long my WiFi is connected).

- OTG USB Compatible - You can add an optional OTG (On the Go adapter cable to the Micro port for copying files to your flash drive and from your flash drive to the Tab 2). You can also plug in a mouse, I tried it and it worked. *Note that portable external hard drives and portable DVD/CD drives will not work using OTG in the Tab 2 because these both require a lot of power to be compatible with the Tab 2 and most tablets that have the OTG. However, it is still good to know that you can easily plug in your flash drive and copy files to the Tab 2 and from Tab 2 to PC--what a time-saver.

- SPECIAL FREE MUST HAVE APPS I SUGGEST: Netflix (free in Playstore), You really need this app if you plan on watching Netflix using this tablet. And also Hulu Plus, I recommend for movies and more. Also great FREE apps: WiFi Analyzer (lets you know how strong your WiFi is), QQ Player, TV.COM, QuickPic (better than the Gallery), Maxthon Browser, AVG Antivirus Free, and I list more in comment section.
**Need to read a great internet article/story later when not on WiFi? You need the free Pocket App from the Playstore so you can add this easily to Pocket to read later when not on WiFi. (More in comments about Pocket).

- Wonderful Kindle Android App is pre-installed, and I downloaded several Kindle books with no problems. Kindle loads fast and this Tablet is a joy to read a book on either Kindle or any eBook or PDF booklet.

- On-Screen Keyboard - For me, I prefer to use the large keys on the on-screen keyboard so this one is PERFECT for me to type on. However, there are many great Bluetooth keyboards out there for the Tab2.

- The tablet is very well constructed, however, to secure it better, I bought from Amazon a MoKo adjustable stand/case that I set it up in landscape mode and it has 3 positions.

- Bluetooth Speed and Performance - The Bluetooth paired quickly with several devices and copied files at a great rate of speed. Speaking of Bluetooth: Also there are many great Bluetooth keyboards out for the Tab2. (Just make sure you purchase one for JUST THE TAB2 10.1).

CONS:

- As of 4/21/13 - (This is NOT Samsung's fault)- This Tablet NO LONGER PLAYS AMAZON FULL LENGTH VIDEOS. (Trailers only). This is not the fault of the Tab 2 nor of Amazon - it has to do with Adobe not supporting the NEW flash. However, I downloaded the older archived flash which gives me the ability to view many internet videos.

Bottom line: Would I buy this WiFi only model over again? Yes I certainly would, in a heartbeat! So if you are looking for a superb Samsung 10.1 inch tablet and you have great access to WiFi, this is the one to buy. Also, since I am somewhat of a techie person, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have through the comment section.
Hope this review has assisted you and thank you for reading it.

742 of 785 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Careful May 15, 2012

By Z. Falborn

Amazon Verified Purchase

When buying this tablet, keep this in mind; this is brand new but still old. Brand new in that it comes with the newest operating system factory installed and Samsung changed some of the specs to put a #2 next to the tablet name. This is old based on the fact that Samsung scraped a few design features off the original tablet to sell this one at a cheaper price tag. As of the first week of this tablet's release i have yet to find any downloadable software that would enable me to play movies on it(besides Google's play store of course). At this point tablets of this size are meant for entertainment; do not see how this is going to entertain someone when the only way to view videos is by already having them in the acceptable format or buying the them again from Google's store.

You cannot currently download the application HBO-go, Hulu+ is still not supported, and Amazon's streaming is still unsupported (all due at the moment to the flash support). So until they come up with the patch work to support streaming i wouldn't buy this tablet.

Yes, you can view websites. Music sounds great. YouTube is cool to watch clips of people doing strange things while eating your breakfast. Its nice to review my photos on a lightweight screen while sitting in bed.

This tablet will be AMAZING for the price point that it is when they fix the support issues. I would have thought this to been taken care of before the release date.

**Update** (June 24, 2012)

For the most part this tablet has been updated and can do exactly what you want it to. Hulu+ now works. Streaming Amazon.com's movies is great. HBO-go is still a no go. Accessories are getting better for the most part. Software overall has been updated to work out the kinks and I WOULD TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS TABLET for someone that does not want to go the Ipad route.

***Update 2*** (November 4, 2012)

This tablet has been going strong battery life is still what it was when i bought it on the release date. The app store now carries the HBO GO app so my game of thrones addiction will continue whenever I'm not at home. Video viewing programs continue to come out on the store as well, adding to your viewing experience with this tablet.

585 of 635 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars My First Tablet May 14, 2012

By Steve C

My mom bought last year's 8.9 model last week and I fell in love with it, so I bought the new 10.1 tab 2. This is my 4th day with it and I absolutely love it. I've been wanting a tablet for over a year(I love tech toys) and finally couldn't take messing around with one that wasn't mine so I had to buy one. I have a 17" laptop that only gets 1.5 hrs on a charge and wanted something smaller that I could do easy internet stuff like twitter, facebook, surfing, and listening to internet radio, podcasts, and music that was smaller and more mobile then my ginormous laptop. While shopping around I essentially looked at mid-priced android tablets, mostly because of my angst toward apple thanks to the awfulness of itunes software.

The other tablet that really caught my eye was the Asus Transformer TF300. You can do an easy google search to see where the transformer shines where the galaxy doesn't and vice versa. Ultimately storage space wasn't a huge deal for me and I really have no need for an hdmi out. What won me over the transformer is the display of the galaxy and it is night and day difference for me. Since browsing the internet is 90% of what I'll use a tablet for a great display, where samsung truly shines, was worth more to me then a better speced out transformer. For anyone looking to buy a new 10.1" tablet definitely give the transformer a look. I also would suggest looking at the Motorola Xoom.

Pros:
- size, probably one of the smaller 10.1" mid level tablets
- display is bright and crisp, text is very easy to read even when I have screen brightness all the way turned down
- infrared sensor that can be used to control your home entertainment center (a very nice option if you don't have a cool awesome logitech harmony remote)
- battery life has been great also among the top of the midlevel tablets(do a google search)

Cons:
- long battery charge time, not a big deal as I'm mostly going to recharge at night
- no stock hdmi out
- the wtf so tiny charging cord, I mean really who wants a short charging cord? Makes no sense to me
- no standard usb port, instead they have an applelike proprietary port
- feels like for the price there should be some kind of hdmi out and 32 gb of hard drive space instead of 16

Because of the last con I can't give this tablet 5 stars, instead it gets 4.