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Welcome to the 2012 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 GT-P3110 review. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is the 2nd update to the original Tab 7 version, the 7 Plus being the 2nd update which was not available globally. The Tab 2 7.0 is a slight downgrade to the Plus version in some ways but many will not really notice any difference due the same up to date Android OS. Australia's version is called the GT-P3110 which includes the 850 Mhz Telstra 3G frequency but missing infrared so be careful which version you order.
The Tab 2 7.0 construction is very good with a nice curved back, minimal gaps and great finish. Sure plastic doesn't look 'expensive' as per the iPad but lets face it everyone hides their tablet with an often hideous case. In terms of hardware features the faster dual core CPU, more efficient electronics and updated OS does make the tablet work smoother with a flashier interface. The Tab 2 may not have as many features of say the Samsung Galaxy S3 but it is much cheaper and certainly a match than any of it's few competitors.
The Tab 2 7.0 is easily a match for the current iPhone 4S in terms of functionality but obviously bigger and more useful than the Amazon Kindle or any other tablet without phone functionality at this point in time. We like the TAB 2 due to its smoother interface and speed but since our original TAB is still working perfectly I think we'd wait till the next version. If you have not got the TAB then the TAB 2 is a perfect starting point.
Final words? The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is the new and best 7 inch tablet and mobile phone you can get for a great price too.
Specifications
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3110
- Network
Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Quad-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100
HSDPA 21 Mbps data speed (download)
HSUPA 5.8 Mbps (upload)
- Design
Touch screen tablet
- L193.7 x W122.4 x D10.5 mm
- Weight 341 grams
- Display/s
7 inch 1,024 x 600
- Camera
3 MP
LED Flash
2nd video call camera 1.3MP
Forward facing camera for video calls.
- Video Camera
720P 30FPS main video camera
- Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth V3
*Infraed on some models
- CPU
1 Ghz Dual Core
Separate Graphic CPU
- Memory
8 - 32 Gig for user
Up to 32Gig micro-SD expansion
Ring tones
MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
- Features
A-GPS
AndroidApp store
Samsung App store
Free Google Navigator (requires data plan)
Compass
Accelerometer
Dolby Digital
Proximity Ambient Light
Music and Media player
MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible
Organiser/Calender
SMS, MMS, IM, Email
Speaker Phone/Hands free
Li-Po 4,000 mAh battery
Up to 1000 hours Standby
Up to 10 hours Talk Time
- Price history
Under $400 AUD mid 2012 (Outright)
