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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) (Wi-Fi, 4G, 8 GB)
 
Approximate retail price:
$300
Summary: A smaller tablet from Samsung with a 7-inch screen and both Wi-Fi and cellular Internet, running on the Android 4 operating system. Uses the Google app store for downloading apps.
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Type: 7- to 8-inch-screen tablets, 3G/4G+Wi-Fi
About - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) (Wi-Fi, 4G, 8 GB)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) (Wi-Fi, 4G, 8 GB) is a smaller tablet computer with a 7-inch screen. It has a screen resolution of 1024 x 600, which is typical for its size. The rectangular screen is a better shape for videos than for photos.

The tablet has a 1.2 GHz TI OMAP 4430 processor with 2 cores. It runs on the Android 4 operating system. It has 1GB memory and is available with 8GB storage. You can add a microSD memory card for more storage.

There is a headphone jack with a volume control, a built-in microphone, and stereo speakers. Internet connectivity is via Wi-Fi or a cellular data plan from Verizon or T-Mobile. It has a 0.3-megapixel webcam, and a 3.2-megapixel camera with a flash.

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About This Brand

Samsung's Android-based Galaxy Tab line offers a wide variety of sizes ranging from 7 to 10 inches and includes 4G models with service from all major carriers.  Samsung's newer Galaxy Note 10.1 line has the added features of handwriting recognition and multitasking.

Features & Specs - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) (Wi-Fi, 4G, 8 GB)
info Internal storage (GB) 8
info Operating system Android 4
info Cellular data Yes
info Memory-card reader Yes
info Webcam Yes
info Camera Yes
info GPS Yes
info Optional folding keyboard No
info Fingerprint-resistant screen No
info Approved app market Yes
info Length (in.) 7.6
info Width (in.) 4.8
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User Reviews - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) (Wi-Fi, 4G, 8 GB)
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5.0
A Awesome Tablet
4/6/2013
Pros
Easy to use
Reliable
Cons
Fast battery drain
Best Uses
Internet
Comment:
I highly recommend this product rather its the 7.0 inch or the bigger one. It is a marvelous tablet, if your thinking of getting it, do! You should be aware though, its battery drains very quickly. Other than that, its wonderful!
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Very Compact
2/16/2013
Pros
Cons
Fingerprints
Best Uses
Web Reading Books
Comment:
Web surfing, email, reading books.<br />Fingerprints up to easily. Nice compact size.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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