Galaxy Tab 2.0 for 7-inch and 10.1-inch variations announced, specs revealed

It’s a big day tomorrow. The Mobile World Congress will be held at Barcelona, Spain. Samsung went ahead and announced the two newest tablets for their 2012 lineup – Galaxy Tab 2 in 7-inch and 10.1-inch variations.
We first heard about Galaxy Tab 2 weeks ago. The original 7-inch Galaxy Tab was rumored to get Ice Cream Sandwich along with hardware enhancements. Samsung finally made it official, announcing Galaxy Tab 2.0 Both 7-inch and 10.1-inch variations are getting boosts in specs.
According to Samsung, the two tablets will have 3G and WiFi-only versions. Bluetooth connectivity is available for both. They will be powered by 1 GHz dual-core processors and have 1GB RAM, 3MP rear cameras, VGA front cameras, micro SD storage of up to 32GB, and 21MBps of HSPA+. Of course, they’ll be slathered in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Sammy’s very own Touchwiz. Listed below are their varying specs.
Galaxy Tab 7” 2.0 Specs
Display: WSVGA PLST TFT LCD with 600 x 1024 pixels
Dimensions: 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm
Weight: 345g
Battery: 4000mAh Li-ion
Galaxy Tab 10.1” 2.0 Specs
Display: WXGA PLS TFT LCD with 1280 x 180 pixels
Dimensions: 256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm
Weight: 588g
Battery: 7000mAh Li-ion
Between the two, Galaxy Tab 7” 2.0 has the most improvements compared to its first version. With its dual-core processor, faster network support, and lighter weight, it makes a perfect upgrade for its predecessor. I can’t say much for Galaxy Tab 10.1” 2.0 though. Not only is it heavier than its original version but doesn’t have much improvements other than support for an external SD card.
Prices are yet to be revealed but you can expect them to be much more affordable than iPad. If you happen to attend the event, you can catch them at the Samsung stand located in Hall 8.

source: gadgetmania

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) officially announced at MWC, 3.1 extra inches of Ice Cream Sandwich

We already saw Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) just over a week ago, and now the company has come clean with its 10.1-inch variant (along with a new Galaxy Beam smartphone). Aside from bumping up the screen resolution of its LCD to 1280 x 800, from 1024 x 600 on the 7.0, the 10.1 features the same 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, front and rear cameras (VGA and 3-megapixels, respectively) and 21Mbps HSPA+ connectivity if you opt for the 3G model instead of WiFi. The 10.1-incher notably comes equipped with a 7,000 mAh battery (up from 4,000 on the 7.0), which will hopefully ensure stamina that's similar to its predecessor. The slate is unsurprisingly loaded with TouchWiz-flavored Ice Cream Sandwich, and will be offered in 16 and 32GB models (expandable by up to 32GB if you supply your own microSD card). There's no word on pricing just yet, but Sammy plans to start selling all 10.1-inches of this treat during March in the UK -- and you can bet we'll get our own in-person hands-on while we're traversing the show floor here at MWC. For now, you'll find full details about the slate in the press release after the break and press images in the gallery below.

source: engadget

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0N starts shipping in Germany

Just like the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, the 7.0N addresses the legal "issues" surrounding Samsung's slates. The tiny tablet was unveiled last month and now it's starting to hit shelves in Germany with its lawsuit-circumventing redesign in place. It's a little later than anticipated, but our friends in Deutschland can now pick up the tweaked Tabs starting at €499 for a 16GB WiFi version, while an HSPA+ model will set TouchWiz fans back €569.

source: electronista

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