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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 review: white collar among tablets

And since almost all the leading mobile manufacturers decided to try a new direction, it goes without saying that the competition in this segment is fierce. Even at the Android platform level, the competitive stakes are extremely high. Many manufacturers have interesting models that can attract buyers. But just as in the “wild west” the revolver was the final argument, so in the spring-summer 2012 season the price plays this role. This argument will make any hothead come to his senses.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

If the changes in the characteristics of the new generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 family are more of an evolutionary indicator, then the cost of the device is precisely a real revolution from Samsung. As you remember, the first Tab entered the market at a very inhumane price, which naturally scared off many potential buyers. The cost exceeded even the price tag that was current at that time. Now the version without a 3G module costs 14,990, and with cellular modem– 19,990. This is impressive! This is explained by the fact that the first version of the tablet was a “touchstone”; a lot of engineering resources were spent on the development and refinement of the software and shell. But when the devices began to be sold in significant volumes, the price changed in a direction that was pleasant for us, the buyers.

Dimensions are 256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7mm. Weight is only 588 grams, which is very little for such a modern and advanced device. And although it is not made of aluminum, it weighs almost 75 grams less than its direct competitor. For some, excuse the pun, this may be a significant factor.

The back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is no longer made of a smooth material, but of a rough material that is pleasant to the touch. This is convenient, especially when gripping with one hand. In addition, the plastic is very resistant to scratches and dirt, so with sufficiently careful handling, a cover may not even be needed. The color of the back is not just gray, but rather imitates metal. And although the manufacturer’s website presents a white model, we tested a copy with a black frame and gray back. Along the edges of the black frame there is a gray outline with speaker grilles. It looks very attractive, however, we saw a similar design in the (tablet with stylus) that was presented in Barcelona at the exhibition this year.

Quality Samsung screen Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is more than decent

The resolution is, usual for such a diagonal, 1280 x 800. It is not clear whether it is worth this moment technology development strive for greater indicators? Most applications work at this resolution. 720 p video is played, as you understand, pixel by pixel and even with a margin. Playing even larger movies on a tablet may not always be logical, given that such files weigh more and load the processor so much that it becomes critical for overall performance.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 matrix is made using PLS TFT technology. This is, of course, not AMOLED or IPS. But you can’t really find fault with the viewing angles. Everything is on the level. However, in the sun the screen becomes very blind. And the glossy glass surface can act as a mirror. Therefore, the brightness has to be turned up a little. In principle, automatic brightness adjustment copes well with its tasks. But because of the resolution, I want to sharpen the picture a little and make it a little more contrasting. Since we don’t have such settings, we can only compensate for this by increasing the brightness. This is not always convenient, especially when you are in a darkened room.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: the strongest player in the Android tablet market

Performance is driven by a dual-core TI OMAP 4430 1 GHz processor (ARM Cortex A9), which operates at 1 GHz. The modern PowerVR SGX 540 chip is responsible for graphics operation in both two- and three-dimensional modes. RAM is 1 GB. The tablet has a fairly capacious 7000 mAh battery. So the filling is very modern.

We would call the performance normal, but there is no reserve. If more resource-hungry applications appear in the near future, then, most likely, we will encounter constant slowdowns.

In principle, we managed to run video at 1080p resolution, which was undoubtedly excessive given the display resolution. It was clear that although the device was coping, it was operating at the upper limit of its capabilities; in especially dynamic scenes, frame drops could be noticed. At a resolution of 720p, we no longer encountered any stuttering. So the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 can become a full-fledged video companion for travel and short trips.

Wireless interfaces include Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct for pairing with other devices, Bluetooth version 3, 3G (HSPA + 21 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s) and voice communication in GSM networks. Supported A-GPS navigation and GLONASS.

The main menu of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 looks familiar

Considering the presence of a SIM card slot and the tablet’s ability to act as a 3G-WiFi router, the role of an Internet access point can be assigned to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.

Still, it has a 7000 mAh battery, more than any smartphone. On average, when using the device intensively, it required charging after 6 hours; in a more gentle mode, the figures increased to 7 hours.

The device already comes with Android Ice Cream Sandwih operating system version 4.0.3. As you know, all navigation there is arranged through “soft” keys; there are no hardware buttons other than power and volume control.

On the top edge there is a slot for punishment microSD memory(supports volume up to 32 Gb inclusive), a standard 3.5 mm jack for a stereo headset and a slot for a SIM card. At the bottom is a proprietary power/charging/data connector. As we have already said, the speakers are located on the front of the tablet. Geometrically, they look very large, but in terms of sound quality, it seems that they are even slightly inferior to the audio solution installed on its seven-inch brother. The sound quality is not stellar, but as a speakerphone and speaker for dubbing games and movies (series) with big amount dialogues - quite. At maximum volume, the speakers definitely choke. So, it’s worth using a headset or external speakers in order to arrange a disco or group video viewing.

The main part of the interfaces is on the top edge of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

As we said, the device is equipped with a SIM card slot. But in this case, the GSM module supports not only data transmission. can also act as a telephone.

The conversation can be carried out through the headset. And also, we mentioned that the tablet has a perfectly implemented speaker system to work as a public address system. We really liked the device in this mode. The sound is clear and loud. If necessary, you can use wired or Bluetooth headset. The interface of the phone application is no different from that installed in the top ones Samsung smartphones. The Phone application icon is also located in the TouchWiz panel.

Again, TouchWiz is a great add-on to the Android operating system. Engineers spent a lot of time correcting noticeable shortcomings of the authors operating system from Google. For example, on the main menu line, next to the standard “Home”, “Back” and “Options” buttons, there is a button for taking instant screenshots. Believe me, it's very convenient!

The battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is amazing

Also, in the tray there are several applications that may be needed at any moment. These are note-taking programs, a calculator, a player control utility, a calendar, a task manager, and a world clock. All these programs are called on top of the working windows, and they are pleasant to work with. For example, notes can be taken in the form of small drawings, or by typing passages of text. Using the task manager, you can close all background running programs with just one click. This really makes the tablet easier to use, considering how many programs and utilities a modern user might need.

Previously, the reason for numerous complaints was the lack application programs and interesting games. Especially considering the number of programs, user-friendly interface and billing in App Store. However, it is obvious that the Android platform and the store Android applications Play are developing. And more and more leading software developers are paying close attention to owners of devices with a cheerful green Android robot running in their bellies. Now, decent gaming titles have finally appeared on the Android platform, the lack of which we talked about earlier. The situation is repeated with game consoles. There, too, decent games appear a year and a half after the launch of the console. Now almost everything is available to users Interesting games, available for Apple tablets.

Basic programs and applications for running services that are necessary in everyday work (we are talking about average tasks) are almost always presented in several versions. What's nice is that many useful applications free.

Rear samsung camera Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 ceases to be a mandatory, but useless "spillie"

So far, Market still cannot boast of ease of navigation and categorization of applications. The wide coverage of platforms also has an impact. Thus, an application written for a smartphone will look very bad on a tablet, or even not launch at all or close without recording the results.

It should immediately be noted that in terms of operation, Samsung tablets have a significant advantage - they come with a set of useful programs. Initially, the device comes pre-installed with the Touch Wiz add-on, which we already wrote about. And also - a convenient video editor, photo editor, which launches immediately after taking a screenshot: you can cut and send the necessary image. In the “starter” software package we find a file manager, a notes program, a chat, a task scheduler and others.

The tablet computers of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 family are equipped with the Polaris Office package for working with documents. You can try installing other programs, but we get this for free, so we can stop using it.

There are two cameras. Front – standard VGA camera to support video calls. The rear one is three megapixel. Unlike previous version, now the tablet is not equipped with a flash. In our opinion, nothing terrible happened. Both photo solutions are nothing outstanding. The main camera, at the moment, can be used as a secondary one during a video call, when there is a need to show the situation of the telephone conversation.

results Samsung testing Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

At the same time, the interface of the shooting program is thought out to the smallest detail. All settings are presented and, in addition to built-in filters, there are even such advanced modes as waiting for a smile or taking a panorama. But noise, low resolution and lack of flash preclude comfortable use of the camera for serious purposes. Also, the function of automatically linking coordinates to photographs and video clips could be useful - a good solution for compiling a photo/video report about the trip. But do you want to shoot with a tablet all the time? Moreover, don’t forget how much the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 weighs!

The tablet comes with a power adapter and a USB to Samsung proprietary connector cable. Since such a wire is not very common, at first, to synchronize you will need to constantly pull the cable out of the adapter body. So, perhaps, when purchasing a tablet, if you plan to download a lot of content not over the air, you should think about simultaneously purchasing an additional data cable. The most interesting thing is that such a wire is no longer so difficult to find in kiosks selling electronics and accessories. This is another indicator that Samsung tablets are widespread in the Russian market. Fully charging the device takes more than 3 hours. From the port USB device, alas, it does not charge.

The Touch Wiz shell gives you access to the most popular applications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with one click

Probably the conclusion in the article about a modern tablet is the most difficult thing. These devices are too similar, and it is not possible to say anything special. The majority of leading manufacturers have begun to produce balanced, interesting solutions that, more often than not, are nothing to criticize. However, this time, the manufacturer made our task easier, for which we thank him very much.

Competitor Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1


Model
System	Android 4.0	Android 4.0	iOS5
CPU	ARM Cortex A9; 1GHz	nVidia Tegra 3; 1.3 GHz	Apple A5; 1GHz
Memory	RAM 1024 MB; 16 GB, microSD	RAM 1024 MB; 32 GB, microSD	RAM 1024 MB; 16 GB
Screen	10.1" 1280x800 WXGA 16:10	10.1" 1280x800 WXGA 16:10	9.7" 1024 x 768 QXGA 4:3
Cameras	Front 1.3 MP; Rear 3 MP	Front 1.3 MP; Rear 5 MP	Front 0.3 MP; Rear 5 MP
Connection	Bluetooth V3.0; Wi-Fi; 3G	Wi-Fi; Bluetooth V2.1+EDR	Bluetooth V2.0; Wi-Fi; 3G
Dimensions WxHxD	25.6x17.5x0.9 cm; Weight 588 g.	26x17.5 x1 cm; Weight 685 g.	18.5;24.1;0.9 cm; Weight 600 gr.
Price	20,000 rub.	RUB 21,000	RUB 22,000

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Since the device has not received a significant upgrade, in terms of hardware (everything is at the same level and nothing more), the camera even lost its flash, and the tablet itself has become a little heavier, then it is most likely worth purchasing it for those who are buying their first tablet. The price of admission to this area of the world of mobile electronics is extremely attractive. If you're not looking for certain "gimmicks" such as a camera or a certain screen technology, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a great candidate for your work and play companion.

Tablets: bestsellers of July 2013

Statistical data provided by the Media Markt chain of stores. According to the tradition of the “Bestsellers” project and for the convenience of understanding the material, the models that have become sales leaders are divided into three groups, depending on their cost. In the first group we placed tablets with an average price of 8 to 12 thousand rubles - they belong to the budget segment. The second group consists of tablets priced from 13 to 20 thousand rubles. This is the middle segment, and it can be considered the most massive.

Finally, the third group of tablets - those that cost more than 20 thousand rubles, and there is no upper ceiling - this group includes the most innovative models with the best technical characteristics. Separately, we note that today we are not considering tablets priced less than 8 thousand rubles - the world has changed, and so has the market for portable equipment, and tablets cheaper than this amount, in principle, are nothing special: they are almost completely identical in their functions.

The list of each group consists of five positions. We traditionally start the show with the model in fifth place and end first. Since there are nearly a dozen tablets today, we tried to fit information about each as compactly as possible. Another point concerns the diagonal: many models presented in the lists have both their own younger and older brothers, differing in screen diagonal, the presence of wireless interfaces and the amount of built-in memory. The difference in price is usually several thousand rubles, but these few thousand account for both nerves and an incomparably different experience of ease of use.

Well, the last remark concerns the brands themselves. Descendant of the world's first Apple tablet iPad mini present in all three price categories, not to mention the "big brother".

Budget models

The tablet is a relatively new product on the market as a whole, but quite serious manufacturers like Samsung, not very well-known ones like 3Q, and even Russian ones like Prestigio have already become interested in it. For a couple of thousand rubles you can find both models with a resistive and low-quality screen at a completely bargain price, as well as quite high-quality devices and even with an IPS screen, if you buy them directly in China. Of course, the concept of “quality” in this case directly correlates with price, since if the same model cost twice as much, it would not even receive a “two” in the overall ranking.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 - long-lived tablet market

Such tablets usually have most of the characteristics of their more expensive and advanced counterparts, but all this is implemented at a slightly lower quality level. The screen is worse, there is less memory, the camera is not the best, and the shell sometimes causes a sad smile. Their design is almost the same, like most tablets in general: black “rectangles” without buttons on the front panel - since they work mainly on Android 4.0/4.1.

Therefore, we have cut off tablets priced below eight thousand rubles, and our budget niche starts from this mark.

5th place: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10"

And we will begin our journey through budget models with This is a long-liver of the market and charts in traditional form type “black frame” with a silver back cover and an inconspicuous body. But in our country it appears three times, occupying, in addition to fifth place in the “state sector” sector, the last two places in the “mid-range sector”. Their differences are minimal, but anyway, first let’s talk about the model from the budget fifth place. Its screen, as the name implies, has a diagonal of 10.1 inches, while its resolution is 1280x800 pixels, but the type of matrix is to everyone’s delight - PLS. As for the actual hardware, the Tab 2 is based on the good old TI OMAP 4430 processor with two gigahertz cores, it has 1 GB of memory and 16 GB of internal memory. There is also support for everything you need wireless standards, including Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, aGPS and two cameras: front 2 MP and rear – awkward 3 MP.

According to its characteristics, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 now performs quite successfully in the lower price segment

The dimensions inspire respect not only with a thin body (257x176x97 mm) and less than average weight (565 grams), but also with a capacious 7000 mAh battery, which, according to the manufacturer, provides up to ten hours of operation. The operating system on the tablet is standard, Google Android 4.0.

The price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5110 has dropped to 12,000 rubles today, and compared to what it was a year ago, we can say that the premium tablet has simply jumped into the budget category. However, we repeat, it is also available in the middle segment, and even in duplicate.

4th place: Apple iPad mini

It occupies fourth place in the Media Markt hit parade, and it is quite difficult to compare it with anything. Compared to “adult iPads,” we are dealing with a model that is very modest in terms of technical equipment. But, nevertheless, popular - which once again proves its presence in the rankings in each of the three segments. The models are just a little different. And since the iPad mini now appears in our rating for the first time, let’s outline its configuration in more detail.

Apple iPad mini also features a classic 4:3 aspect ratio

In general, if you don’t know that this is Apple, it will seem that the configuration is very, very weak. But in reality, everything is quite enough. And a dual-core Apple A5 processor with gigahertz cores, and 1 GB of RAM, and a 7.9-inch IPS screen with 162 ppi. Although the last figure is really small, because the screen resolution is only 1024x768 pixels (the aspect ratio is 4:3). The cameras are ordinary, five megapixels on the rear, and 1.2 megapixels on the front. There is also Bluetooth 4.0.

Of course, the tablet also has a number of interesting features and innovations. For example, a new high-speed Lightning port or recording video in FullHD format with a rear camera (even despite the “budget” solution).

The main difference between the three models (that is, one in each segment) is wireless interfaces and body color. What occupies fourth place in the Media Markt lists has a white body color and supports only Wi-Fi (without mobile communications). By the way, the price of a small iPad is around 12 thousand rubles.

The founder of Apple was wrong to mistrust the seven-inch version of the iPad, it became a hit

3rd and 2nd seats: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7"

The third and second places are occupied by the seven-inch modification. The differences between the two places come down to exactly one parameter – color. In third place we see a gray gadget (or silver), and in second place – white.

In all other respects, this is the same Galaxy Tab 2 that was in fifth place on the list of “state budget” devices, perhaps with minor differences. Well, not quite small - for example, the screen diagonal is seven inches with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. But the matrix type is the same - PLS. The volume of internal memory for owners of both positions is 8 GB, and plus there is support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB. And the “younger brother” also has 3G, which is very convenient, and supports protocols up to HSPA+. The front camera is worse - only 0.3 MP, and the rear one - the same three megapixels. And in addition to GPS/aGPS is supported satellite system GLONASS.

Seven-inch Samsung version Galaxy Tab 2 is almost no different from a ten-inch

The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, dimensions are 194x122x11 mm, weight is 344 grams. The average price at the end of July 2013 is about 10.5 thousand rubles for both color schemes.

Best Selling Budget Tablet: Prestigio Multipad PMP7100D3G

And finally, in first place is a semi-domestic product - Prestigio tablet Multipad PMP7100D3G.

Best selling budget tablet became a device from Prestigio

Today, the average price of the model is 11 thousand rubles, and this gadget has really gained great popularity. Its screen diagonal is 10.1 inches, the screen is capacitive with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, but the number of pixels per inch is correspondingly very low - 149 ppi units. Inside it lives a powerful dual-core RockChip RK3066 processor with a frequency of 1600 MHz on a Cortex A9 core, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of integrated flash memory (plus the ability to expand it using microSD cards up to 32 GB), Wi-Fi modules, Bluetooth , 3G and two cameras: rear 2 MP and front with VGA resolution. Plus, the tablet is equipped with a Mali MP-400 gaming graphics adapter, a light sensor and an accelerometer. The dimensions of the device are 257x175x10 mm, weight – 680 grams. The battery capacity is an impressive 6400 mAh, and the operating system uses Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

List of best-selling tablets in the budget group

11 000
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0(white) 10 500
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0(grey) 10 500
4. Apple iPad mini 12 500
5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
12 000

Middle segment

The middle segment is considered the most widespread, and here we see devices that a year ago would definitely have been classified as premium. They have powerful platforms and support mobile internet 3G and 4G, and they are already suitable not only for watching movies on the plane, but also for productive games and other resource-intensive tasks.

5th and 4th places: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10"

It’s worth starting the review of mid-segment devices with the same participant with whom we started the previous segment - of course, we are talking about. In the “middle peasants” of “Media Markt” it occupies two places at once - fifth and fourth - and the differences again lie in the color of the case. In fifth place is a black unit, in fourth place is a white unit.

Same Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, but this time with a 3G module

These differences are visual, and technical ones consist in the presence of a slot for SIM cards with 3G support, which is where the differences end, however, for this small addition, sellers beg buyers to give them 3,000 rubles more than for a unit with Wi-Fi only. You can also add that these models have the same amount of permanent memory – 16 GB.

Otherwise, all three devices are identical, which gives us reason to move on to the next participant in the review.

3rd place: Acer Iconia Tab A211

This time it's finally someone new: . This relative, in principle, can also be partly classified as “budget”, since it balances on the edge with models in the mid-price range and costs an average of 13.4 thousand rubles.

All tablets are characterized by several parameters. This, of course, is the screen diagonal (10.1 inches), matrix type (here is a simple TFT), resolution (1280x800) and pixel density per inch - there are only 149 ppi. The A211 has Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, a SIM card slot with 3G, stereo speakers and a very modest battery capacity of 3260 mAh. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to work with such a tablet for very long.

But otherwise he is more than worthy of nice words. Let's say its “fiery engine” is quite decent: quad-core NVidia Tegra 3 with a frequency of 1200 MHz per core (and GPU NVIDIA GeForce ULP), 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. Micro-SD cards up to 32 GB are also supported.

Acer Iconia Tab A211 opens the top three in the mid-range segment

Particular attention should be paid to the 2 MP front camera. If only because there is only one, Acer decided to abandon the rear camera, which can undoubtedly be considered a plus for a mid-range tablet: it is of little use.

But the dimensions of Acer’s brainchild are not the smallest: 260x175x12 mm, and the weight is slightly more than that of its competitors: as much as 711 grams. And last interesting fact– almost no price fluctuation for the A211. From the very moment of its appearance in February to this day, the device costs an average of 15.5 thousand rubles, which, obviously, is an adequate price and indicates a good price/quality balance.

Acer's brainchild is built on the powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 platform, but is equipped with a less capacious battery

Best-selling mid-range tablet (2nd and 1st): Apple iPad mini

Well, in the first two places is an old friend - the Apple iPad mini, only this time it’s cooler and more expensive. No, this does not mean that it has more RAM or processor cores - here, as with previous test subjects, the main difference comes down to one thing - the presence of a 3G modem. Actually, this description can be considered complete (everything else is identical to position number 4 in the list of budget “tablets”), all that remains to be said is that in second place in the Media Markt list is a black copy, and in first place is a white one.

List of tablet sales leaders in the “middle” group

Place, model	CPU, Frequency	Amount of RAM, Storage capacity	Screen (diagonal), Permission	Price (thousand rubles)
1. *Apple iPad mini 3G (white)*			1024 x 768 XGA	17 000
2. *Apple iPad mini 3G (black)*			1024 x 768 XGA	17 000
*3. Acer Iconia Tab A211*				13 500
4. *Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 3G (white)*		1 GB	10.1 "	15 000
5. *Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 3G (black)*				15 000

And now it’s time to move on to those who have been waiting for so long - the premium segment of tablets. Although there are no special surprises there, and don’t expect a variety of devices either.

No compromises

Tablets costing more than 20 thousand rubles can already be called top-class. They embody the most modern technologies, they offer the highest quality screens, the most user-friendly controls, and the most innovation possible. True, the figure “20 thousand” is quite arbitrary here. The device can cost 20, 25, or 30 thousand.

5, 3, 2 seats: Apple iPad 4

In fifth place in the Media Markt top list, quite expectedly, it was recently updated and is still the best-selling tablet in principle. As proof, it is enough to mention only the fact that the fourth iPad is not only in last place in this chart, but also in third and second. That is, out of five possible places, Jobs’ brainchild took three.

Apple iPad 4 took 3 out of 5 places in our premium devices chart

And all because Apple. This, as you understand, is the only non-Android device on our list (have you noticed that there are no models on Windows in the Media Markt lists? And then there are more of them), and it is quite difficult to indicate its exact price, since models with variable parameters are in slender rows of iPads quite a lot: from 16 GB Wi-Fi models up to 64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G. But since we have specific devices on specific positions, it will be a little easier.

Main difference new iPad 4 and the old iPad 2 and iPad mini is in the screen: new type matrices and resolution 2048x1536 for the new one versus 1024x768 for the old one. The modifications in the second and third places differ slightly, but more on them a little later.

The Apple iPad 4 display is still considered the best

So, the processor of the Apple iPad 4 is a dual-core Apple A6X with 1.4 GHz per core, with 1 GB of RAM. The screen is made using Retina technology with an aspect ratio of 4:3, a gorgeous resolution of 2048x1536 pixels and a diagonal of 9.7 inches with multi-touch support. All models have rear and front cameras of 5 MP and 1.2 MP, respectively. Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and GPS/aGPS with GLONASS are also available. There are models with and without 3G or 4G with built-in memory sizes from 16 to 64 GB, but specifically in fifth place is the MD522 modification with 16 GB internal memory and 3G modem.

Apple iPad 4 has dimensions of 241x186x9 mm and a weight of 662 grams. It is curious that with the same dimensions as the iPad 2, the new product weighs more. And it costs an average of 23 thousand rubles.

4th place: Apple iPad mini

In fourth place on the lists of the Federal Electronics Network was again an Apple product, only this time it is already familiar to us. Which is surprising, since, naturally, there are no improvements in technical characteristics here. Mobile communications using the 4G protocol just appeared, and the amount of built-in memory became a maximum of 32 GB. The average price for a “top iPad mini” is close to the lower limit and amounts to 21 thousand rubles. In general, he is mostly there, but he already has one foot here.

The seven-inch version of the Apple iPad is again on the list, but this time with a 3G module and 32 GB of memory

In the middle of the list and in second place, as we wrote above, live two other iPad 4s, which have the same basic technical characteristics and differ only in two aspects: color and the amount of built-in memory. Both devices are white (a black iPad sits in fifth place), and the one in third place has 32 GB of internal memory and a price of 26 thousand rubles, while the second one has an Apple tablet with 16 GB of memory and an average price of 22 thousand rubles. All three have the ability to connect to the Internet via 4G mobile communications.

The best-selling tablet was the model Sony Xperia Z

Best-selling premium tablet: Sony Xperia Z

Who will top the hit parade? This lucky guy turned out to be one of the most interesting gadgets– Sony Xperia Tablet Z. And this is not just a tablet, but the thinnest and lightest tablet in the world (its thickness is 6.9 mm and weight is 495 grams). In addition to this, it also has a whole set of impressive advantages.

Let's say the screen is made using Mobile Bravia Engine 2 technology, and although the pixel density of the device is only 224 ppi (at 10.1 inches diagonally), those who first got acquainted with the device note that it is very good quality Pictures.

And the platform in the Sony Xperia Tablet Z is the most modern, it is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 (APQ8064) with an Adreno 320 graphics coprocessor, and four CPU cores operate at a frequency of 1.5 GHz each. The tablet has more than enough RAM to run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS: 2 GB. Permanent memory - 16 or 32 GB (in the Media Markt charts - 16 GB modification), you can use micro-SDXC memory cards to increase the space up to 64 GB.

The tablet from Sony boasts a record low thickness and weight, as well as dust and moisture protection

We can’t help but say about the two cameras of the new product. The rear camera uses a proprietary Exmor R BSI sensor and has a resolution of 8.1 MP. The front camera has a quite decent resolution of 2.2 MP.

Wireless interfaces are also presented in full, even despite the record-breaking thickness of the device. Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth latest version 4.0, 4G LTE modem and NFC chip.

But all these are boring technical characteristics, and this is not what makes the tablet interesting. And at least by the fact that it was made moisture- and dust-proof, and not just like that, but in accordance with IPX5/IPX7 and IP5X standards; which means, respectively, protection up to short-term immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter (and you can not be afraid to get caught in the rain with it), and almost complete protection from dust with complete protection from user contact with the insides of the device.

Sony Tablet Z combines beauty and functionality

Even externally, this simple “black rectangle” looks very stylish and is available in black and white versions, although it was only in the first one on the Media Markt lists. defiantly flat, the ends are made slightly convex and made of plastic, but this does not give it a “thick” appearance. Yes, even the speakers of the new tablet are not simple either, but support S-Force Front Surround 3D standards, including for headphones (virtual surround sound technology).

List of top sellers among tablets in the “No Compromises” group

Place, model	CPU, Frequency	Amount of RAM, Storage capacity	Screen (diagonal), Permission	Price (thousand rubles)
*1. Sony Xperia Tablet Z 16 GB*	Qualcomm Snapdragon		1920 x 1200 WUXGA	25 000
2. *Apple iPad 4*			2048 x 1536 QXGA	22 000
3. *Apple iPad 4*			2048 x 1536 QXGA	25 000
*4. Apple iPad mini 3G*		1 GB 32 GB	1024 x 768 XGA	20 000
*5. Apple iPad 4 3G (black)*			2048 x 1536 QXGA	27 000

This miracle costs around 25 thousand rubles. Quite a lot, but for all these – and this time necessary – “bells and whistles” it’s quite possible to pay that kind of money.

After Samsung revised the code names of its devices flagship models received the index S. Everyone knows the smartphones of this series, and not so long ago the company began producing tablets. The first sign was Samsung devices Galaxy Tab S, which received the best that the compositor had at that time, and became a full-fledged competitor to the iPad.

One of the main competitors for the Apple iPad

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 was a continuation of the series. The tablet has an almost standard display, a powerful processor, and a modern 4:3 screen format. Recent studies have shown that while previously users mostly watched movies, now they mostly read books and browse websites. This is what prompted the developer to create just such a format. So, we present to your attention a review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablet.

Specifications

operating system	Android 5 Lollipop
Screen:	8 or 9.7 inches, SuperAMOLED, 2048 x 1536, 320 ppi, capacitive, multi-touch, glossy
CPU:	Samsung Exynos 5433, 8-core: 4 × 1.9 GHz + 4 × 1.3 GHz
GPU:	Mali-T760 MP6
RAM:	3 GB
Flash memory:	32 GB
Memory card support:	microSD (up to 128 GB)
Connectors:	microUSB + OTG, nano-SIM, 3.5 mm stereo
Camera:	rear (8 MP) and front (2.1 MP)
Communication:	Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, 3G/LTE, GPS, GLONASS
Battery:	9.7” - 5870 mAh 8.0” - 4000 mAh
Additionally:	accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, compass
Dimensions:	8.0” - 134.8 x 198.6 x 5.6 mm 9.7” - 169 x 237.3 x 5.6 mm
Weight:	8.0” - 265 g (Wi-Fi), 272 g (LTE) 9.7” - 389 g (Wi-Fi), 392 g (LTE)
Price:	from 26690 rubles

Contents of delivery

The manufacturer only supplies its flagship with a charger, a USB-microUSB cable for connecting to a computer, and a set of documents.

Design

The appearance of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has one recognizable feature that makes it impossible to confuse it with a device from another company: the physical buttons on the front panel. One of them is a mechanical Home button with a built-in fingerprint sensor, while the other two are touch-sensitive. Otherwise, the tablet is similar to other models. However, it is difficult not to pay attention to the desire to inherit its main rival - the Apple iPad.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is available in two screen sizes - 8 and 9.7 inches. As already mentioned, the aspect ratio is 4:3, since the tablet is primarily positioned for business use and browsing. Samsung thought it would be better this way, because the recycling model has changed compared to previous years. similar devices, and fewer users are viewing media. And the new format adds 20% more space. By the way, the first tablet with such a screen was the Galaxy Tab A (read it).

In addition to the buttons, which are located on the narrow part of the tablet, there is a camera and a brightness adjustment sensor on the front surface. The display of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is framed by narrow frames, and in the 8-inch model they are somewhat narrower, which makes the device more similar to smartphones. There is a metal frame around the display, giving the tablet a serious look. Moreover, at the back it turns into plastic. Rear end covered with soft-touch plastic and has a . There is a rear camera on it, which protrudes above the body, the Samsung inscription and some kind of buttons for a branded case. All connectors are located on the sides: on the right are the volume and lock/power buttons, as well as two tightly closed slots for nano-SIM and microSD; at the top is a microphone; and at the bottom there are two stereo speakers, a headphone jack and a microUSB port. The left side remained completely free. And an 8-inch modification of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with a module cellular communications has additionally speaker above the display and a microphone on the bottom edge, since you can make calls through it, like through a regular phone.

The case itself is plastic and very thin, only 5.6 mm. This is the thinnest tablet in the world. Despite its thinness, the device is very durable and well-built. The parts fit very tightly together, and the body at times seems completely monolithic. Thanks to the refusal to use metal, the weight is only about 390 g for the 9.7-inch device and about 270 g for the 8-inch. Therefore, you can work much longer without stress.

Screen

In this component, Samsung has surpassed everyone, because the display of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the best on the market. The SuperAMOLED matrix with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 and a pixel density of 320 ppi has the highest brightness and incredibly realistic colors, and the highest contrast helps to display all the smallest details. Indeed, the color gamut of the sRGB palette has reached 100%, making viewing photos and watching videos very comfortable for the eyes.

Thanks to this resolution, the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 does not have grain; it can only be seen when looking at the matrix under a magnifying glass. Even small letters are readable clearly and smoothly. Viewing angles are the highest, so you can comfortably show some content even in a group. If you are not satisfied with the too bright colors of the matrix, it is possible to customize the screen operation profile. There are four profiles available: Main, AMOLED Movie, AMOLED Photo and Reading Mode, as well as Adaptive Display, which automatically launches the desired profile depending on the content and conditions of use. You can select any profile manually. Each one is significantly different in terms of color display, white balance and brightness.

About brightness. The standard indicators of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 are about 375 cd/m2 and depend on the number of light colors. But as soon as you activate automatic control and go out into direct sunlight, the brightness easily increases to 700 cd/m2. Almost no one has such indicators. In combination with an anti-glare filter, picture clarity and screen readability remain at the highest level in any case.

In addition to this, there is a coating against grease stains, as well as protective glass. Due to the small thickness, we had to install a thinner coating instead of Gorilla Glass 4. So over time, the screen becomes covered with small scratches, visible only in the light when the tablet is turned off. They do not affect the work in any way and do not spoil the overall pleasant impression. Indeed, the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the best in quality not only by the standards of tablets, but also of most smartphones.

Performance

Behind Samsung work The Galaxy Tab S2 is powered by the most powerful Samsung Exynos 5433 processor, first used on the Galaxy Note 4 and significantly leapfrogging its time. It has a huge reserve of power and performance, since the chipset, manufactured using 20 nm technology, has 4 cores at 1.9 GHz, more economical 4 cores at 1.3 GHz, a Mali-T760 MP6 video adapter and 3 GB of RAM. In addition, the hardware supports special technology that allows you to use all 8 cores simultaneously. The whole question is which applications will utilize this feature. Maybe someone was waiting for a new generation processor, but you are unlikely to use its full resource.

Naturally, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 device functions simply exceptionally, there is not even the slightest hint of slowdown. The menu simply flies, the tablet easily reads video files with a resolution of 2K (3840 x 2160), opens documents, and allows you to play all modern games at maximum settings. Various performance tests show results on par with the best smartphones, although they do not always reach them. But its parameters are already sufficient for the most demanding user.

Multimedia capabilities

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 easily plays the highest bitrate media files and supports a variety of music and video formats. True, the standard player may not appeal to everyone. But you can download and install any one from the application store.

The two speakers reproduce all frequencies quite accurately and have a good volume reserve, so the sound quality is excellent. So you can watch videos even in a noisy place. Unfortunately, the square format will force you to put up with black bars when watching modern films on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, since most of them are recorded in 16:10 format. In headphones, the audio sounds very spacious and deep, music lovers will be happy. Although it is unlikely that anyone will buy such a tablet, focusing purely on sound quality.

Battery and operating time

The larger modification of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is equipped with a 5870 mAh battery, and the smaller one is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery. This is a very good indicator for such a thin device. In addition, the power saving mode, screen technology and auto brightness extend the operating time up to 14 hours. Average performance with the 3G module turned on is 7–8 hours of continuous operation. In turn, the numbers may differ from the frequency of use, such as wireless connection and its stability, screen operation profile, its brightness level, temperature environment. So the performance may vary for each device. Games, in general, are the most voracious energy absorbers; you can achieve a maximum of 7–7.5 hours at minimum brightness. But in general, a tablet will be enough for a day, and if mobile communications are turned off, even two.

IN Samsung settings Galaxy Tab S2 can be activated with a special power saving mode. It regulates running processes, reduces processor power, disables wireless modules, and when maximum savings, in general, makes the screen black and white. This useful feature will extend the life of the device in desperate moments.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablet is equipped with an 8-megapixel main camera and a 2.1-megapixel secondary camera. They are not much different from those in the previous model. The only difference is improved aperture, and therefore there is no flash. The secondary camera has a fixed focus and performs quite well. It also shows a good picture during video calls.

The main camera of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 does not demonstrate anything super-outstanding, compared to many smartphones, which are still significantly ahead of tablets. The improved aperture and f/1.9 aperture do not compensate for the lack of flash when shooting in the evening. Noise appears in the photo, the white balance may be off, and autofocus may not work properly. During the day, the camera boasts good detail and sharpness. White balance works correctly, colors are not distorted, and the camera focuses instantly. Its settings menu is very reminiscent of the settings of the smartphone of the same series. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2's camera is not yet comparable to phone cameras, but it is one of the best among tablets.

In the shop Samsung applications present interesting program 3D Capture. With its help you can create three-dimensional images. Just launch the application and, following the instructions, slowly rotate the device around the object, then save. Only a few devices have this capability.

Operating system and programs

The device is equipped with the Android 5.0.2 operating system with the traditional Samsung TouchWiz shell, which is almost completely identical to the telephone one. The set of programs is almost like that of bare Android, although some proprietary applications are still present. Therefore, you won’t have to spend a long time cleaning your tablet from software debris.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 system has a large number of settings, including several proprietary features. For example, a device search engine S Finder has been added, allowing you to find required file, application or setting, or Smart Manager - junk file cleaner and accelerator. In addition, it has its own application store, Samsung Apps. Office suite is also pre-installed Microsoft Office Android, allowing you to quickly edit the desired document on the go.

The fingerprint sensor built into the Home button helps keep your data safe. When you use the feature for the first time, the setup wizard will ask you to place your finger on the sensor several times until the drawn fingerprint is filled. Up to 4 prints can be programmed. After this, recognition occurs instantly, just touch the sensor with your finger. You cannot configure multiple user profiles through the fingerprint scanner, but the device does have this option. This is very convenient if there is only one tablet for the whole family.

In a word, the system interface has been redesigned very cool. Samsung promises to release regular Android updates, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow is expected to be released in the second quarter.

Competitors

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet - Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 video chip installed; the device has better resolution front camera - 2.1 MP, widescreen 10.1-inch screen 2560 x 1600; memory volumes are the same; The tablet is protected from dust and water.

Apple iPad Air 2 - lower screen pixel density (264 ppi), 2-core processor, front-camera only 1.2 Megapixels.

Considering that Sony's tablet was released later, it is not surprising that its screen resolution is slightly higher. Although we should not forget about the larger diagonal and wide format. The iPad loses in almost all characteristics. We can safely say that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is perhaps the best flagship device today.

Advantages and disadvantages

Bringing the review to a close, we note the weak and strengths Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 devices.

Almost perfect screen.
Outstanding performance.
High-quality assembly, body dimensions.
menu.
Fingerprint sensor.

Inconvenient screen format for watching movies.
No NFC module.
Overcharge.

Conclusion

Surely everyone will agree that Samsung managed to set the tone in tablet fashion and a bar that many will strive to jump over. The price, however, is beyond the means of many, but that’s why it’s a flagship. Its highest performance, high-quality screen and strong battery will delight both game lovers and those who buy the device for work.

Are you planning to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2? Are you satisfied with everything about it? We will be glad to see your comments after reading the article.

What I didn't like

What I liked

Price, support for many video formats, lack of iTunes.

What I didn't like

very weak, it takes a long time to open sites, and if the site is heavy, then it freezes, in short it freezes, freezes and freezes again, the camera without a flash takes very blurry pictures, there is no USB connector

What I liked

design, screen brightness

What I didn't like

Streaming video does not work well, nor do sites with a lot of pictures. For some reason, the keyboard does not have arrows for moving through the text; the service for replacing them is very inconvenient. It is impossible to calibrate the screen, and the response to touches is not always adequate. Often loses Wi-Fi.

What I liked

Made neatly, not bad for simple surfing the Internet, powerful battery.

What I didn't like

1. There is no screen photo button. 2. Games crash. 3. Few megapixels on both cameras 4. No USB. 5. Mobile is not controlled. Net.

What I liked

The tablet is very cool, 4.2.2 is super, fast enough internet

What I didn't like

I’ve been using it for 4 months now, the second month started to slow down, the pictures are unclear, Google Play is not rich in games, it’s inconvenient to use.

What I didn't like

LIES VERY STRONGLY!!!

What I liked

Light, thin, bright and good android

What I didn't like

I bought a tablet and after 2 weeks it just froze in a stupor, not here, not here, not responding at all!!!

What I liked

good sound, screen clarity,

What I didn't like

internet problems

The colors are not rich enough, the picture is gray. Constant slowdowns and glitches. The camera is terrible

What I liked

Thin, beautiful, light.

What I didn't like

I tried all the headphones and none of them fit.

What I liked

Beautiful

What I didn't like

Even subwey is buggy, I really regretted buying it
And there haven't been any updates for a long time.

What I liked

Battery 2 speakers And perhaps that's all

What I didn't like

What I liked

1. He coped with all the multimedia tasks that we set for him perfectly. For this, in fact, he gets five stars. 2. I was very pleased with the battery. Wi-Fi turned on and moderate movie watching consumed the charge in 4-5 days. For a tablet and an Android, this durability was pleasantly impressive. Of course, it all depends on the degree of use: watching the series from morning to evening with short breaks, I managed to completely drain the battery in a day. 3. Can be created and edited word files and excel, on a large screen it is quite convenient, as much as a touch gadget allows.

The tablet market has not been divided between Samsung and Apple for a long time. It is a well-known fact that all the world's manufacturers of this product began to follow the “fruit” competitor as soon as it released the first iPod. Since then, many have been trying to get closer to the ideal. The Korean corporation Samsung does this best. Their persistence in creating the perfect and popular tablet is amazing. The company has more than once been accused of excessive similarity of tablets to the above-mentioned American ones. But the Koreans have not stopped working in this direction. They changed the design, improved the filling and tried to balance the ratio of quality and price. The result of such experiments was the SamsungGalaxyTab2 (10.1).

Tab10.1 was created in the image and likeness of the first iPod. The release of the second apple “tablet” forced a change in views on the concept. GalaxyTab2 (10.1) has changed in appearance, acquired a couple of new elements (speakers, memory card slot) and received a new chipset. Now in more detail about the changes to the tablet in the review.

Appearance, ergonomics and control

In the appearance of the reviewed model, some bright details have appeared that distinguish it from Apple products. The first thing that catches your eye is the thin, glossy, metallic-colored edging along the entire perimeter of the front side. Also, stereo speakers appeared on the side ends, which were covered with a functional perforated metal mesh. The back of the tablet is made of matte gray plastic.

Regarding ergonomic indicators, in particular dimensions. The 2nd Tab 256x175x9.7 mm weighs 588 g. For reference, its predecessor was 1.1 mm thinner and weighed 23 g less. The increase in parameters was due to the appearance of two microphones on the front. The front part of the tablet is equipped with a front camera and a light sensor, which is responsible for adjusting the screen backlight.The power key, volume control, microSD hole, mini-jack and SIM card slot are located on the top edge. On the bottom there is a microphone and a wide proprietary Samsung connector. There is a camera on the back of the Tab.

Assembly and practicality deserve a “5”: there are no creaks or gaps, and the special surface does not retain fingerprints, is resistant to dirt and does not slip out of your hands at all (even very wet ones).

Screen

The display has a diagonal of 10.1” (in the metric system - 217x127 mm). The resolution is exactly the same as that of more early version- 1280x800 pixels, the density is 150 ppi. The display is capable of distinguishing about 16 million shades; the PLS (Plane to Line Switching)-LCD matrix used as a basis helps it with this. This option is a modification of the IPS matrix. Capacitive hypersensitive touch screen simultaneously able to respond to 10 touches. It is also resistant to mechanical damage thanks to the protection of sealed glass. The corners are clearly visible, only occasionally does the tilted display give off a purple tint. The brightness of the backlight is adjusted independently by the user.

Autonomy

Battery Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 lithium-polymer type. Its capacity is 7000 mAh. According to the manufacturer's instructions, this should be enough for 10 hours of average load and 2 thousand hours in standby mode. According to reviews of the Galaxy Tab 2, the figures given are close to the truth. The most intense load can wear out a tablet in an average of 6.5 hours. After network adapter The device can be charged in 3-4 hours. It is quite logical that the manufacturer did not provide recharging via a USB port. The power saving mode has three options (by processor, screen and background color).

Provided memory

For operation, the device was allocated 1 GB of RAM (of which only 400 MB is free). Internal storage is 16 GB, in use – 4.6 GB. It is possible to increase the volume using a memory card up to 32 GB.

Cameras

The model under review contains 2 types of cameras – the main one with 3.2 MP and the front one for video conferencing. It is noteworthy that the predecessor was equipped with a much more powerful 2 MP front camera, and the rear one had autofocus and LED backlight.

But even such changes in technical parameters did not negatively affect the quality of the images, which have a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. The depth of shades, sharpness, color rendition and balance are more than acceptable. Video material is recorded at 720p resolution.

Features and performance

Changes in design compared to those that occurred inside the device are just flowers. Traditional systems-on-a-chip NVIDIA Tegra 2 were abandoned, replacing them with an American product from Texas Instruments. New fourth generation OMAP 4430 chipset with 45 nm technical process and CPU instruction set - ARMv7. To help him graphics accelerator type PowerVR SGX540. The Cortex-A9 processor has 2 cores, each clocked at 1 GHz. This set is more progressive than that of Tab10.1. Tab 2 (10.1) demonstrates extraordinary abilities: supports powerful games, does not slow down or freeze.

Software part. Applications

The gadget works in the operating room Android system ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) – 4.0.4. There is a traditional Samsung shell design called TouchWIZ.

The tablet provides GPS navigation services. Considering the presence of a SIM card slot, it is worth saying a few words about the ability to make calls and send SMS. For those who have used smartphones from the same company at least once, understanding the modes of calling and sending messages will not be at all difficult. For those who did not have such an opportunity, manufacturers have simplified the procedure as much as possible. The keyboard layout for typing is the same as in smartphones. Large numbers for dialing appear when you select the desired mode and rotate the tablet along the vertical axis.

Tab 2 contains the entire necessary set of applications, which can be expanded using the required store Android Market. As standard, you can find electronic messaging services, chats, an office application, services for storing and viewing videos, photos, music, various assistant applications (calculator, weekly planner, notepad, The address book, notes, alarm clock), text, video and photo editors. Google Chrome is installed as the standard web browser.

Eventually…

Experts note that the reviewed tablet was a good attempt by Samsung to create a competitive device. But by lowering prices and improving their tablets, the main rivals of the Koreans in the market do not give Tab2 (10.1) a chance to become a leader in its niche. Not a bad filling interesting design and quality workmanship is what you get for your money.

As we all know, the ruler mobile devices from Samsung has dozens of models. This includes, for example, both smartphones and tablets developed in the Galaxy class.

The device discussed in this article also falls into this category, as evidenced by its name. We'll talk about the Tab 2, a seven-inch tablet released back in 2012 that was once one of the most powerful devices in the line. The article will provide characteristics of the device, a description of some of its modules, as well as customer reviews.

General information

Today the device, of course, is outdated - you can judge this at least from the technical description of the device. If at the time of its release the tablet could be called a fairly strong player on the market (due to its high-quality build and fairly advanced equipment), now even in the budget price class there are sometimes more powerful versions available. Nevertheless, this is the peculiarity of the device - at the time of its release it was in demand and had current technical parameters. In addition to them, we can note the ergonomic, stylish design and high-quality materials from which the model’s body is assembled. And all this - for 15 thousand rubles in the version without a 3G module and for 20 thousand - with one.

However, let's start talking about everything in more detail so that you can understand why this device is so good.

Equipment

The device is presented from the moment of purchase in the most classic set. This includes the tablet itself and Charger, which consists of two parts - a USB cord and an adapter for connecting it to the power supply. There is no film on the tablet screen, but there is one on the adapter. The equipment is meager when compared with Chinese devices, but quite familiar for such well-known companies as Samsung.

Design

Externally, perhaps, Tab 2 is not much different from some modern devices. This is gray plastic, painted to look like metal, smoothed edges, no right angles. For Samsung, this design at one time formed the basis for further models - just when the company abandoned the “proven” (at that time) copying Apple devices. Thus, we can say that this is one of the earliest design solutions from the Korean holding. However, due to its prevalence, such a unique appearance you can't say for sure.

Due to the smooth edges, holding the tablet is quite comfortable. Judging by the placement of the logo on the front bottom of the device, the manufacturer expects to work in a vertical variation, classic for 7-inch tablets.

On the right side of the case there is all the navigation - these are the volume control buttons and the key for unlocking the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 screen.

The opposite, left side of the device has holes for a memory card, which allows you to significantly expand the capacity of the device, as well as for a SIM card (if we are talking about a version of the tablet that supports 3G networks). These sockets are hidden under a special latch, which makes working with them convenient and provides some protection for the functional holes from dust and moisture.

On the bottom edge of the device you can see a socket for charging a tablet (which also serves as a connector for connecting to a PC), as well as speakers under a special mesh. They are located in such a way that when working in a horizontal position with the tablet, the speakers will not be covered.

Screen

On samsung tablet Galaxy Tab 2 manufacturers installed a display that operates on a PLS matrix. At its core, this is a competitor to IPS screens, which Samsung brought to the market. She applies her development to different models, and all are characterized by special, soft colors that are somewhat more difficult to distinguish in sunlight. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that working with the tablet in bright weather will be somewhat problematic - only the maximum brightness will save you.

The resolution here is at the level of 2012 - it reaches only 1024 by 600 pixels, so you shouldn’t count on high image density (it will be at the level of 170 pixels per inch). But the display works with the multi-touch function, which recognizes up to 10 touches.

Also, if you look at the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, you will notice the presence of a light sensor. As tests show, it does not work entirely accurately, so it is more comfortable (reviews confirm this) to switch the tablet to manual mode for determining the screen brightness and setting it yourself.

Battery

As we all know, the problem of autonomy is relevant for many mobile devices, especially those with small screens and overall dimensions. As for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, user reviews speak of it as a fairly autonomous device with a strong, durable battery. At least the technical description talks about a battery capacity of 4000 mAh. Due to optimized energy consumption, the device can last in the most intensive use mode (playing HD video with maximum volume in headphones) for up to 5 hours. Of course, with a more moderate charge consumption, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablet will be able to please the user with longer work.

Let us immediately note that you cannot replace the battery yourself here - back cover The tablet is closed, and the holes in the left side of the case are used to work with a SIM card and microSD.

CPU

In terms of performance, there can be no complaints about the device - the tablet, according to the owners, works perfectly even under heavy loads. This is facilitated by the stated Samsung specifications Galaxy Tab 2 has a TI OMAP 4430 processor, which has clock frequency at 1 GHz, operating on two cores. The device works with RAM 1 GB, which, in principle, is enough to perform standard tasks. Although, of course, there are reviews in which people expressed wishes that the manufacturer increase this figure to at least 2 GB.

According to tests, the web browser on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (to which we devoted a review) works faster than other tablets with a 7-inch screen released in 2012. The developers achieved this precisely due to more productive filling.

Camera

We all understand what to use tablet computer It's not very convenient for taking pictures and shooting videos. Nevertheless, manufacturers continue to equip their devices with cameras. The same applies to the Galaxy Tab 2.

According to technical specifications, the tablet has a 3-megapixel main camera that allows you to take pictures in a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels. In addition, the video creation function is supported (720 p format). In addition to it, there is also a front camera for taking “selfies”; traditionally it has a lower resolution (only 0.3 megapixels).

As customer reviews indicate, pictures on the device are quite acceptable (using the main camera), while working with the front camera can only be discussed in the context of conversations on Skype and other instant messengers.

operating system

Of course, traditionally a device from Korean company Samsung runs on OS Android versions 4.0.3. This firmware has been on the device since it entered the market. As for the updates, they probably reached modification 4.2.2, after which the company refused to adapt the following parts of the operating system. That's why you won't see version 5.1 here.

Included with this version of the system is graphical shell called TouchWiz, which is known for its special design and operating logic. It could also be seen on other devices from Samsung, in particular, on the Samsung Galaxy S3.

Multimedia

With support for multimedia files on the tablet, things are excellent. The whole point, first of all, is in the pre-established software from Samsung, which allows you to recognize most of the formats available today. Problems such as “video (or audio) won’t turn on on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2” are extremely rare. You can combat this by simply installing additional players (for example, MX Player would be an ideal solution for this). This applies in particular to MKV format. However, if you do not take this into account, you can also work with standard applications - they have all the functionality necessary for this.

Connection

In terms of communication capabilities, the tablet we are describing is not much different from most gadgets on the market. If you go into the settings presented on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, you will notice that there is Bluetooth support for sending and receiving files, there is WiFi for working with wireless landline networks, and a GSM module is installed, which allows you to make calls and send messages as if from a phone. In addition, the buyer can choose a package that will include a module for 3G - then the device will gain even greater mobility, having the ability to work in networks.