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MagyarSamsung Galaxy Tab 7"
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Average of 21 scores (from 34 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7"
Mini Tablet. After Apple set off the tablet craze with the iPad, all the big names in laptop manufacturing have followed suit with their own models in various sizes. Word is currently going around that the Samsung Galaxy Tab is the iPad's fiercest competitor for control of the market and threatens to knock Apple off its throne. We've thoroughly reviewed the Android 2.2 device including comparisons to the Apple iPad and the Dell Streak.
Source: T3
Archive.org versionOverall the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is shaping up to be a definite rival to the likes of the Amazon Kindle Fire, offering a discreet premium tablet that will easily be able to handle media intensive apps. Of course the inclusion of a 3G model will no doubt be a selling point as well.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/13/2012
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionWith the Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi, we now have a great choice for anyone looking to dip a toe into the tablet universe without spending a fortune. It has its limitations, and it lacks the cutting-edge technology and OS of newer tablet models, but it also still has its strengths too. Think of it as a tweener until you graduate to the big leagues. It's a good alternative to an off-brand, low-cost Android tablet; the Galaxy Tab beats those products by miles, and it remains a viable, albeit less-sexy-than-it-once-was gadget for mobile e-mail, Web browsing, and multimedia consumption.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Ubergizmo English
Archive.org versionSo, what does Tab do that a Galaxy S phone (or any Android or iPhone) doesn’t do as well or that a laptop does better? Maybe video watching and, maybe, game playing. In other words, what does it do? What function does it create or improve upon? It can’t be a laptop replacement, it’s a worse camera than any Android phone or iPhone, there’s no desktop ecosystem supporting it, and, worst of all – it’s expensive. Sprint’s version with a 16 GB card is $649 for a giant Android phone that doesn’t make phone calls. The only customers are those with a “dumb” cell phone who want the benefits of a larger screen for Web surfing, movie-watching and game play. And in a few months, Tab is going to have a LOT of cheaper, better endowed competitors.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/31/2011
Source: Ubergizmo English
Archive.org versionSo, what does Tab do that a Galaxy S phone (or any Android or iPhone) doesn’t do as well or that a laptop does better? Maybe video watching and, maybe, game playing. In other words, what does it do? What function does it create or improve upon? It can’t be a laptop replacement, it’s a worse camera than any Android phone or iPhone, there’s no desktop ecosystem supporting it, and, worst of all – it’s expensive. Sprint’s version with a 16 GB card is $649 for a giant Android phone that doesn’t make phone calls. The only customers are those with a “dumb” cell phone who want the benefits of a larger screen for Web surfing, movie-watching and game play. And in a few months, Tab is going to have a LOT of cheaper, better endowed competitors.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2011
Source: PC Perspective
Archive.org versionOverall, I have been very impressed with both the form factor, and performance of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. With a more portable, but still very expansive 7” screen, at a similar resolution to the 10” iPad, it provides more room for applications and an overall more usable Android experience. The real test for the Android tablet market will be in the upcoming months, with the pending release of Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Honeycomb features an all new tablet-redesigned interface. This, as well as the dual core processors, such as the Tegra 2 platform, and other ARM A9 Dual Core options, should refresh the tablet market, and keep it interesting for the forseeable future.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2011
Source: PC World India
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available in India for Rs. 31,200. It is clearly the best Android tablet in the market today and in fact the best tablet that’s officially available in the country. However, once you put it next to the Apple iPad, its drawbacks become clearer. While the Galaxy Tab is clearly a more portable device and offers more features (for instance front and back cameras, telephony etc.), the Apple iPad emerges the better tablet on account of it being more usable and a more refined product. However, on its own the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a very good product and a worthwhile consideration, if you are looking to buy a tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Maximum PC
Archive.org versionThis leaves us with a $600 tablet that, when compared to the $630 iPad, offers less screen real estate, and a much less robust apps ecosystem. The Tab is a solid piece of hardware, yes, but do you really hate Apple so much that you won’t buy an iPad?
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Liliputing
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy Tab works great as an Android device. It has an excellent processor, good display, loud and clear speakers, and excellent battery life. The tablet can run virtually any app available for Android, even if some apps don’t scale properly to the display. In other words, the Tab is at least as good as the best Android phones on the market… except the US version doesn’t make phone calls.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/06/2010
Source: Computer Active
Archive.org versionA decent tablet but it’s very expensive and has little software that comes close to justifying the price Good points Small; supports Flash; doubles as a phone Bad points Overpriced; Android is poor on tablets; lack of decent software.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionWith a good selection of tablet-optimized apps, access to the Android Market, and a brilliant high-res screen, the Galaxy Tab is the only real iPad competitor on the market right now. What we like about the Verizon version in particular is its textured back (which makes it easier to hold), strong 3G performance, and wallet-friendly 1GB data plan. The lack of video chat support gives us pause, but this feature hasn't worked very well on other Galaxy Tabs we've used, and Verizon will likely address this issue over time. Our only other complaint is that Verizon charges extra for text messaging, though the carrier lessens that sting by throwing in the mobile hotpsot feature for free. Overall, Verizon's version of the Galaxy Tab stands out because it offers you the flexibility to purchase broadband service only in the months when you need it and backs up that flexibility with reliable service.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/18/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Reg Hardware
Archive.org versionA big Android smartphone… or a small tablet, the choice is yours.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Tech2.in.com
Archive.org versionThe Apple iPad has been in need of some ‘wing clipping’ for some time now. Even though it might not be available here legitimately, it’s still one hell of a popular device. Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Tab actually managed to get itself here legally before Apple’s iPad, and brought with it quite a bit of confusion when it comes to choice. The Dell Streak didn’t impress me and I had my doubts about the Olive Pad, the only two other tablets in India to make it out in an official capacity. I was sceptical about the Tab and after using it for the last few days, here’s my take on the whole ‘Tabbing’ experience.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionIt’s ironic but, for all Verizon’s work on custom apps, it’s the textured casing that makes the biggest difference to day to day use of their Galaxy Tab. A slightly more reassuring in-hand feel left us feeling far happier grabbing the Tab and using it for casual reading; of course, that’s something which a silicon case could address on other versions of the slate, or indeed some self-adhesive pads as we applied. The same Galaxy Tab frustrations still remain from the T-Mobile version, the lack of official voice support being top of our list. We’re a little less confident in hacks for the Verizon version opening that up, however, though VoIP support remains good. Verizon could score a significant win over its carrier rivals by allowing the Skype 3G app for use on the Tab; it seems, however, that the fear of users downsizing to a single device is too great for that to happen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/15/2010
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionFor those making the jump to the Galaxy Tab, they’re getting a solid, well-built and flexible device that, while not perfect, is a compelling alternative to the iPad. Expensive, yes, and with limitations to be aware of, but they’re broadly the same criticisms leveled at Apple’s tablet when it launched. Apps like the Wall Street Journal’s show there’s a usability argument to be made for 7-inch slates, and it’s likely to be the first of many as Android tablet software development gains traction. This is a niche that looks unlikely to go away, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a solid starting point if you can look beyond its price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/14/2010
Source: V3.co.uk
Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Authority
Archive.org versionWidely expected to be the main challenger to the iPad, read our full verdict on the 7in Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 33% performance: 67%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionAt times one of the toughest aspects to writing a review is working out which category it should be listed in. The Samsung Galaxy Tab presents a slightly different problem: what category do you file a product that is pretending to be something else...
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 50%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 7in-screen Google Android slate PC. While we've been hearing about the rush of Android tablets for some time now, the Galaxy Tab is the first high-end Android tablet to hit the market and thus the first real contender to the Apple iPad
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60%
Source: PC Authority
Archive.org versionSmaller, neater and just as smart – can Samsung’s Galaxy Tab sneak under the radar to deal the iPad a low blow?
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2010
Source: It Pro
Archive.org versionSamsung's eagerly anticipated Android tablet is finally here, but it doesn't live up to all the hype. Read our in-depth review to find out why.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Stuff TV
Archive.org versionThe first serious challenge to the iPad puts up a good fight, but holes in Android’s armour counter its technical prowess.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionSamsung’s Galaxy Tab proved to be the product of IFA 2010, and has seldom left the headlines since its Berlin debut. Seven inches of Android slate, it promises to be the open alternative to Apple’s iPad and the poster-child for Google’s OS done right on a bigger display. It’s also prompted some significant criticism, with even Steve Jobs weighing in on how suitable the Tab’s screen and OS are to tablet use. Plenty to live up to, then, not least the price tag; check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2010
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionSamsung deserves credit for being the first to company to truly challenge the iPad with a piece of hardware that's well designed and easier to take with you..The ability to make video calls and free GPS navigation also shouldn't be overlooked, as well as the apps Samsung bundles that are optimized for tablet use. Still, the Galaxy Tab isn't for everyone. Those who already own a smart phone with a larger screen may not like the idea of toting a device that's not much bigger, especially one that comes with its own data plan (should you decide to go the 3G route). We also think consumers would prefer one place to purchase music, TV shows, and videos--if not apps, too--similar to iTunes. Nevertheless, once Android developers get their tablet acts in gear, the Galaxy Tab will be an even more formidable iPad foe.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: T Break
Archive.org versionAlthough the Galaxy Tab is a good device, it just didn’t live up to my expectations
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionIt looks every bit the iPad killer that Samsung wants it to be. And while it may look lot like the iPad in pictures, it's quite a bit smaller and feels a lot different in the hand.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techcentral.my
Archive.org versionTHERE'S no denying that Android Tablets are the flavour of the day as most consumer electronics companies hurry to get their own Tablets out to meet the growing demand for these devices. The Samsung Galaxy Tab has generated a lot of buzz since it was unveiled at the IFA show in September. It is certainly the most talked about Android Tablet that everyone is eager to get their hands on. Thanks to Samsung, we managed to spend some quality time with a retail unit of the Galaxy Tab.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 7-inch tablet that runs Android v2.2 mobile OS.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Short, Date: 09/07/2010
Rating: display: 80%
Source: It Pro
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy Tab is, for the most part, not just another iPad-wannabe. It's the first non-Apple tablet that we're genuinely intrigued and excited by thanks to its superb build quality, high quality screen and interesting bundled apps.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2010
Rating: display: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionSamsung's Galaxy Tab is just the beginning of Android's entry into the tablet battle. Motorola is expected to have a high-end Android tablet on the market sometime in the coming months; the latest rumours point to it being a 10-inch device with Google's as-of-yet unreleased Android 3.0 operating system. Samsung itself is believed to have additional Android tablets in the works, too, including 8- and 10-inch versions of the Galaxy Tab described above. Even Google may be unveiling its own tablet before long, though it could very well end up running Chrome OS instead of Android. Ultimately, it's all good news for us: Just like we're seeing with smartphones right now, the more competition there is, the more each manufacturer is forced to fight for our attention. As our options expand, innovation improves and products get increasingly better. Android will no doubt be a fierce contender in the tablet war, but Apple isn't about to lie down and disappear. No matter how you look at it, this battle will benefit us all.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2010
Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbild - 6/11
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 89% features: 85% display: 89% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Connect - 11/10
Single Review, , Long, Date: 11/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 100% features: 100% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Connect - 10/10
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 10/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 100% features: 100% ergonomy: 80%
Source: IT.com.cn
zh-CN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/13/2010
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PowerVR SGX535:
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Hummingbird S5PC110 / Exynos 3110: ARM Cortex-A8 based single core SoC.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
7.00":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.
75.33%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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