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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Android tablet by Samsung


Summary

Android tablet by Samsung

FieldValue
nameSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
logo[[File:Galaxy Tab 2 logo.svg250px]]
developerSamsung
familyGalaxy Tab
typeTablet, media player, PC
release_dateApril 2012
price$399 USD (16 GB)
osAndroid 4.0.3 "Ice Cream Sandwich"
(upgradable to Android 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean")
power7,000 mAh Li-Ion battery
cpu1.0 GHz TI OMAP4430
dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
SoC processor
memory1 GB
storage16/32 GB flash memory
display1280x800 px,
10.1 in diagonal,
[IPS panelPLS TFT LCD
graphicsPowerVR SGX540
soundTwo speakers on the front
input[Multi-touch screen, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer
camera3.2 MP rear facing, VGA (0.3 MP) front facing
connectivityHSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 MHz (3G & WiFi model)
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (3G & WiFi model)
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI (external cable)
online_services
dimensions256.7 mm H
175.3 mm W
9.7 mm D
weight583 g
predecessorSamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
successorSamsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
relatedSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1
websiteWebsite
imageSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1-2175.jpg
memory_cardmicroSDXC slot (up to 32 GB)
model_noGT-P5100
memory_typeLPDDR2

(upgradable to Android 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean") dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 SoC processor 10.1 in diagonal, [[IPS panel|PLS TFT LCD Model: LTL101AL06-003 ]] display EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (3G & WiFi model) Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI (external cable) 175.3 mm W 9.7 mm D

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a 10.1-inch Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It belongs to the second generation of the Galaxy Tab series, which also includes a 7-inch model, the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. It was announced on 25 February 2012 and launched in the US on 13 May 2012. It is the successor to the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

History

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 was announced on 25 February 2012. It was shown along with the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 at the 2012 Mobile World Conference. Although the two devices were originally scheduled to launch in March, they did not do so, with Samsung explaining that the delay was due to unspecified problems with Ice Cream Sandwich. Samsung later confirmed that the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 would be released in the US on 13 May, with a price of $399.99 for the 16GB model.

Software

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 was originally released with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich including apps from Google and Samsung and the Samsung TouchWiz UX user interface. From 31 October 2013 Samsung released an upgrade to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, both as an over-the-air (OTA) update and through Samsung Kies.

Hardware

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is available in WiFi-only and 3G & WiFi variants. Storage ranges from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the model, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion up to 32 GB. It has a 10.1-inch PLS LCD screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixel. It also features a VGA front camera without flash and 3.2 MP rear-facing camera. It also has the ability to record HD videos. It also has a Samsung 30-pin dock connector.

References

References

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  2. Joe, Pollicino. (25 February 2012). "Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1". Engadget.
  3. Chacksfield, Marc. (4 April 2012). "Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 suffering from Ice Cream headache". TechRadar.
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