Overview

Best in class 7 inch tablet

Quality and Design of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

As with most Samsung products, the Galaxy Tab 2 is a high quality Android device. Samsung has kept the design simple, letting the large 7 inch display speak for itself. The outer face of the tablet is black with only the Samsung logo on it. The tablet is lightweight and easy to hold. The outer shell is durable and feels sturdy.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 User Interface

The Galaxy Tab 2 uses the latest Android operating system, giving users a friendly interface that can be navigated using the touch screen. The majority of options can be quickly changed by accessing the settings. They have tried to keep the user experience as seamless as possible, auto-detecting other devices and wireless networks. The organization of programs and apps is simple and can be controlled by a swipe of the finger. The 7 inch touchscreen display has resolution of 1280x800 pixels.

Instant Messaging and Email Functions

With this computer tablet you can send email, instant message, send texts, whatever you can normally do on the internet.

FM Radio and Music Player

This tablet has a several preloaded programs, several of which are media players. There is the Samsung Music Hub and Google Play Music to get you started. As an android device, this tablet can access other music apps such as Pandora or Spotify.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Camera

There is a rear facing webcam that takes pictures at 3 megapixels.

Video Player Quality and Features

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is a great device for media playback. The included video player is a full featured video player with tons of options. Users will also have access to their favourite video websites, such as YouTube, Hulu, and others.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Connectivity Options

The Galaxy Tab 2 can connect to other devices and wireless networks through 802.11 b/g/n wireless connections or Bluetooth.

Organiser, Utilities and Tools

There are many utilities and tools that come preloaded on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. There are useful apps such as: contacts, alarm, planner, image gallery, photo editor, video maker. The Galaxy Tab 2 even has the majority of Google services preloaded, including Google Search, Gmail, Google Talk, Google Play, and YouTube.

Web Browsing Features

Search the internet without any issues. The 1280x800 pixel display means that most web sites will display as they would on a desktop on your tablet.

Value for Money

A great value, this powerful tablet is full of features and preloaded software. The internal memory of 8 gigabytes allows plenty of room for storage with a MicroSD slot for adding a MicroSD card up to 32 gigabytes in size.

Verdict

If you want a powerful tablet that runs on the latest Android operating system, this is your tablet. The Galaxy Tab 2 has a 1 GHz dual-core processor, allowing users to multitask and listen to music while browsing the web or playing video games. The supported video and music formats make this a truly portable multimedia player.