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• Android Froyo (2.2); CPU: 1GHz A8 Cortex Processor;
• Battery: Li-Polymer, 4000mAh
• Memory: 16GB Internal Memory; Up to 32GB Expandable Memory (microSD)
• WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n; USB 2.0; Bluetooth 2.1 Connectivity
• Audio: MP3, OGG, AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, WAV, MID, AC3, RTTTL/RTX, OTA, i-Melody, SP-MIDI
• Display: 7.0" WSVGA Display; 600 x 1024 Pixel Display Resolution; 3.54" x 6.05" Display Size; 16M TFT Display Technology
• Video: Codec: Mpeg4, H.264, H.263, Divx/XviD Format: 3gp(mp4), wmv(asf), avi(divx), mkv, flv
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.74 inches | | Product Width:
| 0.47 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.48 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.85 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 237 reviews |
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318 of 339 found the following review helpful:
 Awesome device!Apr 16, 2011
By tr1an
I just got this a couple of days ago, and been playing around with it since. I can't put it down! Didn't charge it until after two days. It's amazing how light and portable it is. With my commute, it's an excellent device to carry with me. Much lighter than any iPads, Xoom, or any other upcoming Honeycomb devices. The price, well, it's EXCELLENT!! I use it mostly for reading books and browsing. Wherever I go now, there's mostly WiFi, so this is perfect. The screen clarity is AMAZING! Much much better than Motorola Xoom.
Galaxy tab feels like a conveniently oversized Android phone, and that is a GOOD thing, because of my familiarity with Android phones. The icons look conveniently big now. Unlike Honeycomb, most applications run great because it's technically a software for phone. Pandora, book reading apps, Pulse, all run great!
I'd actually give it a 4.5 star instead of five, just because of some things:
- Some apps appear to be stretched, so sometimes it's not that pleasing to the eyes.
- Qik doesn't work. This defeats the purpose of including it in the first place.
- No video chat for Skype or GTalk. It's not Samsung's fault, but maybe they should nudge Google. After all, they do make a Nexus S for them, which also has a front facing camera.
- When connected to a PC, it doesn't charge. What gives?!
Other than that, I think this is an excellent device. I hope that Samsung would upgrade this to Gingerbread at some point, and change the charging policy.
Do not compare this with an iPad (which I do own). They are completely different in apps and interface. I still don't understand why people keep comparing the two, and always in search of an 'iPad Killer'. iPad is a great product in its own merit, and so is Galaxy Tab 7 WiFi. I'd rather that these manufacturers just make products that perform well, instead of trying to kill others.
Update:
It does have GPS antenna and it functions well. I did a turn-by-turn navigation yesterday, and it worked perfectly. The trick is, you'd need an internet connection for the map to do navigation. I used a phone WiFi hotspot.
The internal memory is 16 gB, and the RAM is 512. It does not come with a Micro SD card but it does have the slot. So if you want to add the storage, you would have to buy your own and put it into the Micro SD slot.
I have not tried bluetooth yet. I might try that today.
130 of 139 found the following review helpful:
Very useful deviceApr 19, 2011
By UncleSam
I wanted to wait for Galaxy Tab 8.9, but just decided to get this since I preferred 7 inch screen for more portability reason. This device is just half the size of iPad. I use this device for watching movies I downloaded which are divx, xvid, mkv codec movies. So far, I haven't had any problem playing any types of movie files I have. It even plays .mkv file over 3GB. One thing to clarify on the other review is that connecting to PC USB port actually charges (but slowly) somehow status says it's not being charged. Same thing happen when I connect to an external battery, it slowly charges, but status says it's not being charged.
Pros:
-you can watch HD video in original format (divx, xvid, mkv, etc) without conversion.
-wifi-only version has GPS (unlike iPad). I installed MapDroyd(lets you download maps) for off-line navigation
-full support of Flash (so far, no issues accessing flash sites that I usually visit)
-SD card slot (for up to 32GB)
-comes with ThinkFree office (you can read .doc .pdf, and etc)
-you have choice of 3 app stores (Google Market, Amazon app store, Samsung app store) Samsung app for u.s. version has only few apps now, but hope it grows bigger
-portable size - you can hold with one hand, and it goes into your pocket
-you can connect to any pc to transfer the files (movies, musics, docs, etc) unlike iPad which requires iTunes.
Cons:
-Reader's Hub is missing somehow.
-Proprietary connector instead of mini or micro USB
-most of the apps I installed work fine with the resolution, but a few apps are displayed smaller in the center (for example: Engadget app)
So far, I'm very happy with the purchase. I own iPad too, but recently I haven't really used iPad because this tablet. I wish I get gingerbread upgrade for Galaxy Tab soon.
45 of 48 found the following review helpful:
 Good for basics, outdated already. Reliance on Samsung shady...May 04, 2011
By AJ Runner
"ajrunr"
This tablet is fine for basic users. Email, web, news, kindle.
If that's all you want and you desire this size of tablet, this is a good option. Just know that this is basically it, and it probably won't be updated.
This feels like a rushed out version so that Samsung could compete with the ipad 2. Specs aren't top of the line (obviously to make it cheaper $$).
But, it still works.
--- The Good ---
- Size (if you don't want a 10")
- Battery Life: No complaints, easily goes a day with solid use
- Screen: beautiful and nice
- Touch Response: seems good to me
- SD Card
- Swype
--- The OK ---
- Android 2.2: Not made for tablets, but is usable here (for basic users).
- Android Software: If you are an apple (pad, phone, etc) user, this is a step back. I'm an iphone guy and this takes a while to get use to. Part of it is Android, part of it is Samsung and the tablet. I think you need to be a bit more techie to use Android.
- Browser: basic, not great.
- Text selection: sometimes it works....other times it doesn't. Doesn't work at all in the native email app.
- Weight: It's not much lighter than an ipad.
- Apps not full screen: a lot of apps are made for the phones, not the tablets which use the same software
- Cameras: not great...probably close to bad actually.
- Screen rotation: not immediate, but not awful
- Overall speed: not terrible in response time, but really not great. Not snappy for sure. And unless they get a better OS (2.3 or 3.0) this isn't going to get better.
--- The Bad ---
- Specs: CPU, GPU, OS not top of the line. In that sense, it's outdated already.
- Lack of support from Samsung
- Most likely future lack of support from Samsung. With their new tablets coming out, this will likely not be supported much. Will it ever get Android 2.3 or 3.0 (Honeycomb)? This is a huge, question. And honestly, if this is a big deal for you, skip this tablet. It won't likely happen. Just my guess though. (again, people can put things on their tablets, it just violates the warranty)
- Lower specs than the 3g version. They don't mention that, but the GPU is older and slower than the 3G version. But Samsung doesn't really tell you that.
- Native email app: No cut and paste (seriously). Email app is clunky and many 3rd party ones aren't much better. The Gmail app is ok, not great.
- Installed Apps can't be deleted. The WSJ app is installed, which you need a subscription to use. But you can't delete it. And it can access the internet and system logs whenever it wants to. How ethical is that? What is it doing? Who knows, but I don't like that. I find that a big issue for me.
- Start up logo and sound: Annoying and no way to shut it off (without Rooting)
- Apps that don't work for this tablet: others talk about this in better detail, but they restrict apps for this particular tablet
- No Netflix (an Android thing). Boo.
I you want a 7" tablet, are going to use it for very basic things and are ok with the "As-Is", this is a good option. If you want this to root it, play around and possibly improve on it, it's good. And the "developer community" likes to make things available. So...there's that.
I'm on the fence about this tablet. Not sure if I'll return it.
7" is definitely what I want in a tablet. I'm getting used to Android and really like certain things about it. Love Swype.
Best advice: If you can wait, wait. It's workable and not bad, but not great.
307 of 355 found the following review helpful:
 Honestly not worth itMay 11, 2011
By Adam
This was my first Android device. Probably won't be the last, but it left a bitter taste in my mouth. I ended up returning the Tab after a few weeks with it. The problems were numerous.
1.) This is the most egregious. The Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi is dramatically lower spec'd than its 3G counterparts. Therefore, every review you can find online does not apply. It has an older generation processor (Arm v7 vs. Arm v8), the graphics processor is also a generation behind and dramatically lower in speed (530 vs. the 540). What does this mean to non tech geeks? The buttery smooth performance you see in reviews for the earlier Tabs is replaced by slow scrolling in webpages, the homescreen taking several seconds to work when you rotate the device, and games simply not working. I couldn't believe Samsung would completely cripple the device like this but a casual glance at the product page produces this gem "features and specifications subject to change without prior notification". It is absolutely insane a major tech company has that disclaimer on a product page, and the fact they don't advertise the radical difference between the devices is shameful.
2.) Another major consequence is one of the coolest features of the 3G Tabs is not present here, HDMI out. HDMI out does not work on the Wi-Fi only version. Probably a result of Sammy putting the Wi-Fi only Tab a generation behind the 3G version.
3.) Finally, this really cemented my decision to return it. I can handle the inferior performance, grudgingly, but I can take it. I can't handle the fact that this device is Wi-Fi only and it doesn't properly connect to Wi-Fi. When I first got the device I had trouble connecting it to networks. After resetting it like 5 times and assigning a static IP address to it, it finally randomly worked. Then, after a couple of weeks and no change on my part I got the same connection problems! Now, after a few more resets, I finally had it. Less you think its just me, google Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi problems and marvel at how widespread they are.
Simply put, Samsung is launching new tablets next month (June 8th), and they've clearly given up on the current Tab despite it launching only a couple of weeks ago. Save your money and wait, I promise you this device will only bring frustration.
59 of 66 found the following review helpful:
Great Tablet For ReadingApr 19, 2011
By John
Just received the Galaxy Tab WiFi yesterday and so far I'm very happy with it. It was easy to set up, preloaded with a lot of useful apps, and generally intuitive when learning how to navigate around it.
I'm mainly going to read books and surf the Internet. It does this flawlessly. The display is bright and clear. It is also highly responsive to touch (on par with Apple's products). This is so important. I realized this awhile ago when I purchased a Cruz tablet. It was a chore to navigate the device because the touchscreen was not very good.
I bought the Galaxy Tab WiFi because of the 7" form factor. I think it's great for reading and surfing the web. I've been reading a book with the Kindle app over the past day and it works beautifully. It's not tiring at all to hold the Tab and the text is crystal clear. And jumping on the web is a breeze. The processor has no problem quickly moving from page to page, pulling up photos and graphics with ease. And I haven't brought it out of the house yet, but I will. It's perfectly sized for travel.
There is still a ton of stuff I can do with the Tab that I haven't tried yet. I'm new to the world of Android (I sent the Cruz tablet back after a day) so I'm still getting my feet wet. It really is a fun product with plenty of entertainment value. It is definitely worth the money. It may be a bit more than some of the other 7" WiFi tablets, but it is a high quality product with a solid build.
I've mainly used Apple products up until now. I have an iPhone and have had an iPod Touch. Both are wonderful devices. I used those in conjunction with my Kindle for the majority of my reading over the past few years. I'm transitioning away from Apple, though. They're threatening to force Kindle sales to go thru iTunes if you buy a book while in your Kindle app on your Apple device. Apple would then get a cut of the sale. There are all kind of potential repercussions to this new policy (Higher prices, Kindle app being removed from Apple devices, etc). As a supporter of Amazon and huge Kindle lover, I'm not going to be part of that. It made buying the Galaxy Tab WiFi an even better idea for me.
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