Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
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Developer Samsung
Product family Galaxy Tab
Type Tablet, media player, PC
Release dateApril 2012
Introductory price$399 USD (16 GB)
Operating system Android 4.0.3 "Ice Cream Sandwich"
(upgradable to Android 4.4.4 "Kitkat") [1]
CPU 1.0 GHz TI OMAP4430
dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
SoC processor [2]
Memory1 GB (LPDDR2)
Storage16/32 GB flash memory
Removable storage microSDXC slot (up to 32 GB)
Display1280x800 px,
10.1 in (26 cm) diagonal,
PLS TFT LCD Model: LTL101AL06-003 display
GraphicsPowerVR SGX540
SoundTwo speakers on the front
Input Multi-touch screen, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer [3]
Camera3.2 MP rear facing, VGA (0.3 MP) front facing
Connectivity HSPA+ 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) [4] [5]
Power7,000 mAh Li-Ion battery
Dimensions256.7 mm (10.11 in) H
175.3 mm (6.90 in) W
9.7 mm (0.38 in) D
Mass583 g (1.285 lb)
Model NumberGT-P5100
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Successor Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
Related Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Website Website

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a 10.1-inch Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. [6] 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. [7] It is the successor to the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

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History

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 was announced on 25 February 2012. [6] 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 [8] . 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. [7]

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. [3] From 31 October 2013 Samsung released an upgrade to Android 4.4.4 Kitkat, both as an over-the-air (OTA) update and through Samsung Kies. [1]

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. [4] [5] It also has a Samsung 30-pin dock connector. [9]

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2012
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