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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 review

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7.8/10
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 currently has an Informr score of 7.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 21 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

You may have looked at Samsung’s tablet lineup before and thought to yourself that the Korean company really needs to take a break, what with its production of one Galaxy-branded tab offering after another. But when you first get a chance to take a hard look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Wi-Fi, your attitude might change. It boasts a great list of hardware specs and excellent pre-installed software.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Wi-Fi, as its name suggests, features a 7.7-inch screen and comes with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. The display itself is a sight for sore eyes, with AMOLED technology and a native resolution of 1280x800 pixels on the screen. It also comes with a whole host of different hardware sensors and wireless antennas, as well as ample on-deviceRAM at 1GB and 16GB of internal storage.

It runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb by default with a 1.4GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, and an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich—and possibly even Jelly Bean—is in the cards. Samsung’s TouchWiz UI makes the default operating system a pleasure to use with its UI customizations.

What about battery life? It's good. Good enough, thanks to its relatively small screen, for up to 10 hours of use or more per charge.

The only problem that anyone might have with this particular tablet from Samsung is the price. While it definitely gives great value all around, many seem to agree that Samsung is simply asking too much for it, especially when you take a look around and see competing tablets that offer more bang for your buck. Unless the price is adjusted to be more wallet-friendly, Samsung is going to miss out on an opportunity to draw attention to an otherwise stellar product.

Need To Know: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Wi-Fi

1. 7.7-inch 1280x800 pixel resolution AMOLED touchscreen display is excellent whether for viewing multimedia or user input. (The Good)

2. Samsung’s TouchWiz UI on top of the default operating system is speedy with the onboard processor and RAM. (The Good)

3. Pre-intalled software is more than a little dated with Android 3.2 Honeycomb. (The Bad)

4. Far too expensive for a device in its price range, no matter how great the overall performance. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.4 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.4 GHz
7.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7.7"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
5100 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Android and Me
Android and Me

If you are in the market for an LTE tablet the Galaxy Tab 7.7 on Verizon belongs on your shortlist. It is my favorite Android tablet available on Big Red at the moment and depending on your use cases I think it holds its own with the iPad as well. The display is phenomenal and the form factor strike...

- Sean Riley, Android and Me
TabletPCReview
TabletPCReview

I’ll stand by the claim that the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is the best tablet in its class; unfortunately, its class is no longer the industry standard. The latest and greatest tablets sport quad-core chipsets, and dual-core is so 2011. Yes, I said dual-core tablets have some good life left in them, but Samsun...

- Jamison Cush, TabletPCReview
GSMArena
GSMArena

Users who rate portability above all else have plenty of choice of 7" tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 should be top of their list if budget is of no issue. Super slim and lightweight, impressively built and good-looking, this is a tablet that knows portability doesn't begin or end with size.Sure...

- GSMArena team, GSMArena
Geek
Geek

I’m not totally pleased with the Galaxy Tab 7.7. I really like the hardware, especially when used as a “living room device” but the Samsung overlay and the outdated version of Android really take away from the experience. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is only available at Verizon Wireless in the US, although t...

- Russell Holly, Geek
Digital Trends
Digital Trends

It is super thin, super lightweight, has an amazing AMOLED screen, industry-leading battery life, and a resolution that's high enough to make a small 7.7-inch screen into a fully operational Honeycomb tablet.

- Jeffrey Van Camp, Digital Trends


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Screen Size
7.7"

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7's screen size is 7.7 inches with 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.4 GHz

There is a Dual-core Cortext A9 1.4 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Android 3.2 Honeycomb (Update Available: 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system (OS).

Camera
3+ MP
You can take photos with the phone's onboard 3+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16/32/64 GB

Internal memory is 16/32/64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5100mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5100 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 10 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy Tab 7.7 Specs

Overview
Release Date March 7, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 3.2 Honeycomb (Update Available: 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich)

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Processor Dual-core Cortext A9 1.4 GHz
Internal Storage 16/32/64 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery, Headset
Cellular
Networks
HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
No
variations
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC Unknown
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Main Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-portrait, Self-timer, Smile detection, Scene Mode, Exposure Value
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, FLV, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 7.7 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5100 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 4 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 10 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 10 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 62 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 13.3 x 19.7 x 0.8 cm (5.2 x 7.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 335 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, ASF, AVI, DivX, FLV, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types: XLS, RTF, PPT, PPTX, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, NotePad

Other Names (AKA): Samsung GT-P6810, Galaxy Tab 7.7 Wi-Fi
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