Here's the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

[Bateluer]

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...of-honeycomb-goodness-and-a-1-2ghz-processor/

The Tab 7.0 Plus is a pretty big step up from its predecessor, packing more modern hardware and data connectivity:
7-inch 1024x600 PLS LCD
1.2GHz dual-core processor (make and model not specified)
1GB RAM
16/32GB internal storage with microSD slot
3MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing
Android 3.2 Honeycomb with Touchwiz UX
HSPA+ 900/1900/2100 connectivity
Ultra-light and portable at just 345g and 9.96mm thin

In light of the Kindle Fire's 199 price point, I hope Samsung prices this accordingly. Looks like a better unit, from a hardware perspective.

 

[ponyo]

Too low resolution for the hardware.

 

[WelshBloke]

Too low resolution for the hardware.

Its about the same as the best selling 9.7 inch tablet.

 

[AstroManLuca]

With 3G, dual cameras, double the RAM, and more internal storage + an SD slot, it'll probably end up costing a fair bit more than the Kindle Fire. But it'll be worth it.

Honestly though I'd rather have a WiFi only version if that cuts the price a bit. I mean it's not like I'm going to pay ANOTHER monthly fee for data when I already have a smartphone.

 

[ponyo]

Its about the same as the best selling 9.7 inch tablet.

Other manufacturers including Samsung have announced 1280x800 7inch tablets. 1024x600 is last year/early this year spec. With that low res, it's going to have to compete with the Fire and Playbook low price even with better hardware and more features. I see zero reason to upgrade from my original 3g 7inch Galaxy Tab to this. Dual core is not enough.

 

[ponyo]

With 3G, dual cameras, double the RAM, and more internal storage + an SD slot, it'll probably end up costing a fair bit more than the Kindle Fire. But it'll be worth it.

Honestly though I'd rather have a WiFi only version if that cuts the price a bit. I mean it's not like I'm going to pay ANOTHER monthly fee for data when I already have a smartphone.

The coolest feature of the 7inch GSM Galaxy Tab is the phone feature. You can use it just like your phone. Simply swap your phone SIM card to the Tab and make and receive calls, browse the web, and do everything like your phone except on much bigger screen. Phone feature is why Tab is the best car computer.

 

[AstroManLuca]

The coolest feature of the 7inch GSM Galaxy Tab is the phone feature. You can use it just like your phone. Simply swap your phone SIM card to the Tab and make and receive calls, browse the web, and do everything like your phone except on much bigger screen. Phone feature is why Tab is the best car computer.

I guess that would be pretty nice if I was a T-Mobile customer.

 

[Deeko]

Looks decent, but it will likely be overpriced.

 

[Brian Stirling]

Too low resolution for the hardware.

They have announced other models about that size (Galaxy Tab 7.7) that have the higher resolution so perhaps they are targeting this at a lower price category. But I agree that higher res will be important going forward particularly as the iPad3 is likely to really jump the res up.

If I were to design a tab I'd make the screen about 8.5 inches with 1920x1200 res and a small bezel with outside dimensions of 8.5x5.5 (a sheet of 8.5x11 paper folded in half). The advances in cpu, memory, storage and gpu make such a device just about practical now and within a year easy. I'd want it to be thick enough to hold a really good battery for 10+ hours of HDTV viewing...


Brian

 

[Bateluer]

They have announced other models about that size (Galaxy Tab 7.7) that have the higher resolution so perhaps they are targeting this at a lower price category. But I agree that higher res will be important going forward particularly as the iPad3 is likely to really jump the res up.

If I were to design a tab I'd make the screen about 8.5 inches with 1920x1200 res and a small bezel with outside dimensions of 8.5x5.5 (a sheet of 8.5x11 paper folded in half). The advances in cpu, memory, storage and gpu make such a device just about practical now and within a year easy. I'd want it to be thick enough to hold a really good battery for 10+ hours of HDTV viewing...


Brian

And people won't buy a 900 dollar tablet.

Again, Tab 7+, sinks or swims on pricing.

 

[swanysto]

I am not up to date or informed at all about these pads. The only thing I know is that I really haven't had a use for one. However, I will be taking a VERY long flight in a couple months. What kinda battery life do these things get? I plan on loading a couple movies. Might have a small layover to plug it in for a bit, but I think I am looking at around 13-16 hours in the air.

 

[Bateluer]

I am not up to date or informed at all about these pads. The only thing I know is that I really haven't had a use for one. However, I will be taking a VERY long flight in a couple months. What kinda battery life do these things get? I plan on loading a couple movies. Might have a small layover to plug it in for a bit, but I think I am looking at around 13-16 hours in the air.

I think your only choice is an iPad 2, if you want anything close to that battery life.

Right now, Samsung only has the Tab 10.1 and the original 7in Tab. The 8.9 is still coming, the 7+ has no pricing or release date yet, and the AMOLED Tab 7.7 is stuck in legal limbo.

Check Anandtech's write ups for battery comparisons though. The 10in HoneyComb tabs don't get bad battery life, but the only decent ones are the Samsung, the Asus, and the Toshiba.

 

[poofyhairguy]

I got caught up on the PLS LCD. Haven't heard of that before. For anyone else who is curious:

In unrelated news, some unconfirmed information states that the new Galaxy Tab line sports Samsung's innovative PLS-LCD (Plane-to-Line-Switching) technology we've written quite a lot about lately. This means not only high resolution, but also a twofold increase in viewing angles, and 10% brighter image than the iPad's IPS-LCD.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...Galaxy-Tab-10.1-will-live-on-Vodafone_id17642

 

[smartpatrol]

Other manufacturers including Samsung have announced 1280x800 7inch tablets. 1024x600 is last year/early this year spec. With that low res, it's going to have to compete with the Fire and Playbook low price even with better hardware and more features. I see zero reason to upgrade from my original 3g 7inch Galaxy Tab to this. Dual core is not enough.

Are you seriously looking to upgrade to a new tablet after just one year? I don't think this is targeted at people who just bought an original Galaxy Tab 7" within the last year. It's obviously an entry-level device.

Besides, it has more than double the processing power, double the RAM, and a higher-quality screen. That's pretty damn good for a 1-year refresh.

 

[ponyo]

Are you seriously looking to upgrade to a new tablet after just one year? I don't think this is targeted at people who just bought an original Galaxy Tab 7" within the last year. It's obviously an entry-level device.

Besides, it has more than double the processing power, double the RAM, and a higher-quality screen. That's pretty damn good for a 1-year refresh.

I will only upgrade to the 7.7 S-Amoled Tab. That's the only worthy upgrade considering I'll likely have to sign data contract.

 

[Bateluer]

I will only upgrade to the 7.7 S-Amoled Tab. That's the only worthy upgrade considering I'll likely have to sign data contract.

There's no final word on that yet, the Tab 7+ will likely have a WiFi only version just as the original Tab did. Hopefully, they'll keep the hardware the same this time around though.

 

[ponyo]

There's no final word on that yet, the Tab 7+ will likely have a WiFi only version just as the original Tab did. Hopefully, they'll keep the hardware the same this time around though.

I don't want the WiFi version. The geek appeal of the Samsung 7 inch device and what makes it special over other 3g tablets like the iPad is the ability to use the phone feature. I don't care about the regular 3g data. I can get that by WiFi tethering any tablet to my phone. If I simply wanted 7" WiFi tablet I would buy the $200 Fire.

 

[Doppel]

I am not up to date or informed at all about these pads. The only thing I know is that I really haven't had a use for one. However, I will be taking a VERY long flight in a couple months. What kinda battery life do these things get? I plan on loading a couple movies. Might have a small layover to plug it in for a bit, but I think I am looking at around 13-16 hours in the air.

Laptop and spare battery.

 

[Bateluer]

I don't want the WiFi version. The geek appeal of the Samsung 7 inch device and what makes it special over other 3g tablets like the iPad is the ability to use the phone feature. I don't care about the regular 3g data. I can get that by WiFi tethering any tablet to my phone. If I simply wanted 7" WiFi tablet I would buy the $200 Fire.

I could be wrong on this, but I'm fairly certain that the number of people that want a 7in phone is a very, very small number. Entry level portability is what the 7+ appears to target. With HoneyComb 3.2, an sdcard slot, cameras, etc, the 7+ is far more capable than the Fire. Plus you can still use Amazon's Appstore and Kindle store, as well as B&N, Aldiko, etc.

Pricing, the closer the Tab 7+ can get to the 199 Fire, the more attractive it'll be. Ship it with a 199 price tag on a WiFi model, and its a no brainer to take it over than Fire.

 

[Brian Stirling]

And people won't buy a 900 dollar tablet.

Again, Tab 7+, sinks or swims on pricing.

People won't buy a medium spec anything for medium dollars but will buy a high spec device for premium dollars -- that's Apple's model.

As I see it there are two ends of the market that will do well and the middle will fail...

However, the tablet I was describing is not likely during this year but will be viable next year when the iPad3 comes out with perhaps 2048x1536 screen. A somewhat smaller tab with 1920x1200 would be less of a challenge now wouldn't it.

I'm not a fan of the 10 inch tablets -- at that size why not a netbook or laptop, When you move down to the 7 inch end you're getting close to the high end smart phones like the Note so midway in between at 8.5 would be MY sweet spot. Again, with minimal bezel the physical dimensions would be about that of a single sheet of paper folded in half -- easily held with one hand like a Kindle/Nook...


Brian

 

[tfinch2]

2048x1536 resolution on a 10 inch device? I would be shocked if that were to happen.

 

[poofyhairguy]

2048x1536 resolution on a 10 inch device? I would be shocked if that were to happen.

http://www.fudzilla.com/notebooks/item/23418-motorola-working-on-10-inch-2048-x-1536-tablet

 

[ponyo]

2048x1536 resolution on a 10 inch device? I would be shocked if that were to happen.

I want to know has any vendor other than Samsung announced the ability to make such high res screen? This is why I laugh at the iPad3 2048x1536 BS story. Who can supply that screen to Apple?

 

[Geekbabe]

I love the 10.1 Galaxy Tab, the 7.7 S-Amoled Tab would definitely be a consideration for me. What interests me more at this point though is seeing what new Windows Tablets Samsung will release, after all they gave away thousands of them at Build. A 7.7 or 8.9 inch tablet running Windows that is fairly reasonably priced would be on pre-order here in a heartbeat.

 

[her209]

Why does it only have a 3MP rear facing camera when the S2 phones have 8MP cameras?