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| Developer | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablet,media player,PC |
| Family | Galaxy Tab |
| First released | February 2012 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Tab |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy S II Samsung Galaxy Note series Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 |
| Dimensions | 196.7 mm (7.74 in) H 133.0 mm (5.24 in) W 7.9 mm (0.31 in) D |
| Weight | 340 g (12 oz) (0.75 lb) |
| Operating system | Android 3.2 "Honeycomb" upgradable toAndroid 4.1.2 "Jelly Bean" |
| CPU | 1.4 GHzdual-coreARM Cortex-A9SoC processorSamsung Exynos 4210 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP[1][2] |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Storage | 16/32/64GBflash memory, microSD slot (up to 32 GB) |
| Battery | 5,100mAh Li-Ion battery |
| Rear camera | 3.0MP AF camera withLED flash, 2.0 MP front-facing (for video calls) |
| Display | 1280×800px (1megapixel), 7.7 in (20 cm) diagonal, 197ppi, Super AMOLED Plus display |
| Connectivity | HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 MHz EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n,Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI (external cable) |
| Data inputs | Multi-touchscreen,headset controls,proximity andambient light sensors, 3-axisgyroscope,magnetometer,accelerometer,aGPS,USB (adapter needed) |
| Website | www |
TheSamsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a mini tablet computer of a series ofAndroid-basedtablet computer produced by Samsung, introduced on 1 September 2011 at IFA in Berlin.[3] Related models are theSamsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus,Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, andSamsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0.
It belongs to the second generation of theSamsung Galaxy Tab series, which consists of two10.1" models, an8.9", a7.0" and a 7.7" model. The 7.7 is the thinnest tablet Samsung has made in the 7" range.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 was shown to the public in September 2011 at theIFA in Berlin. It is, together with its cheaper siblingGalaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, the direct successor of the originalGalaxy Tab.
On 4 January 2012, Samsung announced in Singapore the launch for February 2012 for S$898 (US$695).[4]
The Galaxy Tab 7.7Wi-Fi was on sale in Australia on 13 January 2012, with prices approximately A$550. The release was not advertised and only a few stores have stock.[5]
AfterApple had secured another injunction against Samsung tablet computers in Germany, Samsung had to pull the Tab 7.7 from their booth including everything related like posters only one day after the first presentation.[6]
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 runsAndroid 3.2 "Honeycomb" with Samsung's custom overlayTouchWiz UX.[7] TouchWiz UX provides several widgets and:
In July 2012 appeared an update toAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) appeared in Austria. More countries followed in the next months.
In May 2013 Samsung released an update toAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) in several Asian countries.[10]
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is the first tablet computer featuring a SuperAMOLED Plus display and sports a high pixel density. The SamsungExynos 4210 dual-core processor works at 1.4 GHz, it consists of twoARM Cortex-A9 cores. The Tab 7.7 is equipped with 1 GBLPDDR2[3] RAM and 16, 32, or 64 GB of built-in storage which can be expanded by a MicroSD card up to 32 GB
The Tab 7.7 is not technically related to the other Galaxy Tabs except the 7.0 Plus with which it shares almost everything apart from the screen and a slightly faster processor of the same type as used in the 7.7.The previously launched 8.9" and 10.1" Galaxy Tabs are equipped with a different (and slower) processor, different screen technology and they are not expandable by microSD cards. The original Galaxy Tab 7 is also different from every angle.
As with all Honeycomb tablets, the number of buttons has been reduced: The usualHome,Menu,Back, andSearch buttons, which are present in most Android devices, are embedded in the notification and menu bar. The only physical buttons arePower,Volume Up, andVolume Down.
Like every other tablet from the Galaxy Tab series also the Tab 7.7 also comes with the SamsungPDMI-like proprietary interface connector, which is used for both charging and data transfer. A keyboard dock will be available as well as a charging/data dock with a microHDMI out connector.
The cameras used are well known from many other Galaxy Tabs, the 2 MP front-facing camera has a fixed focus and is designed to be used for video chat or self-portraits. The 3 MP rear camera features autofocus and an LED flash.
3G connectivity is supported in the P6800 models, dual Wi-Fi a/b/g/n antennas, which can operate at 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies, are standard on all models.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 offers full phone functionality with a phone-like receiver/mic arrangement, on the Wi-Fi-only versions it can still be used forVOIP calls. Wired or Bluetooth headsets can be used as well as speaker mode.
On almost every review device used by several tech blogs or magazines aninfrared port for using the Tab 7.7 as a remote control for entertainment devices such) as TV sets or DVD players was fitted (and a suitableapp installed) but apparently this is not the case on the production units. However, in the US, a Verizon-branded model does include the IR port.
TheSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is a newer model (summer 2012) of the 7.0 Plus. It is equipped withAndroid 4.0, is available with 8 GB internal storage, and comes with the infrared smart remote controlIR Blaster.[11]
TheSamsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7.0) is the newest model (summer 2013) of the Tab 2 7.0. It is equipped with Android 4.2, is available with 8 GB internal storage and comes with the infrared smart remote controlIR Blaster.[12]
| Type# | OS | Network | Display | CPU | RAM | Camera | Video | Audio | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Storage | Height | Width | Thickness | Weight | Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| front | rear | Internal | External | ||||||||||||||||
| Galaxy Tab | GT-P1000 | Android 2.2 Froyo | HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s 900/1700/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 | 1024x600Super TFT | 1.0 GHz single-core Exynos 3110 (Cortex A8) | 512 MB | Yes 1.3MPx | Yes 3.2MPx | Playback: 720p Full HD videos @30 fps Recording: 720p videos @30fps | 3.5 mm ear jack, stereo speaker | Yes 802.11 b/g/n | Yes v3.0 + A2DP | 16/32 GB | Yes microSD | 190.09 mm (7.484 in) | 120.45 mm (4.742 in) | 11.98 mm (0.472 in) | 380 g (0.84 lb) | 4000 mAh |
| Galaxy Tab 7.7 | GT-P6800 | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 | 1280x800Super AMOLED Plus | 1.4 GHz dual-core Exynos 4210 (Cortex A9) | 1 GB LPDDR2 | Yes 2 MPx | Yes 3 MPx | Playback:1080pfull HD video @30fps; Recording: 720p HD video @24fps | 3.5 mm ear jack, stereo speaker | Yes dual antenna 802.11 a/b/g/n | Yes 3.0 + A2DP | 16/32/64 GB | Yes microSD | 196.7 mm (7.74 in) | 133.0 mm (5.24 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 340 g (0.75 lb) | 5100 mAh |
| Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus | GT-P6200 | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 | 1024x600PLS | 1.2 GHz dual-core Exynos 4210 (Cortex A9) | 1 GB DDR2 | Yes 2 MPx | Yes 3 MPx | Playback: 1080p full HD video @30fps; Recording: 720p video @24fps | 3.5 mm ear jack, stereo speaker | Yes dual antenna 802.11 a/b/g/n | Yes 3.0 + A2DP | 16/32 GB | Yes microSD | 193.7 mm (7.63 in) | 122.4 mm (4.82 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 345 g (0.761 lb) | 4000 mAh |
| Galaxy Tab 2 | GT-P3100 | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 | 1024x600PLS | 1.0 GHz dual-core TI OMAP4430 (Cortex A9) | 1 GB DDR2 | Yes 0.3 MPx | Yes 3 MPx | Playback: 1080p full HD video @30fps; Recording: 1080p full HD video @30fps | 3.5 mm ear jack, stereo speaker | Yes 802.11 b/g/n | Yes 3.0 + A2DP | 16/32 GB | Yes microSD | 193.7 mm (7.63 in) | 122.4 mm (4.82 in) | 10.5 mm (0.41 in) | 344 g (0.758 lb) | 4000 mAh |
| Galaxy Tab 3 | SM-T211 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 | 1024x600TFT | PXA986 1.2 GHz dual-core | 1 GB | Yes 1.3 MP | Yes 3.15 MP AF with LED flash | Playback: 1080p full HD video @30fps; Recording: 1080p full HD video @30fps | 3.5 mm ear jack, stereo speaker | Yes 802.11 a/b/g/n | Yes 3.0 + A2DP | 16/32 GB | Yes microSD | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 111.1 mm (4.37 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 302 g (0.666 lb) | 4000 mAh |
A sales ban on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Germany was extended to the entire European Union by a German court in June 2012.
The 7.7-inch slate is the latest casualty in the ongoing patent wrangle between Apple and Samsung. The tablet is no stranger to this dispute—it was officially unveiled at IFA in Berlin 2012, but was almost immediately yanked from the show floor after a sales injunction. Samsung has issued a statement saying that it was "disappointed with the court's ruling" and that it "will continue...to protect our intellectual property rights and defend against Apple's claims to ensure our products remain available to consumers throughout the European Union".[13]
