Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch

Samsung has a tablet for everyone, even those on a budget. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch tablet is now priced at $199. Well within the budget limit. You will also get good quality tablet with it.

The Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch is chosen as one amongst five Best Android Tablets for February 2013 by ZDNET. The specs ? According to ZDNET:

The tablet is powered by a dual core Texas Instruments OMAP processor and a 3 megapixel rear-facing camera. The stock operating system is Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" but you can upgrade to Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean". 

At a glance:

• 7-inch, 1024x600 display
• 1GHz Texas Instruments OMAP processor
• Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich"
• 3 megapixel rear camera, and a VGA front camera
• Choice of 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB
• Battery life of about 5 hours

So, if you are looking for cheap good tablet PC with excellent brand behind it, do try Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch version.

Image Credit : Samsung via ZDNET

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is official

As expected, during MWC in Barcelona, Samsung offically announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. As with all Galaxy Note series, it comes with a stylus.

The Galaxy Note rocks an 8.0-inch 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 189PPI display, and of course we’ll be working with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It’s powered by an Exynos 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, and they’ll be offering both 16 and 32GB models – micro SD slot included. Users can also enjoy a 5 megapixel rear camera, and a 1.3 facing front shooter. The 3G version of this device comes in at 210.8 x 135.9mm small with 338g for the weight. 

Source: Android Community

It will have phone capability, in its international version. While the US version will be a tablet only, for now.

No price are announced. Availability are stated to be around 2nd Quarter 2013.

Image Credit: Android Community

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accidental Leak

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is expected to be a competitor to the iPad Mini. It is rumored to be priced between $250 - $300. The photo in this blog post is taken with a Galaxy Note 8 in the background. While the chef is introducing Galaxy Note 10 in red. The full specs ?

Below is the leaked spec sheet of Note 8.0:Code name: KonaPlatform: Android 4.2 Jelly BeanOfficial name: GALAXY Note 8.0 (3G, Wi-Fi)Product codes: GT-N5100, GT-N5110Battery: 4,600 mAhDimensions: 211.3 × 136.3 × 7.95 mm , 330 gramsDisplay: 8.0-inch 1280×800 TFT (Super Clear LCD)Processor: 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos 4412Cameras: 5-Megapixel rear, 1.3-megapixel frontInternal storage: 16/32GB (optional) + microSD (up to 32GB)RAM: 2GBConnectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, A-GPSGSM networks: EDGE (850/900/1800/1900) HSPA+21.1Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps (850/900/1900/2100)

Source: The Droid Guy

Samsung is currently the leader in Android market, so it is interesting to see how this Galaxy Note 8 will turn out.

Samsung new 7-inch tablet to cost $149 ?

IT Pro Portal following DigiTimes has rumor that a new 7-inch Samsung tablet will cost between $149-$199. The tablet will be released in the first half of 2013. With MWC 2013 coming up, this rumor might come true.

We will see soon enough...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

It looks like Google strategy with its Nexus 7 is paying off. Samsung is expected to announed its Galaxy Note 8.0 with similar specs and similar pricing to Google Nexus 7. Mobile N Apps have a comparison of both tablets in its "ASUS Nexus 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: The Budget Android Tablets Face Off". Do note that Galaxy Note 8.0 specs are based on existing information, which may change as official announcement was made.

Better camera and bigger memory is in favor of Galaxy Note 8.0 while Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is in favor of Google Nexus 7 and will remain Nexus 7 main strength. It will receive faster update of each new Android OS version increment.

It is definitely a good sign for the cheap and good tablet PC market, with the giant Samsung entering the market.

Android Tablets chewing iPad marketshare

iPad created the tablet PC craze and dominate the market, however it looks like Android are rising to challenge iPad dominance.

Apple still has a firm grip on the top spot in the tablet market at 43.6%, but that number is down--way down--from a year ago, when it held more than half of all tablet market share at 51.7%. At the same time, Samsung saw its tablet market share explode from 7.3% to 15.1%, representing a 236% increase in year-over-year shipments in Q4. For as incredible as Samsung’s growth is, however, ASUS’ is staggering; the company saw 402.3% growth, from about 600,000 units to 3.1 million, thanks largely to sales of the Google Nexus tablet, and it now holds 5.8% market share. 

Source: Hot Hardware

The data reported by Hot Hardware is based on IDC Q4 2012 data. What is interesting is that Asus, the maker of Google Nexus 7 saw 400% growth. While Samsung with its extensive range of tablets saw 236% growth. Apple still king at 43.6%, however it is no longer in control of over 51% of the market.

Looking at Asus growth, it looks like cheap good tablet PC are helping them to grow at an incredible rate. Looking at their MeMO Pad series, it looks like they are going to continue creating cheap and good tablet PC.

Sub $150 tablet from Samsung

Not to be outdone by Google Nexus 7, Acer and Asus; Samsung is building a sub $150 tablet to complement its already successful Galaxy tablet series.

Now the second half of this rumor, Samsung is said to be working on a Nexus 7 competitor as well. We’ve already seen a ton of 7-inch Android tablets in the $200 price range, including the Acer Iconia B1, and the ASUS MeMO Pad ME172V. Now it looks like Samsung is getting ready to join in. Reports suggest that their 7-inch tablet will cost between $149-199 depending on the memory configuration. Currently, details are very scarce, but we should know more in the next few days at the rate these rumors are flying around. Could this be the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0? 

Source: Android Headlines

The other half of the rumor mentioned above is related to Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 which is targeting the iPad Mini market.

2013 is definitely going to be an interesting year for Cheap and Good Tablet PC !

Samsung 10.1 16GB Sold Out at $179.99

On Tuesday, Daily Steals posted a great deal of the Samsung 10.1. An old, but still formidable tablet PC. The price was a 70% off, at $179.99. It was sold out so fast, that Droid Life posting has to be updated with this line:

Update: Sorry about the confusion over the deal guys, seems the deal sold out between the time it was tipped and when we posted it!

Source: Droid Life 

No wonder the Nexus 7 is a bestseller...

Reference:

1. Droid Life
2. Daily Steals

Samsung Galaxy Tab On Sale

For those of you wanting to get a bargain on the best Android tablet in the market. Amazon is having a $50 off sale on its Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.

The 7-inch version comes with Android 4.0 ICS, 8GB of internal storage and WiFi Connection. At $199, I believe it is a great bargain.
    

The 10-inch version also comes with Android 4.0 ICS, 16GB Internal Storage and WiFi Connection Only. At $349, It is a great deal.

There are no dates on when the deal expired. If you are in the market for Samsung Galaxy Tab, now would be a good time to buy.