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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 inch GT-P5100 / GT-P5110

Based on 29 reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

10
Average:

6
Bad:

6

Pros

Gotta love that microSDHC card slot.
Superior on-board stereo sound.
That IR emitter that turns this tablet into a remote in seconds.
Rich, consumer-friendly Google Ecosystem.
Runs Android OS 4.0.
Most affordable Samsung 10" tablet.
Great-looking screen.
Excellent sound recording and playback.
Decent-quality cameras.
Solid construction
Free 50GB of Dropbox storage for one year.

Cons

The screen pales beside the latest competition from Apple.
Slightly sluggish to boot, load.
WiFi only, no data/carrier options.
Older dual-core-technology processor.
Low (16GB) storage for the price.
Sluggish overall performance.
Uninspiring design.
Charges slowly.
Mediocre camera.
Aging components.
Mediocre battery life.
Performance not up to competition.

By GadgetNutz on April 21, 2013

Posted in Mobile Device Reviews, Reviews This tablet is a nice big 10.1-inch size with a Multitouch 720p HD Screen (1280 x 800). The top edge of the tablet has the power button, a volume rocker button, the SD slot and the IR eye. More on that later...

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By GadgetSpeak on April 08, 2013

This is a 10inch Android Tablet with a few extras that are unique to Samsung. A lot has been written about a device made by Apple and the apparent similarities this bears to it, as I have no close knowledge of the former I cannot...

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By Wired UK on November 05, 2012

It's a step down from the Galaxy Note 10.1, but the Galaxy Tab 2 offers some serious improvement to its predecessor as a good value Android tablet with Ice Cream Sandwich and a fine screen.SpecificationsPrice : £300 (16GB, Wi-Fi), £400...

70
By Expert Reviews on September 14, 2012

The price is spot-on and it's excellent value for a fast 10.1in...

80
By Stuff.tv on August 01, 2012

A decent tablet at a great price, but a lack of power and 2011-res screen count against it...

80
By RegHardware on July 16, 2012

With Asus’ 32GB Transformer Pad available for £399 complete with quad-core CPU, 8Mp camera and keyboard dock, and the smaller Nexus 7 soon to hit the market for £160, the Galaxy Tab 2 isn’t quite cheap enough to make a compelling...

70
By 3G UK on July 13, 2012

The Android tablet market is getting more exciting with the introduction of devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. The device is well designed, offers smooth dual-core performance and has the excellent Ice Cream sandwich operating system. Its...

80
By T3 Magazine on July 01, 2012

It seems strange to see a new tablet that hasn't changed too much from its predecessor which perhaps best describes the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Having got thicker and heavier, the specs are mostly just the same.The screen is still an absolute joy to...

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By NotebookCheck on June 25, 2012

Samsung's 10.1" Galaxy Tab 2 is doubtlessly a good tablet. The equipment is chosen aptly for a midrange tablet. Little things like the omitted LED Flash or that the front-face camera has a lower resolution than the previous generation is tolerable....

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By Big Picture Big Sound on June 19, 2012

Is my repeatedly-thrown gauntlet between new iPad and the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 a fair challenge? They feature roughly the same dimensions and both are available in 16GB capacity, with this entry-level (Wi-Fi-only) Apple option coming in at a nice neat...

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