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Operating temperature of the processor of the Samsung Tab 7.7 tablet. ⇡ Conclusion: the best doesn’t come cheap

In recent years, IFA has become the place where Samsung presents all its new products. And this time the company has opened a new stage in its history, which cannot but excite us. SuperAMOLED screens have been one of the most important breakthroughs in smartphone history, and now they're making their way to mobile computing. Meet the Samsung review Galaxy Tab 7.7. With detailed description appearance, compare the characteristics of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 with other models from this line.

As the name implies, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 comes with a treasure in the form of a 7.7-inch SuperAMOLED Plus display. This tablet is evidence that the industry mobile computers is progressing at an impressive rate. In just one year, Samsung has more than doubled the speed of its processors and put its superior display technology into widespread production, while at the same time reducing the thickness of its devices by about a factor of three.

We don't just get Super AMOLED Plus instead of a regular LCD, but we also get a larger screen diagonal with a higher resolution in a body that doesn't add any size. Plus, the inside is specially designed for Samsung tablets Galaxy Tab 7.7 a new version Android 3.0 system, which replaced Gingerbread, when working with which the feeling of a huge phone does not disappear.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7
Form factor:
	196.7x133x7.89 mm

	7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16 million colors, WXGA resolution (1280x800 pixels)
	Android 3.2 Honeycomb, TouchWiz UI
	Dual-core Cortex-A9 1.4GHz processor, Mali-400MP GPU, 1GB RAM, Exynos chipset
	3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and the ability to record 720p video; LED flash; front 2 megapixel camera
	inner memory 16/32/64 GB, expandable via microSD slot

All these Samsung specifications Galaxy Tab 7.7 shows that Samsung company learns quickly. In the fast-growing tablet market, you can't achieve anything by simply being as good as everyone else—you have to be the best. And what could be more convincing than the combination of the most powerful mobile chipset, an impressive screen and a thin body?

Design and display

The fact that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 has the thinnest body profile and the most harmonious proportions between frame thickness and screen size than any of its competitors tells us that the design is something to be praised. But strengths It doesn't stop there - there's also the black metallic color, intricately curved lines and the absence of buttons on the front panel - all this gives a feeling of unique high-tech.

Thus we can rule that Samsung description The Galaxy Tab 7.7 clearly represents the most advanced technology we've seen this year. And another undoubtedly positive thing is that when you hold a gadget in your hands, you understand - its class suggests - coolness is valued higher than practicality.

However, despite all the superlatives he deserves, Galaxy design The Tab 7.7 won't be its key selling point. A 7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen with WXGA resolution is more suitable for the role of a key factor.

If you're still not impressed, it's also worth noting that Galaxy screen Tab 7.7 has the highest pixel density among tablets in general - 196 ppi. For comparison, 7? The Galaxy Tab has a pixel density of 169 ppi, the Xoom's LCD screen has a density of 149 ppi, and the iPad's display has no pixel density at all - only 132 ppi. Note that smaller tablets need to have a higher density for the screen to be properly readable at close range, so 7.7? The screen is the clearest of all competitors.

And then there is the amazing image quality that Super AMOLED Plus demonstrates. With AMOLED technology, blacks are as deep as possible by turning off individual groups of pixels, which is impossible with LCD, where the entire panel is backlit at all times during operation.

The viewing angles of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 display are simply impressive, especially if you look at the icons at an angle - they seem to be painted on the top glass, and are not distorted or stretched at all. Of course, there is color distortion at extreme angles (if we're talking about angles close to 180 degrees), but that's about the worst thing that can be said about this display. None of the competing devices even come close to these characteristics.

Finally, since Super AMOLED Plus displays reflect virtually no light, you don't have to worry about loss of picture quality in bright light. There are also no problems with clarity in the sun - a first for tablets.

Until now, tablets have used screens that are much inferior in quality to those found on high-end smartphones. The iPad couldn't compete with the iPhone, the Xoom's screen doesn't compare to the Milestone LCD, and even Samsung's own screens on the Galaxy Tab aren't as good as those on Galaxy smartphones S. And in the case of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 we see that the trend has changed.

The rest of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 case

When we were finally able to tear our eyes away from the Galaxy Tab 7.7's beautiful display, we noticed that the tablet, like the rest of the Honeycomb devices, only had two hardware controllers. All internal navigation is done from the screen, so the hardware buttons on the front are pointless. All there is is a headphone jack and a camera for video calls.

Unlike the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 runs in portrait mode by default. This way, when you hold your computer with the headphone output facing up, the Samsung logo can be read without tilting your head. Of course, you are free to use the tablet in any orientation mode, but we held it that way when describing all subsequent functionality.

At the bottom there are stereo speakers, a microphone and an original Samsung port used to charge the Galaxy Tab 7.7, connect it to a computer or provide HD TV output. Once again, we don't have a standard microUSB connector at our disposal, and we're honestly starting to lose hope that its presence will ever become the norm.

On the top of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 there is another microphone hole and a 3.5mm audio jack.

On the left there is a slot for microSD and another for SIM. Since Android Honeycomb solves all the problems associated with microSD cards, you can now use this slot to expand the internal 16 GB of memory by another 32 GB, and this solution will be cheaper than buying the 48 GB version of the device.

On the right panel of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 there are only two hardware buttons - a volume control and a power control button, which also serves to lock the screen. Below them is an infrared port, which can be used as a conservative method of communication and control. We don't see any real benefit from using infrared port on a tablet, but, obviously, Samsung is thinking about some special applications for him. And in general, its presence doesn’t spoil anything, does it?

We finished our inspection on the back panel, where there is a 3.15 megapixel camera with the ability to record 720p video. Tablets are hardly the most convenient devices for taking photos (even if we're talking about the fairly compact Galaxy Tab 7.7), so the camera here is more of an accessory than a fully functional option. That is why we see no point in dwelling on its specifications - it is good enough for the needs of most users.

Under the hood there is a 5100 mAh battery that can power the device for at least a day under medium loads. There is nothing remarkable to say about her. It is not removable, but this is normal for tablets today.

Overall, the tablet feels very well built. And only when you pick it up, you can feel how thin it is.

Although we didn't use the tablet for too long, we didn't notice any parts that looked cheap or out of place. Now let's review the software.

User interface

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 runs the latest edition of the Android tablet platform – Honeycomb 3.2. Samsung also equipped its gadget with a special TouchWiz UI shell.

In theory, this could mean that the user should find themselves in the same environment as on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. In practice, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 performs much better, and it's immediately clear that Honeycomb 3.2 delivers much better performance.

The only argument we would make against Honeycomb is the noticeable performance hit when running many AndroidMarket apps. We know they're probably not optimized for tablets, but if they work great on WVGA smartphones with single-core 1GHz processors, it would be nice if they performed at least as well on dual-core chipsets, despite the increase in resolution. And that's exactly the case on the Galaxy Tab 7.7.

Perhaps the Exynos chipset with dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 processor is the reason for this, but we are inclined to chalk it up to an overdue optimization.

To the extent that you are interested in convenience and simplicity, Honeycomb will not provide anything to complain about. The platform, designed from the ground up for tablets, provides apps with navigation buttons in user interface in the lower left corner of the screen - back, home and task manager (plus a screenshot button if we are talking about TouchWiz), a search shortcut in the upper left corner, an application menu in the upper right corner and last but not least - the zone quick settings and notification settings (again, thanks to touchWiz) in the lower right corner.

Editing the home window works as usual. Beautifully redesigned to work with larger screens, the environment gives you five full-fledged desktops with four tools - widgets, applications, wallpapers and more.

Thus, you can pull out the widget from the bottom panel and move it to the desired location on any of the desktops. On smartphones, you had to rewind your desktops if you wanted to move a widget from one to another.

Unfortunately, unlike most Android smartphones, tablets do not have an option to control the number of desktops. Five grand may be good for some, but if you don't need that much, it just slows down your navigation, and if you need more, there's no way to get more than that.

Another nice feature in TouchWiz is the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, which is no longer static. It slides up and reveals seven tags. Clicking on any of them opens a widget that you are free to move around the screen.

All shortcuts hidden on the taskbar are links to their own Samsung apps. Their list includes a standard task manager, world clock, PenMemo application (taking notes), calendar, calculator, music player and phone app. All of them, with the exception of the task manager and phone, are links to the corresponding full-length applications. In most cases, the functionality of these applications is overlapped by other access methods, so you will not have to use this panel often.

The applications menu is completely normal, here you operate with two sections - All and My applications. The first of them contains all available applications, and the second - only those that you have installed. If you press and hold your finger on one of the icons, you will cause five desktops to appear, allowing you to place a shortcut on any of them.

Samsung has also added several apps to the Galaxy Tab 7.7 pre-installation package. With this tablet you will get a native video player, file manager, a document editor and an ebook application (reading books) - they are all very useful, and it is gratifying that the Korean developers took care of customers.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7: reviews of first impressions

Tablets sell very well not because they are as productive as computers - but because they are more fun to use. And the “interesting use” label really suits the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. and reviews - it's fast, it looks cool and has an amazing screen.

Honeycomb was created to provide tablet interfaces with the greatest functionality, but its performance for a long time left much to be desired. Now, the problems appear to have been resolved, and Google's tablet platform appears poised to become the best yet.

Price. If the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 does not break the $600 price barrier at the beginning of sales, then it will most likely be successful in Russia - Super AMOLED Plus alone makes the device one of the best, and the powerful chipset and thin body are excellent bonuses.

We hope that Samsung will do everything as best as possible and bring the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet to the Russian market in the near future. Competition these days is very tough and today's super device can be downgraded in rank and quality assessment within just half a year after its release - it will be very unpleasant if a similar story happens to such a tidbit of technology as the Galaxy Tab 7.7.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	196.7 mm (millimeters) 19.67 cm (centimeters) 0.65 ft (feet) 7.74 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	133 mm (millimeters) 13.3 cm (centimeters) 0.44 ft (feet) 5.24 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	7.9 mm (millimeters) 0.79 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	340 g (grams) 0.75 lbs 11.99 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	206.67 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 12.55 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	45 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A9
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1400 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	1
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	266 MHz (megahertz)
Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super AMOLED Plus
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	7.7 in (inches) 195.58 mm (millimeters) 19.56 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	6.53 in (inches) 165.85 mm (millimeters) 16.59 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.08 in (inches) 103.66 mm (millimeters) 10.37 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.6:1 16:10
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	196 ppi (pixels per inch) 77ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	65.93% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch
	mDNIe technology - mobile Digital Natural Image engine technology

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	2048 x 1536 pixels 3.15 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Geographical tags

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	5100 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	49 h (hours) 2940 min (minutes) 2 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	1500 h (hours) 90000 min (minutes) 62.5 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	27 h (hours) 1620 min (minutes) 1.1 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	1200 h (hours) 72000 min (minutes) 50 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fixed
	Charging connector - proprietary

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.79 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	0.715 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. Maximum value, used in the USA, is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.51 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	1.13 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

Rated 5 out of 5 by Jhosline from Great budget tablet I bought a tablet because it’s inconvenient to watch movies from a laptop, much less read. And then I stopped needing the laptop altogether. Everything was great - I took a screenshot or saved it as a .pdf and went to get the project approved (as an example)

Date published: 2019-02-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by Lans87 from Reliable and convenient tablet, tested! I am 5 years old. I actively use my tablet when traveling by car and train, in everyday life and for work. Comfortable and ergonomic design, excellent functionality and reliability - this is exactly what I expected from Samsung. The tenure is about 3 years.

Date published: 2018-12-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Vitas from Convenient, reliable I bought it last year and am still happy with it, I recommend it

Date published: 2018-12-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by Graflex from For the money there is nothing better. The most convenient size. The best ratio of size, weight, price and capabilities. I would like more memory, but this can be solved with a flash drive. And it’s an excellent indestructible tablet that can also be carried in your jacket pocket or cargo pants pocket, which can be controlled with one hand and which does not create a feeling of heaviness. I have never been able to drain a battery in one day. Overall, this is a very balanced product, where an affordable price does not mean poor quality and lack of features. The only thing I didn’t like was the cameras, and over time the front one collects microscopic dust particles and the contrast drops even more, very noticeably. The rest is reasonable and sufficient. Withstands bumps and falls that would likely kill something more fashionable and subtle.

Date published: 2018-12-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by JuliaK89 from Great tablet I bought it a year ago, it works well. Performs its functions. Accessories are easy to find.

Date published: 2018-12-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by Sergey48 from amazing tablet I've been using it for a long time. Just great. For the Internet, cinema is suitable.

Date published: 2018-12-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by Luel from This device is well worth its price. I bought this tablet a few months ago. I was very pleased. Especially after all the cheap Chinese tablets, you immediately feel the power, heavier and brighter. Sometimes, of course, lags appear, they went away after a reboot or a complete reboot after deleting all the data. Of course, I took this tablet for games. Unfortunately, there is not enough memory, two favorite games cannot be on the tablet at the same time, but donate the necessary programs I can’t, even a flash drive doesn’t help. I still don’t understand why you can’t delete it here. unnecessary applications like play music, etc. After all, I never use them, they just take up space in vain. And yes, I am very pleased with this tablet, for me the only negative is the memory.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet was presented to the general public last fall, but the model entered the market much later (there was even a corresponding presentation in Russia), and it only came to us for review now. However, the device is still relevant. Main feature The manufacturer of the device calls it a 7.7” Super AMOLED Plus touch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Naturally, this is not his only advantage, and to me, as a person not particularly familiar with tablet computers, it was very interesting to get to know him better.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (P6800):

Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA/HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
Platform (at time of announcement): Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), TouchWiz
Display: touch, capacitive, 7.67”, 1280 x 800 pixels, Super AMOLED Plus, 197 ppi
Front camera: 2 MP, VGA video recording
Rear camera: 3 MP, flash, autofocus, HD video recording
Processor: dual-core, 1.4 GHz, ARM Cortex-A9, Samsung Exynos 4210 chipset
Graphics chip: Mali-400MP
RAM: 1 GB
Built-in memory: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB (in Russia only 16 and 64 GB)
Memory card: microSD (up to 32 GB)
A-GPS and GLONASS
WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n), WiFi Direct, WiFi Channel Bonding
Bluetooth 3.0
3.5mm audio jack
Accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope
Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, Vorbis, Midi, AMR NB/WB, AC3, WAV
Video: 3GPP, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, DivX
Battery: 5100 mAh
Talk time: up to 1200 minutes on 2G networks, up to 2050 minutes on 3G networks
Standby time: up to 1200 hours on 2G networks, up to 1100 hours on 3G networks
Operating time in video playback mode: up to 9 hours
Dimensions: 196.7 x 133 x 7.89 mm
Weight: 335 g
Form factor: monoblock with touchscreen
Type: tablet
Announcement date: September 2011
Release date: February 4, 2012 in Russia

Design and Construction

The official package includes the tablet itself, a charger, a cable for connecting to a PC, a headset with several attachments, and documentation. However, the review came from a Samsung test stock, complete with only a charger and synchronization cable, and a branded case as a small bonus. The tablet clearly passed through more than just journalistic hands. This is evidenced by a mark on the back metal cover. Apparently, someone tried to test the device for strength and, as you can see, it passed the test. With the exception of this point, the tablet looks presentable and inspires reliability and the feeling of an expensive thing. Those who have held tablets with Chinese roots in their hands know what I'm talking about. It must be said that the 3G module is present in the P6800 model, while the P6810 offers only Wi-Fi.

On the front side there are light and proximity sensors, a 2-megapixel camera, speaker, hidden behind a metal mesh, 7.7” touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 and protective glass Gorilla Glass. This glass is known for its durability, which was confirmed by two weeks of testing - no scratches appeared on it. The left side is decorated with card slots microSD memory and SIM. The holes themselves are closed with plugs; opening them is not difficult, but they give a reliable impression. Nothing dangles or sticks out. On the right side there are volume keys and a power button. The key travel is moderately tight and comfortable to use. Since the sample is a test one, it has a feature that commercial copies do not have - an infrared port. The top side contains a 3.5mm jack for connecting headphones and a microphone for noise reduction and stereo sound recording in videos. Below we see two stereo speakers, a second microphone and a connection connector charger or synchronization with PC. On the back of the device there is a main 3.2-megapixel camera with flash, the manufacturer’s logo on the aluminum cover, information about the model version and its serial number. The lid does not creak or wobble, but during use it was revealed that it was slightly detached from the body, however, it is easily fixable. The metal feels pleasantly cool on the hand and looks stylish. Samsung did its best here.

The tablet really turned out to be very attractive in appearance and differs both from Samsung tablets and from products from other manufacturers. The design of the back side, however, is a bit reminiscent of devices produced by HTC, but overall the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a distinctive and pleasant product. Comparisons with the iPad would not be appropriate here.

Software

At the time of writing the review, the tablet was running under Android control 3.2 Honeycomb. As for the update to Ice Cream Sandwich, a company representative said to expect it closer to summer. The proprietary TouchWiz, known for Samsung smartphones, but adapted for tablets. The interface is quite pleasant and understandable. Many users complain about significant slowdowns when working with the tablet, but I can say that the device does indeed stutter at times, but only slightly. As a rule, this is noticeable in the widget selection menu. The widgets themselves don’t go anywhere without demand and don’t waste traffic. Offered manual update states, but you can also set automatic in the settings.

By default, the user is allocated three desktops, the maximum number of which can reach seven. At first it was difficult for me to fill even two - there weren’t very many standard widgets. Mini-applications are hidden in the status bar. Their number and the programs themselves can be configured and selected. The “Back” button is responsible for returning to the previous position, “House” returns to main screen, when held for a long time, calls up the task manager, “Running applications” shows active and background programs, and the last button is responsible for taking screenshots. Several factory pictures are offered as desktop backgrounds, including “live wallpapers”. Some of them do not look at all on the tablet screen, the saturation and richness of which reveals all the flaws of a particular picture, so I recommend installing some program from Google Play to search and install normal high-quality images. In my case, PicSpeed Wallpaper was used.

In the Tablet Settings you can see both standard Android items and proprietary Samsung add-ons. For example, in the screen section you can select its mode - standard, film or dynamic. This will slightly mute the colors of the screen or make them calmer and more natural.

As you can see, the device has phone book, dialer and messaging app. Since the model is equipped with a 3G module, you can safely call and write to your contacts directly from the tablet. This is not very convenient, and making calls from a tablet is generally ridiculous (without a Bluetooth headset), but when your phone dies at the most inopportune moment, the “dialer” functions can help you out a lot.

The tablet offers several input types: standard keyboard, Samsung Keyboard, Swipe Keyboard and handwriting. Working with all types is quite simple and convenient. There will definitely not be any serious problems with mastering it.

The standard browser is very similar to its Google view Chrome for PC, offers synchronization with the desktop version of Chrome, allows you to customize the display mode for better power saving, supports Flash and offers many settings. Internet surfing itself gives little pleasure due to the peculiar display white, characteristic of AMOLED screens (bluish tint) and increased battery consumption when displaying it. And if the first point can be called subjective, then you can’t argue with the second. On the other hand, screen resolution allows you to view sites “as is” without using horizontal scrolling and zooming.

The AllShare application allows you to connect, for example, to a laptop or desktop PC via Wi-Fi and view or listen to files while lying on the couch. Convenient and implemented simply and efficiently.

Social Hub is an aggregator of all your online social activity. You can snap to it Facebook accounts,Twitter. The program is quite convenient and informative, but the function of loading the next tweets “Show more” caused confusion due to its inoperability.

Polaris Office is a powerful tool for viewing and editing documents. It supports many formats and its functionality seemed unnecessary to me. On the other hand, a lot is not a little.

The music player is quite simple and intuitive. Equalizer settings, sound effects, sorting by artist, year, genre, folder, composer, and so on are available. By and large, there is no reason to change it to something else. Only if you are not satisfied with the sound quality. It seemed to me very good even without the inclusion of additional “improvers”. As you increase the volume, the tablet thoughtfully warns you that high volume may cause hearing problems.

The image and video gallery is typical for Android. The video player boasts omnivorous formats. Everything I loaded onto the device was displayed without problems. However, I didn’t check Full HD films, since I see the point in watching such pictures on the tablet screen. The factory video, by the way, is made in Full-HD format and looks great. But, in my opinion, HD video will be quite sufficient, especially considering the device’s screen resolution. The image will pleasantly amaze you with its clarity and deep rich colors. What Super AMOLED screens are suitable for is video. It's hard to argue with this.

Built-in photo and video editors are quite powerful tools for editing footage.

The note taking app is very simple yet functional. It allows you to attach and protect a note with a PIN code, sync it with Google, or send it to another device. “Notes” offers almost the same thing, but by hand.

Samsung Apps and GameHub provide access to a variety of games and apps optimized for your tablet.

“Books and Press” allows you to read for free (for the first time) certain newspapers and magazines with which Samsung has agreed to cooperate. The list of Russian-language publications is constantly growing. You can also buy books or download free ones directly from here.

The tablet is equipped with everything necessary for full-fledged work out of the box. There are even built-in task manager and file manager, which are unusual for Android.

Standard Android Google Maps are installed on the tablet as navigation software. The location is determined quickly, and with good Internet speed it’s determined instantly. The program's functionality is more than enough for everyday use.

YouTube in the version for tablets looks nice and clear, and is a pleasure to use.

Application " World time” displays your selected cities and their times on the world map.

“Calendar” is also simple and clear. When synchronizing the tablet with the client social network“VKontakte” or Facebook, the calendar displays your friends’ birthdays, and the application widget will help you remember to congratulate them, in which all these days are marked with small blue rectangles.

Camera

Of course, this point in tablets is far from the most important, but who knows when exactly you might need a camera, and besides a tablet you may have nothing else at hand. The Tab 7.7 is fine with this. Photos are of above average quality. However, in low light, the camera speed slows down very much. As for the video, everything is fine here too. I really liked the quality of video shooting, but shooting on a tablet is incredibly inconvenient and you’re unlikely to want to do it often. This is explained by the fact that microphones for high-quality stereo sound recording are placed on different sides of the device, but as luck would have it, that’s where your hands end up during shooting. The only alternative is to hold the tablet vertically.

There are quite a lot of settings in both photo and video mode, but there is nothing special here, and if you have ever shot with a phone or camera, you will easily figure it out. Examples of photos and videos:

Experience of use

The tablet is equipped with a dual-core 1.4 GHz Samsung Exynos 4210 (Cortex A9) processor with Mali-400MP graphics and 1 GB of RAM, so the device performs best in terms of performance. Heavy games, applications in the background, HD video - everything works with a bang. Interface slowdowns can be attributed to TouchWiz shell, which with the update to Android 4.0 promises to become faster and smoother.

In benchmarks, the device showed itself to be high level. You can see the test results in the screenshots.

Battery life is the tablet's strong point. The 5100 mAh battery does its job. In my hands, the Tab 7.7 lived quietly for a day and a half in active use mode with a SIM card and all wireless modules, and more than 3 days in the “sometimes surf the Internet while lying on the sofa” mode. If you do not load the device and use it from time to time, it will easily last a week. In video playback mode, the device operates for approximately 9 hours. The operating time, of course, can fluctuate both up and down depending on the quality of the video being played, but, in general, the tablet fulfills the 10 hours of operation declared by the manufacturer in video mode.

The screen has good viewing angles, but I don't like the white display. At the same time, rich colors and high brightness and contrast can outshine all imperfections. The screen behaves well in the sun, the information remains readable. The display recognizes 10 simultaneous touches.

The tablet gets noticeably warm during active use and the metal back cover this only makes the situation worse, but the temperature is within normal limits, it doesn’t burn your hands and you can use the device without fear.

Bottom line

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 could easily be called the ideal Android tablet: thin, stylish, light, with good screen and big time battery life, but there is one “but” - the price. Officially, the device now costs about 25 thousand rubles for the younger version. A “gray” tablet can be bought for 16-17 thousand, and for this price the tablet looks incredibly attractive. The only disadvantages include slight slowdowns in the interface and a peculiar display of white color, but this parameter is rather subjective and many will probably not even focus on this. In addition, there are plans to update to Android 4.0, which will optimize everything. The original cable for connecting to a PC and charging can also be a hassle, but with such a battery life it is very difficult to be left without charging at the wrong moment, so there is no need to constantly carry it with you.

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Date published: 2019-02-27

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Rated 5 out of 5 by JuliaK89 from Great tablet I bought it a year ago, it works well. Performs its functions. Accessories are easy to find.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by Sergey48 from amazing tablet I've been using it for a long time. Just great. For the Internet, cinema is suitable.

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