While many of us are busy checking out the latest smartphone on the block, those into tablets may not want to miss the fact that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 16GB is now up for pre-order at Office Depot. It is priced at $399 and is expected to hit store shelves by May 11.
As far as anyone would care to see, a lot of the attributes flaunted by the new Tab are consistent in both the generations of the slab. On the specifications front of the slate in question, ICS is the forerunner with a 1GHz dual core processor to follow. And looking quite dominant on the front panel is a 10.1-inch WXGA 1280 x 800p PLS TFT display. In terms of the cameras, there’s a 3MP sensor on the flip side and a secondary snapper on the front panel for video conferencing.
The Tab 2 features 16GB and 32GB user memory choices, along with 1GB RAM. Apart from this, the internal hoarding capacity can be extended via a microSD card of 32GB. Connectivity options like Bluetooth v3.0 and a USB 2.0 port allow sharing of content between compatible devices, while Wi-Fi Direct and 802.11 b/g/n facilitate web surfing. Needless to mention, Samsung Hubs and Google services stay in place for providing access to a range of functions right from music to social networking to reading and more.
As for the price, CNET reports that people generally take notice when the cost of a slate drops below $400, and the scenario is almost the same here. The tablet functions on the HSPA+ network and is available in 2 versions of Wi-Fi and 3G. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Wi-Fi 16GB variant can be pre-ordered from Office Depot for a price of $399. It will start shipping from May 11 onwards.