Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 review: Different magic

2 April 2012
Samsung's impressive tablet lineup is already in its second generation, but the one that stands out is surprisingly at the lower end of both the size range and the age bracket. The ultra-thin and incredibly light Super-AMOLED-packing Galaxy Tab 7.7 may...

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  • desperate
  • 3iL
  • 28 Jan 2013

why in gods name has the galaxy 7.7 no 3g unvergiveble

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    • Oulimata
    • 3xx
    • 15 Nov 2012

    Sepehr, 02 Apr 2012Wow! Thank you very much, GSM Arena ;-)That's a clever answer to a tricky quseiotn

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      • Calvin
      • 15 Nov 2012

      AnonD-49115, 05 Apr 2012Thanks!!!hehe..i tried very hard to look for it..hehehe..si... morei would still buy the ipad because if the app store and the aicappltions you can get.also even tho the blackberry is multi-touch im just not sure how good it will actually be i will need to try it before i buy i guess. i can't wait to see the samsung one and maybe you should do a htc tablet review as well.

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        • Kramer51b
        • yEf
        • 18 Sep 2012

        After alot of online comparisons and some in store hands on, I went with the 7.7. For some reason, the bigger retailers here don't stock the 3G version so I grabbed one off Ebay. 'Second hand' but only a week old (seller apparently didn't like it - wtf?) Anyway, it came with the ICS installed and some accessories. A must have is the bookcover/rotating stand and the port/usb adapter. It's a fantastic tab, properly portable (unlike the Ipad's), and small enough that you can text/email in the vertical position (like a smart phone), using your thumbs. The screen is fantastic and somehow it doesn't retain fingerprints and smudges! Yeah, you'll occasionally have to wipe it over but it's still amazingly clean despite repeated screen tapping. I've noticed a couple of annoying things such as it only allows printing to a narrow selection of Samsung printers (none of which l own) and for some reason, it won't recognise my Apple 4 in bluetooth mode. But really, these are minor things aren't they? I've yet to use it as a phone, or a GPS or a camera and I seriously doubt I ever will. I have dedicated toys for those things. I bought this tab for its on the go portability, its 3g/wifi access and its fantastic battery life. The AMOLED screen is incredible and the ICS works a treat. If you're stalling or second guessing about buying this tab, don't. You won't be disappointed. Just do it.

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          • roman
          • iic
          • 08 Apr 2012

          ditch the camera function and lower the damn price!! to all tablet manufacturers, why should I need to take a picture using a gadget which I can not even hold firmly in one hand, especially when I always carry a smartphone with me??

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            • Tim
            • iiH
            • 07 Apr 2012

            soroush, 06 Apr 2012im having it but the only problem is it being hot back side... moreNot had this happen with 'normal use'. The only time it did warm up a little was when I was wirelessly transferring a movie (via Kies Air) from my PC to the Tab. It was warming up in the antenna area.

            Other than that this device is fantastic. It does have the noted occasional lag that comes with 3.2, but looking at the flow of the Tab 10.1 2 with ICS this baby should soon fly.

            A well worth investment, brilliant for the business person on the run with it's performacne, visuals and the perfect transport size.

            I am a very happy little camper.

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              • soroush
              • JGT
              • 06 Apr 2012

              im having it but the only problem is it being hot back side after an 30min use
              any body the same?

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                • AnonD-49115
                • iba
                • 05 Apr 2012

                John Shepard, 04 Apr 2012Turn on Notifications from the Settings pop-up (tap on the ... moreThanks!!!hehe..i tried very hard to look for it..hehehe..silly me.. :P

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                  • JPS
                  • KfS
                  • 05 Apr 2012

                  wtf....why All share any Keis Air application missing in this....why companies turn dumb sometimes to ignore such useful features and disappoint users.

                    AnonD-49115, 04 Apr 2012Hi..i have some issue..there is no sound when sms comes in.... moreTurn on Notifications from the Settings pop-up (tap on the clock at the bottom right corner). I had the same issue :)

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                      • AnonD-49115
                      • iba
                      • 04 Apr 2012

                      Hi..i have some issue..there is no sound when sms comes in..can anybody help me??

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                        • nick
                        • U{S
                        • 04 Apr 2012

                        best tablet f all though lil expensive but also has features according to tat expense as it has a superamoled plus display on a tab which z a striking point n beats other tabs out in display, 1.4 ghz dual core jst too fast n best part is it z a gsm voice supported device...

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                          • tablet
                          • PUB
                          • 04 Apr 2012

                          did the google map navigation work in any of asean..for the new google maps update,
                          is a shame where the device sold all over the country but the service did not go that far.

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                            • appledroid
                            • vaP
                            • 04 Apr 2012

                            this beast blows the competition away, glad Im writing this comment down using my 7.7, nithung beats super amoled!!

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                              • AnonD-8440
                              • 63C
                              • 04 Apr 2012

                              Thanks for the great review. I owned this tab also and actually I'm using my tab writing this comment. There's some issue but i' m sure once updated to ics these will resolve all these minor issues. I bought this tab coz of. Super amoled plus hd. screen and the exynos processor. Although we've been waiting for so long this review, its worthy enough of waiting. Thanks gsmarena, I never regret nor disappointed in buying this tab. Waiting for ics update...

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                                • AnonD-8119
                                • fkJ
                                • 03 Apr 2012

                                Best 7" Inch tablet hands down.

                                review for Arabic speakers : http://www.techniat.net/2012/02/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7/

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                                  • Stringer
                                  • myg
                                  • 03 Apr 2012

                                  This tab is great - but needs ICS soo badly - it's stutter all over the place when it shouldn't. I'm using Go Launcher HD and dolphin tab. The Pulse news app is great on this tab though - perfect size. ICS Now!

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                                    • doodz
                                    • t7S
                                    • 03 Apr 2012

                                    yeah great i buy new one someday hehehehe..wat did you say Siri in Apple for Ipad 1gh dual core only and stock forever in retina display...lol

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                                      • Meehhh!!!
                                      • mJD
                                      • 03 Apr 2012

                                      GSM arena please release the battery testfor this beast, including the table in the GN I717 please...

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                                        • OLED
                                        • t7F
                                        • 03 Apr 2012

                                        AnonD-12840, 03 Apr 2012I had it for 6 weeks none of your findings happened on mine... moreYour lucky not to have issues then as several ive seen on stores have, or my requirements for a quality screen is much higher than yours but im glad your happy with your decice, your experience matters more than what others have to say.

                                        I read ebooks in a white text and black background, i dont see anything masochistic about that.

                                        Enjoy your devce, ive already returned mine after several replacements l, issues also verified by samsung technicians so im not imagining things