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Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) LTE vs Barnes & Noble NOOK HD

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Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) LTE Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.5
Posted: 15 Aug 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 17 Aug 2012) Alltel - Available (since 22 Apr 2013)

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PA Rating - 7.5
Posted: 26 Sep 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
Phone functionalityYes  
OSAndroid (4.1, 4.0) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UIAndroid (4.0) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches (194 x 122 x 10 mm)7.65 x 5.00 x 0.43 inches (194.4 x 127.1 x 11 mm) 
Weight12.2 oz (346 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		11.11 oz (315 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Display
Physical size7.0 inches7.0 inches 
Resolution1024 x 600 pixels1440 x 900 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

170 ppi243 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

Super PLS LCDIPS LCD 
Colors 16 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor  
Battery
Stand-by time8.0 days (192 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		  
Video playback 9.00 hours 
Capacity4000 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960TI OMAP4470 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Dual core, 1200 MHz, KraitDual core, 1300 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processorAdreno 225PowerVR SGX544 @ 384 MHz 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 500 MHz) / DDR21024 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 233 MHz) / LPDDR2 
Built-in storage8 GB8 GB 
Maximum User Storage 5 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels  
FeaturesSmile detection, Exposure compensation, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects  
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)  
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Playlists  
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback, SRS TruMedia 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, OGG 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV, AVI, 3GP, Flash VideoMPEG4, H.263, H.264, AVI, 3GP 
SpeakersEarpiece, Stereo speakersStereo speakers 
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, HTML5, FlashHTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaFacebook 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
LTE700 MHz Class 13  
DataLTE, EV-DO Rev.A  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPS, Glonass  
NavigationYes  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF) 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input  
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle Talk, ChatON  
Connectivity
Bluetooth4.0  
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Serial Port (SPP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspotYes  
Wi-Fi DirectYes  
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietarymicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device  
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI Yes 
Charging connectorProprietary  
OtherComputer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone  
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
OtherVoice commands, Voice recording  
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Body1.39 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced15 Aug 201226 Sep 2012 
Shopping information
Accessories NOOK Tablet, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Power Adapter 
MSRP price   
 $ 199 

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