Standing screen display size | 7 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1024x600 |
Max Screen Resolution | 1024 x 600 Pixels |
Processor | 1 GHz ARM_Cortex_A_9 |
RAM | 1 GB DDR2 |
Hard Drive | 8 GB |
Graphics Coprocessor | PowerVR SGX540 |
Chipset Brand | No Information |
Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
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Brand | SAMSUNG |
Model Name | Galaxy Tab 2 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
Screen Size | 7 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1024 x 600 Pixels |
About this item
- Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
- 7-inch Multitouch Screen (1024 x 600)
- 8GB Internal Memory, microSD expansion up to 32GB
- Wireless N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0
- 1GHz Dual-Core Processor, 1GB RAM
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display size | 7 inches | 8.4 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.7 inches | 10.5 inches | 10.1 inches |
memory capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
operating system | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | Android | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 9 Pie | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android |
hardware interface | microsd, bluetooth | microsd | microsd | usb3.0 | microsd | microsd, bluetooth, secure digital |
video resolution | HD 720p | — | FHD 1080p | — | FHD 1080p | HD 720p |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, GPS | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, GPS |
cpu manufacturer | ARM | Samsung | Samsung | — | Samsung | — |
number of usb ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
input interface | touch screen stylus pen | touch screen | touch screen stylus pen | unknown | — | touch screen |
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Brand | SAMSUNG |
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Series | Galaxy Tab 2 |
Item model number | GT-P3113TSYXAR |
Hardware Platform | Android |
Operating System | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
Item Weight | 12 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.8 x 0.41 x 7.6 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.8 x 0.41 x 7.6 inches |
Color | Dark Gray |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 3.15 MP |
Processor Brand | ARM |
Number of Processors | 2 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 8 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
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ASIN | B007P4VOWC |
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Date First Available | April 12, 2012 |
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Customers find the tablet computer to be a useful device with good quality and functionality. They find it reasonably priced, easy to use, and fast. The navigation is intuitive, and installing apps and widgets is straightforward. Overall, customers are satisfied with the tablet's performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the tablet's quality. They mention it has a good camera, decent movie playback, and an excellent video/music player. The screen is clear due to its higher pixel count for its size. Many find it useful and consider it the best Microsoft Office alternative for tablets.
"...I'm a huge klutz, so I have to think ahead. This is a great tablet, I highly recommend it!" Read more
"...YouTube: YouTube looks great on this tablet. It will seamlessly flip from portrait to landscape without stopping the video...." Read more
"...cameras but this does quite well in a pinch, and will also shoot 720p video for those times when you're caught without a camera or camcorder...." Read more
"...I like the android ice cream sandwich OS. It looks nice on this device and it's a lot different than Amazon's version of android OS on the Kindle..." Read more
Customers like the tablet's functionality. They say the Kindle app works well, the camera and video camera deliver quality images, and the task manager works great. They are satisfied with the performance, find it useful for video watching, web browsing, listening to music, and that WiFi works well. Some customers mention it works well on Sony and Dynex televisions, but others have issues.
"...The WiFi works well, when I take it away from home and come back, it is almost instantaneously picking up the signal...." Read more
"...The Tab 2 makes a fine e-book reader. The included Kindle app works well, and the text is very sharp, clean and easy to read - to the point where I..." Read more
"...this for my DSLR (obviously I guess lol), it works awesome as a standard point and shoot camera and camcorder, taking pictures in surprisingly great..." Read more
"...Gmail, Google Drive, Maps... they all work flawlessly. You don't need Chrome or vanilla Android to streamline the Google experience. 3...." Read more
Customers appreciate the tablet's value for money. They say it looks good for the price, is free, and helps manage where apps live. However, some customers have reported issues with the device.
"...I could get a good, solid case made specifically for it, at a reasonable price...." Read more
"...For an entry level, low cost tablet it has a lot of features the purpose built readers leave out...." Read more
"...I decided the Galaxy Tab 2 7" looked right for the price. It's $50 more expensive than the Fire and $450 cheaper than my 64GB iPad 3...." Read more
"...First, the good parts is that it's a nice tablet and, with the price drop, a pretty nice deal...." Read more
Customers find the tablet computer easy to use. It has a responsive and intuitive navigation, making it convenient for web browsing and email on-the-go. The quick access to settings from the bar is convenient, and thumb typing is easy to manage with this size. They also appreciate the easy access to main controls through the info screen on the bottom right.
"...Are you familiar with android or mac? Android is super easy to use, and the app store is very extensive, with tons of free apps...." Read more
"...Kindle Reader: The Kindle reader app is very nice as the text is sharp and it turns pages very quickly...." Read more
"...Kindle app works well, and the text is very sharp, clean and easy to read - to the point where I've already read 5 books since having the tablet in..." Read more
"...The interface is fairly smooth and intuitive. I haven't really had much delay when tapping on icons or sliding the screen...." Read more
Customers like the tablet's speed. They say streaming via WiFi is as fast as their desktop, web browsing is quick, and typing is fast. The touchscreen is responsive, with minimal delay in opening apps. The battery life lasts for hours, charges quickly, and the performance is great.
"...I take it away from home and come back, it is almost instantaneously picking up the signal...." Read more
"...The tablets screen is bright, crisp and clear and it is very responsive with little to no lag...." Read more
"...Wifi connection is instant, both at home and on public networks and have not dropped any connections, remaining strong even while straying 50-60..." Read more
"...The interface is fairly smooth and intuitive. I haven't really had much delay when tapping on icons or sliding the screen...." Read more
Customers appreciate the tablet's size. They find it a good height and width ratio for watching, with a small form factor that uses less space yet is still easy to use. Many consider 7 inches as the perfect size for a tablet, preferring iPads over larger tablets like the iPad Mini. The larger screen size is a huge improvement over smaller smartphone screens. It fits in cargo pockets and serves as a mini computer with access to the internet. Customers also mention that the tablet has a great build quality and 1024 by 600 resolution screen.
"...I am really enjoying the light, small form factor of this 7" tablet though. So now I am not sure if I will want a 10" tablet or not...." Read more
"...It uses a much smaller percentage of space but yet is still easy to use...." Read more
"...The display is great, the processor is fast and can handle a lot at once (we ran it off my cellphone hotspot (3 to 4 bars, 3G) and downloaded 6..." Read more
"...with; it doesn't take up as much room in a carry-on and it fits in a coat pocket (or even a cargo pocket in my shorts!)...." Read more
Customers appreciate the tablet's durability. They find it has a quality build, nice hardware, and a bright screen. The device is reliable and lasts a long time. They like the excellent print quality and that Android has more and better quality apps than Apple. Customers also mention a good screen protector. Overall, they consider it a nice unit with great picture and video quality.
"...what made me get this tablet was the fact that I could get a good, solid case made specifically for it, at a reasonable price...." Read more
"...home and on public networks and have not dropped any connections, remaining strong even while straying 50-60 feet from my home router...." Read more
"...This on the other hand is a legitimate tablet, in a seven inch formfactor. You can read the specs, I'm not going to type them out again...." Read more
"...a standard point and shoot camera and camcorder, taking pictures in surprisingly great quality...." Read more
Customers have different views on the tablet computer's battery life. Some find it good with power save mode on and maximum brightness, while others report issues like poor battery life when using GPS or communications features, and issues charging the device when plugged in to a computer.
"...The battery keeps its charge well, and I haven't had any issues with playback of movies or music, and it plays apps perfectly...." Read more
"...Overall, I think it is going to have pretty decent battery life. I should get about 3 good evenings or a full day on a charge...." Read more
"...(adding a screen protector makes that worse), battery life with WifI on could be better, shortage of compatible accessories - - - - - - -..." Read more
"...Oh, and lest I forget, the battery life on this bad girl is beyond sweet...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013I love this tablet! I purchased two right after the new year and they have been going strong since. Maybe that seems crazy, but I've heard some horror stories about off-brand tablets becoming crap within a few weeks. This tablet has a lot of internal memory and runs android. The battery keeps its charge well, and I haven't had any issues with playback of movies or music, and it plays apps perfectly. I have probably downloaded approximately 20 apps and the system hasn't slowed at all. The WiFi works well, when I take it away from home and come back, it is almost instantaneously picking up the signal. It almost never loses the connection, even when my ps3 or my laptop do.
If you are looking to buy a tablet and you aren't sure which one to buy; decide what you want it to do first. Are you working or playing? Are you familiar with android or mac? Android is super easy to use, and the app store is very extensive, with tons of free apps. You need to decide how much you want to spend, long term. Apple products may be top-of-the-line, but they are priced accordingly, and so are their warranties, if you want one. Even after your initial purchase, you will still have to buy a case, possibly you might need a memory card, or a replacement power cord, and you might not want to pay $50-100. If you decide you want to go with android, now you have a variety of choices. Your first consideration should be WHICH version of android you want. This Samsung runs 4.1.1, but I've seen lots of off-brand that only have 2.1, and that OS came out a few years ago. The higher the number, the newer the OS and the better your tablet will work, and run apps especially. I don't recommend the 2.1, I used to have it on my phone and you can't save apps to external storage. At the very least, look for 2.3. There's also the kindle to consider, they run a certain android OS that has been modified for Amazon, and has exclusive rights on new adobe flash software. This is a definite perk for the kindle, but it was still out of my price range. Plus, while it can be so upsetting to miss out on the random flash ads (haha), the Samsung still plays videos from the internet just fine, as well as several different kinds of video files downloaded from a computer to the external card.
After looking at the OS, you need to decide how much internal memory you want. The literal total for the Samsung is 4.49 gb. Of which I still have 2.90 gb free. Now, I am using 1 whole gb for apps, but I mostly play games and they can be large, and when you have this much memory, you don't have to constantly move them to your external card. I could potentially get a lot of that space back if I wanted to. Having enough internal memory is VERY IMPORTANT; you will want to throw your tablet in the street and crush it with your car if you don't have enough. It will constantly tell you that the storage is low, and you won't be able to even update your current apps. I would say, depending on your usage plans, you will want at least, AT LEAST, 2 gb, but even that's on the low side. If you are going to read, play games, and be on the internet a lot, you will want more.
Next, decide how big you want this sucker to be. I love this 7 inch tablet, and I wouldn't want a larger one. Yet again it depends on what you want it for. I like that I can just throw this in my purse or school bag. The 10 inch ones are too big for my tastes.
After these major considerations, here's the other thing about tablet buying that you may want to think about. My girlfriend received an off brand tablet for Christmas, and we looked, and looked, and looked for a good case for it. Nada. There are so many different tablets out now, a saturated market, while the accessories are about as easy to find as water in the desert; if you don't have a Kindle, an iPad, or a Nook. This may sound crazy, but in the end, what made me get this tablet was the fact that I could get a good, solid case made specifically for it, at a reasonable price. I was not going to spend several hundred (I bought 2, remember) dollars on tablets, only to break mine within a week. I'm a huge klutz, so I have to think ahead. This is a great tablet, I highly recommend it!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2012Ok, the title of my review might be a little extreme but I stick by it. Anyone considering a Nook or Kindle should give this tablet a long, hard look. For an entry level, low cost tablet it has a lot of features the purpose built readers leave out. Not the least of which is this tablet is not tied to Barnes & Noble or Amazon. With this tablet you can get content from anywhere you want. Also, the Samsung has a GPS, front and rear cameras and a memory card slot. I believe the Nook has a memory slot too but the Kindle does not. The Samsung also has an IR blaster for controlling your home theater.
My only other Android device is my nearly 2 year old Motorola Droid X phone and this tablet makes my phone feel very inadequate in almost every way. The tablets screen is bright, crisp and clear and it is very responsive with little to no lag. I believe that this screen has a higher pixel density than many of the 10" tablets as it is nearly the same resolution as the larger tablets in a smaller screen. I was holding out for a high res 10" tablet but decided to jump on this one because I was tired of waiting. I am not disappointed. It will be interesting to see if I end up preferring the 7" tablet after I use it a while. It is very light, small and portable and the screen real estate is really quite usable.
Universal Remote:
I just got my tablet last night and setup my home theater easily. I am disappointed with the interface of the supplied remote app though and will look around for a better version. But at least the tablet provides the ability to do it. To be fair though, I did not spend a lot of time with it so it may be better than I think.
Kindle Reader:
The Kindle reader app is very nice as the text is sharp and it turns pages very quickly. I think anyone coming from an e-ink based reader will enjoy using this tablet as a reader as well. My wife has the e-ink Kindle and has often wanted a back lit reader instead of using a book light. This screen will not be as readable outdoors though but I think most of my and my wife's reading is indoors so there is always a trade off.
Streaming Music:
I have not tried other media yet other than Pandora radio. You do get a little hiccup in the audio if you are surfing data intensive apps like Google Maps while you are streaming music. This may be the result of my pitiful DSL connection at home though. Will have to try it on a faster broadband connection sometime to see.
Maps:
Google Maps looks great on this device. Fortunately this tablet has a GPS chip so location based services/mapping are possible. It is a great size for mapping and once I get a 4G phone with WiFi ability, I will try it out as a navigation device. Hopefully Samsung will come out with a car dock for this tablet. Google Streetview is very nice on this tablet as well.
Gmail:
The Gmail app is extremely nice on this tablet. Even in portrait mode you get the folder list down the left side and your email in the currently selected folder displayed on the right. On my phone, you only get one folder at a time.
Google Reader:
I use Google Reader as my RSS app and it is very fast on the tablet compared to my phone. I go cross-eyed staring at my phone for very long but I can tell from my limited use of the reader on the tablet that the tablet will be great. The reader is really one of my most used apps and a big reason I wanted a tablet.
Facebook:
What can I say, Facebook is much nicer on a tablet than on the phone.
Real Estate Apps:
I am currently in the market to buy a house so I have the Realtor.com and Zillow apps. Both are much nicer on the tablet than on the phone. The photos on the Realtor app are much larger than what Zillow provides though which is odd. Photos on the phone are ok, but are hard to tell much about. With the tablet, the photos are much more usable.
I may come back and add more to this review as I use the tablet more but in my 1 evening with it so far I can tell that I am going to love this tablet.
**Update 5/9/2012**
I got a chance to play with the tablet some more and have a few more observations to add.
YouTube:
YouTube looks great on this tablet. It will seamlessly flip from portrait to landscape without stopping the video. I personally think the YouTube app has a much better UI than the internet webpage.
Speakers:
The speakers are on the bottom of the tablet when the tablet is in portrait position. You have to watch that you don't rest it on your lap when listening to something using the speakers. If you turn it to landscape position, you have to watch that you don't cover the lower speaker with your hand. I found that if you hold the tablet with your fingers and cup the corner with the speaker it actually helps project the sound to you. I don't know where else they could put speakers as almost anywhere they are you will have to watch you don't cover them when you hold them so I won't complain about it.
Games:
What can I say, Angry Birds is awesome on a tablet. Words With Friends is nice as well. I haven't tried other games yet but expect them to look much better than they do on a phone.
7" vs. 10" tablet:
I don't know what to think about the size yet. I was trying to hold out for a high res 10" tablet that Samsung is rumored to be working on but got tired of waiting. I am really enjoying the light, small form factor of this 7" tablet though. So now I am not sure if I will want a 10" tablet or not. My brother has an iPad and that thing is a brick compared to this tablet.
WiFi:
I am a little worried about the people complaining about WiFi issues. So far mine has been working fine. It is indicating the same signal strength that my phone and laptop show. Maybe the problem is hit and miss but I hope if there is a real problem it is something a software/firmware update can resolve. But so far I have no complaints.
Battery Life:
I charged the tablet overnight and took it off the charger in the morning. I didn't use the tablet until I got home about 11 hours later. It was at 98% charge so it only drained 2% in 11 hours of no use. I used it for nearly 3 hours and it dropped to 66%. So 3 hours was about 1/3 of the battery life. That should translate to about 9 hours of battery life. I could turn the GPS off since it isn't needed most of the time, I also saw a tip about having it turn the WiFi off when in sleep mode and I have manually set the screen brightness to around 25% which is plenty bright indoors. Overall, I think it is going to have pretty decent battery life. I should get about 3 good evenings or a full day on a charge.
**Update 5/21/2012**
I have lived with the tablet for a couple weeks now and have a few more observations.
Screen Sharpness:
I got to compare it with my brother's iPad 2 this weekend and the screen on the Samsung is much, much sharper than the iPad. In fact, my dad's Nook was much sharper than the iPad with the Samsung being sharper than the Nook. The difference was amazing.
Browser Speed:
I was completely happy with the browsing speed of the Samsung until I compared it to the iPad. The iPad was much, much faster. Not sure why, but it is very noticeable. I installed the beta version of Google Chrome and it appears to be better than the built in browser but still not as fast as the iPad. But like I said, I was happy until I found out there was better.
Connection Issues:
I have observed the connection problem some people are reporting. If you hold the bottom left corner, the reception does drop down. As soon as you left off, it goes up 1 bar. But I also found out that my router was not operating at full strength. I had the old standby Linksys WRT54G but recently upgraded to an ASUS RT16N. As soon as I did, I noticed my cell phone and laptop were not showing nearly as strong reception as before. I am running Tomato on the router and discovered that you can turn up the signal strength. By default, Tomato is dialed back. My nearest neighbor is a quarter mile away so I dialed up to full strength. That upped my reception by 1 bar when covered and uncovered. So now I have better signal strength, even when I cover the antenna. I am not worried as I don't lose connection and it is showing a similar signal strength as my phone and laptop.
Overall, I love this tablet.
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- darrylmgReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for reading offline material or doing online research
I bought the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 inch after reading various online reviews (outside Amazon).
There were abount two reviews where the reviewers said the device was not as powerful and questioned why Samsung would develop such a product. There was one review which really appreciated the device.
I tend to agree that the device might be under powered for any potential future upgrades, but it comes with the latest Android OS right now and should last at least 2 years.
My main requirements for buying the device were:
- Reading books & PDFs whilst offline (e.g. on a plane).
- Reading Word documents.
- Reading email.
- Basic web surfing/researching.
i.e. a lot of reading, which doesn't require much CPU power once it's loaded.
I chose between the Amazon Kindle devices and this Samsung device mainly due to the smaller profile. I didn't want something that was heavy to hold and didn't need much space in luggage etc.
I have good eyesight and find reading on small displays easy.
My thinking was that Samsung make LCD screens for TVs/screens and they have always been good quality.
I have found that the screen size is just about right to read from.
The display is very bright and although it is quite glossy, I can read it in my conservatory where I can't see a regular laptop screen.
The device feels well made and not flimsy. The back plastic has a metalic look to it and it feels solid. It doesn't bend or press in anywhere like a hollow plastic device would.
The weight is about right but it could become tedious after 90 minutes. It's as heavy as a large hardback. It's probably the same weight as the Steve Jobs biography, which I hold with both hands when reading.
I bought mine with a 32GB micro-SD card to go in it.
The Ice Cream Sandwich OS is much better than older Android versions as it now supports entire device encryption or just SD card encryption. I may choose to just encrypt the SD card, which will prompt for a password on boot up before decrypting it.
This is good if you read company related documents on the device.
Although some of the reviews complained of bloat-ware, there's not that much and Samsung have limited your exposure to it.
As mentioned in one of the reviews there is a neat way of flicking between apps using a rotating menu bar. Never seen that before and works quite well.
There's one key app that I may make use of, the ability to remotely track and wipe the device. This is provided by Samsung and you will need to register a Samsung account.
I've not used the camera yet or made a video. My wife has a professional camera so I wouldn't even dream of presenting pictures from the camera on this device.
When you press the power button once, the device goes to sleep (screen off) but I think the Wi-Fi must still be active.
I've left the device in this state overnight (~9 hours) and it only lost ~8% of the battery power.
When you long-press the power button, you get the option to reboot or power-off. A full restart feels like it takes approx 20-30 seconds.
The device comes with the Chrome web browser which works really well at rendering most web pages I've been too.
The pinch and zoom works fantastically and is really quick and responsive.
Overall, if you like Android and a 7inch screen is OK for you, you'll like this device if you need it for the same reasons I bought it.
I feel that the price (I paid ~£200) is good for a device like this considering a tiny mobile phone with Android costs £300-£400.
I've just paid £30 for a nice Proporta case to protect the device when it's in my luggage. If the screen gets busted, then the device is useless.
- BecketReviewed in Japan on December 11, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Fantastic!
I have always wanted the Samsung tablet. I was so surprised about it's quality. Movies converted into mp4s play perfectly with HD quality. You can change the language from Japanese to English. You can't go wrong with this. If you unit doesn't come with flash just download the latest version for Android from Adobe archives.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars A useful Tablet
This tablet is just what I need when going on holiday. It alows me to take books from my county library & off the net, Play games. Down load off line maps of the area I am visiting & navigate on them useing satnav. It is not too cumbersom to carry around with you.
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KazReviewed in Japan on August 20, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Galaxy tab2を購入してみて
最初は中華タブレットかGalaxy tab2で迷いましたがやっぱりGalaxy tab2にしました。
1 GHzのデュアルコアともあってヌルヌルと動きます。そしてやはりOS4.0だと2.3より全然使いやすいですね
カメラの方は約300万画素なんであんまり写りはよくありません。
バッテリーの方も2、3日は持ちますね音楽とかはauのGalaxyで聴いているのでGalaxy tab2には入れてません。
ネットとかもサクサクで文句なしです!やはり中華タブレットより買って正解でした。
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流浪のライダーReviewed in Japan on August 11, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars やはり定番のタブレット
モバイルで使えるタブレットを探していました。
最新のNexus7か定番のGalaxyTabか悩んだ末、GalaxyTabを選択しました。やはり同型の国内モデルがあるという点が最後の決め手になりました。オプション製品、周辺機器の数やネット上の情報の豊富さはやはり重要だと思います。
このモデルのCPUは1.2Gのデュアルコアで今風の1.5Gのクアッドコアからすると見劣りする感がありますが、パフォーマンスについては普通にhuluやYouTubeなどの動画を見たりする分には全く問題ありません。ただし、HDMI経由の外部モニタに出力するような場合は影響があるかもしれません。
操作性に関してはAndroidのバージョンを3.0系から4.0系にアップデートしたせいか、画面の操作が滑らかになりました。
(毎度のことですがバージョンアップによって設定画面や画面の操作方法が変わるのはご愛嬌)
バッテリーは使い方にもよりますが、普通に動画や音楽を聴いて、web/メールを使う程度なら1日-2日は全く気にする必要はありません。このモデルはWiFiモデルなので3G通信を行っていないのでその辺りも影響しているかもしれません。(最近はスタバでもフリーアクセスのWiFiができるようになってきたので3Gがなくても大丈夫)
GalaxyTab7.0Plusはいろいろな面で初代GalaxyTabから正常進化(成熟)版なので、誰にでもお勧めの定番モデルだと思います。
欲を言えば、画面の解像度を1280×768程度まで引き上げてもらえると完璧だと思ます。