Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 8GB Student Bundle (white) w/ KB & USB $250

I love the tab 2 7.0. I've had it for a few weeks now and my only complaint is that I can't charge it except for the wall adapter that it came with. Good news is, that I use it all day (gps, music, email, social media, and the occasional game) and it hasn't come close to dying on me yet, adjusting the screen brightness and using task manager to kill background apps helps a lot too.
The polaris office has been great so far as well, I've used the spreadsheets and "word" document and both have emailed and allowed me to edit without trouble.

Almost forgot- don't get it for the camera, it's no good for anything other than video chat. Both the front and rear facing are very low quality and without any "effects" features to enhance them either. Luckily my phone takes great pictures and they are easily transferable for editing on the GT2.

One problem a lot of people have been having is uploading files (i.e. music), you cannot mount the GT2 in a disk mode (most likely because they want you to buy all new music from the Google Play store) but if you can use a program called File Manager HD and on a Windows OS you can plug it in via USB and drag and drop files into a predetermined folder on a microSD card.

bad deal and samsung probably plan a price cut this holiday anyways. This is one way to get rid of the stocks because most americans dont care about specs but the extra things that comes with it. The Sam tab spec is old and the dock is retarded. It only let you dock it vertical and its bulky.

nexus 7 is better

Quote from washyou : nexus 7 is better

I would agree the nexus is better on paper. I have booth and decided to sell the nexus 7. The only advantage the nexus has is the ability to play games designed for the processor. Web browsing was the same or worst than my Galaxy 2.

Quote from Yosemity : In case you already have the tab the keyboard is selling on Amazon for 39 bucks and one for 68.... The pictures both look the same so I don't know if there are any differences. Both are Samsung and also in white

Do you have a link?

Quote from MommieMara : looking for my mom for surfing the web and FB. Hows this vs Ipad? Thanks. Side note my om is amazing at picking up viruses on her laptop :X thats why we thought a tablet might be better lol

Your mom must watch a lot of pr0n.

Quote from dmoore79 : One problem a lot of people have been having is uploading files (i.e. music), you cannot mount the GT2 in a disk mode (most likely because they want you to buy all new music from the Google Play store) but if you can use a program called File Manager HD and on a Windows OS you can plug it in via USB and drag and drop files into a predetermined folder on a microSD card.

????? Not sure what problem you are having.

Quote from washyou : nexus 7 is better

Thanks for adding so much value to people who don't know the differences between the two devices.

This has been in the pipeline/news for ages

Quote from MommieMara : looking for my mom for surfing the web and FB. Hows this vs Ipad? Thanks. Side note my om is amazing at picking up viruses on her laptop :X thats why we thought a tablet might be better lol

As a primary tablet or laptop replacement, I would suggest the iPad 2 or 3.

If saving $120-$300 is very important, go with the N7.

Quote from Bravadu : As a primary tablet or laptop replacement, I would suggest the iPad 2 or 3. If saving $120-$300 is very important, go with the N7.

Can you add some supporting information? I value opinions inversely proportional to the anonymity of the poster. Just sayin' the more I get a feel for your reasoning, the better I can judge what your thinkin'.

Quote from Bravadu : As a primary tablet or laptop replacement, I would suggest the iPad 2 or 3. If saving $120-$300 is very important, go with the N7.

In this case I would agree with going with the Nexus 7. Simpler is better and accessories would just confuse the situation. The keyboard is a great (and in this case cheap) addition to a very capable device if you are more of a power user.

I'm sure MSRP will drop to $200 really soon. I've seen this tab(non student version) go for $250 + $50 giftcard.
Good tablet but I think its bad time to pay full $250 now.
I agree nexus 7 is better but it really depends on person.

BTW this tablet do not have hdmi and HDMI adapter will not work(even original samsung adapter will not work).

Guess I'm really struggling as to why people would choose this over the Nexus 7. There are some advantages - sure. But overall the Nexus 7 is a great device and the better value (IMO) than the Tab.

Nexus 7 is a great device, but this Samsungs got some definite advantages over the Nexus 7:

Advantages:

• MicroSD Card Slot (up to 64GB expandable)
• IR Transmitter (works with Peel to control other devices)
• Front & Rear Camera
• Full Size USB adapter
• Samsung Keyboard

Disadvantages:

• Slightly lower resolution (1024x600 vs 1280x800 on the Nexus 7)
• Dual Core vs Quad Core

Price is going to be almost the same, since Google charges Tax on the Nexus 7. Really, the only advantage that Google Nexus 7 has over this one, is the quad core processor, and you'll only notice that on some high end games. Won't make a difference for web-browsing or general usage. In fact, I'd say most users would be hard pressed to notice the difference in speed between the two tablets. Furthermore, this Samsung tablet will be getting Jellybean soon. I'd say for parents, girlfriends and others looking for a great all-around general purpose tablet, this is probably a better deal than the Nexus 7 for 90% of tablet users at the moment..

Does it have gps?

Quote from webtechy : Unboxing: http://liliputing.com/2012/08/sam...iputing%29 Video Review with keyboard dock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVcq3QjZTJI

Thumbs up and rep just because both my videos are linked!

I thought about posting this when I got it last week, but figured I'd get alot of complaints about people not being able to replicate the deal or comments about it being MSRP.