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Anika Hanson
12-07-2013
Originally Posted by paulj48:
“I have a Samsung 10.1 tab 2 and it's fairly quick at most things, certainly no lag when playing HD videos etc.

The screen doesnt seem as responsive or acurate touch wise as my Iphone or my parents Ipad mini but it does have a screen protector on it (for my 5 year old) so that my be why.

The only lag I get is with certain flash content online, e.g. flash games but thats not bad considering mobile flash is not officially supported anymore.

All in all it's not a bad device for the price, certainly not as good as an Ipad (in my opinion) but at nearlly half the price you cant complain, flash storage slot is a bonus as well.”

I'd pretty much agree with this. I have an iPad too.
cmorris
12-07-2013
So people would recommend a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1?. How well does it play You Tube videos and view storage cards, flash memory sticks and USB HDD?
paulj48
12-07-2013
Originally Posted by cmorris:
“So people would recommend a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1?. How well does it play You Tube videos”

Android has its own Youtube App and it plays the videos perfectly well.

I personally would only recommend a Galaxy tab 2 if you only wanted to spend £200 on a 10" tablet, I would prefer an Ipad as it would compliment my Iphone and Macbook but that is only my opinion and well over £100 more expensive (and to some more restrictive). I bought my Galaxy Tab as a gift for a 5 year old last christmas and with the cashback offer it only cost £180 so a no brainer.
cmorris
12-07-2013
Ok the Galaxy Tab on Amazon costs £220 or £252 with extras and would compliment my Samsung phone. The nexus costs over £310.

Can I insert a SD Card, USB Flash drive or a USB HDD Drive to my tab and it can play videos and music
Anika Hanson
12-07-2013
Originally Posted by cmorris:
“Ok the Galaxy Tab on Amazon costs £220 or £252 with extras and would compliment my Samsung phone. The nexus costs over £310.

Can I insert a SD Card, USB Flash drive or a USB HDD Drive to my tab and it can play videos and music”

Yes you can put an SD card into the tab and you can play music and videos off of it. There is a slot for the SD card. I have a 32gb SD card in mine and it works just fine. I can view all my content.


To use a USB pen you need an adapter like this one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Gala....1+usb+adapter


I have this one and it works just fine.

Or you can use this much cheaper on the go cable


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-comp....1+usb+adapter


I'm not sure that a USB HDD would work though.
cmorris
12-07-2013
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“Yes you can put an SD card into the tab and you can play music and videos off of it. There is a slot for the SD card. I have a 32gb SD card in mine and it works just fine. I can view all my content.


To use a USB pen you need an adapter like this one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Gala....1+usb+adapter


I have this one and it works just fine.

Or you can use this much cheaper on the go cable


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-comp....1+usb+adapter


I'm not sure that a USB HDD would work though.”

Can you check for me.
Anika Hanson
12-07-2013
Originally Posted by cmorris:
“Can you check for me.”

I don't have an external hard drive so I can't check if it would work sorry. I doubt it would work because it doesn't even recognise a kindle as an external device.
ney
12-07-2013
I have had the Nexus 7 16gb tablet about 11 months now and I just love it. I got the Nexus 4 nearly a week ago now and so far im very happy with that also.

Darren
cmorris
13-07-2013
When it says 4 x Zoom on the Samsung Tab Specs does this mean that you can zoom when using camera?
alan1302
14-07-2013
Originally Posted by cmorris:
“When it says 4 x Zoom on the Samsung Tab Specs does this mean that you can zoom when using camera?”

It does, yes
cmorris
14-07-2013
How does the Zoom work and does this come in a black version?
CodeNameO
14-07-2013
@cmorris

I do suggest that you have a look at the Samsung website and the numerous video reviews on YouTube. It will answer ALL your questions and byou will be able to decide if it's right for you.

Just did a quick Google search and yes there is a black version. Also the zoom works digitally and will be controlled by the touchscreen in the camera app.

Please don't use your tablet to take photos as it looks silly.
lea_uk
15-07-2013
Originally Posted by CodeNameO:
“


Please don't use your tablet to take photos as it looks silly.”

I've seen people at gigs do that, it looks quite daft.
cmorris
15-07-2013
To zoom you push you two fingers away to zoom in and towards you to zoom out.
alan1302
15-07-2013
Originally Posted by cmorris:
“To zoom you push you two fingers away to zoom in and towards you to zoom out.”

You seem to be answeing your own questions now
cmorris
16-07-2013
I think I am veering towards a Samsung Galaxy - Walk before you can run
boyzie
16-07-2013
I also have the ipad2 and GTAB 2.The tab2 is a nice tablet and does things well all in all.Its robust and well made.Also the battery life is pretty good.You wont be sorry if you buy one.
cmorris
21-07-2013
Would I be able to use the 32GB Scandisk Micro SDHC Card

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Micr...omputers_img_z

in my Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Mobile phone in order to take more photos or will it damage this.
Pucky
21-07-2013
Originally Posted by cmorris:
“Would I be able to use the 32GB Scandisk Micro SDHC Card

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Micr...omputers_img_z

in my Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Mobile phone in order to take more photos or will it damage this.”

As long as the Ace 2 takes Micro SDHC cards then yes it will work.
darkjedimaster
22-07-2013
My partner is looking to get the Galaxy Tab 2 10" as she has read various good reports of battery life on it, but cannot seem to find any information on how badly the battery drains when a Bluetooth keyboard is connected to it whilst online ?. I know that most Bluetooth keyboards can be recharged, but wasn't sure how badly the Tab 2 drains whilst the Bluetooth protocol is activated.

Can anyone here advise ?

Thanks
alan1302
22-07-2013
Originally Posted by cmorris:
“Would I be able to use the 32GB Scandisk Micro SDHC Card

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Micr...omputers_img_z

in my Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Mobile phone in order to take more photos or will it damage this.”

Why would you think it may damage it?
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