Samsung GALAXY Tab 2, 10.1 and 7.0 announced

Though not exactly the super high-end, Ultra HD tablets we had in mind, Samsung has officially unveiled its Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 range, which features both a 7.0 inch 1,024 x 600 and a 10.1 inch 1,280 x 800 offering.

Before we discuss the new devices, we're sure many of our readers are wondering what happened to the rumours of a grand 11.6 inch iPad 3 killer with a 2,560 x 1,600 resolution, well, whilst it is possible that as a rumour, our information may have been incorrect, Samsung is also teasing a GALAXY Note 10.1 tablet on posters at MWC, that may offer up more of a fight in the high-end segment; failing this, we know that Samsung is planning a press event in the near future for the GALAXY S III smartphone, which may also double as a platform by which to launch a new high-end tablet. Hopefully you'll see from the specifications below, why we just don't believe that the GALAXY Tab 2 series will be representing the crème de la crème of Samsung tablets this year.

Both devices from the GALAXY Tab 2 series share similar specifications, they both feature a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, a 3MP rear and a VGA front-facing camera, up to 32GB internal memory with MicroSD expansion options, and all the standard connectivity options; in fact, all that differs between the two devices beyond their screens and dimensions are battery size, with the 10.1 offering up 7,000mAh and the 7.0 4,000mAh and that the 7.0 has a lower-end 8GB internal storage offering. Both devices will have optional 21Mbps GSPA+ 3G variants.

Full specifications are as follows:

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 7.0

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 10.1