Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab 3 7" - Page 2

afv011 · 04-30-2013, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

Not if support for removable media or docking keyboard are important.

I don't see how a docking keyboard would be of any use on a 7 incher, an external keyboard is for speed and convenience, two things you are certain to miss on such a tiny keyboard.

For storage, if you have the need, then that's a genuine reason to look elsewhere.

tubemonkey · 04-30-2013, 04:19 AM

I added the specs for the Galaxy Tab 2 to the OP for comparison. Unless you need the additional storage capabilities of the SGT3 (16GB + 64GB) vs those of the SGT2 (8GB + 32GB), then they're essentially the same device.

Teknikal · 04-30-2013, 07:55 AM

I'm not judging until I know more, all 1ghz (1.2 in this case) chips aren't equal and I'd be surprised if this one wasn't very capable.

Probably won't be buying one on account of already having a Nexus 7 but I wouldn't write this off just based on what seem to be pretty minor spec bumps that said I'm more interested in their premium Note branded line.

forsooth · 04-30-2013, 08:51 AM

I am picking up idioms.
"Kick the tires." "Check the oil."

Maybe a reasonable "cheap ride!"

WillysJeepMan · 04-30-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Teknikal

I'm not judging until I know more, all 1ghz (1.2 in this case) chips aren't equal and I'd be surprised if this one wasn't very capable.

Probably won't be buying one on account of already having a Nexus 7 but I wouldn't write this off just based on what seem to be pretty minor spec bumps that said I'm more interested in their premium Note branded line.

That, (keeping the Note brand the premium) is most likely the rationale for producing the Tab 3. The Tab 3 helps keep the pricepoint of the Note lineup stable. Without the Tab series, there would be marketing pressure to reduce the price of the Notes.

tubemonkey · 04-30-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

That, (keeping the Note brand the premium) is most likely the rationale for producing the Tab 3. The Tab 3 helps keep the pricepoint of the Note lineup stable. Without the Tab series, there would be marketing pressure to reduce the price of the Notes.

That kind of marketing means I look elsewhere for my tablet needs.

The reality is that Samsung is becoming Apple and expects customer loyalty to sell their products; no matter how good or bad the specs are. Pricing is irrelevant.

Sil_liS · 04-30-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

That kind of marketing means I look elsewhere for my tablet needs.

The reality is that Samsung is becoming Apple and expects customer loyalty to sell their products; no matter how good or bad the specs are. Pricing is irrelevant.

The fact that they have a cheap tablet means that they have a different strategy than Apple does. Samsung seems to try to make products for different markets.

I'm not interested at all in 7" tablets, but I'm not going to criticize a company for making products that I'm not interested in.

WillysJeepMan · 04-30-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

That kind of marketing means I look elsewhere for my tablet needs.

The reality is that Samsung is becoming Apple and expects customer loyalty to sell their products; no matter how good or bad the specs are. Pricing is irrelevant.

That might be your reality.

They're not expecting people to get in on the Tab series and then upgrade to the Note out of customer loyalty. I have not seen any indication that they expect people to upgrade at all.

Pricing is not irrelevant. Samsung needs the Tab series to establish a baseline "budget" tier tablet. This type of market segmentation is something out of "Marketing 101". Auto makers do it. So do gadget makers.

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Originally Posted by Sil_liS

The fact that they have a cheap tablet means that they have a different strategy than Apple does. Samsung seems to try to make products for different markets.

I'm not interested at all in 7" tablets, but I'm not going to criticize a company for making products that I'm not interested in.

Agreed.

frahse · 04-30-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

That might be your reality.

They're not expecting people to get in on the Tab series and then upgrade to the Note out of customer loyalty. I have not seen any indication that they expect people to upgrade at all.

Pricing is not irrelevant. Samsung needs the Tab series to establish a baseline "budget" tier tablet. This type of market segmentation is something out of "Marketing 101". Auto makers do it. So do gadget makers.

Agreed.

Samsung could have been "volks"sung. "People" devices.

GreenMonkey · 05-02-2013, 11:11 AM

The Tab 2 7" was a good buy for a cheap tablet last year if you value an SD card.

I bought a refurb for my daughter over a year ago for $159. It's not as fast as our Nexus 7 tabs, and Touchwiz sucks (give me stock Android any day) but the SD card slot was more valuable than the speed. I can drop some My Little Pony episodes on it when we go on trips and stuff.

This is just a minor tweak of the product. As long as it stays in the Nexus 7 $199 and below price-range it should still be a good bargain buy.

CyGuy · 05-03-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonkey

The Tab 2 7" was a good buy for a cheap tablet last year if you value an SD card.

I bought a refurb for my daughter over a year ago for $159. It's not as fast as our Nexus 7 tabs, and Touchwiz sucks (give me stock Android any day) but the SD card slot was more valuable than the speed. I can drop some My Little Pony episodes on it when we go on trips and stuff.

This is just a minor tweak of the product. As long as it stays in the Nexus 7 $199 and below price-range it should still be a good bargain buy.

I have to agree. I have been using a Galaxy Tab 2 7" for a while now and I love it. I will admit that if it was missing the SD card slot I would not have even considered one, it is a must have feature. The new Tab appears to only have minor improvements but I may get one anyway since they are priced so competitively...

jersysman · 05-03-2013, 02:32 PM

Still with these specs that are offered I think I will pass. A much better buy now will be the Nook HD for a 7". Especially since they just opened Google Play to it.

Namekuseijin · 05-03-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

And only a 1024x600 pixel screen? Ouch.

about right for a 7" screen

iPad mini with a 7.9" is only 1024x768

that said, I really tried to enjoy tablets and even my eInk reader, but nothing beats a smartphone in features, mobility and comodity...

jersysman · 05-03-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Namekuseijin

...iPad mini with a 7.9" is only 1024x768...

And the thing most people were complaining about when that came out was the screen. It should be better and so should the Galaxy 3.

tubemonkey · 05-04-2013, 01:56 PM

Just picked up a Galaxy Tab 2 for $150 from the grocery store. Plan to gift it.

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04-30-2013, 04:19 AM	#17
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,476 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I added the specs for the Galaxy Tab 2 to the OP for comparison. Unless you need the additional storage capabilities of the SGT3 (16GB + 64GB) vs those of the SGT2 (8GB + 32GB), then they're essentially the same device.

04-30-2013, 07:55 AM	#18
Teknikal Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 5264318 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belfast Device: Sony T1, Note Pro 12.2, Honor 10	I'm not judging until I know more, all 1ghz (1.2 in this case) chips aren't equal and I'd be surprised if this one wasn't very capable. Probably won't be buying one on account of already having a Nexus 7 but I wouldn't write this off just based on what seem to be pretty minor spec bumps that said I'm more interested in their premium Note branded line.

04-30-2013, 08:51 AM	#19
forsooth tec montage Posts: 435 Karma: 544444445 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: harsh unforgiving places Device: kindles, lenovo, chromebook, mobiles	I am picking up idioms. "Kick the tires." "Check the oil." Maybe a reasonable "cheap ride!"

05-02-2013, 11:11 AM	#25
GreenMonkey DRM hater Posts: 945 Karma: 2066176 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Nook ST glow, Kindle Voyage	The Tab 2 7" was a good buy for a cheap tablet last year if you value an SD card. I bought a refurb for my daughter over a year ago for $159. It's not as fast as our Nexus 7 tabs, and Touchwiz sucks (give me stock Android any day) but the SD card slot was more valuable than the speed. I can drop some My Little Pony episodes on it when we go on trips and stuff. This is just a minor tweak of the product. As long as it stays in the Nexus 7 $199 and below price-range it should still be a good bargain buy.

05-03-2013, 02:32 PM	#27
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	Still with these specs that are offered I think I will pass. A much better buy now will be the Nook HD for a 7". Especially since they just opened Google Play to it.

05-04-2013, 01:56 PM	#30
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,476 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Just picked up a Galaxy Tab 2 for $150 from the grocery store. Plan to gift it.