\n\tSamsung raised the bar on 7-inch Android tablets with its Galaxy Tab 7.7, and I want to find out what’s inside. Come along as I crack open this 7-inch Android tablet.
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\n\tFor a detailed analysis of the teardown, check out my article and video, Galaxy Tab 7.7 teardown reveals lots of Samsung’s homegrown hardware.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 teardown: Pricing and availability
\n\tAs of this writing, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is available in the U.S. for $449 with a two-year contract from Verizon. We purchased our test unit (sans contract) for $699 plus tax.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 teardown: Box contents
\n\tAlong with the device itself, the Galaxy Tab 7.7’s box includes the power adapter, connector cable, and product documentation.
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\n\tPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 teardown: Hardware specs, dimensions, and weight
\n\tThe Galaxy Tab 7.7 has a 1.4GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos 4210 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 7.7″ AMOLED display (1,200 x 800 resolution), 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It measures measures 7.74″ (H) x 5.24″ (W) x 0.31″ (D) and weighs 12 ounces.
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Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Previously, Bill was an IT manager in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.
