- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Google Nexus 10
- Google Nexus 7
- Apple iPad 1
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF300
- Kobo Arc
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Jun, 2012)With a dual-core 1GHz processor and relatively low-density 1,024 x 600 resolution screen, it's hardly cutting edge but performance is solid and build is good.
Rated 80% by by WF (Nov, 2012)I use the music feature and have found that the battery life is fairly good for a <200 tablet.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 compared to the Archos 97 carbon
“7
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
9.7”
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Rated 20% by by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)They are suppose to be working modifying the size but for try Android lovers this will be a big upset.
screen size
7"
9.7"
Galaxy Tab 2 by Martin-S.-Brown--Marty-B (Jun, 2012)Great size - if you want a screen bigger than your phone, but small enough to read a book upon, the seven inch tablet form factor is great.
97 carbon by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)Other Android screen size is perfect for movies but lack usability on 'document size' pdf or doc.
screen resolution
Galaxy Tab 2 by Mr.-Cody (Oct, 2012)It is a very portable device and has a great screen resolution that allows you to read and watch movies.
97 carbon by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)Screen brightness and clarity are good but it can give a flat look to images sometimes.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
97 carbon by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)1 GIG memory and 1 GIG single core processor is a year or more behind the curve.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs Archos 97 carbon
cpu speed
97 carbon by WF (Nov, 2012)Please note, that the processing speed is limited because it is a ARM- A8 Processor, not an intel celeron, and has only 1 core for processing, not dual core which in some applications can speed up the processing.
battery life
7 hour
8 hour
Galaxy Tab 2 by Rory (Sep, 2012)The resolution is great and my children enjoy watching movies on long trips to Kona, about 2&1/2 hours.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Archos 97 carbon
| More cores | Dual core | vs | Single core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice as many cores; run more applications at once | |||
| Has a light sensor | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors | |||
| Supports 3G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; be online anywhere that has cell coverage | |||
| More storage capacity | 32 GB | vs | 16 GB |
| 2x more storage capacity; Holds more music, movies and photos | |||
| Has a compass | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Great for maps and navigation apps | |||
| Has a GPS | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Get directions and navigation, geotag photos | |||
| Lighter | 344 g | vs | 620 g |
| More than 40% lighter | |||
| Sharper screen | 169 ppi | vs | 131 ppi |
| Around 30% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Smaller | 194 x 122 x 11 mm | vs | 239 x 184 x 12 mm |
| 2x smaller | |||
| Higher resolution rear camera | 3 MP | vs | 2 MP |
| 50% higher resolution rear camera; Can be used like a point-and-shoot camera | |||
| Slightly more expandable storage | 128 GB (microSD) | vs | 32 GB (microSDHC) |
| 4x more maximum capacity | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
| Significantly bigger screen | 9.7" | vs | 7" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 40% bigger screen | |||
| Longer battery life | 8 hour | vs | 7 hour |
| More than 10% longer battery life; surf the web longer without having to plug in | |||
| Supports Adobe Flash | Yes (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) | vs | No (Android 4.1 Jelly Bean) |
| Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash | |||
| Marginally newer | Jul, 2012 | vs | Apr, 2012 |
| Release date 2 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 | Archos 97 carbon | ||
 |   Rated by 792 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Syntya (Nov, 2012) Rated 60% by by annieoftirol Rated 60% by by annieoftirol |  Rated by 8 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by John (Nov, 2012) Rated 60% by by R.-Chin (Oct, 2012) Rated 80% by by chuck-norris (Dec, 2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Google Nexus 10 Faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark |
 | 3 | Apple iPad 1 5-way tie: Has a compass |
 | 5 | Kobo Arc Largest amount of storage capacity |
 | 7 | Acer Iconia Tab A110 High resolution front camera |
