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{{short description|Android tablet by Samsung}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7
| logo = Galaxy Tab logo.svg
| image = 
| imagesize = 300
| caption = Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800)
| model number = p6800
| developer = [[Company:Samsung|Samsung]]
| family = Galaxy Tab
| type = [[Engineering:Tablet computer|Tablet]], [[Engineering:Portable media player|media player]], [[Engineering:Personal computer|PC]]
| releasedate = February 2012
| lifespan = 
| price = <!-- at initial release, not current price -->
| supported = No
| unitsshipped = 
| media = 
| os = [[Software:Android Honeycomb|Android 3.2 "Honeycomb"]] upgradable to [[Software:Android Jelly Bean|Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean"]]
| power = 5,100 [[Ampere-hour|mAh]] Li-Ion battery
| cpu = 1.4&nbsp;GHz dual-core [[Engineering:ARM Holdings|ARM]] Cortex-A9 [[System on a chip|SoC]] processor [[Engineering:Exynos|Samsung Exynos 4210]]
| gpu = [[Engineering:ARM Holdings|ARM]] Mali-400 MP<ref name="mali-400 official">{{cite web |url=http://www.arm.com/products/multimedia/mali-graphics-hardware/mali-400-mp.php |title=Mali-400 MP – ARM |access-date=4 January 2012 |work=ARM.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7-7-LTE-Spotted-at-FCC-En-Route-to-Verizon-241619.shtml 
|title=Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE Spotted at FCC En-Route to Verizon |date=19 December 2012 |work=Softpedia.com}}</ref>
| storage = 16/32/64 [[Gigabyte|GB]] [[Flash memory|flash memory]],<br />[[Engineering:MicroSD|microSD]] slot (up to 32 GB)
| memory = 1 GB
| display = 1280×800 [[Pixel|px]] (1 megapixel),<br />{{convert|7.7|in|cm|abbr=on}} diagonal, 197 [[Physics:Pixels per inch|ppi]],<br />[[Chemistry:AMOLED#Super AMOLED Plus|Super AMOLED Plus]] display
| graphics = 
| sound = 
| input = Multi-touch [[Engineering:Touchscreen#Capacitive|screen]], headset controls, [[Engineering:Proximity sensor|proximity]] and [[Low-key lighting|ambient light]] sensors, 3-axis [[Engineering:Gyroscope|gyroscope]], [[Physics:Magnetometer|magnetometer]], [[Physics:Accelerometer|accelerometer]], [[Engineering:Assisted GPS|aGPS]], [[Engineering:USB|USB]] (adapter needed)
| camera = 3.0 MP AF camera with [[Engineering:LED|LED]] flash, 2.0 MP front facing (for video calls)
| connectivity = HSPA+ 21&nbsp;Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 MHz <br /> EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz <br /> [[Wi-Fi]] 802.11a/b/g/n, [[Bluetooth]] 3.0, HDMI (external cable)
| service = <!-- online services offered -->
| dimensions = {{convert|196.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} H<br />{{convert|133.0|mm|in|abbr=on}} W<br />{{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| weight = {{convert|340|g|lb|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = Samsung Galaxy Tab
| successor = [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0|Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0]]
| related = [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy S II|Samsung Galaxy S II]] <br /> [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Note series|Samsung Galaxy Note series]] <br /> [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus|Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus]] <br /> [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0|Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0]] <br /> [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0|Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/7.7}}
}}

The '''Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7''' it was a tablet computer of a series of [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]]-based [[Engineering:Tablet computer|tablet computer]] produced by Samsung, introduced on 1 September 2011 at IFA in Berlin.<ref name="samsung.com">Samsung Global News [https://archive.today/20130202031948/http://www.samsung.com/africa_en/news/newsRead.do?news_seq=29017&gltype=globalnews "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, World’s First Mobile Tablet Featuring Super AMOLED Plus Display Unveiled at IFA 2011"], ''Samsung Global News'', 1 September 2011, accessed 3 January 2012.</ref>  Related models are the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0|Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0]], and [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0|Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0]].

It belongs to the second generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, which consists of two [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1|10.1]]" models, an [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9|8.9]]", a [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus|7.0]]" and a 7.7" model. The 7.7 is the thinnest tablet Samsung has made in the 7" range.

== History ==

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 has been shown to the public in September 2011 at the [[Engineering:Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin|IFA]] in Berlin. It is, together with its cheaper sibling [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus|Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus]], the direct successor of the original Galaxy Tab.

On 4 January 2012, Samsung announced in Singapore the launch for February 2012 at a price of S$898 (US$695).<ref>CNET Asia [http://asia.cnet.com/crave/samsungs-7-inch-tablets-launched-in-singapore-62212750.htm],''CNET Asia'', 4 January 2012, accessed 5 January 2012.</ref>

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 [[Wi-Fi]] was on sale in Australia on 13 January 2012, with prices approximately A$550. The release was not advertised and only a few stores have stock.<ref>ZDnet [http://www.zdnet.com.au/samsung-tab-77-pops-up-in-aussie-stores-339329682.htm] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602220026/http://www.zdnet.com.au/samsung-tab-77-pops-up-in-aussie-stores-339329682.htm |date=2 June 2012 }}, ''ZDNet'', 13 January 2012, accessed 27 January 2012.</ref>

After Apple had secured another injunction against Samsung tablet computers in Germany, Samsung had to pull the Tab 7.7 from their booth including everything related like posters only one day after the first presentation.<ref>The Register [https://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/05/galaxy_tab_7_7_pulled_from_ifa "Galaxy Tab 7.7 pulled from IFA after new Apple moves"],''The Register'', 5 September 2011, accessed 3 January 2012.</ref>

== Software ==

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 runs Android 3.2 with Samsung's custom overlay ''[[Software:TouchWiz|TouchWiz UX]]''.<ref>Samsung Microsite [http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/7.7/spec.html?type=find "Galaxy Tab 7.7 - Specification"], ''Samsung'', 2011, accessed 3 January 2012.</ref> TouchWiz UX provides several widgets and:

* '''L!ve Panels:''' A set of custom widgets and panels which will provide additional contents to Honeycomb, like weather, calendar, and more. The widgets and panels are resizable, following a grid pattern.<ref>[http://www.galaxytabs.com/2011/03/explanation-and-examination-of-touchwiz-ux-aka-touchwiz-4-0/ "Explanation and Examination of TouchWiz UX aka TouchWiz 4.0"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214204933/http://www.galaxytabs.com/2011/03/explanation-and-examination-of-touchwiz-ux-aka-touchwiz-4-0/ |date=14 February 2017 }}, "GalaxyTabs.com", 23 March 2011, accessed 12 April 2011.</ref>
* '''Mini Apps Tray:''' An additional dock-like bar which will give access to the most commonly used applications.
* '''Social Hub:''' An integrated messaging application which aims to center the user's social life, unifying the inboxes and timelines of multiple services like [[Software:Gmail|Gmail]], [[Company:Facebook|Facebook]], [[Company:Twitter|Twitter]], and many others, splitting them into "Feeds" (updates) and "Messages".
* '''Reader's Hub:''' A store that will allow the user to download [[E-book|e-book]]s to the Galaxy Tab. Samsung claims that it will feature around 2 million books, 2,000 newspapers in 49 languages, and 2,300 magazines in 22 languages.
* '''Media Hub:''' A [[Engineering:Video on demand|video on demand]] service, which will be available only in the US.
* '''Music Hub:''' A [[Music on demand|music on demand]] service, which will be available only in the US.<ref>Engadget [https://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/hands-on-with-touchwiz-ux-for-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1/ "Hands-on with TouchWiz UX for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1"],''Engadget'', 3 August 2011, accessed 3 January 2012.</ref>

In July 2012 appeared an update to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in Austria. More countries followed in the next months.

In May 2013 Samsung released an update to Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) in several Asian countries.<ref>http://asia.cnet.com/jelly-bean-update-for-galaxy-tab-7-7-released-for-southeast-asia-62221385.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023133341/http://asia.cnet.com/jelly-bean-update-for-galaxy-tab-7-7-released-for-southeast-asia-62221385.htm |date=23 October 2013 }} Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Tab 7.7 released for Southeast Asia</ref>

== Hardware ==

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is the first tablet computer featuring a Super [[Chemistry:AMOLED|AMOLED]] Plus display and sports a high pixel density. The Samsung [[Engineering:Exynos|Exynos]] 4210 dual-core processor works at 1.4&nbsp;GHz, it consists of two ARM Cortex-A9 cores. The Tab 7.7 is equipped with 1&nbsp;GB LPDDR2<ref name="samsung.com"/> RAM and 16, 32 or 64&nbsp;GB of built-in storage which can be expanded by MicroSD card up to 32 GB

The Tab 7.7 is not technically related to the other Galaxy Tabs except the 7.0 Plus with which it shares almost everything apart from the screen and a slightly faster processor of the same type as used in the 7.7. 
The previously launched 8.9" and 10.1" Galaxy Tabs are equipped with a different (and slower) processor, different screen technology and they are not expandable by microSD cards. The original Galaxy Tab 7 is also different from every angle.

As with all Honeycomb tablets, the number of buttons has been reduced: The usual ''Home'', ''Menu'', ''Back'', and ''Search'' buttons, which are present in most Android devices, are embedded in the notification and menu bar. The only physical buttons are ''Power'', ''Volume Up'', and ''Volume Down''.

Like every other tablet from the Galaxy Tab series also the Tab 7.7 comes with the Samsung [[Engineering:PDMI|PDMI]]-like proprietary interface connector, which is used for both charging and data transfer. A keyboard dock will be available as well as a charging/data dock with a microHDMI out connector.

The cameras used are well known from many other Galaxy Tabs, the 2&nbsp;MP front-facing camera has a fixed focus and is designed to be used for video chat or self-portraits. The 3&nbsp;MP rear camera features autofocus and a LED flash light.

3G connectivity is supported in the P6800 models, dual Wi-Fi a/b/g/n antennas, which can operate at 2.4 and 5&nbsp;GHz frequencies, are standard on all models.

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 offers full phone functionality with a phone-like receiver/mic arrangement, on the Wi-Fi-only versions it can still be used for [[Engineering:Voice over IP|VOIP]] calls. Wired or Bluetooth headsets can be used as well as speaker mode.

On almost every review device used by several tech blogs or magazines an [[Organization:Infrared Data Association|infrared port]] for using the Tab 7.7 as a remote control for entertainment devices such) as TV sets or DVD players was fitted (and a suitable app installed) but apparently this is not the case on the production units.  However, in the US, a Verizon branded model does include the IR port.

== Galaxy Tab 2 ==
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is a newer model (summer 2012) of the 7.0 Plus. It is equipped with Android 4.0, is available with 8 GB internal storage and comes with the infrared smart remote control ''IR Blaster''.<ref>[http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/GT-P3113TSYXAR-specs Galaxy Tab 2 Samsung spec sheet] accessed 7 August 2013</ref>

== Galaxy Tab 3 ==
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7.0) is the newest model (summer 2013) of the Tab 2 7.0. It is equipped with Android 4.2, is available with 8 GB internal storage and comes with the infrared smart remote control ''IR Blaster''.<ref>[http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T210RGNYXAR-specs Galaxy Tab 3 Samsung spec sheet] accessed 7 August 2013</ref>

==Model comparison==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 78%; text-align: center; width: auto;"
|-
| ROWSPAN=2|
! ROWSPAN=2| Type#
! ROWSPAN=2|<ABBR TITLE="Operating system">OS</ABBR>
! ROWSPAN=2| Network
! ROWSPAN=2| Display
! ROWSPAN=2| CPU
! ROWSPAN=2| RAM
! COLSPAN=2| Camera
! ROWSPAN=2| Video
! ROWSPAN=2| Audio
! ROWSPAN=2| Wi-Fi
! ROWSPAN=2| Bluetooth
! COLSPAN=2| Storage
! ROWSPAN=2| Height
! ROWSPAN=2| Width
! ROWSPAN=2| Thickness
! ROWSPAN=2| Weight
! ROWSPAN=2| Battery
|-
!front
!rear
!Internal
!External
|-
! style=white-space:nowrap | Galaxy Tab
| GT-P1000
| Android 2.2<br>Froyo
| HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s 900/1700/1900/2100<br>EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
| 1024x600 [[Engineering:TFT LCD|Super TFT]]
| 1.0&nbsp;GHz single-core<br>Exynos 3110 (Cortex A8)
| 512 MB
| {{Yes}}<br>1.3MPx
| {{Yes}}<br>3.2MPx
| Playback: 720p Full HD videos @30 fps<br>Recording: 720p videos @30fps
| 3.5&nbsp;mm ear jack, stereo speaker
| {{Yes}} 802.11<br> b/g/n
| {{Yes}}<br>v3.0 + A2DP
| 16/32 GB
| {{Yes}}<br>microSD
| {{convert|190.09|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|120.45|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|11.98|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|380|g|lb|abbr=on}}
| 4000 mAh
|-
! style=white-space:nowrap | '''Galaxy Tab 7.7'''
| GT-P6800
| Android 4.1<br>Jelly Bean
| HSPA+ 21&nbsp;Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100<br>EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
| 1280x800 [[Chemistry:AMOLED#Super AMOLED Plus|Super AMOLED Plus]]
| &nbsp;1.4&nbsp;GHz dual-core <br> Exynos 4210 (Cortex A9)
| 1&nbsp;GB LPDDR2
| {{Yes}}<br>2&nbsp;<ABBR TITLE="Megapixels">MPx</ABBR>
| {{Yes}}<br>3&nbsp;MPx
| Playback: [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]] full HD video @30<ABBR TITLE="frames per second">fps</ABBR>;<br>Recording: 720p HD video @24fps
| 3.5&nbsp;mm ear jack, stereo speaker
| {{Yes}}<br>dual antenna<br>802.11 a/b/g/n
| {{Yes}}<br>3.0 + A2DP
| 16/32/64 GB
| {{Yes}}<br>microSD
| {{convert|196.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|133.0|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|340|g|lb|abbr=on}}
| 5100 mAh
|-
! Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
| GT-P6200
| Android 4.1<br>Jelly Bean
| HSPA+ 21&nbsp;Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100<br>EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
| 1024x600 [[Engineering:IPS panel|PLS]]
| &nbsp;1.2&nbsp;GHz dual-core <br> Exynos 4210 (Cortex A9)
| 1&nbsp;GB DDR2
| {{Yes}}<br>2&nbsp;MPx
| {{Yes}}<br>3&nbsp;MPx
| Playback: 1080p full HD video @30fps;<br>Recording: 720p video @24fps
| 3.5&nbsp;mm ear jack, stereo speaker
| {{Yes}}<br>dual antenna<br>802.11 a/b/g/n
| {{Yes}}<br>3.0 + A2DP
| 16/32 GB
| {{Yes}}<br>microSD
| {{convert|193.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|122.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|9.9|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|345|g|lb|abbr=on}}
| 4000 mAh
|-
! Galaxy Tab 2
| GT-P3100
| Android 4.0<br>Ice Cream Sandwich
| HSPA+ 21&nbsp;Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100<br>EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
| 1024x600 [[Engineering:IPS panel|PLS]]
| &nbsp;1.0&nbsp;GHz dual-core <br> [[Engineering:OMAP|TI OMAP4430]] (Cortex A9)
| 1&nbsp;GB DDR2
| {{Yes}}<br>0.3&nbsp;MPx
| {{Yes}}<br>3&nbsp;MPx
| Playback: 1080p full HD video @30fps;<br>Recording: 1080p full HD video @30fps
| 3.5&nbsp;mm ear jack, stereo speaker
| {{Yes}}<br>802.11 b/g/n
| {{Yes}}<br>3.0 + A2DP
| 16/32 GB
| {{Yes}}<br>microSD
| {{convert|193.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|122.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|10.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|344|g|lb|abbr=on}}
| 4000 mAh
|-
! Galaxy Tab 3
| SM-T211
| [[Engineering:Android version history#Android 4.1 Jelly Bean .28API level 16.29|Android 4.1.2<br />Jelly Bean]]
| HSPA+ 21&nbsp;Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100<br />EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
| 1024x600 [[Engineering:TFT LCD|TFT]]
| [[Engineering:XScale#PXA986.2FPXA988|PXA986]] 1.2&nbsp;GHz dual-core
| 1&nbsp;GB
| {{Yes}}<br>1.3&nbsp;MP
| {{Yes}}<br>3.15&nbsp;MP AF with LED flash
| Playback: 1080p full HD video @30fps;<br>Recording: 1080p full HD video @30fps
| 3.5&nbsp;mm ear jack, stereo speaker
| {{Yes}}<br>802.11 a/b/g/n
| {{Yes}}<br>3.0 + A2DP
| 16/32 GB
| {{Yes}}<br>microSD
| {{convert|188|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|111.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|9.9|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|302|g|lb|abbr=on}}
| 4000 mAh
|}

==Banned in [[Earth:Europe|Europe]]==
A sales ban on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Germany was extended to the entire European Union by a German court in June 2012.

The 7.7-inch slate is the latest casualty in the ongoing patent wrangle between Apple and Samsung. The tablet is no stranger to this dispute—it was officially unveiled at IFA in Berlin 2012, but was almost immediately yanked from the show floor after a sales injunction. Samsung has issued a statement saying that it was "disappointed with the court's ruling" and that it "will continue...to protect our intellectual property rights and defend against Apple's claims to ensure our products remain available to consumers throughout the European Union".<ref>http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-banned-in-europe-1089975 HomeNews by technologyMobile computingTabletsSamsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 banned in Europe Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 banned in Europe</ref>

==See also==
<!--Please think carefully before you add anything. In particular, per WP:See also and common sense please do not add anything which is already discussed and linked in the article like iPad 2-->
* [[Engineering:Comparison of tablet computers|Comparison of tablet computers]]
* [[Engineering:Acer Iconia|Acer Iconia]] A100
* [[Engineering:Toshiba Thrive|Toshiba Thrive]] 7
* Viewsonic Viewpad 7x

==References==
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