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Why get a Kindle Fire when you could have the Galaxy Tab 2?

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Samsung has officially unveiled its competitor to the wildly popular Kindle Fire in the form of the Galaxy Tab 2, the second iteration of its first tablet device to run Android. Releasing in the UK this March, the Tab 2 is a seven-inch device that will be the first tablet from Samsung to run Android 4.0 (ICS). With a price point that is going to be around $350.00, it may make more sense to consumers to pick up a fully functional tablet rather than one that doesn't have access to the Android Market.

Aimed directly at the mid-range tablet market, the Tab 2 doesn't have specs that will blow you away but will get the job done nicely. Coming in both WiFi and HSPA+ flavors, the device has a 1GHz dual-core processor under the hood to display content on the 7-inch 1024×600 (WSVGA) screen. For video and pictures, it sports a 3-megapixel camera in the back, and a VGA cam in the front for video calls and Google+ Hangouts. Those of you familiar with the Galaxy Tab Plus will notice that this is a slight downgrade in terms of hardware, but again Samsung is looking to appeal to those consumers who either bought or would buy Amazon's Fire. Of course, those who actually bought the Tab Plus will be wondering where the ICS upgrade is for their devices. My advice is to not hold your breath.

Galaxy Tab 2 line-up While there is no word to a US release date as of yet, Samsung is showing its market awareness by launching this device right now. If indeed the company can succeed at launching the Tab 2 at $350.00, I believe it can be successful. With Amazon selling over five million Kindle Fire tablets this past holiday season, it shows that consumers are open to the idea of looking for iPad alternatives. At seven inches, the form factor hits a sweet spot for portability. It's a lot easier to put the Tab 2 in a pocket or purse for carrying on-the-go than a 10-inch device.

While getting the Tab 2 means parting with an additional $150 over the Fire, it's money well spent to have a fully functioning Android device with the latest version of the OS out of the box. With the ability to be able to download the Kindle app from the Android Market, you can have your cake and eat it too.