Samsung Ativ Tab 7
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Tablets, smartphones, consumer electronics |
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The Samsung Ativ Tab 7, identified by the model XE700T1C and formerly marketed as the Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro, is an 11.6 inches (29 cm) tablet developed by Samsung Electronics. Introduced at the IFA trade show in Berlin on August 29, 2012, this device features a dual-core Intel Core i5-3337U processor clocked between 1.8 and 2.7 GHz and operates on the Windows 8 platform.
Windows 8 integration has been met with generally positive feedback, while the Ativ Tab 7 itself has garnered acclaim for its lightweight construction, inclusion of the S-Pen stylus, and strong performance as a premium-tier device.
Hardware
The physical design of the Ativ Tab 7 closely resembles Samsung’s smaller Android tablets such as the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Note 10.1, combining plastic and glass materials in its build. Its features include a micro HDMI port, a MicroSD card slot, and a full-sized USB port. Controls like the volume rocker, power button, and headphone jack are positioned along the top edge, while a dedicated physical Windows button sits beneath the display. Along the bottom edge are the charging port and dock connector.
This tablet boasts an 11.6 inches (290 mm) LED Full HD screen with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. Storage options include either 128 GB or 256 GB of internal flash memory, which can be expanded via an external microSD card slot.
Reception
During IFA 2012, TechRadar commended the Ativ Tab 7 for its Windows 8 platform, sleek and lightweight construction, and the enhanced versatility offered through its S-Pen and detachable keyboard. They also highlighted the ample number of USB ports, which effectively doubled when the removable keyboard was connected. Overall, the publication regarded this model as one of the top Windows 8 convertible tablets available.
CNET noted that the Ativ Tab 7 generally delivers strong performance, particularly when attached to its detachable keyboard dock. Positive points included the device’s battery longevity, multiple USB connections, and the inclusion of Samsung’s proprietary software. However, they described the design as somewhat inexpensive and unconventional. The Intel processor powering the Ativ Tab 7 was praised for its speed and responsiveness, outperforming many rival Windows 8 devices in this regard. Ultimately, CNET characterized the product as an overpriced and somewhat perplexing Windows 8 ultrabook with a detachable feature, recommending it primarily for use with the keyboard attached.