Hi there
I made this thread because everybody must have their story of how did they get the tab2
Mi \ne is simple-I just finished middle school with good grades and my dad bought me a tab2 7.0
So let's hear yours guys and girls
AndDon't flame and troll please
Good idea my story as i sold my ipad1 64 3g and put a small amount of money on the price i gained from selling and bought my tab2 p-5100 from a store near us with decent price no regrets as i had my galaxy s2 before and tried android system in it and found it more open and customized than ios of my sold ipad1
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I bought a kindle fire from.best buy.
Returned it
Got an Acer a100 Iconia tab
Returned it
Got my Galaxy Tab the week it came out from the first batch at best buy here. It's good to know someone up there.
I liked the Acer. If the tab2 hadn't been there I'd still have it. Im glad I have what I have. I kinda wish it was a 10 inch. Anyone want to trade? Heh
I had some money from christmas,birthday etc and I wanted some cool android phone/tab which is not a low-end device such as my (orange monte carlo/zte skate(armv6,800mhz,512mb ram)) so i was looking for a good device for a decent price and chosen some products for e.g htc one v,xpera p or s or u,samsung galaxy ace2, but i really like the zte's "huge" screen(4,3") and my hands/fingers are also "not so small" and i didnt wanted a 3,5" or 3,8" then i decided to go with the galaxy tab 2 (p3110) and kept my zte skate(for phone calls and messaging) next day I went to a store and bought it.
bought a iconia a100 returned and bought a galaxy tab 2 7"
Traded a g2x at best buy and got 120 store credit and paid cash for the difference.
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I came home from work one day and my wife said "I bought you a surprise". There on the table was a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1:cyclops:
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I had some money from christmas,birthday etc and I wanted some cool android phone/tab which is not a low-end device such as my (orange monte carlo/zte skate(armv6,800mhz,512mb ram)) so i was looking for a good device for a decent price and chosen some products for e.g htc one v,xpera p or s or u,samsung galaxy ace2, but i really like the zte's "huge" screen(4,3") and my hands/fingers are also "not so small" and i didnt wanted a 3,5" or 3,8" then i decided to go with the galaxy tab 2 (p3110) and kept my zte skate(for phone calls and messaging) next day I went to a store and bought it.
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Exactly like me
I first wanted to replace my x8 with a newer phone(xperiaray, neo or u) but I just couldn't let my x8 go
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I sold my rooted NookColor on eBay for $165. Bought the GT27 from MacMall for $220 shipped on a 1 day special.
Happy with the purchase and the upgrade from the NookColor!
Went out to buy a nexus 7 and the store i went to didn't have any so i saw this ( my SGT2 7) and that was that
Almost had a punch up in the shop with the sales assistant and he was insisting i buy an anti-virus and a case for it. In the end i was rather rude to the guy and left in a bad mood , but once i got home and messed about with the tab i was feeling sweeeet !
Really hate shop assistants ( especially "tech experts")... they never know what the are talking about and just chat crap to get a sale lol.
Saw the Galaxy 2 7 at Best buy. Played with it, missed having a tablet, as I had given my Nook Color to my son. But then they announced Nexus 7
I saved in my birthday fund (gift for myself) for the Nexus 7, ignoring the Tab.
Then they revealed the lack of an SD card for Nexus, so I took another look at Tab.
Love it, no regrets
I'm now looking for 64 GB card, so YES i do need the slot!
I decided I was sick of carying about a bunch of different devices each doing different things and wanted to consolidate everything into one device. After researching tablets for about a week, I decided on on the GTab 2 and ordered it online. Because I live in China, the version I got was without many features available elsewhere (no access to Play for instance due to the Chinese government's disagreements with Google). I couldn't return it, but I didn't want to be stuck with a China-market tablet, so I looked into ways to 'fix' it which led me here. :good:
I was looking for tablet for about 4 weeks and actually decided to wait for the nexus 7 to be available in Germany. The other day I my brother and I were looking for some new PS3 games in an electronics market and I started to play with the tablets they had exhibited as I was concerned 7" are to small.
Long story short: I neither wanted a small 7" devices nor wanted to wait any longer. Quickly checked whether a CM10 nightly was available. Found it, went home to start the downloads and pick up my savings.
And here I am.
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Well...I went to the darkside for a while and tried the iPad2.
I got a very good prices from my local dealer so I thought I´d give it a go.
But after playing around(or at least trying to play around) with it for a few days I feelt very limited and didn´t have the options and choices I was looking for.
So I went back to the store and swaped it for my current Tab 2 10.1, and I´m absolutely loving it...freedom and usability as it was meant to be !
I got a BlackBerry Playbook for Xmas for myself,loved the hardware but slowly grew more disapointed,so i rented some living space to a friend for a month, and bought this tab 'cause its the same hardware,just open source (good place to start learning dev'ing, is my other reason)
Saw the Galaxy 2 7.0 at Best Buy played with it and waited to buy the Student Edition, got the bundle yesterday and loving so much!!:victory:
I got mine at best buy.
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Got mine free through a promotion with Telus. I signed up for their Internet and had a choice of a super crappy netbook or the Galaxy Tab 10.1... The choice was obvious!
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Has anyone's Best Buy had the Transformer on display? I've been to two of mine and have not seen any.
I'm trying to decide between this and the Galaxy 10.1 but I can't find any Transformers to help me make my decision.
Has anyone had any luck with other retailers having these on display?
I don't know where you live but in Virginia the HH Gregg stores have them on display and functional.
I was at the Honolulu best buy yesterday and they had one on display. I had been waiting to try one in person before making a decision, and although their in store wifi was super spotty, I was very impressed. Although when I checked the settings menus, the demo TF was running 3.0.1 and the demo galaxy tab 10.1 was running 3.1.
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Has anyone's Best Buy had the Transformer on display? I've been to two of mine and have not seen any.
I'm trying to decide between this and the Galaxy 10.1 but I can't find any Transformers to help me make my decision.
Has anyone had any luck with other retailers having these on display?
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MicroCenter If u have any near u.
I was at Best Buy yesterday near Nashville, TN and asked about one. The salesman said they didn't have any and as I was leaving he caught me and found 1, (16gb) in the box. I don't know why they didn't have it on display. He did open it up, turn it on and let me look at it but would not pull the plastic off. Said they would not carry the 32 gb. I just bought one of the 32 gb at Amazon for $479.00
I'm heading over to the US in a few days, and was thinking I might use the opportunity to pick up either an Asus EEE / Samsung GT 10.1, or possibly an iPad2. Even once you add in sales tax (Mass.) and credit card exchange rates, they still look to be about ~£100 less than the equivalent in the UK.
Hopefully best buy will have some stock when I visit, but I hear that the service you get there is not too great generally?
or try COMPUSA they seem to have it in stock in S Florida
If you have frys by you they have em on display
None at best buy in york Pa. In fact every time i ask about them they point me to the acer tablet. Stupid non informed best buy employees.
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they recently restocked most best buys here in new york city. finally got my dock
i was at best buy this morning and i didnt see them on display (unless i missed it) but i know they had at least 11 in stock.--dearborn, MI
I bought mine when they were sold out. Toys r us had them somehow. Regret the purchase though as my light bleed seems to be getting worse.
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Just saw the Transformer and Galaxy Tab 10.1 at Best Buy in TN
They have the icona,transformer,tab 10.1 and hp touchpad in indianapolis best buys
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Yeah in Utah we really only have Best Buys. I'll try the other BB in our area and maybe the TRU. Thanks for the help. I wish we had more electronic stores.
Go to Toys R US
Bunch of Asus transformers at the toys r us. I got my dock there as well. and they have the asus sleeve.
I droped my Galaxy tab and the screen is craked, however it is insured with Currys Knowhow they are not replacing it or going to fix it they gave me vouchers to the value of the product .
I went to my local Curry's to buy a new tab and was told that the original model the one that makes and receives calls has been discontinued. I am devastated I use my tab to make calls, for work, emails, diary, calender, to do, the alarm and so much more it has become part of my life. I like the tab because I only have to carry the one device. There is an alternative, I could buy the phone free model but I will still need a phone and I will be carrying two devices.
I've been told by Curry's that they will be stocking the Samsung 10" model but for me this model is to big. My question is will Samsung bring out another 7" model or is the 7" tablet dead?
So curry's are only stocking the P-1010 wifi model now? That sucks.
Have you tried carphonewarehouse? I saw some there last week, price unknown though.
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How much are you getting for it?
You could get the new model, maybe an Asus Transformer and take it to CEX and trade for a Tab and you'd probably have a chunk of credit left over.
Noooooooo !!! I feel your pain. My Tab is like having an appendage. How about looking online for used ones?
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Noooooooo !!! I feel your pain. My Tab is like having an appendage. How about looking online for used ones?
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I got £499, I walked the streets of London today and visited the carphone warehouse, Johnlewis and phones 4 you and they are only selling the internet only model. I just looked at Tesco and they are selling what looks like the P1000.
Amazon uk have them
probably not much good to you but you can ge them from orange too
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I got £499, I walked the streets of London today and visited the carphone warehouse, Johnlewis and phones 4 you and they are only selling the internet only model. I just looked at Tesco and they are selling what looks like the P1000.
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Then pocket the extra £220.
Ooouuuwwwwwhhh!!!! that dropped thing was the worse thing could happen to a tablet :O
It never happen to me yet & keep crossing finger.
I take care my tab more than my own life. No one can touch or borrow my tab without my permission. Especially my wife & children!! (i am a bad mean person!!!!!,,,hahaha)
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Not sure if this is common knowledge here, but Costco sells this tab for 240$ with a case. Just figured I'd let y'all know.
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Yes, it's been posted a few times. They also offer the tab 2 10.1 with case for 379.99 at selected stores.
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Oh okay sorry for the repeat thread.
Mods delete this if you want.
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I might be wrong but I think it is more of a pouch than the actual case. Costco has the same offer on the 10.1 for $379.99
It is just a pouch, but it works good for me.
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Picked it up to try but looks like I'll be returning..
- No ad hoc WiFi support
- No standard USB port to charge (must use Samsung cable to USB charge)
- Nearly every Gameloft game doesn't support 7"
- A few EA games work but are a bit sluggish
I really like it otherwise and would recommend if the above do not matter, but they are deal breakers for me. I tried a 10" too and find that 7" is mo betta for a mobile device. 10" just too big for me.
Nice thing about Costco is easy to return.
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Picked it up to try but looks like I'll be returning..
- No ad hoc WiFi support
- No standard USB port to charge (must use Samsung cable to USB charge)
- Nearly every Gameloft game doesn't support 7"
- A few EA games work but are a bit sluggish
I really like it otherwise and would recommend if the above do not matter, but they are deal breakers for me. I tried a 10" too and find that 7" is mo betta for a mobile device. 10" just too big for me.
Nice thing about Costco is easy to return.
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There is a way for ad hoc support. Few forums on that topic. Can use a previous wpa_supplicant file and replace it. Won't get into logistics but the tab needs to be rooted and permissions changed on the file and using Wi-Fi Tether change to a device profile w/SoftAp and you got tethering wirelessly. FYI.
Too bad for proprietary charger and games but extremely mobile.
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xenokc said:
Picked it up to try but looks like I'll be returning..
- No ad hoc WiFi support
- No standard USB port to charge (must use Samsung cable to USB charge)
- Nearly every Gameloft game doesn't support 7"
- A few EA games work but are a bit sluggish
I really like it otherwise and would recommend if the above do not matter, but they are deal breakers for me. I tried a 10" too and find that 7" is mo betta for a mobile device. 10" just too big for me.
Nice thing about Costco is easy to return.
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If you are rooted you can fix two of your four issues and the charger is like that with any tablet you get.
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I rooted mine and love it. It works fine tethered to my thunderbolt.
As for games, i am not sure as i usevmine former and movies.
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I could see how not having a standard USB port would bother people, but that's nothing new to Samsung. Chances are that when people are doing their research online that they will see that.
I bought mine from BJ's Warehouse last weeek as it was on sale for $229 with the offical leather samsung pouch. (Samsung sells the pouch for $49 but I would not have paid for that as a separate accessory).
The tab was $20 bucks off but I purchased an extended 2 year warranty for $20 which includes accidental coverage. That gives three years total warranty, including the Mfr one year warranty (without accidental coverage).
If you are going to buy form BJ's they only have a 15 day return period for tablets but I have never had any return hassels from them.
I gave my wife my Original Verizon Samsung Tab 7 and I think she is hooked now on it.
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I could see how not having a standard USB port would bother people, but that's nothing new to any current tablets.
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Also, that's a great deal you got. I paid full price ($250) from Best Buy with full insurance for a year ($80 (Includes idiocy protection... I mean accident protection), since it will be my main device for basically everything) and feel like I got a little jipped but can definitely live with it since this is a GREAT tablet.
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Not sure if this is common knowledge here, but Costco sells this tab for 240$ with a case. Just figured I'd let y'all know.
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Was this a special in the store? costco web site lists for $249.99
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
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Was this a special in the store? costco web site lists for $249.99
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
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Well, it is not advertised, but the same $239.99 + pouch at all Costco locations. I bought mine there last week, call ahead, alot of stores sold out over the weekend.
Prices in store for Costco are always lower than they are online for their electronics from what I've seen. It could also be related to specials that are running for certain time periods with the coupon booklets they send out.
Well I'm not an expert, but I do travel a bit and end up visiting a few Costco stores. There is no sale or coupon. Some stores have the 7 inch and some stores have the 10 inch, while others have neither. They both come with a sleeve. $239 for the 7 inch and $379.00 for the 10 inch. With the addition of sales tax and not wanting the sleeve anyway, I bought mine online YMMV.
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Prices in store for Costco are always lower than they are online for their electronics from what I've seen. It could also be related to specials that are running for certain time periods with the coupon booklets they send out.
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Also online price includes shipping, aka "free shipping"
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So how does everyone here like their tablet so far? I can't tell if the screen is blurry using the chrome beta or if I just need new contacts (waiting for them to be shipped lol).
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So how does everyone here like their tablet so far? I can't tell if the screen is blurry using the chrome beta or if I just need new contacts (waiting for them to be shipped lol).
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I personally love it. Haven't been able to put it down since I got it on Saturday. AOSP on this thing is sick!
Walmart has the 10.1 for $369. I got best buy to price match it.
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7 inch are 199.00 at Microcenter, picked 2 up yesterday at that price.
I noticed some merchants have the Tab 2 7.0 price dropping below $199...
(as shown on Google Shopping search results)
Is this because a new one(Tab 3 7.0) is coming out
or is this in response to Nexus 7? Or both?
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I noticed some merchants have the Tab 2 7.0 price dropping below $199...
(as shown on Google Shopping search results)
Is this because a new one(Tab 3 7.0) is coming out
or is this in response to Nexus 7? Or both?
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Nexus 7. This device just came out, so no way Samsung would throw in the towel and scrap it already.
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Nexus 7. This device just came out, so no way Samsung would throw in the towel and scrap it already.
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nevermind... I was wrong... can't seem to find any Tab 2 7.0
being discounted at all... are are still the same price as before.
(at least at the normal reputable retailers)
Question already answered...
Microcenter had them for $199.99 (P3113). I picked one up last Saturday. Now I can't find even one at any location.
Yeah, I picked up this tablet at Microcenter. I was actually very fortunate, because I went to Fry's first and they didn't have it. So I called Microcenter and they happened to be selling it on $199 and they had 180ish in stock. I love the tablet very much and my father seemed as well, so I went and got him another one two weeks later. They only had a few in stock though.
I don't think they are going down in price. Microcenter was the only well-known store I saw selling it on a discount ,and it was only because it's on sale right now Actually the sale seems to have extended another two weeks, but it seems to be selling regular price everywhere else. There are other places under Google>Shopping selling it for cheaper too, but it depends on if you feel comfortable shopping somewhere without much of a reputation...
Microcenter will discount things other retailers won't for short periods of time. Usually you have to be in the right place, at the right time, or be willing to take a chance and drive to one quickly when you here they have a special. Store stock on their web site means little as they can sell 50 in an hour if it hits the net that one store "has stock" of whatever specials they offer.
I like the fact that Tab 2 has an SD slot, but with the ability to use an OTB USB cable with the 7, this becomes less of an issue.
My Tab 2 died yesterday. It will be on it's way back to Samsung for repair. Let's see how this goes...If I had it to do all over again, I would have skipped the Tab 2 for the 7 even if they were the same price.
For folks who live near Expo Electronics in New Jersey.... I bought two from them for $205+tax last week. $5 more than MicroCenter's $199, but I don't have any MicroCenters near me.
I am thinking of a buying a Galaxy Tab 10.1. The asking price is $300 obo so it is negotiable. Is this a good decision or not?
I am rather uninformed about the current tablet scene so any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
No. Google has just announced the Nexus 10 which is $399 for the 16GB version. The seller is likely trying to sell now so they can trade up before people jump on the current round of new devices and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is worth even less.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is outdated already and Samsung will not be providing anymore software updates for it. (Although I'm sure there will be people saying that it's not 100% certain and their web petitions may cause Samsung to miraculously change their minds and spend more money on getting Android 4.1 released to this device)
Nexus 10. Dream tablet.
wcsoccerboy828 said:
I am thinking of a buying a Galaxy Tab 10.1. The asking price is $300 obo so it is negotiable. Is this a good decision or not?
I am rather uninformed about the current tablet scene so any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
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Another nexus 10 recommendation, unless its too expensive (I'd recommend waiting and saving up for the difference if money is an issue) or if you must have mobile data on your tablet (if you can tether from your phone this isn't an issue, or if you will always have an available wifi connection).
No way...go for the Nexus 10.
wcsoccerboy828 said:
I am thinking of a buying a Galaxy Tab 10.1. The asking price is $300 obo so it is negotiable. Is this a good decision or not?
I am rather uninformed about the current tablet scene so any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
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The tab 10.1 will likely not be getting official jelly bean + The screen is not as good as other offerings right now. I think the nexus 10 with its much better screen, and straight from google updates is a much better device for $100 more. Also, where do you live? Used 16 gb tab 10.1s can be had for under $250 off Kijiji in most Canadian cities, and I'd bet it's similar in the states.
Asking $300? Ask him/her if u can punch them in the mouth for offering it @ such a silly price! For that, you might as well spend a few more bucks and buy it retail so you get a warranty with it. On eBay, most working 1st gen S.G 10.1 tabs average between $200-250, depending on the condition and what comes with it. Or you can do what I did and buy a broken one and repair it yourself.
I bought one with a broken screen on eBay for $99 + s/h. Ordered a new LCD for $55 and digitizer for $22 which totals about $175 that I spent on the tab.. which beats buying a working one for more than what it's worth. The 1st generation tab is still a good pick, better than the 2nd gen some say, as long as you're rooted w/ a custom rom and o/c capable kernel installed.
So, if you really want a 1st gen. galaxy tab 10.1, I'd say offer him $200. Otherwise, try eBay or hold out for something better, like mentioned above.
-*Slapping you upside the head from my Galaxy Tab 10.1 P7510*-
grab the Nexus 10 :thumbup:
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+1 Nexus 10
Fiancee has a Nexus 7 that rocks so if you don't need a 10 inch screen save some dough and get the 7.
Samsung Tab 10 is just crap ....
I have one and since Yesterday just trying to connect it to laptop with no luck !
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Samsung Tab 10 is just crap ....
I have one and since Yesterday just trying to connect it to laptop with no luck !
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You would have to troubleshoot on your laptop as well. Like reinstalling drivers and such if you didn't attempt that.
Back when it was released it was a good tablet. But with very bad support from Samsung, it lost it's grip.
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You would have to troubleshoot on your laptop as well. Like reinstalling drivers and such if you didn't attempt that.
Back when it was released it was a good tablet. But with very bad support from Samsung, it lost it's grip.
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Im sure that the issue is not related to my laptop since i have tried 3 laptops with no luck.
The drivers re-installed more than 10 times. Moreover the other Samsung devices recognized by same laptop properly !
im going to send it to service center