Tab/Tab2 comparison (Only showing specs that are different):
Storage Expansion: none / microSD
Thickness: 0.3" / 0.38"
USB Host: No / Yes
Front Camera: 2MP / VGA
Camera Flash: Yes / No
So, the original is thinner, better front camera and a rear camera flash. New one has USB and microSD for storage expansion and other devices.
And no, I do not know why the Tab2 is so much cheaper.
Have ordered Tab2 yesterday:
+ USB is important for me;
+ Storage expansion (interesting for the future);
+ Think the front-camera will be good enough for Skype-calls;
+ off course the price -> not big difference but can spend that money for a case
So: 524 euro's for Samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1 3G Wifi Titanium Silver + Anymode Vip Case Black