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This is a handy design solution to making low profile cases for these devices and if I did not have these cases to test then I would still be trying to figure out what these two openings were for. These cases both attach to the Tab S via the two flush push button openings in the back. It does not prop up the tablet for viewing, but does offer screen protection with no real addition to the size of the device. The Simple Cover attaches to the back buttons and just covers the display. Samsung also has a Simple Cover in a variety of colors for $39.99 for either size tablet. It is available for $59.99 for the 8.4 and $69.99 for the 10.5, in a variety of colors. The Book Cover was my favorite since it gives you the ability to prop up the tablets in a couple positions for watching media content. Samsung sent along a couple cases for each tablet for me to test out. You will also find the two accessory buttons, see my case section below, located on the back of the tablets. The 8 megapixel camera and flash are found on the back of the tablets. Having the hardware button on the bottom of the Tab S 10.5 in landscape results in larger top and bottom bezels on the Tab S 10.5, but the side bezels are reasonable and the device still looks attractive and functions well.Ī power button, volume button, microSD card slot, IR port, microUSB poort, 3.5mm headset jack, and dual stereo speakers are positioned around the sides of each tablet. The proximity sensor and front facing camera are positioned above the display, across from the hardware button on both units. There are capacitive buttons for the task switcher and back functions on either side of the hardware button. You will find it on the bottom of the Tab S 8.4 if you hold the tablet in portrait orientation and on the bottom of the Tab S 10.5 when you hold it in landscape orientation. Samsung continues to use a hardware button on their devices. Are they a fad or game-changer? We examine the productivity benefits, opportunities, and myths. Executives have pushed for them, IT departments have accommodated them, and users continue to clamor for them. The hottest device in the enterprise remains the tablet. The back has the same dimpled leather design as the S5 and they feel great in your hand with a more premium feel than we have seen on previous Samsung tablets. One of my complaints about the Galazxy S5 is the cheap ridged edge design so it was great to see Samsung improve the edge design on these tablets that have more of a chamfered iPad/iPhone edge.
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6.6 mm in thickness is impressive, especially when you consider the Galaxy S5 is 8.1 mm thick. It has been a while since I used a Samsung tablet and I am very impressed by what they were able to do in regards to the thickness of the tablet. The same display technology is used in the Galaxy S5 and they all look great. These Super AMOLED screens really are quite fabulous with vibrant colors and dark blacks without the colors being too crazy like we have seen on earlier AMOLED screens.
#SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A 8.4 PRO#
The Galaxy Tab Pro models released in February were similar to these models, but used LCD display technology. The most promoted and distinguished feature of these two new Samsung tablets is the large, high resolution Super AMOLED screens. Since these tablets are nearly the same, except for the display size, home button layout, and the battery capacity, I am going to include my review text on one page and then just call out where the two tablets differ. They are excellent media machines and I may be tempted to pick one up in a couple months. I gave you my first impressionsĪ couple of weeks ago and am getting ready to send back the eval units.
#SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A 8.4 ANDROID#
Samsung Android tablets released in 2014 alone. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 are the eighth and ninth