While returns on Android smartphones are in good shape, it is a little less so at Android tablets, especially on large formats. Builders may multiply tablets, nothing happens, Apple iPad still have the wind in their sails. Also, in the absence of a convincing Play Store facing the App Store, it is on the front of the technical features Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Tab S .
As usual, Samsung has clearly Apple tablets in the crosshairs and intends to enjoy the reputation of the Galaxy as well as high end features range to impose its new Galaxy Tab S . By cons, it starts to make a lot of tablets Samsung Galaxy Tab between Pro, the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab now S. We should not forget that Samsung too many references may be more harmful than beneficial.
Features
To recap on the features, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S offers
– Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat
– Overlay Samsung TouchWiz / UI
Magazine – Super AMOLED screen of 10.5 “or 8.4″
– WQXGA resolution of 2560 × 1600
– Octo-Core Exynos Processor
5 – Quad-core ARM Cortex-A15 clocked at 1.9 GHz Cortex-A7 clocked at 1.3Ghz)
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16GB internal memory – MicroSD memory port (up to 128GB)
– 3GB RAM
– 8 Megapixel camera with LED Flash
Camera – video 2 1 Megapixel
– WiFi a / b / g / n / ac, MIMO, DNLA
– Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
– Accelerometer, Gyroscope
– A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
– Light sensor and proximity
– Output compatible MHL MicroUSB 3.0 Miracast
– Battery 7900 mAh
– Size 247.3 × 177.3 × 6 6mm for Version 10.5 “
– Weight 465g and 467g for the 3G/4G version of
– Size 212.8 × 125.6 × 6.6 mm for the 8.4 version of”
– Weight 294g and 298g for 3G/4G Version
the side of the packaging, nothing special except a recycled cardboard box as we are used to seeing in recent years on the Samsung Galaxy range. Inside and tablet are a MicroUSB cable, headphones, a USB charger and instructions for first use. So nothing really transcendent. As was the case for other competitors or the Galaxy Note 3 devices, why not offer USB 3.0?
For the tests, so we test the 10.5 release “and when to Version 8.4″, we have taken it in hand during presentations press. In absolute terms, they are similar to and offer pretty much the same user experience.
For the price, officially count from 499 € on the Version 10.5 “WiFi 16GB.Design
The benchmark S Galaxy Tab is not innocent and Samsung wanted an extension of its flagship smartphone of the year, the Samsung Galaxy S5. Also, apart from the screen size and slices passing of a silver color copper coating, we find the same finish and the same plastic back with a type leatherette, enough soft-touch coating, but rather slippery in practice. This will always rail against the plastic of the Korean brand, but one advantage is that the tablet is lightweight despite the size of 10.5 “. It is not as light as Sony Xperia Tablet Z2, but it is lighter than Apple iPad Air while the screen is larger (9.7 “for the Apple iPad and Air 10 1 “for the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2).
It is also perspective, we talk about shelves around 450g and with a diagonal of 10 “on average, it is very light in hand. The weight is perfectly distributed is a far cry tablets there a few years. Finesse tablet helps the feeling of lightness. Sony remains on the highest step of the podium on the fineness and lightness, but Samsung is clearly not far away and we can only applaud the work of the Korean manufacturer.
For physical description, you can obviously find the front Super AMOLED screen of 10.5 “. At the top are the Samsung logo with his right light sensor and video camera. bottom of the screen, there is the physical home button with two touch buttons (Multi-tasking and Back). As for the Samsung Galaxy S5, the host of the Galaxy S Tab button incorporates the same biometric reader. It works by sliding your finger down the screen to the bottom of the unit. You can register up to 3 fingerprints. Quite honestly, I tried to use every day and having to drag your not so handy on a shelf. When the tablet is for example on a flat surface, it will orient the tablet to pass their finger, it’s not so practical daily. Touch ID seems better thought me more adapted to use tablet that accepts almost any position of your fingers. So we end up with the same problems mentioned on the Galaxy S5, but it is even more amplified. Samsung does not yet offer a simple 4 digit code as an alternative, it will be necessary to enter a password true if you do not want to use the biometric reader.
At the high side, there is an IR port for the remote control function, the two volume buttons and the power button and / or standby. On the left edge are the 3.5mm jack and the top of the left speaker. On the edge of the right are the right speaker, the hatch for the Micro-SD slot and the Micro-USB port. Finally, on the lower layer, there is a microphone. And finally, back, found in the center with the Samsung logo just above the 8 megapixel digital camera with just above the LED flash. Downstairs are two sites that will be used to host the dedicated case, the Book Cover.
Speaking of Book Cover, it is very thin and snaps onto the tablet. It takes a little force at first, but it is not worse actually. With this attachment system, it keeps some general finesse. This is pretty good even if it is not as intuitive to place the other cases. This case allows you to use your tablet in 3 different positions and if you want to use your bare tablet, the de-eclipse everything quite easily. By cons, as is plastic, I tend to distrust the long term.
Super AMOLEDand Sound
Samsung Galaxy chosen for its Tab S Super AMOLED screen of 10.5 “with an impressive resolution of 2560 × 1600. We will not procrastinate any longer, the screen is clearly the star feature of this new tablet. With a density of 287ppp (360ppp for the 8.4 “version) and the AMOLED technology, you find a screen at a time and mixed end. It is far from the IPS screen last iPad.
When you find the screen to the first time, you can not help you “Wow.” The screen is impressive. This is fine, it’s bright, it’s colorful, colors jump off the eyes (some may find the colors too saturated), blacks are a black unrivaled until now. In addition, Samsung has decided to integrate a supposed adjust color balance and depending on your environment RGB sensor. Speaking of environment, the Samsung Galaxy S Tab is used without problem in the sun! The screen is so bright that the picture taking did not cause me any problems.
On the side of his, I would have preferred that Samsung follows the movement of the speakers on the front and not on the edges . However, the sound is clear and that’s enough for YouTube videos and other. Now, it remains the speakers and I can only advise you to use earphones or headphones and an external speaker for a better sound experience.
Use, Performance
We did not have to test, but know that the 3G/4G model, as often do not prompt you in her womb the octo-core Exynos 5 but Qualcomm Snapdragon. I also remind you that the Exynos processor is an octo-core compound made of two quad-core, first ARM Cortex-A15 running at 1.9 Ghz and a second ARM Cortex A-7 clocked at 1.3 Ghz. Depending on your use, the tablet automatically switch to a quad-core to another. The two will never be used together. The purpose and being able to optimize the use of quad-core to promote autonomy.
Otherwise, to return to the performance of the beast, even if it is not level with the latest processors from Qualcomm, the Exynos 5 is is still out in terms of raw performance. In my tests, I did not have any particular concern in demanding applications such as Asphalt or 8 others. In benchmarks, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S is located in the best. I let you see the results in different applications such as Quadrant, Vellamo 3D Mark or Epic Citadel. Multimedia side, the tablet will have no difficulty to turn all your media. In fact, the only thing that might bother you is the lack of optimization of the overlay MagazineUX brings slowdowns in the user interface, and, quite frequently. By cons, it’s better than what we had with the Galaxy Note Pro that I sometimes found unusable.
To return to the overlay, it is clear that there was more light and for those who still do not know, it is actually an additional screen we left that offers an interface not so far from what Windows offers. In this screen you can access the latest news related to your Flipboard account, but also some very useful shortcuts which SideSync 3.0. Quite honestly, I do not use rarely or never. I wish Samsung provides an option to remove it from the home screen.
For those who do not know what SideSync 3.0, there is an application that allows you to control via WiFi, Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone (the only supported at the moment smartphone), but also easily transfer content between your smartphone, tablet or PC. This is ultimately very practical for alerts, calls and other SMS. Obviously include the slew of home applications such as S or S Voice Note, but this time, Samsung has had the good sense not all we offer pre-installed and not un-installable. The majority is available for download via Galaxy Apps (eg Samsung Apps). Speaking of the Samsung application store, the latter signed a lot of partnerships to provide you with content as with 50GB DropBox, 3 months free on Canal Play Infinity, access to Blommberg Business or thirty magazines via ePresse .
In addition to the magazine left part of the home screens, Samsung has integrated some interesting shortcuts. Of course there is the Multi-Window Mode with its indigestible shortcuts bar on the right, but we also find a shortcut to the file browser at the bottom left of the screen. It allows you quick access to your files like on a computer. Besides, I remind you that the Micro-USB Host port and you can easily plug in external hard drives or USB keys. There is also a Children mode with built-in parental control and some like drawing tool applications.
Autonomy, the NPC and Visio
Well, I’m still me repeat. It’s a bit the same thing every time, but a camera on a tablet, very little for me. I still do not see the point, even in the case of a digital notepad. So, you can imagine, I’m not me specifically dwelt on the APN device. This is a classic 8-megapixel digital camera and some photos that I have done with when the lighting conditions are good to go, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S is doing pretty well. The AF is quite fast is I was surprised to see all the available options.
For videos, it’s okay, but without stabilization and the size of the device, it is virtually impossible to get really something decent if not put the tablet on a tripod. It ends with the video camera that features a 2.1 megapixel sensor with average and sufficient performance in the use of Google Hangouts or Skype
Here are some sample photos taken with the camera.:
In terms of autonomy, the Samsung tablet has a 7900mAh battery and quite honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by autonomy. In heavy use, I could not measure up to 12 hours straight away, it was the day I tested benchmarks, games, etc.. In a conventional use and depending on its use, it normally takes between three and four days. In addition, Samsung offers an Ultra mode, as the Galaxy S5. Personally, I do not see much use on a tablet.
Conclusion
S Samsung Galaxy Tab is a great tablet at the hardware level. Despite finishing a little too plastic for my taste, the design is rather successful, it is thin and light. The screen is impressive, as is the range and performance that are waiting for you. This new range is clearly a good vintage.
On the software side, I have some reservations about the overcoat home. And like all Android tablets, it will just hope that optimized applications arrive faster because the display of certain applications is currently pretty empty. In the end, I will most likely advise you to version 8.4 inches compared to 10.5 inches version.
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