Who tries to seduce with Samsung Galaxy S TabPro? Users of the MacBook Retina, those of the Surface Pro 4, the pixels C or iPad Pro ? It is not easy to answer this question. Let’s start by taking this tablet in hand to see clearer
First surprise, the Samsung Galaxy S TabPro is not Android, yet it is a “Galaxy”. It’s amazing, it sounds like a confession for Samsung Ativ range for devices running Windows 10, should not be recognized also that the range “Galaxy”. The other assumption that I issue is the lack of relevance of Android on hybrid devices. But let’s look at the tablet, before speaking of the embedded system
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This is not a first for Samsung, since the famous Galaxy Tab range consisted almost exclusively for Samsung for tablets and high-end mid-range Android, and that since Originally in 2010. We remember the last Pro Galaxy Tab 12.2.
What impressed me the Galaxy TabPro S: its thickness is only 0.61 cm, she paces the very near design of the S2 Galaxy Tab 9.7, with slightly rounded edges, a metal alloy shell easy on the hand and chrome trim. I found him a look of Samsung Galaxy S6, by the way. It is found halfway between the iPad and the Surface Pro 4 Pro, with its Intel Core M sixth generation (Skylake) and its stylus that can buy more.
As for connectors, we find one USB Type-C and a headset port. It is a compromise, but when you have the tablet in hand, we remain subjugated to its weight (784 grams with the keyboard) and its thickness. It is lighter than an iPad or Surface Pro, but I can not make my main machine. The compromise stopping me on the side of limited connectivity, but also performance.
Indeed, the Intel Core M dual-core 2.2 GHz, sixth generation (Skylake), is regarded as the second generation of Core M.
More on the same topic: Intel unveils new Core processors M (Skylake-Y)
This is a chip that takes advantage of improvements in Skylake architecture, this is a Core m3 6Y30 . The lowest frequency of the Core family Mr. With 4GB of RAM, up to 256GB SSD, and two 5-megapixel sensor, this TabPro S seems to target the iPad Pro. Moreover, it should show very similar performance.
Another interesting element, it is the “Cover” that integrates a full keyboard, it envelops the whole apparatus with a magnetic fastening at the back and a smart connector at the bottom for the data transfer. It is thus possible to place the screen in two different positions, only. On this part, the stand of the Surface Pro 4 is much more convenient.
The keys are arranged as a large block without spacing between them, just above a large trackpad made of one piece. Again, nothing new on the horizon. Note that it is possible to tilt in two different ways, by changing the place of the magnet to the back. The grip is far from evident during the first tests.
The Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung TabPro smartphone brings some nice features, like the ability to unlock the tablet via the fingerprint sensor of the smartphone, but also interact with notifications Android smartphone on the tablet of Windows 10, with the Samsung SideSync software. Moreover, the small USB Hub Type-C as well as the portable SSD (T3) 2TB were presented alongside the machine at the Samsung booth.
Finally, we could not omit the notable absence of KNOX solution, a suite of security and Samsung fleet management, which is strange given the potential of the world of company for a device like this. My theory: the Galaxy S TabPro will be available in two different versions of Windows 10, KNOX and will only be available in the professional version. Otherwise, it would be a shame to lose the functions that are already found on the previous Samsung ATIV Book 9
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Super AMOLED 12 inches
finish with a positive point: the Super AMOLED screen. With a size of 12 inches (as MacBook Retina), and a definition of 2560 × 1440 pixels. It is a pleasure to find an OLED display of such great size that has the advantage of providing high contrast with reduced energy consumption.
Another element which aims to reduce the energy consumption of the screen, it is the integration of the capacitive touch layer directly on the screen, instead of the overlay above. This removes the need for the screen to load two components both in theory and this improves the autonomy of the device. Indeed, if you break the screen, everything is changing. Besides, it integrates a battery capacity of 5200 mAh which fully recharges in 2.5 hours – which is significantly faster than all the tablets on the market. Nothing to report on autonomy, 10.5 hours announced by the Korean manufacturer
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A credible alternative but expensive
This Samsung Galaxy S TabPro offers an interesting alternative to consumers. It is a product 2-in-1, with its pretty powerful Intel Core M (3) thinner than the iPad Air 2, lighter than all the tablets of a similar size. An alternative to the iPad Pro, the area and the Pixel C. I would have liked to see a similar pattern Android. You can always go through the box “Remix OS” yet will it be that the inclusion of this OS is performed on this product.
Taking the selling price. The base model with WiFi Windows 10 Home is 999 euros. Compared Surface Pro 4, with 128 GB and the same processor, is 999 euros. With Windows 10 Pro, the Galaxy S takes TabPro is 1099 euros. It will take 1199 euros for 4G Version (which could be found among operators). Moreover, apart from a few Android tablets, only the Surface 3 offers an integrated 4G LTE modem.
Although TabPro S comes with the keyboard, be sure to add some adapters (Ethernet, HDMI) and the stylus. The note can be quickly salty for the “Core M”. At that price, I prefer to redirect you to the Surface Pro 4 and its option “Intel Core i5″
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