For those who want a great medium-sized tablet, there really is nothing else better than the Galaxy Tab S 8.4. In fact, there might not be anything else comparative on the market for the size and price.
The Tab S sports the following features:
- 1.9 GHz Exynos 5 Octa processor
- Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS
- 16 GB hard drive
- 3 GB RAM
- Super AMOLED Display (2560×1600 WQXGA Resolution)
- 8 megapixel rear camera with an LED flash
- 2.1 megapixel front camera
- Micro SD card slot
Power
This tablet is incredibly responsive. It will multi-task nicely without issue, including those who would use it heavily for streaming and social media at the same time. The tablet typically blasts through what most casual users would need, and does a decent job with the hard processing power for a tablet.
Display
The Super AMOLED Display is absolutely amazing. It by far goes above and beyond much tablets out there. The display is incredibly sharp to the point that one may have hard time finding a wallpaper that is high enough resolution to show up properly without being incredibly pixilated. For those who love media, especially videos, will adore the high resolution of this tablet.
The 8.4 inch display is quite nice a well. Some might find that a 10 inch tablet is a bit too big for holding in one hand, while 7 inch tablets are just a bit too small. This one reaches an easy medium. It is easily held in one hand, but has a great screen size.
Size and Shape
The Tab S 8.4 is incredibly thin. Compared to the tablets of a few years ago, this thing is so small and light-weight, even though it has a decently-sized screen. It is easy to hold in one hand and looks amazingly slick with its thin profile.
Battery Life
The Tab S can go many days with just casual use. However, someone who heavily uses the tablet or who decides to run Netflix or another movie streaming site for awhile will need to charge it every night. After a few months of running the device, the battery life has stayed fairly consistent. Extensive multitasking doesn’t drain the battery as much as it could, but it is a good idea to close all applications when done with the device.
Cameras
Both the front and the back get the job done, however, photography connoisseurs might want to look at the specs first when deciding. The ability to do video chat is great for those who enjoy Skype or Google Hangouts as well.
Operating System
The biggest–and possibly only–con to this tablet is the fact that it’s a Samsung and the odds of many Android updates are very, very slim. In the past, older Samsung tablets have not been updated pretty much at all.
Overall
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S is impressive as a high-performing tablet. The display alone is enough to turn heads. However, with the performance and style, this tablet really does shine.