Tablet computers with the company logo in the letter S differ mainly only in size and characteristics. Otherwise, the changes are minor - slightly more rounded corners, the difference in body materials, different speaker layouts, and in some models there is no physical Home key. That is, to choose a suitable device, you need to be well versed in gigahertz, megapixels and gigabytes. Only some do not need it. Therefore, this material will not consider the most difficult technical parameters of devices, but only general and understandable information about them. Moreover, the main emphasis will be placed on real user reviews.
Galaxy Tab Series
To begin with, it should be clarified that all the tablets in this line work on Android OS of different versions. To interact with the device uses the user interface TouchWiz, designed specifically for tablets Tab.
These devices, in principle, like other similar devices, have slots for a SIM card and memory cards, two cameras (front and main), a connector for a charger and multi-inch displays. And, of course, the
capabilities of the tablets, they are different. In new models, more advanced functionality.
Galaxy Tab
Now this model is unlikely to attract anyone's attention, but for reference, it is worth noting that it is equipped with a Wi-fi module, perceives a 3G connection, has only one 3-megapixel camera on the rear panel and a 4000 mAh battery. To make it clear, the charge is enough for about 6-8 hours of watching a video.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a TFT display of 7 inches. At a resolution of 1024 × 600, he showed an excellent picture. By the way, he then came out right after the first Apple iPad, but due to the unreasonably high price he didn’t reach much popularity.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
Samsung’s “second pancake” turned out to be more successful. At least in terms of price. Since new devices may have different displays, which is not their only difference, it would be better to talk about each separately.
The device with a 7-inch display works on Android 4.0 and has an 8-gigabyte internal data storage, which is expanding to 32 GB. There is even an infrared port for connecting to a TV and a front camera for video calls. In terms of performance, the device is able to run more than half of the applications that Google Play offers. But it is now, but before everything could.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 device has a higher display resolution, more internal memory and a more capacious battery - 8000 vs 4000 mAh. By the way, both the first and second options happen both with support and without support for a SIM card. Because of this, their price is different. And everyone has a Wi-fi sensor.
The second model in the Samsung series - Samsung Galaxy Tab, reviews of which immediately flooded the network, left a more pleasant feeling. Cons concerned mainly the rear panel, which is quickly scratched, and a weak front camera. And what to do, 0.3 megapixels is generally difficult to call a resolution. Especially now.
Galaxy Tab 3 Tablet
Some time after the release of Tab 2, the South Korean manufacturer releases a new gadget - Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 with diagonals of 10, 8 and 7 inches. Only this time the devices have even more differences.
The smallest device is controlled by a processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, has a 4000 mAh battery and two cameras. Moreover, the front camera in quality has already reached 1.3 megapixels. They decided not to increase the RAM - they left 1 GB, but now a 64 GB accessory will fit into the slot for the memory card.
A device with an 8-inch display due to its processor and 1.5 GB of RAM will be more powerful. In fact, it shoots much better, because the main camera here is 5 megapixels. There are also two stereo speakers, a 4500 mAh battery, and the information storage can be in two volumes: 16 and 32 GB. Interestingly, unlike the younger model, this device supports 4G connection.
The large Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.0, although it has the most powerful processor, is stuck with RAM at the level of the 7-inch version. But the battery has a capacity of 6800 mAh. As for wireless networks and cameras, here everything is, as in the previous model.
What do they say about the third model in the Samsung lineup - the Samsung Galaxy Tab? There are reviews, and there are many. For the better, the medium-sized device is mainly allocated. Among the shortcomings are poor equipment and easily soiled body. Users of 7-inch and 10-inch tablets have little RAM and megapixels in the camera. And a device with a large diagonal is inconvenient to carry.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
The production of tablets with an 8-inch screen quickly became a habit, so there was no doubt that such an option would appear in the fourth generation. And now three new models have entered the market.
Between themselves, all 3 tablets are identical, at least in characteristics. The same
multi-core processors, the same amount of RAM, the same cameras. Only battery capacities and diagonal displays are different. True, the 7-inch Tab 4 has now "matured", its resolution has become 1280 × 800 pixels. Therefore, the picture is clearer than on wider models.
As for wireless networks, everything remains the same. Each device can be purchased in two versions: with and without support for a SIM card. The Wi-fi module is usually present everywhere. And by the way, now all Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 are able to catch LTE-networks.
And now it's time to find out what users of these tablets may be unhappy with. As for the largest model, a weak battery is noted here. Although it should be surprising, the screen is huge. Otherwise, the minuses are insignificant - the inconvenient location of the connector for charging, there
is no
light sensor, a poor camera and the fourth Samsung Galaxy Tab Black is too easily soiled. There are no complaints about performance. All tablets are powerful enough to run any application.
Galaxy Tab S
What to say about this model in the Tab line? Well, firstly, the 7-inch version is not provided here. Secondly, the display is made using Super Amoled technology, and now its resolution is 2560 × 1600 pixels. The picture is clearly visible even in sunny weather. Thirdly, there is a fingerprint recognition sensor. So strangers are not allowed here.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S, which accesses the network via Wi-fi only, is equipped with an eight-core processor, and the one that supports 4G connection received a quad-core version. Each of the RAM devices on board has 3 GB, and the internal data storage also increases. The cameras got better. The main resolution is 8 megapixels, and the front - 2.1 megapixels. Of the useful features, GLONASS and GPS systems, a gyroscope, a digital compass and an accelerometer are noted.
And now for the user experience with this model in the Samsung lineup - the Samsung Galaxy Tab. The reviews here are mostly all with a “+” sign. Respect to the developers for a bright display and a clear picture, a powerful hardware filling and a good camera. Even no one complained about the user identification sensor. At the same time, a weak battery is noted. Well, when was mAh a lot? Also, some complain about quiet speakers and a large number of useless applications. Although the opinion about the software is rather individual. It’s very useful to someone.
Galaxy Tab S 2 Tablet
In principle, the difference between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 2 and the previous model is small. There are also two diagonals (8 and 9.4 inches), 3 GB of RAM, a fingerprint sensor and an 8-megapixel camera. Both modifications only work already on one eight-core processor, the internal memory has increased to 64 GB, the case has become thinner, and plastic has replaced metal. The model comes in 2 colors - Samsung Galaxy Tab White and Black.
The battery capacity of the large and small devices is 5870 and 4000 mAh, respectively. 10 hours should be enough. I would also like to say about the software, because this tablet boasts a full Microsoft office and a gift place in the OneDrive cloud.
Despite the fact that the device came out not so long ago, many have already got the impression of the second S-model in the Samsung series - Samsung Galaxy Tab. The device reviews mostly for the better - productive, thin, with a bright, clear screen. They also praise the tablet’s camera. Many believe that the quality of the pictures is better than those that some 13-megapixel cameras do. And in the list of minuses the honorable first place is still occupied by the battery. Next come the speakers, located on one side, and the inconvenient touch buttons. But all this can hardly be called disadvantages.
What is the result?
It seems that all members of the Tab family, each at one time, were warmly received by the user audience. It is only worth considering the fact that new, more demanding software is constantly being written for mobile devices. Therefore, it is advisable to immediately determine what the tablet is for. If for work, then it is not necessary to look only at the latest models. And if for entertainment - watching movies, games and the Internet, then productivity, of course, is important.