Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5-inch Tablet (Bronze) - (WiFi, ARM Exynos 5 Octa-Core 1.9GHz, 3GB RAM, 16GB Storage)

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inch model has a wide viewing angle and its impressive color range -- 94 percent of the RGB color gamut, Samsung claims -- is apparent, even when simply flicking through the Magazine UX pages. The native video app also inexplicably paused during video playback at random times, even if no other apps were running in the background. Moreover, it comes with free unlimited cloud storage for content and photos taken with Fire devices. When browsing web pages, we preferred the Z4 Tablet and iPad Air 2’s screens as whites looked cleaner and text more solid.

It’s still slick and smooth most of the time, whether web browsing or watching HD videos, however it’s not quite a match for some of its rivals, such as the Xperia Z2 Tablet, when playing games.Memory storage is up to 16GB, with potential external memory support of up to 128GB using a MicroSD, giving you more space to save your photos and documents.

Among our most popular is the Samsung Tab A8 which comes with 3D Quad Dolby Atmos speakers for quality sound, 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM. Once you get the hang of how to work the function, it's easy and useful for juggling two activities at once. The WatchOn app makes the setup easy -- I was able to connect to my TV and Blu-ray player in a few minutes -- and personalized viewing suggestions based on your location and cable provider are great for those "there's nothing on TV" kind of nights.Admittedly, the tablet only completed our BaseMark OS II test with a measly score of 816, which is slower than the budget Tesco Hudl2 managed. Moreover, the Adaptive Display only works with a limited number of apps, such as the Gallery, Samsung’s proprietary Internet browser and video player and Google Play Books, so you won’t get the benefit in every application. Storage ranges from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the model, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion up to 128 GB. However, only the main native apps and a few extras such as Facebook and Evernote support it, so you can't go multi-tasking crazy. The mode increases the contrast and saturation, resulting in a more vibrant and visually immersive viewing experience.

So the build is plastic through and through, the back has a textured design that makes it easy to grip and there’s a faux-metal band running along the edge of the slate. When using the apps, the display improves details on images, color reproduction, white balance, color saturation, gamma correction, and contrast.Thanks to Samsung's customization of Android, you can move some apps to SD cards, though you can't move apps that touch core system functions and Android 4. Another popular model is the Samsung Tab S9, which is slightly larger than the A series, featuring a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and a Bluetooth S Pen. With stunning displays, exceptional performance, outstanding creative tools and beyond - there’s a Samsung Galaxy Tab to suit everyone. If many apps are open in the background and you're quickly switching from one app to another, the touchscreen's response lags.

I was impressed with the consistently smooth gameplay and, as long as many apps aren't open in the background, touchscreen response was swift and accurate. While overall rear camera quality isn't noticeably better than the capable iPad mini with Retina display, the software features are much more extensive.Like many Galaxy products, the Tab S has an IR remote with Samsung's WatchOn, an AV remote control and a TV Guide app. You can find the device's IMEI or serial number either underneath the battery or inscribed on the back. That’s before you even get on to the Ultra Power Saving Mode, which can keep it going in standby for well over a month. The 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has a vision booster which keeps the display visible, even under sunlight. This device, available in white and gold, offers a variety of useful features, and as such, stands as a handy product for any consumer.