Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7", Wi-Fi) Black

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The Samsung once again trailed the iPad Air 2 in the graphics department, scoring 19,724 on 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited. That's much higher than the first-gen Tab S (13,481), but the iPad hit 21,660. The Dell Venue 10 7000 also scored a higher 21,192. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is also available in a larger model that's better for watching movies and gaming. Josh Miller/CNET Conclusion Measuring in at 135 x 199 x 5.6mm and weighing 265g (Wi-Fi-only), the tablet is comfortable to hold and small and light enough to be carried around in a satche.

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The Galaxy Tab S2 runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 with Samsung's TouchWiz overlay. If you've used a Samsung tablet or phone before, it'll look familiar. There aren't any dramatic changes to the UI, however the Flipboard-esque Magazine feature that was premiered on last year's Tab S is notably absent. Considering there's already an app that closely resembles the reading-aggregator function, this isn't a big loss. Editors' note: The original review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 , first published in September 2015, follows. The TV connectivity works in the other direction, too. Say you want to watch the last few moments of the big game in the kitchen or out by the grill. You can stream content directly from your TV to the Galaxy Tab S2. Or, you could finish up that Netflix binge session on the slate -- without even installing the Netflix app. On the Geekbench 3 multicore test, which measures overall performance, the Tab S2 scored 4,175, which is 1.5 times faster than the original Galaxy Tab S. That smokes the Dell Venue 10 7000's score of 2,900 (Intel Atom Z3580 CPU, 2GB of RAM) and the Microsoft Surface 3's 3,531 (1.6-GHz Atom CPU, 4GB of RAM), but the iPad Air 2 hit a higher 4,547 with its A8X chip.Find out how to use 2 handed mode on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 & Tab S9 with our easy guide & instructions.

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The perfect Tablet when in bed. Light enough to not get tired to hold it. I looked for similar weight 8" tablets. But no success. I don't really understand why Samsung doesn't make such convenient beauty again. One advantage of going for older hardware is much cheaper prices: in fact it's likely to be one of the cheapest tablets around if you do a bit of searching online. Predictive text suggests words as you type on your Samsung Galaxy device. Learn how to turn it on and off as well as how to personalise it here. If you're feeling like two windows isn't enough, you can open up to five apps at once using a pop-up multiwindow feature. I dragged the Maps app from the bottom of the screen and then moved it around the desktop before opening more apps. To me, anything more than three apps is overkill.I could view my entire phone's screen on the Tab S2's panel and move it around, as well as play games like Golf Star from the S6 Edge Plus, although the lag over Wi-Fi Direct messed up the timing of my swing. What I like most about SideSync 4.0 is that once you've gone through the setup, it automatically connects to your phone. You can charge your device using any Samsung travel adapter, but there are a lot of different factors to take into consideration. Learn what kind of charger you should use with your phone or tablet. FAQ for Samsung mobile phones. Find more about "What are widgets and how do I add them to my Android smartphone or tablet?" with Samsung Support. Multitasking windows make much more sense here than on the 8-inch Tab S2. You can openup to six windows across the tablet's screen, as long as the app supports split-screen mode. On the 8-inch tablet this setup looks messy, but on the Tab S2 9.7 it looks reasonable, with up to four screens open at one time—six makes the text a bit too small.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 boasts a bright Super AMOLED screen with vivid colors and a 2,048 x 1,536 resolution that matches the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4. That's good, but not the best from Samsung.I’ve always been big fan of Samsung smartphone and tablets’ screens, feeling their use of Super AMOLED technology puts them a cut above many competing devices.