Tablet computers with the company logo on 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 placement, and in some models there is no physical Home key. That is, in order to choose the right device, you need to be well versed in gigahertz, megapixels and gigabytes. Some people just don't need it. Therefore, this material will not consider the most complex 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
First of all, it should be clarified that all tablets in this line work on Android OS of different versions. To interact with the device, the user interface is TouchWiz, designed specifically for tablets Tab.
These devices, in principle, like other similar devices, have slots for SIM cards and memory cards, two cameras (front and main), a connector for a charger andmulti-inch displays. And, of course, the capabilities of tablets, they are different. The new models have 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, accepts a 3G connection, has only one 3-megapixel camera on the rear panel and a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh To be clear, the charge is enough for about 6-8 hours of video viewing.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch TFT display. At a resolution of 1024 × 600, the picture showed excellent. By the way, it was released immediately after the first Apple iPad, but due to the unreasonably high price, it never achieved great 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 one separately.
The 7-inch display device runs Android 4.0 and has 8GB of internal storage that expands up to 32GB. There is even an infrared port for connecting to the TV and a front camera for video calls. In terms of performance, the device is able to run more than half of the applications offered by Google Play. But this is now, and before everything could.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a higher resolution display, more internal memory and more storage capacitybattery - 8000 vs 4000 mAh. By the way, both the first and second options are both with and without support for a SIM card. Because of this, they have different prices. And everyone has a Wi-fi sensor.
The second model in Samsung's series, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, whose reviews immediately flooded the net, left a more pleasant feeling. The disadvantages concerned mainly the rear panel, which is quickly scratched, and a weak front camera. But what to do, 0.3 megapixels is generally difficult to call resolution. Especially now.
Galaxy Tab 3
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 driven by a 1.2 GHz processor, has a 4000 mAh battery and two cameras. Moreover, the front camera has already reached 1.3 megapixels in quality. They decided not to increase the RAM - they left 1 GB, but now a 64 GB accessory will fit into the memory card slot.
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 information storage can be in two sizes: 16 and 32 GB. Interestingly, unlike the younger model, this device supports a 4G connection.
The large Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.0, although it has the mostpowerful processor, RAM stuck at the level of the 7-inch version. But the battery has a capacity of 6800 mAh. As for wireless networks and cameras, everything is the same as in the previous model.
What do they say about the third model in the Samsung line - Samsung Galaxy Tab? There are reviews, and a lot of them. For the better, they mainly distinguish a medium-sized device. Of the shortcomings, poor equipment and a easily soiled case are noted. Users of 7 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 8-inch tablets quickly became a habit, so there was no doubt that this 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 the battery capacities and diagonal displays are different. True, the 7-inch Tab 4 has now "grown up", 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 4capable of catching LTE networks.
And now it's time to find out what users of these tablets may be dissatisfied with. As for the largest model, a weak battery is noted here. Although why be surprised, the screen is huge. Otherwise, the minuses are minor - the inconvenient location of the charging connector, no light sensor, a bad 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 can I 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 outsiders are not allowed to enter here.
The Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab S has an octa-core processor, while the one that supports 4G connectivity has a quad-core variant. Each of the devices has 3 GB of RAM on board, and the internal data storage is also increasing. Cameras have gotten better. The resolution of the main one is 8 megapixels, and the front one is 2.1 megapixels. Useful features include GLONASS and GPS systems, a gyroscope, a digital compass and an accelerometer.
And now for the user experience of this model in the Samsung lineup - the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Reviews here are basically all from"+" sign. Respect to the developers for a bright display and a clear picture, powerful hardware stuffing and a good camera. Nobody even complained about the user identification sensor. At the same time, a weak battery is noted. Well, when was there a lot of mAh? Also, some complain about quiet speakers and a large number of useless applications. Although the opinion about the software is rather individual. Someone will really need it.
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. Only both modifications are already working on one eight-core processor, the internal memory has increased to 64 GB, the case has become thinner, and the 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. Separately, I would like to say about the software, because this tablet boasts a full-fledged Microsoft office and a gift place in the OneDrive cloud.
Despite the fact that the device was released not so long ago, many people already have the impression of the second S-model in the Samsung series - Samsung Galaxy Tab. Reviews of the device are generally noted for the better - productive, thin, with a bright, clear screen. The tablet's camera is also praised. Many people think that the quality of the pictures is better than those taken by some 13-megapixel cameras.cameras. 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 inconvenient touch buttons. But it's hard to call it all shortcomings.
What is the result?
It seems that all members of the "Tab family", each in its 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 decide 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 performance, of course, is important.
