There aren't many companies still making Android tablets nowadays, but Samsung is one of the companies that's doing just that, and today it introduced its latest Android tablet device.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a "premium tablet" that's aimed at helping users be productive like on a PC while on the go. Included is an S Pen stylus that can do things like translate and organize notes in the Samsung Notes app and quickly jot down notes while the screen is off with the Screen-Off Memo feature.
Another notable feature of the Galaxy Tab S4 is support for the Samsung DeX dock, making it the first Samsung tablet to support that feature. When attached to the Book Cover Keyboard or launched in the Quick Panel, Samsung DeX will switch from an Android UI to a desktop experience with multiple, resizable windows for Android apps. This mode will also let you drag and drop content between apps and use keyboard shortcuts and commands.
The Galaxy Tab S4 also offers the ability to connect its Samsung DeX functionality to an external monitor using an HDMI or USB-C multi-port adapter if the tablet's 10.5-inch 2560x1600 Super AMOLED display isn't big enough for your needs. In this mode, you can use the Galaxy Tab S4 as a track pad, a sketch pad, or as a fully functional Android tablet.
When it comes to raw specs, the Galaxy Tab S4 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. There are models with 64GB and 256GB of built-in storage, but no matter which you choose, you'll have a microSD card slot to add more storage if you need it. There are 13MP rear and 8MP front cameras included on the Tab S4 along with a 7300mAh battery with fast charging support.
Other notable features of the Galaxy Tab S4 include USB-C, POGO, an iris scanner, the aforementioned 10.5-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and four speakers tuned by AKG. On the software side, Samsung has loaded the Galaxy Tab S4 with Android 8.1.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will launch in the U.S. on August 10th, with pricing starting at $649.99 for the Wi-Fi 64GB model and going up to $749.99 for the Wi-Fi 256GB version. An LTE-enabled model will be sold by Verizon on August 10th followed by launches at U.S. Cellular and Sprint later in Q3 2018. If you'd like to pre-order a Galaxy Tab S4, you can do so at Best Buy and Samsung right now.
Samsung also plans to sell a Book Cover Keyboard for the Galaxy Tab S4 at a price of $149.99. If you pre-order the Tab S4 from Samsung before August 9th, though, you'll have the option of buying the Book Cover Keyboard for 50 percent off.
We haven't seen many new Android tablets lately, so it's good to see Samsung offering a new model for consumers that want one. It is kind of disappointing that Samsung decided to go with last year's Snapdragon 835 processor in the Galaxy Tab S4 rather than the newer Snapdragon 845, but the upgrade from a 6000mAh battery in the Tab S3 to the 7300mAh battery in the Tab S4 is a welcome change.
What do you think of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4? Does this high-end Android tablet interest you?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a high-end Android tablet with an S Pen included originally posted at http://phonedog.com
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