Saturday 1 April 2017

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

While everyone was expecting the Galaxy S8 to be released at MWC 2017; Instead, Samsung surprisingly announced a new device to add to their tablet lineup; The Galaxy Tab S3 to rival Apple's iPads.






Design


The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 can easily be mistaken for its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S2, when viewed from the front; But, at the back, it sports an elegant glass panel in either black or silver rather than the rubberized plastic cover on the Tab S2. Although the Gorilla glass back feels way more comfortable in the hand, it's also a magnet to fingerprints and smudges. The tablet measures 237.3 by 169 by 6 millimeters  in dimensions and weighs 429g. When compared to the Tab S2, the major differences are seen and heard in the new HDR display and the four speakers.

Camera


Although a tablet is one of the less used device for taking pictures, the Tab S3 stacks a 13MP rear camera with autofocus, f/1.9 aperture and a flash. For some individuals, video chatting is a big deal. The Tab S3 front-facing camera should be of reasonable quality with its 5MP camera with a f/2.2 aperture; Unless, you're in a room with really bad lighting. 


Display



Samsung is known for delivering the best screens on devices with their bright pixel-dense Super Amoled display panels; and this year is no exception for the Tab S3, with an even better display with the added HDR technology. High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology gives the same 2048 x 1536 Quad HD resolution, higher contrast ratios and brighter highlights. Although this device is equipped with such considerable technology, there are only a handful of movies/videos content available in HDR today.

Performance


The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 runs on Snapdragon 820, a chipset we're familiar with in several 2016 Android phones. Samsung claims that the chipset in the device can handle all of the 3D games available today, and will deliver an exceptional performance in later games. The base model of the device is 32GB internal storage, the Tab S3 also includes a microSD card slot for easy expansion.


Price

The the introductory prices of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 which includes an S pen are as follows:

  • $599 in the U.S.
  • £549 in the U.K.
  • $780 in AU
The optional keyboard is sold separately for an additional $129 ( £119).
Personally, I think the Galaxy Tab S3 is an exceptional device; But it's features doesn't convince me to upgrading from a Galaxy Tab S2.

Let me know what you think about the new Galaxy Tab S3 in the comments below.

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2 comments:

  1. PabloUnleashed3 April 2017 at 14:00

    I love what Samsung did with the camera and 3D Game accommodation! I think tabs are beginning to compete with phones when it comes to occupying user time. The 13MP Camera is a wonderful addition that will suit 'picture junkies' that don't want to reach for their phones to 'snap ah nicey' while doing work on the tab. As it relates to 3D, it is the direction of interfacing, not just in games but in the tech world on a whole. They really are raising the bar. Great Research Ashondi!

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  2. Unknown8 April 2017 at 05:51

    Samsung rarely ever disappoints their customers simply because of the fact that they give them no reason to do so. The galaxy tab 3 is a very slick device, and seems to have a well stacked body of components that will out-do most of apple devices in almost any way possible. On the contrary though, however, Samsung devices which has the feature of gorilla glass seems to crack easily with just one fall.

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