Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
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Also known as | SM-T700 (WiFi) SM-T705 (3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi) |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Product family | Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S |
Type | Tablet, media player, PC |
Release date | July 2014 |
Operating system | Android 4.4.2 Kitkat |
System on a chip | Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa core[1] |
CPU | Cortex-A15 1.9GHz Quad core + 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 Quad core |
Memory | 3 GB |
Storage | 16/32 GB flash memory, microSDXC slot (up to 128 GB) |
Display | 2560x1600 px (359 ppi), 8.4 in (21 cm) diagonal, Full HD Super AMOLED display |
Graphics | ARM Mali-T628 |
Sound | Built-in stereo |
Input | Multi-touch screen, Finger scanner, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer |
Camera | 8.0MP AF rear facing with LED flash, 2.1 MP front facing |
Connectivity | Cat3 100Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UP Hexa-Band 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (4G/LTE model) HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s, (4G/LTE & WiFi model) HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 (4G/LTE & WiFi model) EDGE/GPRS Quad 850/900/1800/1900 (4G/LTE & WiFi model) Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI (external cable) |
Power | 4,900 mAh Li-Ion battery |
Dimensions | 212.8 mm (8.38 in) H 125.6 mm (4.94 in) W 6.6 mm (0.26 in) D |
Mass | WiFi: 294 g (0.648 lb) 4G/LTE: 298 g (0.657 lb) |
Related | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 |
Website | http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytabs/ |
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is an 8.4-inch Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It belongs to the new ultra high-end "S" line of the cross between the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Samsung Galaxy S series, which also includes a 10.5-inch model, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. It was announced on 12 June 2014, and subsequently released on July 2014. This is Samsung's second 8.4-inch tablet which is aimed to be a direct competitor against the LG G Pad 8.3 and the iPad Mini with Retina Display.
History
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 was announced on 12 June 2014.[2] It was shown along with the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 at the Samsung Galaxy Premier 2014 in New York.[3] Korean electronics giant Samsung on 02 July 2014 launched its new tablet 'Tab S' in India.
Features
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is released with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. Samsung has customized the interface with its TouchWiz Nature UX 3.0 software. As well as the standard suite of Google apps, it has Samsung apps such as ChatON, S Suggest, S Voice, S Translator, S Planner, WatchON, Smart Stay, Multi-Window, Group Play, All Share Play, Samsung Magazine, Professional pack, Multi-user mode, SideSync 3.0, and Gear/Gear fit manager.[5]
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is available in WiFi-only and 4G/LTE & WiFi variants. Storage ranges from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the model, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion up to 128 GB.[6] It has an 8.4-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a pixel density of 359 ppi. It also features a 2.1 MP front camera without flash and a rear-facing 8.0 MP AF camera with LED flash. It also has the ability to record HD videos.
Reception
The Verge praised the AMOLED display, liked that it is thinner than the iPad Air, and found the Multi-Window software feature useful. However, The Verge did not like the plastic body, numerous confusing software features and the hard to use fingerprint reader.[7]
See also
- Samsung Galaxy Tab series
- Samsung Galaxy S series
- Samsung Electronics
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
References
- ^ SM-T705 specifications. Samsung Hong Kong. Retrieved June 30, 2014
- ^ Velazco, Chris (12 June 2014). "Up close and personal with Samsung's vibrant Galaxy Tab S". Engadget. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S launch: as it happened". Techradar. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ "TAB S launched in india". ABP Live. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
- ^ "Samsung GALAXY Tab S". Samsung Mobile. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ Galaxy Tab S Specifications. Samsung. Retrieved 14 June 2014
- ^ Galaxy Tab S Review. The Verge. Retrieved June 30, 2014