pcauthority.com.au Updated: 2016-10-23 02:28:23
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T here are certain things that you're guaranteed to get with the 9.7in Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. The first is quality. It's clear from the moment you pick it up that this is a premium tablet, with no hint of flex and a stylish, understated design. The second...
The Tab S2 9.7in isn't a perfect tablet: gaming performance could be better, while a lack of accessories compared to the iPad 2 Air holds it back. Come on Samsung, make that keyboard cheaper! However, Samsung hasn't compromised in the areas that ma...
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Tablets are often seen as a consumer device, allowing you to update Facebook from the sofa while you watch TV, or catch up with iPlayer in bed. But they're increasingly finding a place in the business world too allowing mobile worker to catch up with ema...
Excellent screen, Long battery life, Fast processor...
Plastic back, Not the latest Android, Nagging Smart Manager...
With the 32GB Wi-Fi only version costing £399 direct from Samsung, the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is priced on a par with the 16GB 9.7-inch iPad Air 2. It has the same screen resolution in a lighter and thinner package, and of course more storage, so it's clear to...
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T3.com
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Apple's dominance of the tablet market has gradually deteriorated over the years and with slates like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 it's no wonder.With a 9.7-inch screen, a slim and light build and lots of power all packed into a premium shell it's almost an...
Good screen, Thin and light, Strong performance...
Average battery, Erratic fingerprint scanner, Plain design...
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Most Android tablets play second fiddle to the iPad. They're often cheaper, weaker, and less attractive that Apple's famous tablet, but occasionally, one comes along that actually challenges Apple. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S line started in 2014 with one purp...
Absurdly thin and light, Sleek look, Bright colorful screen, Long battery life...
It's almost as expensive as an iPad, Lacks premium all-metal build...
For Android users, Samsung's high-end tablets have always been the logical alternative to Apple's iPad. The Tab S line started on a high note, and the second-generation is as excellent as the first. The bright sharp screen, thin and light body, as well...
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Which is the best large-screen Android tablet ? We compare the specifications of market-leading Android tablets , including the Amazon Fire HD 10, Google Nexus 9, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. Also see: Best tablets 2015 and Best An...
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Samsung, perhaps more that any other company in the Android space, has been experimenting with the ultimate tablet recipe for a number of years. We've seen all sizes and various power setups in the company's line-up. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 follows up...
Vibrant display, 4:3 aspect ratio works well in portrait or landscape orientation, ultra slim and lightweight design, microSD slot for storage expansion...
It's pretty expensive, build not as high-end as competitors, graphical limitations, lower resolution than predecessor, battery life not great...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2's strongest aspect is its size and the weight, giving you plenty of display, while remaining light and slimline. There's lot to like about this tablet. There's a great deal of vibrancy to the display and while that looks g...
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There are certain things that you're guaranteed to get with the 9.7in Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. The first is quality. The moment you pick up the Tab S2 you know it's a premium tablet, with no hint of flex and a stylish, understated design. The second is spee...
The Tab S2 9.7in isn't a perfect tablet: gaming performance could be better, while a lack of accessories compared to the iPad 2 Air holds it back. (Come on Samsung UK, make that keyboard cheaper!)However, Samsung hasn't compromised on the areas that matte...
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S was one of the best slates Samsung had ever made, with high-end specs and a stunning screen.Now the company is back with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 . It's more of the same in a lot of ways but when the original was so good that's n...
Brilliant Screen, Lots of power, Fingerprint scanner...
Average battery, Weak camera, Plastic back...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is one of the best Android slates available, with a brilliant screen and premium appeal...
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Samsung's stunning Galaxy Tab S2 is the world's thinnest and lightest tablet. And if that's not enough it also has a truly dazzling Super AMOLED display to give users a crystal clear view of their content, websites and apps.Available with an 8-inch or 9.7...
Super thin, light, incredible Super AMOLED screen, octacore processor...
Battery life could be better, fingerprint reader could improve, no SPen to drawn on the screen...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is a head-turning tablet that looks as good as it performs with features on board that will make it an excellent companion for work or play...
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whatmobile.net Updated: 2016-10-23 02:28:23
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Samsung has once again graced us with another flagship tablet but how does it compare to this year’s competition and more importantly, its predecessor?Samsung are at it again with another sleek tablet that will surely fly off shelves and please fans. The...
Lightweight, Excellent value for money, Quick performance...
Similar to last year, Smaller battery, Average camera...
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Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S2 presents a remarkable Android tablet experience – it could not be more different to its superb predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S.In fact I have both – the Tab S that I have used daily as my ‘couch companion' and occasional travelli...
I apologise for the rather clinical analysis – let's be a little less formal. I love the first generation Tab S – it is like a comfortable pair of slippers. The new kid on the block is faster, sleeker, and brasher. But it is an evolution – not a revolutio...
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cybershack.com.au Updated: 2016-10-23 02:28:23
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 is quite literally an iPad that runs Android. This is simultaneously one of its greatest strengths and biggest shortcomings. The Galaxy Tab S2 is a fantastic tablet, but unless you're an Android diehard, you might just find yoursel...
Really, really light, 4:3 aspect ratio is more versatile, Fantastic screen...
Feels a little "me too", Missing features from last year, Battery life worse than last year...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2016-10-23 02:28:23
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I've been on a tablet binge, first with Apple's iPad Pro in San Francisco, then last week with two great new Android tablets: the 9.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Sony's versatile Xperia Z4.Both Samsung and Sony are busy inventing new reasons for us to...
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Samsung has a stronghold over the smartphone space, but its grip on the tablet market isn't as tight. That market belongs to Apple, and making a tablet as good as the iPad is not enough for customers to be lured across to Samsung — the Tab S2 has to be be...
9.7-inch Super-AMOLED display, Thin and light form factor, Octa-core CPU, Refined finger scanner, Proficient 8-megapixel rear camera, Aluminium chassis...
Lacking distinctive character, Build not as premium as Apple's iPad, Fewer hardware features, but still priced to compete against Apple's iPad...
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Updated: This review was updated with battery results on 18 September, 2015.Samsung has a stronghold over the smartphone space, but its grip on the tablet market isn't as tight. That market belongs to Apple, and making a tablet as good as the iPad is not...
9.7-inch Super-AMOLED display, Thin and light form factor, Octa-core CPU, Refined finger scanner, Proficient 8-megapixel rear camera, Aluminium chassis...
Lacking distinctive character, Build not as premium as Apple's iPad, Fewer hardware features, but still priced to compete against Apple's iPad...
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You could say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and while we’ve long been fans of 4:3 screens at Expert Reviews they tend to divide opinion; 16:9 and 16:10 displays may have the edge for watching films, but tablets with squarer 4:3 panels...
There's no doubt the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is an impressive tablet. It's slim, light and has a generally excellent screen, as long as you're willing to put up with a slight yellow tint for the sake of excellent contrast. However, it sits in an odd positio...
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fatducktech.com Updated: 2016-10-23 02:28:23
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Samsung's update to its premium Android tablet line, the Galaxy Tab S2 is sleek, powerful and compelling — as long as you actually need a tablet update.Samsung has somewhat pulled back on its absolute tsunami of tablets of recent years; there was a time w...
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You've seen Samsung's 2015 phones, and now it's time to see what the company can do to make its tablets on par with these bad boys. Is Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 the best tablet around?Another year, another tablet, and while these get better every year, Sams...
Very well built; Slim, comfortable and easy to hold; One of the brightest screens on any tablet available found today; Surprisingly fast screen response when typing; Just like in the 2015 phones, Android is fairly stripped back, making it more efficient;...
Samsung has ditched the camera flash. for some reason or another; No infrared port; On-screen keyboard needs a bit of work; Has virtually no individuality or unique identity: it looks like Samsung's interpretation of an iPad;...
With Samsung's latest tablet, there is no mistaking that this is one of the best non-Apple tablets out there, with a combination of parts that Android fans are sure to love, though it's not the independent design you've seen from Samsung in the past.Rathe...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2016-10-23 02:28:23
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Lisa Gade compares the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and the Apple iPad Air 2. Check out our video review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2...
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phonesreview.co.uk Updated: 2016-10-23 02:28:23
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If you're about to purchase a new high-end tablet you might be considering the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. It was announced in late July and comes in two models the 8.0 and Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. Today we're showing a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 review of the 9.7-inch v...
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There's now an understanding among tablet manufacturers that Apple got it right. From the start, iPads have had 4:3 screen orientation, which has made more sense for the purposes most people use tablets for: idly browsing dailymail.com while GBBO drones o...
We loved the Samsung Tab S, and we have every reason to suspect the Tab S2 will impress us even more We loved the Samsung Tab S, and we have every reason to suspect the Tab S2 will impress us even more particularly given that new (old, borrowed) screen r...
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The Galaxy Tab S2 is Samsung's latest flagship device, featuring a bright and vibrant Super AMOLED display and a durable and stylish metal frame. The Galaxy Tab S2 is the thinnest and lightest tablet Samsung has to offer.FunctionalityThe Galaxy Tab S2 com...
The Galaxy Tab S2 from Samsung is a stylish, portable and lightweight tablet, offering great productivity and mobility features with a ride range of apps available from the Google Play store, and the Galaxy store for Galaxy-specific apps, as well as advan...
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S was announced back in July 2014 and proved one of the most exciting Android tablets on the market dropping a lot of the guff we've seen on previous models.The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 comes in its wake being announced a year late – but...
Super, slim profile, Lovely display, Fast charging technology...
Questionable battery life, No 128GB model, Tacky plastic back...
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 looks like one of the best Android tablets available right now, all that's left to know is the price...
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Samsung has finally announced a release date for its latest Galaxy Tab S2 Android Lollipop tablets. The new 9.7in tablet will arrive in the UK on September 4 th starting at £399. We managed to get our hands on a pre-production unit of the 10in tablet at...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2016-11-20 01:58:16
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When I first wrote about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, my dad remarked of the news story, "So, I heard Samsung is making a new iPad?"This perfectly sums up how average consumers view tablets as a product category. Apple now makes the Kleenex or, in the UK...
Thinner, lighter design, New 4:3 display, microSD card slot...
Small specs upgrade, Soso battery life, Camera is mediocre...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is an upgrade in size and name only. It has a thinner and lighter profile with a new 4:3 aspect ratio, but the specs bump is small and battery life is short...
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Samsung has been launching one device after another, and now we have the Galaxy Tab S2, a premium tablet from Samsung unlike the cheaper mid-range tablet device – the Galaxy Tab A. If you have seen the previous generation, which is the Galaxy TabS, you ca...
Nothing really much has changed other than the Tab S2 being super thin and super light with 4:3 ratio and in natural portrait orientation...
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What's a tablet to do in a world where growing legions of phablets and 2-in-1 hybrids are all vying for a place in consumers' hearts? When the iPad first came out – the first of many tablets to come – many derided it as just being an oversized iPhone. Whe...
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Samsung of late has been playing the premium game, upping in terms of design and material build. We've seen this across its smartphone range—from the flagship Galaxy Note5, S6, S6 edge and S6 edge plus; and mid-range A series. This has also trickled down...
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chip.com.my Updated: 2016-11-20 01:58:16
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Samsung is back again to show us what they're made of, rocking the tablet market with their Galaxy Tab S2. Coming in both 9.7-inches and 8.7-inches variations, we had the opportunity to take the 9.7-inch variant out for a spin.First impressions are import...
Powerful, Large screen, Battery life...
Slightly boring design, Price...
The Galaxy Tab S2 performs like a dream, with everything running smooth as silk. Though having a better camera would have been really great to make the experience we had more satisfying.(previously published in issue October 2015)...
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dronthego.net Updated: 2016-11-20 01:58:17
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Last year, I used the Samsung Galaxy Tab S as my main tablet for around a month after it was announced. I liked the size and weight of the Tab S, and since I've been using Samsung products since the Galaxy S3 I felt right at home using it with ease. Perso...
I enjoyed using the the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 during my vacation in Palawan. I'm really glad that I had it with me because I prefer using devices with big screens for easier viewing and usage. I normally ditch the idea of bringing out my heavy tablet whil...
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Samsung's latest tablet is light, slim and easy on the eyes.Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 is touted to be the slimmest and lightest tablet for its size. It was designed as a device for work and pleasure that's convenient to carry.The tablet is available in two...
Good size and weight, pleasant multimedia experience, reasonably priced...
Camera lacks flash, fingerprint scanner doesn't always work seamlessly...
Last but not least, the price tag of RM1,999 is pretty reasonable considering that it's a slim and light tablet that's not short on features.The screen is great for surfing, gaming and watching videos, and you don't have to worry about the battery running...
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Samsung surprised us last year with their awesome flagship, the Galaxy Tab S. The Tab S had a lot of things going for it, including an absolutely gorgeous 8.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Samsung's spiel last year was that the aspec...
Tab S on the left, Tab S2 on the rightThis year's offerings sport a thinner body compared to last year's offering – a full millimeter in fact (6.6mm vs. 5.6mm) – and comes with a metal frame and a redesigned back. Gone is the dimpled, plastic back that ma...
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Android tablets weren't met with great reviews when they were first introduced to the market several years ago. Google had problems optimising the Android operating system to work smoothly and efficiently on their initial builds. However after more than h...
Now we answer the hard question that we put forward at the start of this article. Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 a good buy considering the Php29,990 price tag? Our answer is a resounding yes. Here are our top two reasons why:The nearest competitor is the S...
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stuff.tv/my/ Updated: 2016-11-20 01:58:17
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There's now an understanding among tablet manufacturers that Apple got it right. From the start, iPads have had 4:3 screen orientation, which has made more sense for the purposes most people use tablets for: idly browsing dailymail.com while GBBO drones o...
Samsung hasn't just crafted a worthy successor to the Galaxy Tab S, but one of the best big-screen tablets out there. It's thin, light, gorgeous-looking and well-balanced, and while the screen has fewer pixels than its predecessor's it's still fantastic w...
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When looking at a new tablet, it's difficult not to draw immediate comparisons with the iPad Air 2 – our current Award winner and arguably the best tablet on the market. It's even harder when the tablet in question takes its most obvious rival on head-to...
Sturdy build, Sharp, bright screen, Good battery life, Hi-res audio support...
Colour balance not quite right, Some stutters when gaming...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is a good Android alternative to the Apple iPad Air 2, but doesn't quite bring its A game to the table as strongly as its rival, struggling to match it in the handling of both music and movies.The overall performance leaves very...
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A superb screen and lovely feel - this is a brilliant Google tablet.Apple's dominance of the tablet market has gradually eroded over the years and with choices like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 it's no surprise.With a 9.7-inch screen, a slim and light build and plenty...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is not about to knock the iPad off its perch, but in many ways it feels like an Android iPad.It's a great to use thanks to a thin and light design, a big and bright screen and plenty of power, which is what you want in a tablet. The battery...
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We rarely review tablets but thanks to our good friends from Samsung Philippines, they've sent us a tablet that we can review. If tablets were on a decline a year ago, they are becoming relevant again these days. So, Samsung have brought the Samsung Galax...
The only downside we see here is the steep price – P29,990.But other than that, we fell in love with it. It is powerful yet elegant and beautiful. If your intention is to keep this tablet for two years I think buying it despite its price won't be problem...
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When it comes to tablets, the current thinking seems to be “go big or go home,” or at the very least, “come with a keyboard.” The Galaxy Tab S2, on the other hand, seems like a careful perfection of the way tablets used to be — not a computer replacement...
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Android tablet fans were hotly anticipating the release of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 as it was announced in Barcelona last week at MWC. But how does it compare to last year's release of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2? We consider the specifications of the...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 was released with much anticipation. Android fans everywhere were hoping it would be a sleeker and much improved device from the Galaxy Tab S2, which is now getting long in the tooth. Samsung has obviously made steps to improve u...
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Apple’s iPad lineup – which uses iOS – is the most popular type of tablet on the market, and there are various models to suit different purposes. They aren’t necessarily the most budget-friendly options, however. The Microsoft Windows 2-in-1 laptop/tablet...
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