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Content
- Package
- Specifications
- Ranking
- Design, size, controls
- Display
- chipset, memory performance
- Battery
- Camera
- Connectivity
- Software features
- Impressions
Package:
- tablet
- Battery charger with USB-cable
- Note
Specifications
- Android 5.0.2, upgrade to new versions of Android
- The screen is 9.7 inches, TFT PLS, 1024×768 pixels, geometry of 4: 3, 132 dots per inch
- 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal (available slightly more than half), a memory card of up to 128 GB
- The chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (APQ8016) 4 core, 1.2 GHz
- Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n dual-band, ANT +, there is no support MHL, USB 2.0
- LTE (only SM-T555)
- 2-megapixel front camera, 5-megapixel main camera
- The battery is 6000 mAh, claimed video playback up to 14 hours (7.5 hours per test)
- Dimensions – 243h167h7.4 mm, weight – 456 grams
Position
The Samsung launched a series of TAB A as a substitute TAB 4, that is a new generation of devices is at the same time fall into the classification is intended to facilitate an understanding of how the device in front of us. The plates we see several lines of devices, entry-level models come in a series E, then the theory is J (but so far there is no such device), the following – A-series models, and only then are the flagships of which denoted by the letter S.
Samsung’s Series A requires a comparison not with products from Apple, they at this price there, and other Android-tablet, which is a bit like a diagonal. It can be argued that the TAB A 9.7 inch diagonal competes primarily with older devices from Samsung, the replacement of which he came, for example, already mentioned TAB 4. The difference between the latest models that change the geometry of the screen – with 16:10 moved 4: 3 as in iPad. The motivation is simple – in the read hold more information, and for those who like to watch a video, there is still the old device or similar devices on the characteristics of the budget.
The choice in the segment of 10-inch tablet was a scanty in Russia strong players are not (for the devices cost up to 20 thousand rubles), all the choice can be between the models from Samsung, and Lenovo, and c few caveats here you can include Asus. Although, in my opinion, it is worth considering Samsung and Lenovo, the other players are much inferior to them. This tablet should be considered for purchase, if you need a diagonal of 10 inches, and you understand why a tablet size is optimal for you. Typically, a device for the bedside table, browsing, reading books, watching videos sometimes that’s not so good due to the geometry of the screen. On the other hand, users iPad somehow live with this, so write it down in the shortcomings is not.
Comparison with iPad
Design, size, controls
The differences between the models with LTE, and without it there is, in the second case, the body has a slot for microSIM-cards, tilted cap, and you can set card. At the same time, there is a contrast of colors, the junior model with an index of SM-T550 has a few colors.
> In Russia, not all colors may be available, so you should clarify this point. Coloring models quite neutral, suitable for both men and women. The body is made entirely of plastic, it is normal, the coating quality is excellent. If desired, it can be scratched with a sharp object, show it in the video, but such exploitation – a rarity. In normal mode, abrasions on the body do not appear in the end, a wear plate with the keys will not work.
The size of the tablet – 242.5h166.8h7.5 mm, weight – 456 grams. It is typical for such devices, although the weight is different for the better, especially if you keep in mind that there is a large battery.
The layout of a typical tablet. On the front panel – front camera, bottom – physical key, and sides – touch buttons. They are close to the central key, which may create some inconvenience for me Tab E similar button layout was awkward. Here the expense of another body geometry is not so badly. But when taking the camera arm and tries to cover the lens, which is inconvenient. Located at the edge of the case on the rear surface of uncomfortable.
For the” smart “cover on the back surface can be seen two keys, it is attached to them. To me, this approach does not really like, do not use covers, and such a “button” is superfluous. I know that many do not like it. But the most annoying moment – this is how to write on the back of the housing company name – huge letters, if you can forget who sired the plate. It looks ugly to me is the main aesthetic profaned fairly typical tablet. Everything in it is a good idea, but these letters spoil all impression of the product, like some Chinese consumer goods from unknown basement. Explain why the company did so, I can not. It is the only product that is so decided to show big name Samsung. As a joke, someone said that the prototypes got a great name, as they are used in some shooting and there had to be to the company’s name is easy to read at a distance. After shooting someone attracted as it looks, and the mark is left. Bike or not, I do not know, but I can claim to have received very strange. And certainly it is an irritant, and in the negative sense.
On the right side is the power button, there is – the volume rocker. At the bottom you can see a grid of two speakers, two of them physically. They sound typical for this class of devices, is not unusual. Immediately – connector microUSB, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Lightweight, well-assembled plate . Complaints about the quality of the build is not.
Display
Models midrange always produce screens – their resolution and quality. There is TFT PLS matrix resolution – 1024×768 pixels, geometry – 4: 3, 132 dots per inch. Unfortunately, this screen is very difficult to name outstanding, his lights, which gives a whitish glow that was visible at night. When viewing the video do not pay attention, but if you need a tablet for quality work with photos, watching videos, then you should pay attention to the older model, in fact, a different pricing group. Buy up to 20 thousand tablet with a high-quality screen for all tasks – is almost an impossible task.
I do not like the geometry of 4: 3, because watching the video are black bars on the sides, the same disadvantage in iPad. But for many users this is perfectly acceptable, they do not pay attention to this point.
In the settings screen you can choose to automatically adjust the backlight, it works correctly. The maximum brightness is excessive, comfortable lighting by 60-70 percent or automatic adjustment. Since a TFT-screen, he has only two modes – Adaptive and read, they can be put in the settings.
For its class, this screen normal and comparable models from other manufacturers, but the comparison with the leader, he will not stand (the same iPad costs nearly twice as expensive, and certainly there is a class above the screen).
Chipset memory, performance
The chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (APQ8016), 4 cores, 1.2 GHz. This is a typical mid-range solution that complements the main memory of 1.5 GB, which is unusual – usually put 1 or 2 GB. but this performance is quite good – the interface responds quickly, there is no slowing down. Read the tablet game it is impossible, even though the game immediately and will run without problems. The hardware component is not very interesting, however, have a look at the results of synthetic benchmarks.
The internal memory of 16 GB, available almost half.
You can install a memory card of up to 128 GB, which is good.
Battery
The plate is Li-Ion battery capacity 6000 mAh. Curiously, for it is stated time video playback at 14 hours. At maximum illumination and playing unconverted HD-video, we have only 7.5 hours.
Reducing the backlight up to half, and automatic brightness control, we can only get about 10.5 hours of video playback. What is surprising, because usually in the characteristics of Samsung does not make mistakes, especially so much. Hours network (3G / 4G / Wi-Fi), of 12/13/15 hours. It stated time, in practice it will be less.
In general, you can expect from the tablet a good work in a few days using it for about 1.5 hours a day. This is a typical time for such devices. Full battery charging time – about 3.5 hours.
Camera
The main camera 5-megapixel image quality typical tablet, that is, no. Treat the camera as something serious can not, however, see for yourself.
Sample Photo
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Connectivity
In the tablet is no support for MHL, a version of USB 2.0. But there is a dual-band Wi-Fi, which is rare in such products. There is also an ANT +, a version of the BT 4.1. For the version with SIM-card is supported by LTE, no problems with the work on Russian networks do not.
Software Features
Inside is the usual Android 5.0.2, soon to appear upgrade to 5.1.1. Interface are similar to the Galaxy S6, with a number of reservations and amendments. In the “Gifts”, you can find a free app and subscribe to different services. Gift themselves a bit, and they are an amateur.
Unlike previous tablets, TouchWiz is as easy as possible, there is nothing superfluous, everything very easy and convenient. All icons fit on one menu screen. Let me remind you that for LTE-version of the tablet will also be available and dialer application for SMS. This tablet can act as a great phone, as it is possible to speak even without a headset, but it’s better to use it – otherwise you will be impressed by at least strange.
Stop on the typical functions of Android do not see any sense, they are described in a separate article.
Impressions
I do not know what the matter is, most of the inscription on the back side, some other vibration, but I have with this tablet relationship did not exist – it is perceived by me like a good tool, without any zest. For example, younger model TAB E I, on the contrary, very much, but this tablet has not caused such feelings. Why is that? I do not know.
This is a good working tool, a sort of horse, to which there can be no major complaints. Tablet performs its tasks perfectly well, the main thing – do not miss the fact that it is you need from a machine. In Russia, the price of the younger Wi-Fi-version – about 16 thousand rubles, with LTE model is two thousand more. From the competitors in the line Samsung comes to mind Galaxy Tab E, but it Android 4.4 without the possibility of renewal, but the screen is wide. The chipset is weaker, but in reality it is almost imperceptible, and there is no LTE. But the price of 12 990 rubles looks very aggressive, and the plate is different in terms of price / quality, if not to pursue a version of Android and close her eyes.
Comparison with the Galaxy Tab E
Especially not mention TAB 4, as it is leaving the model, it is much like TAB E, but is more expensive. At other companies, I highlight in this segment is a model of how Lenovo A7600, is also leaving the model, but it has 3G, and it costs about 12 thousand rubles. It is clear that in terms of prices is likely competitor TAB E, but the characteristics of the plate close TAB A, however, there is also only Android 4.4.
Of the new models, I note Lenovo Tab 2 A10 -70L, in his favor is the screen with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, higher resolution camera and the price of 18 000 rubles. From all points of view, an interesting model, which is somewhat superior to Tab A and looks a winner, it is worth paying attention to.
From the old models worth remembering Asus Transformer Pad TF103CG, but She only 8 GB of onboard memory, Android 4.4, and other characteristics below, it is also the outgoing model. I am glad the price of 13 000 rubles, but on the basis of key characteristics, it is still a competitor Tab E, and not the best kind. But this model can draw attention.
There are not many on the market tablet models with a diagonal of 10 inches, so the sale Tab A goes bad. Affected by the fact that other manufacturers because of the crisis are in no hurry to withdraw their products to market, they are few. As a result, it appears that no one is pushing the price of 10-inch models, and the competition was between Lenovo and Samsung. Choosing probably here is on their preferences and what brand do you trust. Or rationally compare the characteristics of the devices.
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