SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S4 10.5" 64GB Tablet with S Pen, Grey - SM-T830NZAAXAR

I have spent the last 6 months looking for a quality alternative to the Microsoft/Apple computer empires. I don't WANT to transition to Windows 10, my wife has 4 computers with it and they drive her crazy. I also have a really good iPad, but the lack of a good file system and mouse support has limited its usefulness to me. I have used Android devices for years. They have been promising, but not quite there as far as being good productivity tools. When I read about the Tab S4, I have to say I was pretty skeptical. Several online reviews of the tablet, and especially DeX, were not very positive. They criticized it as being not-quite ready, crashing, and not playing well with various apps. They also said that Android apps themselves are designed for phones and don't work well on a large screen. They are wrong. I spent the afternoon using Microsoft Office and various other productivity apps in full-screen and windowed modes in DeX. No crashes, no problems, it has been rock-solid. The Galaxy Tab S4 has replaced my old PC.If you are so-inclined, you can even use the tablet to do other tasks WHILE you have DeX on running multiple applicatons on a monitor. That's pretty excessive, but you can do it. Several of the reviewers talked about how the S4 slows down when you run multiple versions of Youtube in separate windows. But, who does that, and WHY? From a straight-ahead productivity standpoint, this system has been great, on a tablet that fits in a back pack. Now, a few minor criticisms and points: 1. Everybody says Android tablets are a thing of the past. I sure hope not, because the S4 points the way to a terrific line of PC-capable tablets that could fill a niche for years. BUT, Google is not issuing new OS releases beyond Pie and instead wants everybody to buy a Chromebook. Perhaps Samsung could take Android over? 2. DeX is not invincible. I left DeX on when I turned the tablet off, and it bricked the next morning. I had to do a hard reset to get it back, and since then I always exit DeX before turning it off. 3. Some apps don't run well in DeX. I have an email app that I like that froze in DeX mode. Oh, well. 4. The speakers are good, but not great. I compared the tablet to the Huawei Mediapad M5, and the M5 had obviously better sound and volume. (However, the M5 does not output HDMI and is incapable of driving a monitor without using a mirrorning app over wi-fi, with resulting delays and drops.) Conclusion: The Galaxy Tab S4 was designed for ME, the person who wants an Android to go toe-to-toe with Surface Pros, Macs, and iPads. It does it. I love it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let me start off by saying I'm a media consumer, not a producer. I watch videos from various sources like Netflix and Hulu, since I cut the cord I find myself watching YouTube tv more often on my tablets than on my actual tv. I have been mostly been living in the apple ecosystem, I also own an iPad Pro and Microsoft surface pro. I had was a Samsung galaxy tab s2, which I loved but displayed a 4:3 aspect ratio which wasn't ideal for movies. Now, that I have been given the opportunity to purchase this tablet at a reduced price for my honest review as part of the insiders campaign, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 using a Super AMOLED HDR capable display in a 16:10 ratio is my go to device for video. Throw in the quad speakers tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos support and you have one amazing portable movie machine . After watching my first movie on this tablet, I went and bought a 256gb micro sd card and now I keep it topped off with movies and tv shows so no matter where I'm at I can watch! I didn't play many mobile games before, but with this tablet's processing capabilities, I am loving the immersive quality gaming. Downloading and getting into games from the google play store is so easy and fun, and this tablet has the power and display to handle anything you throw at it. On the more serious side. This tablet came loaded with office for Android, and with the optional keyboard I'm running out of reasons to put off doing the things I need to do. It is better to be sitting outside of my house finishing off a PowerPoint than inside my office at work. With the included Dex mode, which basically puts a desktop layout onto your android tablet, I find it's less time consuming and even dare I say it, a little more fun to work on my presentations or documents while sitting on my deck in the backyard than under the glaring fluorescent lights of the office, and I can even stream some music in the background while I am doing it. I can still use my favorite wired headphones on this tablet because yes, this tablet has a headphone jack! It also works very well with Samsung SmartThings which I have been controlling and monitoring my house with for years, another of the many huge pluses of this tablet. The S pen is incredible for note taking, working on documents, and generally controlling my tablet. But with all of the other features, google assistant, Knox Security Platform and all the available apps, this tablet is now an integral part of my day!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Tab S4 has by far superseded my expectations. I've had an iPad mini and a Kindle Fire. I am happy to report that this tablet is amazing. It flawlessly transitions to a laptop when you set it sideways on the keyboard. The S Pen is really cool. I enjoy the ease of the pen and the ease of transitioning between the pen, the keyboard and touch screen features. The S4 charges quickly and the battery lasts for an insane amount of time. Once charged, I can use the tablet for days without worrying about recharging the device. I love that I can use Microsoft on it. My cell phone is a Galaxy S8 and the tablet has the same user friendly interface. It's easy to download apps, watch videos, surf the web and create documents. I'm impressed with the S Pen. The ability to push on it and make notes, screen shots, editing and reminders makes the pen so much more essential to everyday. I'm seriously considering upgrading to the new Galaxy Note since I've started using the tablet. I'm also IN LOVE with the drawing app on this device!

The tablet itself is amazing. Screen quality, sound, hardware performance and design all exceed expectations. BUT, there is a issue that has already been exposed in many forums including Samsumg's and unfortunately you will have poor SPen performance in portrait mode. Landscape works smoothly but the upright position has lack of precision and will make you calligraphy look messy with letters misaligned going up and down.

I haven't had a Samsung device in over 12 years I almost forgot how awesome there platform really is. I got lost in translation for some years now hypnotized by Apple I could go on about them but this is about Samsung. I purchased the galaxy s4 tab and I am lost for words. I love it. Gaming etc etc wow. I'm gonna upgrade my phone to Samsung galaxy too.