This week as promised, we will be taking a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab4
[7.0]. Samsung has rolled out their new Galaxy Tab 4 line, which contains both
seven and eight inch variants, plus a ten inch model, but I could only get my
hands on the seven inch variant this week. Keep in mind that the Samsung Galaxy
Tab 4 is the budget line of tablet for Samsung. Let’s get the device
specifications out the way so we can head to the meat of the matter.
Key Samsung Galaxy
Tab 4 Features
- Size and Weight: 4.25" x 7.36" x 0.35," 9.74 oz
- Display: 7”, 1280 x 800 WXGA TFT
- Camera: 3MP rear, 1.3MP front
- OS: Google™ Android™ 4.4 (KitKat)
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core processor
- RAM: 1.5GB RAM
- Battery: 4000 mAh battery
- Memory: 8GB storage, expandable via microSD card to 32GB
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® 4.0
Hardware
The
Galaxy Tab 4 is a 7-inch device which is small and lightweight. It’s also easy
to hold with an estimated thickness of 0.35 inch. Weight is also a non issue as
well since it comes in at just 0.6 pound. The Tab 4 has a textured plastic
backing as most Samsung devices do, but this textured plastic back doesn't pick
up fingerprints, and it's incredibly scratch-resistant. So the worries of
damaging the paint job on your newly bought Tab 4 are low. The screen on the
Tab 4 is actually amazing for a budget tablet. For a price tag that circles
around the $30,000.00 mark you will get a bright display with a good viewing
angle which is great for reading and watching movies. Other noteworthy hardware
parts on the Tab 4 includes a headphone jack at the top of the device, a
micro-USB charging socket on the bottom, a speaker, 3-megapixel camera around
back, a 1.3MP on the front and a IR blaster on the side.
Software
The
user interface is a bit different than what most Samsung users would be use to,
but on the flip side it is a pleasant change to the interface. Things look well
organized, the icons and text are readable, and everything is easy to find. The
Multi-Window feature is present as well which can be opened by swiping from the
edge of the screen on any page. The interface has been redone with flatter and
white status bar icons which is a main feature Android 4.4 KitKat.
Final Thoughts
When it’s all said and done, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 has
some decent improvement over the Galaxy Tab 3 series which makes it a solid
purchase. The products mentioned in this article were provided courtesy of Royale Computers and Accessories
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Wait… There is more!!! We are VR Troopers!!! Wait… Scratch
that thought. Virtual Reality! This is great news for gamers and movie fans. It
is said that users will be able to fully immerse themselves in a cinematic
virtual reality environment for a new mobile experience! HHHmmm, I wish I could
see this in person… Here were the key
points for the Gear VR at the event.
- Gear VR brings ultimate mobile viewing experience.
- The Gear VR maximizes 3D experience with an ultra-wide field of view and super low latency (less than 20ms) head tracking.
- The Gear VR brings 360-degree viewing experience.
- The Samsung Gear VR delivers an unrivaled viewing experience with the 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display of Galaxy Note 4.
Well, it was rumored for weeks now that there was a Gear S
and Gear Circle. The only thing that showed up so far is the Gear S. Here are
some facts on the Gear S that were noted at the event.
- The Samsung Gear S features a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display. [Gear S]
- The Samsung Gear S extends its communication capabilities to include 3G as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. [Gear S]
- It features various new Clock Faces with premium design.
- The Home Screen UI has been simplified and improved for better intuitively.
- Users can seamlessly make and receive calls directly from their wrist, or get calls forwarded from their smartphones.
- Paired with Gear Circle, users can maximize the S Health experience.
- Swarovski Straps have been introduced for Gear S as well.
The show stealer is what I call it… The Note Edge was the major shock that Samsung
gave the viewers yesterday. It has the identical specifications of the Note 4
with some added surprises. Here are some facts on the Galaxy Note Edge that
were noted at the event.
- The Galaxy Note Edge’s unique curved Edge screen provides quick access to frequently used apps, alerts, and device functionality. The Edge Screen can be activated separately – even when the cover is closed – all with the swipe of a thumb. It allows users to enjoy devices uninterrupted as it displays the notifications on the Edge Screen, frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality.
- It features 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor and 5.6 inch (141.9mm) Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440 + 160).
- The SDK for Galaxy Note Edge will be available as of today.
The long-awaited event Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 was
just held in Berlin, Beijing and New York, simultaneously and Technicational
have all the details and pictures for your viewing pleasure. It was definitely
one of the most anticipated Samsung events of the year, with countless
speculations about the event right up to the minute it started. Let’s see what all
the commotion was about…
The newest generation of one of Samsung’s most popular
flagship models, the Galaxy Note series, has officially arrived. The Note 4 is literally an electronic masterpiece.
The most outstanding features that were featured at the event for the Samsung
Galaxy Note 4 are listed below.
- It kept the design identity of the Galaxy Note 3, such as soft-textured back cover, but added the premium metal frame. It also features the 2.5D Glass for improved durability.
- The Galaxy Note 4 features 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display, but only weighs 176g. It has also refined the Multi Window to take advantage of the larger screen.
- The pressure sensitivity of the S Pen has been doubled from Galaxy Note 3, which allows much more authentic pen experience. The S Pen also introduces a more features such as Smart Select feature, which enables users to easily piece together content from different origins, and share it with ease.
- The usability of the S Pen has been improved to the point where it can be used like a mouse. It can select 'grab' texts and 'group' files.
- The new S Pen introduces 'Snap Note', which allows users to separate texts from images in 4 steps: Take a picture, Tilt correction, Trace, and Insert and Edit.
- It features a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera with f1.9 that offers a default 90 degree shooting angle and up to 120 degree wide angle for easier selfie and wefie experience.
- It features a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera with a Smart Optical Image Stabilizer.
- The Galaxy Note 4's Fast Charging feature, which charges the battery from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes.
- Samsung has collaborated with Mont Blanc for the premium stylus (Pix and e-StarWalker) and back cover for Galaxy Note 4.
