A:AnswerMost mid-size tablets, including all of the premium Galaxy Tab S2 & S3, and all iPads, use a 4x3 form factor. This tablet, like the old Galaxy Tab Pros, has a 16x9 form. I think the longer, skinnier shape has two important advantages: it is easier to hold single-handed in the portrait orientation; and it is superior for displaying wide-screen videos in the landscape orientation.
If you like the 4x3 form, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. are both on sale now. However, the first does not have premium specifications and the second is already a 2+ year old design. If you like the 16x9 form in a mid-size, mid-priced tablet that will still be relatively new in the year 2020, the Galaxy Tab 8.0 32GB would be a fine choice. It's already on my "wish list."
A:AnswerDidn't Come out until late October ... If Yours Is 16 Gb , It's a 2016 / early 2017 Model ... If It's a 32 GB , It is a new 2017 Model ... The 32gb is less wide , thinner , & longer ... Also the easiest difference - it has a camera flash ...
A:AnswerThe Brand New 2017 Is 32 GB , The 2017 & early 8.0 Is 16gb ... Sometimes They Also Call It A Tab A2 ... If It Says 32 That Is The New One ... If It says 16gb That Is The Older Model ... The 32 Isn't As Wide & Is Longer , So Beware When Buying Covers / Cases , Etc... I Had To Wait Awhile For A Cover , Protective Screen , & Still Haven't Got The Keyboard Yet , As Manufacturers Had To Scramble To Make The New Stuff Because It Was So New ...
A:AnswerSamsung makes Tab A 7" , Tab A 8" , Tab A 9.7" , Tab A 10.1" , Tab S2 in 8" & 9.7" & S3 In 9.7" ... You Might Want To Also Shop For Internal Memories Of 16 , 32 , or 64 GB Too As The 8GB Memories Don't Hold Alot ... If He Used A Nexus Tablet , It Had An Android Operating System Just Like The Samsung Does ... Newer Systems Go From KitKat , Lollipop , Marshmallow , Nougat , & Now Slightly Out Oreo ... All Those Systems Have Updated To Nougat Automatically Through Out The Year ... I Have 3 Samsung Tablets & Have Owned another 8 over the past 6 years ... I Have Traded Some In For The Newer Ones & Given A Couple Away To Family Because The Trade In Value Wasn't Enough ... I Personally Won't Use Any Other Tablet ... They Work Great , Work With My TV'S , And Some Of Them Have S-pens ... The Tab S3 Is New & Powerful For Work & The Newest Tab A(2) 8.0 32GB Is Really Nice Too . I Would Also Highly Recommend Some 2016 / 2017 Models Like The Tab A 9.7" 16 GB As Great & A Flagship A 9.7 Just Appeared That Uses A S-Pen ... I Used A Tab A 10.1 , But After I Got Spoiled With Using A S-Pen , I Wanted To Get The 10.1 With A S-Pen ... There Is Nothing Wrong With The Tab 7.0 , But I Really Can't Use One With Any Less Than 16 GB Anymore ... You Really Can't Go Wrong With Any Of Them ... Just Know That Tab S2 & S3 Are The Top Line & Are More Expensive , With The S3 Being The Newest ... Hope That Helps , I've Had Just About Every Model & Haven't Been Disappointed ... I Might Add , I Have Caught Wind Of Next Years Foldable Tablets That Look Alot Like Your Cell Phone ...
A:AnswerI'm stunned someone actually said that you can't text with this tablet, simply because it is WiFi only. Of course you can! I own over a half dozen, WiFi only tablets, and I can send/receive texts on every single one of them. If you currently have a cell phone plan (mine is with Verizon for example), simply download your provider's texting app from the Google play store, set it up using your mobile phone number info and you're good to go. Heck, I have a 13 year old nephew who got himself one of those online phone numbers. And he uses THAT to text on his WiFi only tablet. So don't pay attention to uniformed info.
As for whether this is a good tablet or not...I feel it is excellent for a budget tablet. Samsung has kicked up all of the specs from the 2015 version of this device. And currently being reduced by $30 on sale, you can't knock it! My favorite thing about this version of the Tab A is that they have switched it to a 16:9 aspect ratio display. Perfect for watching video content. If you want a budget tablet with just a little more kick, or prefer one with a 4:3 aspect ratio, I would recommend the Galaxy Tab S2. Was top of the line in it's day! But now, two years removed from it's original release date, it's a Steal as a budget device. Best Buy has them as low as $229 for one that is Open Box.
Either way, you can't go wrong with one of these as a budget device! I own one of each.
A:AnswerYou have to look for a case for the actual model number on back which is something like SM-T380 the older models were a bit larger. Had the same problem myself.
A:AnswerHi there,
There's probably nothing wrong with your tablet. The buttons don't have backlights so they don't light up. Would be a nice touch, but that's what you get for $200...
A:AnswerHello there, if you are looking for a multimedia device to record videos for that length, I don't recommend a tablet, there is no OIS or optical image stabilization causing videos to look shaky and unprofessional. I suggest buying a professional videocamera or a phone with OIS such as the LG V30, S8 or Pixel 2. Those would yield much more professional video, as these have OIS presenting a much smoother cleaner video. They are also good in low and high amounts of light. Hope this helps!
A:AnswerThe layout it depends what i like with Apple products u have to use their apps and the price is more for Apple products I'm really happy with my tab a paid 200 less and has a easy set up easy to use I switched from Apple to my tab a no regrets here
A:AnswerYou can add a USB-C to USB-A Female cable and use a standard USB Flash Drive of any size to this tablet and transfer files, music, photos, etc. Hope this helps!
