Is there anything special in the HW of this tablet that enables the S-Pen to work? I'm interested in the large Tab A and to see its available with a stylus might be a really good plus. I can't seem to find out if it's simply the same exact 9.7 that normally comes without the pen. OR... is it somewhat different hardware, software, or an added app in the OS that allows the S-Pen/stylus to work with the tablet. If this specific model number (which comes packaged with the s-pen) is unavailable, is it possible to create one by just buying the normal 9.7 Tab A and S-Pen separately, and just combining the 2 to create this version? Would that s-pen work on any Tab A, or does it need to be specially configured to work together?

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vaquinn · Accepted Answer

The model with the S Pen is different hardware. The pen requires the specific digitizer in this tablet to work, the regular 9.7 model will not recognize the pen. This model also has 2GB of RAM while the regular 9.7 Tab A has 1.5 GB.

Answered by vaquinn 9 years ago

JaiL · Answer

Not sure about any software, but I have both tabs w/ and w/o. The Tab A w/o does not work with the pen, and the Tab A w/ recognizes when you detach the pen from the slot in the top right corner of the tablet. Best Buy also offers the Platinum TAB A covers specifically for the Tab A w/ Pen. Hope this helps.

Answered by JaiL 9 years ago

JonH · Answer

The S Pen Will only work with a phone or tablet if the model was built for it, meaning that you cant just buy one and expect it to work. The Device Must have the hardware interface built in for the S pen to work.

Answered by JonH 9 years ago

Artist · Answer

I think the s pen only works for the model that comes with the s-pen, but you can buy a stylus like the bamboo smart and have that instead of the s pen. A lot of people like the bamboo smart too because it's a lot bigger than the s pen and actually feels more like a pen.

Answered by Artist 8 years ago

chkaryti · Answer

the model with the S pen has a slot to store the S pen. it automatically displays available apps that you can use with the S pen when you remove it from the slot. haven't had time to explore it but i like that it is self storing. i was told the tablet would beep when it is far from the S pen to prevent you from losing it but i haven't tried that feature. you can use any stylus pen to tap and launch apps in any tablet but i don't know if it will allow you to write and save notes or draw that this tablet allows.
for ease of access and the self storing feature, i like it with the S pen.

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