Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7", Wi-Fi) Black

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My only slight disappointment with the Galaxy Tab S2’s screen stems from its use of Samsung’s hit-and-miss Adaptive Display tech. Adaptive Display technology aims to let the Galaxy Tab S2 automatically optimise the tablet’s display to perform better in specific lighting, or when displaying certain types of content. While this sounds great, its attempts at optimisation are hit and miss. During my tests, the feature did little more than needlessly adjust the screen’s RGB level and brightness. The Samsung once again trailed the iPad Air 2 in the graphics department, scoring 19,724 on 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited. That's much higher than the first-gen Tab S (13,481), but the iPad hit 21,660. The Dell Venue 10 7000 also scored a higher 21,192.

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Weighing just 389g for the 9.7-inch tablet and 265g for the 8-inch version, it sheds the extra weight of its Samsung tablet predecessors, and at the time of launch it was also noticeably lighter than Apple's entire iPad line.

The earlier Galaxy Tab S slates had a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600, with more pixels per inch. The Tab S2 is technically a step down in that regard, even if you can't notice at first glance.

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Overall, the Tab S2 is an impressive Android tablet, but I wish the fun lasted longer between charges. Predictive text suggests words as you type on your Samsung Galaxy device. Learn how to turn it on and off as well as how to personalise it here. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is also available in a larger model that's better for watching movies and gaming. Josh Miller/CNET Conclusion Regardless of the difference in size, the screen is still one of the best found on a tablet. It's captivatingly crisp and a colorful. The Galaxy Tab S2's screen cranks up the color with a punch of saturation that makes video appear more vibrant and cinematic. Green and yellow shades are most notably rich. HD video looks razor-sharp and the saturated colors and stark contrast on the bright screen make for a satisfyingly vivid viewing experience. Unfortunately, the luminous quality of the display comes with a downside.That's a big deal, believe it or not, because holding the larger Tab S2 in its ideal position – in bed reading Flipboard while holding the tablet in the air – isn't a strain over long periods of time. The good news is that, once I got to hold the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 in my hands, I discovered some differences that favor Samsung's new tablets, as well as a few that do not. I could view my entire phone's screen on the Tab S2's panel and move it around, as well as play games like Golf Star from the S6 Edge Plus, although the lag over Wi-Fi Direct messed up the timing of my swing. What I like most about SideSync 4.0 is that once you've gone through the setup, it automatically connects to your phone. For this scenario to work, you'll need a Samsung TV from 2014 or later, in the 8000 series or higher. During a demo, I noticed that the video stream from the TV to the tablet stuttered, but Samsung said the hotel's Wi-Fi connection was a little wonky.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2's brilliant screen, plentiful storage capacity and slender build make it a great tablet for everyday use at home or on the go. At the heart of the tablet duo is Samsung's Exynos 7 5433 octa-core system-on-a-chip that combines another 1.9GHz quad-core processor with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor.Measuring in at 135 x 199 x 5.6mm and weighing 265g (Wi-Fi-only), the tablet is comfortable to hold and small and light enough to be carried around in a satche. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 boasts a bright Super AMOLED screen with vivid colors and a 2,048 x 1,536 resolution that matches the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4. That's good, but not the best from Samsung. An example of some of the "promotional" items offered through the Connect app. Screenshot by Xiomara Blanco/CNET Hardware For example, when viewing a video of an overcast sky, the curvature, size, wrinkles and texture of some clouds are indistinguishable at bright spots in the screen. It's as if a blur tool was used on the brightest whites, blending them together to mix one shade to rule them all. The Dell Venue 8 7000 fared better in displaying these details, producing accurate colors that appear life-like. Though I appreciate lifelike color, when it comes to watching movies, I enjoyed the impact of the saturated colors on the Galaxy Tab S2. Gaming