Which 10.1" Android tabled - Galaxy Tab A?
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I want to replace one of my tablets - currently got an old Samsung 8" (think it's an S2), and a Samsung 10.5" (not sure what but it works OK).
These days I find the 8" too small, and the 10.5" too cumbersome (plus it's old enough that it doesn't have fingerprint security, which is convenient).
Looked in Curry's last night thinking I'd want a 9.7" - but in fact, they are the same aspect ratio as my 10.5 and felt too big. The 10.1s seem "smaller" because they are just a taller / slightly wider version of my 8".
I've looked at Samsung so far, because - apart from the two tablets I own - I also have an S8+. In 10.1 size, I can only find the Tab A - so is it any good? Seems pretty cheap (~£160). I seem to recall my 8" was very expensive (~£300?) because there were cheaper 8" from Samsung but they were as slow as the tablet I was replacing when I tried them in store, so I ended up paying for the higher spec one. But I can't find a higher spec 10.1 (and to be fair, the one in store seemed OK).
If another brand sells a tabled of the same size / aspect ratio and it has significant advantages, I'd be happy to try one of those.
These days I find the 8" too small, and the 10.5" too cumbersome (plus it's old enough that it doesn't have fingerprint security, which is convenient).
Looked in Curry's last night thinking I'd want a 9.7" - but in fact, they are the same aspect ratio as my 10.5 and felt too big. The 10.1s seem "smaller" because they are just a taller / slightly wider version of my 8".
I've looked at Samsung so far, because - apart from the two tablets I own - I also have an S8+. In 10.1 size, I can only find the Tab A - so is it any good? Seems pretty cheap (~£160). I seem to recall my 8" was very expensive (~£300?) because there were cheaper 8" from Samsung but they were as slow as the tablet I was replacing when I tried them in store, so I ended up paying for the higher spec one. But I can't find a higher spec 10.1 (and to be fair, the one in store seemed OK).
If another brand sells a tabled of the same size / aspect ratio and it has significant advantages, I'd be happy to try one of those.
Got two of these on my household:
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/tablets-an...
Lenovo Tab4 10 plus. Great tables, and a great price.
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/tablets-an...
Lenovo Tab4 10 plus. Great tables, and a great price.
Captain Smerc said:
Is fingerprint recognition a deal breaker ? Always seems a bit hit & miss on the devices I've used it with , seems to fail when I've needed it most .
A few months ago, I'd have agreed with you. But it works fine on the S8+ and the other tablet - one you get used to using it, not having it is a pain.davek_964 said:
Captain Smerc said:
Is fingerprint recognition a deal breaker ? Always seems a bit hit & miss on the devices I've used it with , seems to fail when I've needed it most .
A few months ago, I'd have agreed with you. But it works fine on the S8+ and the other tablet - one you get used to using it, not having it is a pain.I'm asking as I've got a 2016 Tab A which is great, but as you say, doesn't have fingerprint support.
What it does have, however, is a setting which keeps it unlocked when connected to Bluetooth devices you've attached to it. The vast majority of my use for it is media streaming with Bluetooth headphones, so I rarely have to enter my pin anyway, as it just says "screen unlocked by smartlock" or something like that.
davek_964 said:
Just seen a review that says the 10.1 Tab A is mid spec and hence doesn't have fingerprint recognition either. Apparently, it's been replaced by the Tab S3, but that's 10.5" which I don't want (and already have).
It have a fingerprint reader. I don't use it mind you. On my phone yes, on the tab, no.As for mid spec... Well, it's never slowed down for anything. It's low price, which probably makes reviewers think it's "mid " in some way.
Fast, cheap, attractive, works perfect, good battery.
Why not get the 9.7 S2?
You already know the screen is fantastic (AMOLED) and I own 3 S2 9.7's and they still work flawlessly.
Currently £229 from JL:
https://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-oc...
You already know the screen is fantastic (AMOLED) and I own 3 S2 9.7's and they still work flawlessly.
Currently £229 from JL:
https://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-oc...
gr1340 said:
Why not get the 9.7 S2?
You already know the screen is fantastic (AMOLED) and I own 3 S2 9.7's and they still work flawlessly.
Currently £229 from JL:
https://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-oc...
The only issue I'd have with that is what on earth possessed them to make it in white?!?! Watch a film on a tablet with a black bezel, and the bezel melts into the background...You already know the screen is fantastic (AMOLED) and I own 3 S2 9.7's and they still work flawlessly.
Currently £229 from JL:
https://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-oc...
I had this issue last week. Son broke is Samsung Tab A 9.1. I've replaced it with a 10.1 Huawei T5, £140. from amazon, plus harden cover.
Have to say it feels more stronger, works better, faster and comes with v8.2. I like it. It has face recognition, which my son loves, and screen resolution is tremendous. Of course it's wasted as all my 10year son does it watch Fornite videos but hey.
Highly recommended.
Have to say it feels more stronger, works better, faster and comes with v8.2. I like it. It has face recognition, which my son loves, and screen resolution is tremendous. Of course it's wasted as all my 10year son does it watch Fornite videos but hey.
Highly recommended.
gr1340 said:
Why not get the 9.7 S2?
Because I don't like the aspect ratio. The 9.7's are much squarer - they actually look as big as my 10.5 (even though they're obviously not). The 10.1s look smaller - they look much more like a stretched 8" tablet, which is the kind of size I really want.sbk1972 said:
I had this issue last week. Son broke is Samsung Tab A 9.1. I've replaced it with a 10.1 Huawei T5, £140. from amazon, plus harden cover.
Have to say it feels more stronger, works better, faster and comes with v8.2. I like it. It has face recognition, which my son loves, and screen resolution is tremendous. Of course it's wasted as all my 10year son does it watch Fornite videos but hey.
Highly recommended.
Thanks - I'll look it up.Have to say it feels more stronger, works better, faster and comes with v8.2. I like it. It has face recognition, which my son loves, and screen resolution is tremendous. Of course it's wasted as all my 10year son does it watch Fornite videos but hey.
Highly recommended.
sbk1972 said:
I had this issue last week. Son broke is Samsung Tab A 9.1. I've replaced it with a 10.1 Huawei T5, £140. from amazon, plus harden cover.
Have to say it feels more stronger, works better, faster and comes with v8.2. I like it. It has face recognition, which my son loves, and screen resolution is tremendous. Of course it's wasted as all my 10year son does it watch Fornite videos but hey.
Highly recommended.
I'm rapidly nearing 50. I've sold enterprise software my entire career. I got my first phone with face recognition a couple of weeks ago, and spent the first few days constantly locking it just so I could show people the face recognition! Have to say it feels more stronger, works better, faster and comes with v8.2. I like it. It has face recognition, which my son loves, and screen resolution is tremendous. Of course it's wasted as all my 10year son does it watch Fornite videos but hey.
Highly recommended.
I am an absolute sucker for that sort of thing!
:-) Snap. I now have it on my phone, which also has a finger printer sensor. So now if I look at it, or touch it, it turns on. Wish my wife was like that :-)
What Ive realised now is that you do need to buy the main brands any more for good technology. I used to have a Samsung S7 Edge, it broke and a replace S9 was 500+. Isince brought a £200 Honor 8x phone which works just as good.
So, when my son broke his Samsung tablet I made sure I was brand blinded, and found a cheaper, just as good, tablet.
Simon
What Ive realised now is that you do need to buy the main brands any more for good technology. I used to have a Samsung S7 Edge, it broke and a replace S9 was 500+. Isince brought a £200 Honor 8x phone which works just as good.
So, when my son broke his Samsung tablet I made sure I was brand blinded, and found a cheaper, just as good, tablet.
Simon
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