New Samsung Galaxy Tab 4. Samsung made an interesting tablet: first glance at Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. What did we like in Galaxy Tab S4

Even in the elementary school, I had the most of all I unbelieved the lessons of cleaning, deciding that led by a pen on paper is not mine. With the end of the school was glad that I could breathe with relief. On the very first lecture at the university I realized how deeply I was mistaken. When the first netbook from ASUS appears, able to hold out a whole school day without charging, I immediately acquired it. This was ASUS Eee. PC 701 with a 7-inch screen resolution of 800x480 points and microscopic keyboard.

By the way, there is an overview of a netbook on Mobile-Review. You can read and posted by 2008, when everything was fine:

Today it seems that this is a quiet horror, not a product, but at that time I was getting stronger than the Moses, heard from Google Navigator, that 300 meters left for the promised land.

And perhaps this is some kind of psychological compensation, but almost all tablets with stylus are of interest. It can be both simple options from Wacom and something solid-type Dell Canvas size of 27 inches. In short, led by the stylus on the screen, although it is often more difficult than the paper handle, for some reason I really like it.

And I was very pleased to get acquainted with Galaxy Tab. S4. I wanted to write that, in my opinion, SAMSUNG stylus is the best that is in the market, but he wanted himself on time. In the tablets, Apple's stylus comes around the feet in terms of convenience, and in the smartphone market, except Samsung, almost no one. Recently, LG came out with a model with a stylus, but I still touched it.

The tablet was transferred to me in an absolute secrecy atmosphere, not even in the box, and the pink bag was wrapped in paper, so that no one would guessed. A full-fledged review, I suppose will be done next week, but as long as I will tell you the first impressions of use.

Specifications

Specifications
DISPLAY	10.5 inches WQXGA (2560x1600) Superamoled
CPU	8-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 835 (2.35 GHz + 1.9 GHz)
LTE support	LTE CAT.16 DLCA, 4X4 MIMO
Memory / Data Storage	4 GB + 64 GB, MicroSD up to 400 GB 1
CAMERA	13 MPIX, autofocus + 8.0 MPIX, flash
PORT	USB 3.1 (type C), POGO
Sensors	Screen rotation sensor, compass, gyroscope, RGB sensor, approximation sensor, rainbow scanner, Hall sensor
Wireless connections	Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth® 5.0
GPS.	GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Sizes and weight	249.3 x 164.3 x 7.1 mm 483 g (LTE)
ACCUMULATOR BATTERY	7300 mA · h, fast charging
OS and updates	Android 8.1
Accessories	Electronic Feather s Pen (included)
VIDEO	Record: UHD 4K (3840x2160) for 30 frames / s Playback: UHD 4K (3840x2160) for 60 frames / s
AUDIO	4 Dynamics, customized by specialists AKG, Dolby ATMOS®
1 The amount of memory and the data warehouse container vary depending on the region.

Positioning

About the market of tablets

Sitting for minus 18th floor of the SAMSUNG secret bunker in Russia, located at Novinsky Boulevard, 31, 3rd floor, I listened carefully how the manufacturer sees the global tablet market.

Tablets are perhaps the most ideal product in terms of price / quality ratio / durability. Buying a good "tablet", you can be sure that in the next 3-5 years it will not have to think about the update: performance for everyday affairs is enough with interest. Approximately the users argues around the world, and that is why the tablet market, according to IDC, has been blown away by 14 quarters in a row. For example, the latest IDC numbers available:

As you can see, the most difficult thing is Amazon, as its tablets are most sharpened for the consumption of company content of the company (purchases on the site, reading books and viewing video services).

However, the market of tablets is non-uniform. It is possible to segment differently, but in this case we will conventional and highlight 2 large groups: tablets and tablets with keyboards. And if the first segment falls, then the second will grow. For example, in 2016, the growth of the market showed an impressive 24%. In 2017, the figure was less impressive, 2%, but I'm confident in IDC, in the next two years, the category growth will be 15%. And these are already those numbers for which manufacturers are ready to compete.

The best thing is in Huawei. The company was quickly oriented and, taking advantage of a temporary calm, at Mobile World Congress introduced its tablets with a keyboard and a mediapad stylus.

Samsung has been subsected and only in August presents its answer and MediaPad'am from Huawei, and iPad Pr. from Apple.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S4 Positioning

SAMSUNG was very pleased with the request from users in the category "Tablets with a keyboard" and presented the updated Galaxy Tab S4. The main emphasis in this case is made on the business component, since it is in the business segment that a portable device with a keyboard is most in demand.

Microsoft has created a full-fledged Office for tablets, necessary for office employees. Also for Android is being developed a large number of specialized applications. Well, if there are no applications, the large screen of the tablet will make a comfortable job in the web version of the service.

Impressions from Galaxy Tab S4 as a business tablet

The use of tablets in business in many ways it became possible thanks to Microsoft, which has done a colossal work on creating mobile version His office package. And Excel, and Word is identical with older versions interface and a wide range of possibilities. As an experiment, I tried to work in the mobile office. For example, I type this text on a tablet with a keyboard, it took a table in Excel. Also, the text about the aircraft, including pictures and schedule, masters on the tablet on Saturday.

I can safely say that Microsoft Office. It became much more convenient. To Word I have practically no complaints. Excel questions more. Of course, plus the hotkeys work to which I got used to Windows. However, there are difficulties that I will tell in full review. Now only notice that in English excel versions work easier.

Of course, compete with the desktop office is not yet able to compete, so I suppose Tab S4 will first be interested in managers and those who do not need to perform a lot of draft work on entering and processing data. But to open a ready-made document, add to it editing, format, draw graphs in Excel, paste them in Word, after which you send a document by mail or display on a large screen or projector - for this TAB S4 fit perfectly.

Samsung brought on the tablet brand mode DEX, but, unlike smartphones, which you need an additional accessory, here it is activated by one button in the settings. Even the branded keyboard is not needed.

The strong side of the Dex is a familiar interface that allows you to work familiar with the windows: open, fold, drag and drop files, etc.

At the same time on the tablet, any application in DEX mode can be displayed on the entire screen, while on the phones at this point there are still limitations.

The Dex's unique chip on the tablet is the ability to connect an external monitor, on which the Dex mode is, while the Android interface operating independently is on the tablet screen. Thus, it turns out a two-screen mode. For example, on an external monitor show a presentation, and on the tablet make a mark or play tanks.

According to tradition in the company processed the stylus. Little were sitting over ergonomics, so that in his hand he was perceived as a handle, and made a new tip.

I liked the stylus incredibly. It is convenient to highlight text or numbers in Excel, and in general it is much more pleasant to poke them into the screen, since it does not remain prints, like from the fingers.

In addition, the tablet is smart and understands when you just need to respond to the stylus and ignore the hand, and when to perceive the tapes with your fingers. But applications have a separate item "S-PEN only".

Another nice feature is contextual commands like Galaxy Note.. This is a special menu that allows you to immediately make a note, screenshot of the screen of the screen, after which you recognize the text on it or draw something.

You can still draw and make small animations. I suppose that an animation will send the chief when he finally fined me for all the liberty and keenness:

Like the phone, there is a tablet Samsung Knox - a protected zone where viruses and outsider will not be imbued. There, the user can store the most important documents and applications. About Samsung Knox Eldar wrote, for example, here:

From the point of view of security, the tablet is equipped with an eye iris scanner. And also there is a Smart mode oriented not only on the iris, but also on the user's face, which allows you to speed up the operation mode.

Scanner sensor and webcam

The scanner works in the day and night. Dark glasses do not know how to break through. In general, works well.

Thanks to him, I completely understood the meaning of the expression "to produce eyes" and the phrase from Viya "raise me a century." During one early lift, the tablet refused to unblock, asking for the eyes wider. I tried, but I still did not rise anyway. I had to open one eye with hand, everything immediately earned.

Samsung Knox and eye iris scanner also serve to memorize passwords and after logging in sites.

As a conclusion, I will say that the business component is strong in the tablet. It will definitely be perfect for executives and top management, as well as for employees whose work involves business trips.

A little about the keyboard cover

I love to print and print quickly, blindly and remember. In general, I liked the cover-keyboard.

Total scored not so much - only 11 pages, to make full-fledged conclusions. However, the keys have a great move, a pleasant clay. There are nuances that I can not approve. Most of all in the same Excel, I suffered due to the lack of the Escape button.

On the keyboard more pleasant to print in English. There are less letters. Next to ENTER is the letter "E". The crucified key, and the willy-noils get to "input". You need to get used. In this case, the twin arrow keys are uncomfortable at all.

The question is why the main left shift to do tiny, and the right auxiliary - big? I can say the same and about the tab.

I can't call these minuses critical, as a dozen pages, the fingers "remembered", what and where, and the printing process became smooth. However, you get used to and adjust - this is not what the user dreams about.

The keyboard is sold separately at a price of 8,990 rubles. By pre-ordered it is given as a gift.

Impressions from Galaxy Tab S4 as from a tablet for creativity

Samsung develops and cultivates the creative component of its gadgets with a stylus. The company has an application and a social network Pen.up, where you can draw and upload your creativity, you can also find instructions on how to draw. For the last couple of days I have been drawing avocado. So far, not ready to boast.

Also in the branded application for notes there is a fairly wide selection of drawing tools. In a full review there will be more examples, but see how easily drawing on the video. At the same time, the feeling is created that you draw a tassel and paints, as the colors are mixed, change shades, smears depend on the strength of pressing. The stylus should be broken from the screen, so that in its own way to resume the paint, otherwise it will flex like on a real tassel.

General Impressions from Galaxy Tab S4

First, I must say that there are on the tablet special regime for kids. There special applications And such settings that the child does not see and does not download anything about the Internet, which will consciously look for on the Internet, until the parents are at home.

Children's mode closes on the PIN code, you can also configure a certain time of operation. For example, the tablet hour and do lessons.

The Galaxy Tab S4 Superamoled is 10.5 inches. I liked the picture so much that as a screensaver on the lock screen put my favorite paintings. For example, now I have sunflowers. In general, there is nothing to talk about the screen. I love samsung screens - perfectly watch movies, rich colors, powerful brightness stock. In general, everything is typical.

Four speakers from AKG certified by Dolby ATMOS are responsible for the sound. To view the movie sound is excellent. At least, exactly better than most laptops, and in quality, and in terms of volume.

Cameras at the tablet as a whole are typical. To chat over Skype or make a photo, are well suited. I had little time, so I didn't quite understand, but maybe there are no stabilization from the camera (?).

A separate chip is a Bixby Camera, Samsung Assistant. Bixby can determine what is depicted in the picture, and offer options on Yandex.Market:

The laptop will be delivered only in version 4 GB + 64 GB plus MicroSD + LTE support. It's funny that as soon as I inserted a SIM card to the tablet, I called the Samsung PR manager Dasha and asked first of all, whether I was comfortable to talk. He said that it is convenient, but not really. For conversations, it is better to connect a headset, so the sound goes to all 4 speakers, so if you are in a cafe, then you will hear your conversation even behind the distant tables.

Conclusion

For those few days that he spent with the tablet, I scored only positive emotions. In general, otherwise there could not be. Still, this is the flagship device, in which Samsung was obliged to use only the best solutions. Sales will begin on August 24, and today the pre-ordered starts when the keyboard will be given as a gift to the tablet. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is 52,990 rubles. If we consider the tablet in vacuo, then the price tag is beodrit. If you look as a whole, taking into account how much the closest competitors cost, you begin to cheer already from the whole category. On the other hand, it is the flagship with the appropriate iron, software, the stylus in the kit, as well as the device is focused on business users who are first needed to work, and not as a device for where, according to legends, even the king on foot went. Of course, if you are not Louis XIV or Emperor Alexander, who peak off the fate of his states, recreated not on the throne.

Yes, and in a certain plan, there is no Samsung alternatives. As in the case of a presentation and tablets of an apple company, I urge not to express tribal about how hard to live and where such prices. Better in fact. Especially interesting is the opinion of users of tablets using them for work.

Stylishly decorated, productive and terribly dear. It seems that Samsung decided to collect all the best in his new tablet. Did it benefit the novelty? Let's figure it out, passing the key characteristics of TAB S4 along the shelves.

What does it look like?

Great and modern. Facial and rear panels are made of glass, aluminum frame. This is a rather fragile combination, so all hope for a strong protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
From the front of the tablet disappeared the manufacturer's logo and the system keys, which had a positive effect on its dimensions: the screen grows well, and the housing is not very. In the figures, the housing sizes make up 249.3x164.3x7.1 mm, the mass of 483 g. The framework is very thin, and the protective glass without rounding. Color solutions are only two - black and white (the official name of the last - silver) by the way, the black coloring together with a gloss glass turned out to be very stamp.

Waterproofing?

No, no dust, nor moisture protection at the tablet. Apparently, the manufacturer is counting on what you immediately acquire a case for a tablet.

What screen?

The screen is made using Superamoled technology, has a convenient diagonal of 10.5 inches and resolution 2560x1600, pixel density is 286 PPI, aspect ratio 16:10. What to say is very good displayBright with juicy colors, deep black and large viewing angles. The software is programmatically provided (with a user schedule) automatic brightness adjustment, font change and screen scaling. Color balance is regulated by four standard for Samsung modes. High quality oleophobic coating.

How does it sound?

The sound of the tablet is rich and high-quality, four multidirectional AKG dynamics with support for Dolby ATMOS are responsible for it. The sound in the headphones also pleased with the purity and high detail.

What is able to stylus?

The stylus, made in deliberately laconic design, has a very thin tip (0.7 mm) and distinguishes 4096 levels of pressing and angle of inclination. With the help of the pen, you can not only draw, but also cut screenshots, translate words and much more. For all the features of S Pen answers separate program - Penup. By the way, in contrast to the "apple" competitor, it is not necessary to charge the pen, it is clearly good news.

How are you doing with security?

The scanner of fingerprints is not found, but there is recognition to face or iris eye. Both options can be considered acceptable and fairly safe, especially the last. The problem is that they work not as fast as I would like. And due to the fact that the tablet is in the vertical, then in horizontal orientation, sometimes TAB S4 have to turn in the hands, before it is unlocked.

What are the TAB S4 characteristics?

At this moment, we will not stop for a long time, read in detail about the characteristics of the device you can always in our directory. As part of this text, focus only at the main points. At the heart of the tablet processor Qualcomm Snapdragon. 835, this is last year, but still actual solution with sufficient performance, it complements the graphics of the ADRENO 540. We have the following by memory: 64 GB of the built-in drive and 4 GB of RAM, i.e., the size for the year of flash memory has been halved, and the RAM remained on Former level, there is support for memory cards.

What program capabilities are available?

The operating system Android 8.1 Oreo is covered here by the SAMSUNG EXPERIENCE version of version 9.5. Considering that the buttons on the front panel are no longer there, it is not superfluous to awaken the double tap.
In this section, it will not be superfluous that no "tablet" features the tablet interface does not carry, all of them are focused in the Dex mode, which we will talk later. Many potential buyers remained not satisfied with this, leading to an example all the same iPad, where IOS was seriously reworked. In defense of TAB S4, we can only say that Android and by itself, without refinement, it copes well with multi-cycle and multitasking, the same, to whom it is not enough, can draw their eyes on the analogue of the desktop PC - dex mode.
By the way, on Tab S4 you can make notes and sketches without even unlocking the screen. In theory, this should save a lot of time to the user.

Docking station is no longer needed?

Yes exactly. We did not have time to "task" this delicious and interesting docking station, as she moved into oblivion. Tab S4 connects to a computer without additional devices in the mode that has saved the previous name - dex. It works only in the horizontal orientation and now there is no need to connect to the external monitor. You can activate it from the settings or quick access panel, it is also automatically activated when the keyboard is connected. Here, the user will find everything that he can only need to work: multi-plate mode, desktop with folders, functional dock and list running applications. The first users described this mode as thought out, but very overloaded: all the indicators want to somehow systematize or completely remove from the eye.
As for the software adapted under Dex, it is already quite a lot, both among the programs and among the games.

The camera has become better?

No, the camera module is installed the same as a year ago, by 13 MP, with a single LED flash and phase autofocus. It can not be called bad, these are all the same 13 MP high-quality matrix. Yes, and photographing the tablet everything is also inconvenient, as before.
Frontalka on 8 megro, she good quality And unambiguously please you with video links. In the Self-Focus mode, the camera is programmatically blurred, there are also various beauty modes.
Video filming is carried out as much as possible in 4K, the accelerated shooting is carried out in FullHD format.
As for software capabilities, the camera can read QR codes, translate texts and recognize objects. Perhaps it is its use that looks interesting, and not just photographing on the tablet.

How does the keyboard work?

To begin with, this is not only a keyboard, but simultaneously the case for the tablet, and now it provides a hole for the rear chamber. That is, the lid does not have to be captured when photographing. It is called this accessory Keyboard Cover. Island keys, with good response.

There are many key combinations, it is good, given that mouses at hand may not be, but most of them turned out to be not intuitive and for the use of these opportunities, you first need to specifically memorize these combinations, there is also a problem with switching languages \u200b\u200b- this option does not always work correctly . The keyboard has a stylus cover made by a disconnected block. Unfortunately, it looks not very reliable. Also, the tablet is attached by a corporate adapter, in which there are HDMI ports, and USB A, USB-C and Ethernet. It is quite a "table" set, in general.

Tab S4 LTE version is available?

Yes of course. It offers the user the same amounts of memory as Wi-Fi versions, but at the same time just above the price. Moreover, only this option will fall into our official retail. Here the Nano SIM format and the tablet can be used even for calls.

What on other interfaces?

Everything is used here: Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC, Bluetooth 5.0, you can use GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo for navigation. The full list of Galaxy Tab S4 technical characteristics is available on the link.

Audio port is?

Yes, they decided not to save.

Battery Living?

Yes, it is quite. It has grown it, compared with last year: 7300 mAh against 6000 mAh, there is a fast charge. In here wireless charging Tablet did not get, despite the glass case.

Who is it created for?

The most obvious thing is that it comes to mind - Galaxy Tab S4 is a direct competitor Apple iPad. Pro. His target audience consists of designers and business segment. Actually, less the monetary public is unlikely to want him, because among Android-tablets you can find options with similar performance and for a much smaller amount, and the stylus is not necessary for everyone.

How much is TAB S4?

The official tablet price tag begins with $ 650 for a younger version and approaches $ 1000. For the Android tablet, this is a very big price, and in competitors the tablet is not even other pills, but serious ultrabooks and laptops. And here, every potential buyer will be given a logical question - whether he needs portability, brandness, productivity or something else. The final decision to buy or not Galaxy Tab S4 will depend on the fact that the user puts at the head of the corner.

What is the result?

As a result, we got a productive, cool, but at the same time a very ambiguous tablet. He will want many, to buy themselves can units. The capacity of the tablet can be considered redundant for the majority, and given the high price tag to climb out of the skin of the sake of her will want a few. But the special deficiencies behind it is not noticed at all, except that, the china corps and the absence of dust and moisture protection.

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information on sizes and weight of the device presented in different units of measurement. Used materials offered colors, certificates.

Width Information about width - meant the horizontal side of the device when it is standard orientation during use.	243.4 mm (millimeters) 24.34 cm (centimeters) 0.8 ft (ft) 9.58 in (inches)
Height Information about height - meant the vertical side of the device when it is standard orientation during use.	176.4 mm (millimeters) 17.64 cm (centimeters) 0.58 ft (ft) 6.94 IN (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	7.95 mm (millimeters) 0.8 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (ft) 0.31 In (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	487 g (grams) 1.07 LBS (pounds) 17.18 oz (oz)
Volume The approximate volume of the device calculated on the basis of the size provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a form of rectangular parallelepiped.	341.34 cm³. (Cubic centimeters) 20.73 in³. (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is available on sale.	The black White

Operating system

The operating system is system software, controlling and coordinating the hardware components in the device.

SOC (crystal system)

The system on the crystal (SOC) includes all the most important hardware components of the mobile device in one chip.

SOC (crystal system) The system on the crystal (SOC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, a graphics processor, memory, periphery, interfaces, etc., as well as the Softera needed for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
Technological process Information on the technological process to which the chip is made. The nanometers in the nanometers measured half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of the mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A7
Processor discharge The processor bit (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, targeted tires and tires for data. 64-bit processors have a higher performance compared to 32-bit, which are more productive for their part than 16-bit processors.	32 bits
Architecture of a set of commands Instructions are the commands with which the software is set / manages the operation of the processor. Information about the command set (ISA) that the processor can perform.	Armv7.
First Level Cache Memory (L1) Cache memory is used by a processor to reduce access to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache memory is characterized by a small volume and works much faster as system MemoryAnd other levels of cache. If the processor does not detect the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 KB + 16 KB (kilobytes)
Second Level Cache Memory (L2) L2 (Level 2) Cache memory is slower than L1, but in return, it is distinguished by a large range that allows caching more data. It, as well as L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not detect the requested data in L2, it continues to search them in L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Kingdom of processor cores The core of the processor performs software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more nuclei. The presence of a larger number of nuclei increases performance, allowing parallel execution of a plurality of instructions.	4
Processor clock frequency The processor clock frequency describes its speed by means of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or Gighellians (GHZ).	1200 MHz (Meghertz)
Graphic Processor (GPU) Graphics processor (GPU) Processes calculations for various 2D / 3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 305.
Kolynism of the core processor Like a processor, the graphics processor consists of several working parts, which are called nuclei. They handle graphic calculations of different applications.	1
Clock frequency graphics processor The speed of work is the clock frequency of the graphics processor, which is measured in Meghertz (MHz) or Gighellians (GHz).	450 MHz (Meghertz)
Volume random access memory (RAM) RAM (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data that are stored in RAM is lost after turning off or restarting the device.	1.5 GB (Gigabytes)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed volume.

Memory cards

Memory Cards are used in mobile devices to increase the amount of memory to save data.

Screen

The mobile device screen is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / Technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology on which it is manufactured and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	TFT.
Diagonal Mobile devices the screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	10.1 IN (inches) 256.54 mm (millimeters) 25.65 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	8.56 in (inches) 217.55 mm (millimeters) 21.75 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.35 IN (inches) 135.97 mm (millimeters) 13.6 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The ratio of the size of the length of the screen to its short side	1.6:1 16:10
Resolution Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally screen. Higher resolution means a clearer image item.	1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel density Information on the number of pixels on a centimeter or an inch screen. More high density Allows you to show information on the screen with clearer items.	149 PPI (pixels per inch) 58 ppcm. (pixels for centimeter)
Color depth The color color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can show.	24 bits 16777216 Flowers
Screen Approximate area in percent, occupied by the screen on the front panel of the device.	69.11% (percent)
Other features Information about other features and screen characteristics.	Cucitive Multitach

Sensors

Various sensors perform various quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators to signals that the mobile device recognizes.

Main camera

The main camera of the mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for photo and video filming.

Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors for photography. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main chamber quality factors in the mobile device.	CMOS (Complemenient Metal-Oxide Semiconductor)
Image resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile devices cameras is their resolution that shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically images.	2048 x 1536 pixels 3.15 MP (megapixels)
Allowing video Information on the most supported resolution during video recording device.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - personnel frequency / frames in sec. Information on the maximum number of frames per second (FPS) supported by the device when video recording with a maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30 frames / sec (Frames per second)
Characteristics Information on other software and hardware characteristics associated with the main chamber and improve its functionality.	Geographic labels

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are mainly used for video dealers, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information on the type of loudspeakers and supported by the audio technology.

Radio

Mobile radio radio is a built-in FM receiver.

Location

Information on navigation and location devices supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for data transfer to close distances between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is the standard of secure wireless data transfer between different devices of different types for short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industrial standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Plug for headphones

This is an audio connector, which is also called the audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information on other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

The web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser

Information on some basic characteristics and standards supported by the device browser.

HTML
HTML5.
CSS 3.

Sound File Formats / Codecs

Mobile devices support different formats and codecs of sound files that are respectively preserved and encoded / decoded digital audio data.

Formats / Codecs Video Files

Mobile devices support different formats and codecs of video files that are respectively preserved and encoded / decoded digital video data.

Battery

Mobile batteries differ from each other in its capacity and technology. They provide an electrical charge needed for their operation.

Specific absorption coefficient (SAR)

The SAR level indicates the number of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body during using the mobile device.

SAR level for body (EU) SAR level indicates maximum amount Electromagnetic radiation, which is exposed to the human body if you hold a mobile device at the thigh level. The maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard Installed by the CENELEC Committee, subject to the instructions of ICNIRP from 1998 and IEC standards.	0.289 W / kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR Level (USA) The SAR level indicates the maximum number of electromagnetic radiation, which is subject to the human body if you keep your mobile device at the thigh level. The highest permissible SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by FCC, and CTIA controls the Mobile Device Compliance with this standard.	1.07 W / kg (Watt per kilogram)

New 2018 has long begun, and many Samsung brand electronics connoisseurs are already looking forward to the traditional spring presentation of the next masterpiece - the tablet Galaxy Tab S4. All fans of the global company will not wait as soon as possible to learn about all the characteristics of the gadget, its capabilities and, maybe, still some raisins, which developers will be able to surprise the world this season. Today we will talk about what rumors are around the upcoming release of new items, what price tag will have an updated tablet, in general, everything that was able to find out our journalists about Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet today in our article.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S4 Tablet Release Date

The question when SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S4 comes out does not leave the company's fans from the very beginning of the year. The popular Korean firm has already confirmed that from February 26 to March 1 at the MWC 2018 exhibition in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus presentation will be held in Barcelona. According to rumors, the flagship table S4 will be presented at the same exhibition. But in some sources, it is also said that the expected novelty starts not earlier than September 2018.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S4 Tablet Characteristics Overview

At the Samsung press conference, of course, not all the details of the characteristic of Galaxy Tab S4 were revealed in order to heal interest in the presentation of the tablet. But our experts still managed to dig in some information about the flagship novelty.

Tab S4 will be equipped with a high-quality screen of 10.5 inches with a stunning juicy picture 1600x2560..
The heart of the novelty will be an octane chipset Snapdragon 835 with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz.
Graphic processor New Adreno 540..
The operational memory of the flagship device will be 4 GB, and built-in storage 64 GB.
According to rumors, the cameras of the updated tablet will be simply awesome, the main will be 12 Megapixels, and Frontal - 7 .
It is expected that the gadget will appear with fresh Android 8.0 Oreo..

All other opportunities and advantages of the tablet Developers left "for dessert" presentations, which will not make himself wait as early as the near future.

Price samsung galaxy tab s4

Perhaps the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet is the most classified information that no news source has not yet spoke about with 100% confidence. We still managed to find out that according to some data, the minimum cost of the Galaxy Tab S4 gadget would be 599 dollars.

We revealed all the most famous parameters of the next novelty from the global brand, which are known to date. All admirers of gadgets from Samsung want to wish to be patient and wait for the early appearance of the new-fashioned Tab S4 on the shelves of the stores of their city. Learn about the latest news from the world of tablets on our website and subscribe to our VKontakte group.

Specifications
DISPLAY	10.54 inches WQXGA (2560x1600 Points), Super AMOLED, ratio 16:10, density 286 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU	8-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 835 (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo), Adreno 540 Graphics
LTE support	LTE CAT.16 DLCA, 4X4 MIMO
MEMORY	4 GB + 64 GB, microSD up to 400 GB
Basic camera	13 MP (SLSI_S5K2L2SA), autofocus, LED flash
Frontal camera	8.0 MP (Sony_imx320)
PORT	USB 3.1 (type C), POGO
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, RGB Sensor, Approximation Sensor, Rainbow Shell Scanner, Hall Sensor
Wireless connections	Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth® 5.0
GPS.	GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Sizes and weight	249.3 x 164.3 x 7.1 mm 483 g
BATTERY	7300 mA · h, fast charging
OS.	Android 8.1
Accessories	Electronic Feather s Pen (included)
VIDEO	Record: UHD 4K (3840x2160) for 30 frames / s Playback: UHD 4K (3840x2160) for 60 frames / s
AUDIO	4 Dynamics, customized by specialists AKG, Dolby ATMOS®
Materials	Glass and aluminum frame
COLORS	Black and white
Other	No FM radio, no nfc and Samsung Pay., cameras have no stabilization
PRICE	52 990 rubles (on pre-ordered until August 24 as a gift Cover-keyboard (separately 8,990 rubles)

Introduction

The site came out a rather emotional first look at new tablet from samsung.

However, time passed, I met the device and is now ready to give a review claiming objectivity.

It should be started with the fact that the tablet market as a whole has been reduced in a row. For example, in the first quarter of 2018, the "drawdown" was 11.7%, and in the second - already 13.5%.

In 2018, Samsung is worst in this aspect. According to IDC, in the 1st quarter, if you measure the year by the year, the company has incompare 700,000 tablets, or less by 11.5%, which is generally in line with the market, in the second quarter Samsung ahead of the market - the year by the year of shipment decreased by 16 %.

The worst of all the case from the companies included in the top 5 are affected by Amazon. The year by the year in the 1st quarter was 50% reduction, in the second - by 33%.

Shipment Apple is stable - there are no drops, like growth.

The best state of affairs at Huawei. The company is increasing delivery - by 13% for the 1st quarter of 2018 compared with the 1st quarter of 2017, and 8% for the 2nd quarter.

However, so far this does not affect the position in the market, and the places in the top 5 are stable:

If you get segmentation, then the tablets can be divided into two large categories - just tablets and tablets with a keyboard. And if the first and most extensive category is constantly decreasing and pulls the market performance, the second will grow.

The duration of the life cycle for tablet computers is maximum. Consumers prefer to use the device until it fails or hopelessly outrets (new versions of applications are not supported). On average, the life of the tablet is 3-5 years. This is usually determined by the degradation of the battery. It is with a long time that you can associate a strong fall at Amazon. "Tablets" companies are sharpened primarily for the consumption of branded content - films, books, shopping on Amazon. For these purposes, the device will be enough for a long time.

Huawei is increasing positions, as it took a medium-valued niche, offering customers interesting solutions with the support of the stylus and keyboards.

Apple's share, as he wrote above, is stable, but this is due to the sale of the cheapest iPad options. The average price of the tablet for the 3rd quarter of 2017 was $ 435, now (3 quarters 2018) is $ 410. You can say that Apple's base plates (without stylus and keyboards) are today the standard on the market.

In Samsung decided from the point of view of positioning their plates to put into the business devices segment.

Positioning

In Samsung, relying on IDC data, it is believed that the market of tablets with the keyboard in the next couple of years is waiting for growth in double digits, and this is enough to present its versions of the products and compete. In addition, this market segment cannot be called highly competitive, since on the fact there is an iPad Pro from Apple and tablets from Samsung. In the same, but the lower price of Huawei is trying his strength.

Apple presenting in the spring of its updated base tablet with supporting third-party styluses, pulls the average price in the market down.

Samsung claim that Galaxy Tab S4 will be useful to office workers, most of the working day of which takes place within the framework of Microsoft software. With this, I can agree. Tablet with keyboard, especially in DEX mode, when you can work with windows and drag files, it is enough for everyday activities that do not require the input of a large amount of data. If you connect an external monitor and a full-fledged keyboard, then the tablet can replace the computer. Another question is how justified by such combinations?

The second target category is creative people who love to draw. The Tab S4 has a great screen, as well as in the kit there is a high-quality stylus, which has a minimum parallax, that is, the difference between the point of touching the stylus and where it is displayed on the screen. In the S Pen 4096 levels of sensitivity, which allows you to draw, stroke, in short, work with the stylus, as with a conventional pencil. I believe that here the device acts as an auxiliary device, since still professionals prefer other techniques. To work on the road and for lovers just right.

Price and competitors

The cost of the tablet at the start is 52,990 rubles. Issued pre-ordered, you can get cover keyboard as a gift. Separately, it costs 8,990 rubles. Case is not bad. Better version from Huawei, since he has a hard fold that allows you to work, putting a tablet in a cover on your knees and without fear that he will turn over.

It is curious that, compared to last year, the starting price declined. Tab S3 started for 59,990 rubles for LTE version, and 49,990 rubles appreciated the option only with Wi-Fi. I suppose if Samsung introduced, in addition to the LTE version, only the Wi-Fi version for the conditioned 45 thousand rubles, then completely would beat Huawei. However, the Wi-Fi version, as I understand it, does not fit into the business device strategy, which is obliged to provide powerful functionality and maximum comfort. Yes, and so-so of you businessman if you are in the fast food network for free internet ride.

The main competitors of Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 are iPad Pro 10.5 from Apple, Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.

iPad Pro 10.5.

Price - 46 990 rubles + stylus 6 990 rubles \u003d 53,980 rubles.

Keyboard - 11,490 rubles.

Apple's solution may be more profitable if it is categorically not a stylus, and the iOS is suitable for you. According to the technical characteristics, there is a plus minus parity from the point of view of user experience. Although Apple tablet has long been on the market and is likely to be updated in the near future.

Huawei Mediapad. M5 Pro.

Price - from 42 990 + Stylus goes complete.

Here android, there is also LTE.

According to specifications, parity here. Feels like, Huawei is perceived easier than Samsung. It seems to be the same, yes not that. The stylus works not bad if not compared with Apple or Samsung. Actually, so you can go through many parameters. However, on the gray market, the price is quite attractive. Yesterday came out a mixture about the presentation. I visited the flagship salon Huawei, there are all tablets in access. I recommend to visit and make your own impression. On the way from the metro station Tverskaya to the store there is a Samsung salon, so you can first go there, and after 300 meters - in Huawei. And while fresh impressions from Galaxy Tab, you will understand what I meant.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3

From afar, the tablets are not too different from each other. Near it is noticeable that Tab S4 in terms of design has become elegant and elegant. Also in Tab S3 screen 9.7, and S4 is 10.5.

It is also noticeable immediately that the new version has no longer a fingerprint scanner. More screen And its permission (it was 1536 x 2048 points and a ratio of 4: 3, it became 1600 x 2560 points, ratio 16:10), thinner frame and face. Posted about the face and climb the characteristics. It turned out that the thickness of Tab S3 is 6 mm, and S4 - 7.1 mm. However, it seems visually that the other way around. The secret is that Samsung made rounded beveled face.

The rest of the external device is quite similar. Improvements are significant, but in general evolutionary: a new version of the chipset (835 from the new against Snapdragon 820 at S3), the front camera is not 5 megapixel, and 8 MP, screwed the sound, but it is still 4 speakers from AKG, the screen has become better and He has more settings. Ergonomics and user experience have also improved when working with the stylus. All these and many other improvements are striking at the direct comparison of gadgets when they lie nearby.

The price of TAB S3 begins from 34 thousand rubles per Wi-Fi, LTE - already 44 thousand rubles. On the gray market prices are much more interesting. I suppose if there is a desire to save, then it may be for you that will be the best option than even MediaPad.

As an output, I will say that if you need a tablet on Android and there are no budget restrictions, then TAB S4 is optimal, the other Tab S3 should first be considered, then Huawei. If you need iOS, then you do not have options.

Separately emphasize that Samsung has a Dex mode that turns the tablet in full analog Laptop and significantly changing user experience. There are no such solutions from Apple or Huawei. It does to some extent sAMSUNG solution unique.

Appearance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a combination of aluminum and glass in the face of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There is no official confirmation of the manufacturer and version of the glass, so focusing on this issue on materials in Tab S3.

Glass means fingerprints. The back of the metal would be more utilitarian, but, for my taste, less beautiful.

In the Tab S3 review, the Chef complained that Samsung does not know how to paint metal, and recommended an unpacked silver version. I wore a tablet in a backpack, as I took the case. Several times the bunch of keys from the apartment dangled next. There is no scratches on the screen and aluminum. Although, probably, I am not an indicator: I have any technique always in perfect condition. I'll tell you immediately, I do not shake over it, but I just think where I put.

On the right edge of the tablet there are a power button, a paired volume button, and below the Nano SIM card slot and microSD card.

On the left side - only connectors for the keyboard.

In the lower end - 2 speakers, USB Type-C and 3.5 mm connector.

On the top - also 2 speakers and microphone.

On the back, covered with glass, are the prints of your fingers, the lens of 13 MP cameras, the inscription Samsung and the signature that the sound is "pumping" AKG. I had an engineering model with work stickers and covered protective film. The stickers did not work out, Samsung fit, in addition to the tablets, also to produce glue, so I decided not to bother and the film also did not touch.

The front camera is 8 megap, as well as the iris scanner.

At the ends of the device there are 4 dynamics, over which AKG specialists have worked.

For the tablet, the sound is very good - bright, powerful and juicy. There is a Dolby ATMOS certification. But to enjoy such a sound when watching movies in full, I had to go to the torrents, since no streaming service and the video content store do not sell movies with such a sound, and the disc in the tablet does not shove. So, by the way, I found out that the tablet is quite good with video files weighing 13-15 GB. If you want to evaluate the sound in the store, then youtube has official demo rollers from Dolby.

Screen and stylus

This top Super AMOLED screen. In fact, it is possible to stop at this, since most of the majority have their ideas about the beautiful.

For the rest, I will tell the obvious things. The screen is good, bright, juicy. To configure, there are both finished presets, and you can configure yourself. There was no one in the previous tablet.

When reviewing the tablet of the previous generation, Eldar was dissatisfied that the screen is not so clear, like the iPad Pro. In Galaxy Tab S4, this problem was corrected.

The corners of the screen are excellent.

According to Samsung, the stylus has undergone significant improvement and improvements, both in terms of work and ergonomics.

It is convenient to work with it. It seems that you hold in your hands a ballpoint handle. Stylus allows you to write from hand, and draw and depend on the strength of pressing getting light strokes, and fatty strokes.

Here it follows, of course, pay tribute and software. For example, Samsung perfectly revised the Samsung Notes branded app. It allows you to print, write a stylus, and also has sufficient powerful features for drawing.

I liked the third partner of the Autodesk. He is free, his capabilities are much wider, but I think it is not necessary to tell about it, since the application is widely known.

Employed chip is drawing gifs, which can then be sent by mail or in the messenger. Previously, paper letters caused warm feelings, and now - independently drawn gifs. And then there is the principle that efforts are made.

On the Galaxy Tab S4 moved and all the features of the Galaxy Note 9 stylus feature. The stylus can be used to open the context menu, which allows you to create a note, make a screenshot of both the entire screen and its parts. You can draw a screenshot and recognize the text or machine to translate a foreign language from it.

You can also make notes on the screen off. To do this, it is necessary to bring the stylus to the screen, click on the button, and after you can make a mark. A very convenient option in situations where, for example, you need to urgently write a phone number or make a different mark.

In general, the tablet is fully optimized for working with S-PEN. The stylus is convenient to make swipes on the screen, it is easier for them to type and edit the text. In many programs you can write from hand, and the tablet then recognizes the text.

Performance

The tablet works on the 835th chipset made by technology 10 nanometers. In the end of many (judges decisive and strict), the 835th turned the pumpkin after the release of the 845th. In my opinion, nothing has changed and the power of Snapdragon 835 with the reserve is enough for the next few years. The strength of the 845th for me is not so much in increased productivity, as in the sewage at the Hardoral level AI, which is engaged in optimizing resources. Samsung is a non-religion in the form of software.

Below - the results of tests that are likely to tell you a lot:

A "Asphalt 9" came out. New standard in the mobile racing market. It is logical that the tablet copes with a bang. Samsung has a special gaming mode where you can disable distracting notifications, as well as write the screen and your physiognomy during the gameplay.

In Pubg, play well on the big screen with high graphics settings.

Dex mode

Thanks to the DEX mode from Samsung, the tablet turns into a full mini-computer. But if in smartphones for dex you need a special accessory, then in Tab S4 everything switches to a pair of touches.

The strong side of the DEX mode is that it offers a window interface, more characteristic of laptops, and not for smartphones or tablets.

Also, unlike smartphones, the tablet knows how to open any program as in full screen mode. Thanks to DEX, the tablet appears a true convenient multitasking.

Another exclusive function is the ability to connect the tablet via the adapter to the external screen, to which the DEX interface will be left on the tablet screen the usual Android interface will remain on the tablet screen.

DEX is the key advantage of TAB S4 and to some extent with the rationale for its value, since competitors are simply not like competitors.

Once again, we emphasize for lovers to write in the comments that the stylus is not needed, the keyboard too, it is convenient to work on a laptop, nothing that DEX does not replace, it is better to buy an iPad, and in general the tablet needs to watch cartoons at home. In this case, this device is not for you. For cartoons and bedside purposes, you should consider the basic options from Apple or Huawei, as they are cheaper. I hope that we figured out this question and we will not see such nonsense in the comments.

Battery

The tablet has a battery for 7300 mAh supporting fast charging. Full charge From scratch takes about 3 hours.

In my opinion, time autonomous work - This is the strong side of the gadget. If you enable video on the maximum brightness and volume, you can get at least 13 hours of screen.

In everyday use, the screen time of the screen is 10-12 hours. For example, here are the statistics of the first use. More than 10 hours I should consider, I downloaded and installed various software in large volumes.

However, these indicators are not too different from the usual use of the device:

Camera

Cameras at the tablet have become better. However, my main discontent is that there is no stabilization. Camera app here is traditional for all Samsung devices.

Here is an example of a front camera:

And then I worked on the image:

You can record timelaps:

Photographing at night on the tablet is not the best idea, but still it is impossible to say that it turns out frankly bad.

The tablet for photographing is not intended, and for photographing documents and video conferencing the capabilities of the cameras will be enough for the eyes.

Communication capabilities and safety

In Russia, only one version of Galaxy Tab S4 - 64 GB + 4G LTE will be sold. And if the first problem is easy to solve the microSD card, then those who wanted to save, acquiring a Wi-Fi version, was not lucky. With the SIM card, the tablet turns into a huge phone. You can send SMS and call. The minus that the headset needs for calls, since Tab S4 has 4 very loud speakers, so it turns out only in speakerphone mode.

The fingerprint scanner in the tablet is no longer. Samsung has finalized the eye scanning system by creating the so-called smart mode when the device is not only oriented towards the iris, but also recognizes the face. In the settings, you can choose how the device will recognize you, but the combination of the face + eye iris works quickly. During the use of problems with unlocking the gadget, even in complete darkness did not occur. In sunglasses, the system, of course, will not recognize you.

Compared to TAB S3, the Bluetooth version has been updated, now there is 5.0, Wi-Fi supports two bands and an AC standard. The tablet can be used as an access point.

The tablet has GPS and GLONASS. Everything works perfectly. Probably optimally used in the car, as it's not too convenient on the street on the street.

Impression

The tablet is perceived as a flagship device with a good performance margin for any tasks. When testing devices, I like to make them basic, it's easier to understand all the pros and cons. For example, this review for 3000 words in the end completely scored and edited on the road on the tablet. A video review will be released on YouTube. The main application for assembling the video was Kinemaster. In my opinion, by the way, this is the best video editor for Android, not counting Premiere.

Compared to competitors in the advantages of TAB S4, you can write the stylus with advanced features - from drawing to work with the text. The second most important advantage is dex, which are no analogues. The mode allows you to turn the tablet to the computer.

Indeed, Samsung Tab S4 is designed for business users and creative people who can afford to purchase a tablet. The cost is within the boundaries of the devices permitted for this category.

The device has extensive capabilities and potential, but it is not for everyone. Of course, it can be purchased to read sites, play games and watch movies. Bright Super Amoled Screen and 4 Columns with Dolby Atmos Support This greatly allow. Watch the movie and play on this screen with such a great sound - solid pleasure, but, in my opinion, it is too expensive the solution for so simple needs.

I suppose, in the comments, you can write that the 845th processor should have been in the tablet, and Apple will soon release a new iPad. I partially agree on the processor, and not because it is not enough here, but simply nice when the latest solutions cost. About the output of the new iPad is absolutely no difference, since the iPad and Galaxy Tab S4 cannot be called direct competitors. One is a tablet with a good screen and a stylus for drawing, which Apple positions as a device for creativity. The second is a business device, the stylus of which is sharpened not only for drawing, but also to work with data, and the tablet itself is capable of changing the laptop at the right moment.

Conclusion

Samsung managed to make an interesting product, which is clearly focused on a business and creative public, as the capabilities of the tablet are impressive. Of course, it is suitable and as a home device for watching the Internet, but for such simple purposes it is better to buy something cheaper - iPad from Apple or Tab S3 from Samsung.