Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE WIFI 128GB
excellent mid range tablet
21/01/2024 19:27
Unboxing
The Samsung tab 9 box features barely any wasteful plastic, relying on cardboard and paper to keep the tablet safe. The tablet doesn't come with a charger- just the usb c cable, so bear this in mind if you are new to the world of usb.
Setup
If you are already in the samsung ecosystem setup will be a breeze. Within a few minutes I had wirelessly copied over the settings from my galaxy phone, choosing which bits to transfer and which to omit.
Hardware
The tablet is solidly built with a bright high quality screen, with a small bezel. It seems to weigh about average for a tablet of this size, and uses a widescreen format rather than a 4 by 3 ratio, which means most video media will fill more of the screen.
The speakers are very loud , but note there isn't a headphone jack, so you'll need use bluetooth for personal audio. Physical buttons include on off button (also has a fingerprint sensor to make it quicker to log on) , and a volume switch. Also included is the s-pen. As an ex galaxy note user I've always wondered how Samsung's pen interface would fare on a much bigger screen and I'm pleased to say its intuitive, giving a greater level of accuracy and creativity than non stylus tablets I've previously owned. The battery is lasting several days so far, with fast charging available.
Software
Anyone familiar with Samsung's ui will be at home - the tablet runs like a large phone. Both Samsung's and Googles app stores run on the device so plenty of app choices, with few pen enabled apps already installed- checkout PenUp for a fun time drawing and coloring ( specially if you have kids!).
Summary
This is an excellent mid range tablet which should cope well with most people's demands, with the s-pen bringing an extra level of finesse for those who use it.
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