Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Explained

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 should not be confused with Samsung Galaxy S (2010 smartphone).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Aka:SM-T700 (WiFi)
SM-T705 (3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-T707V (Verizon CDMA)
Manufacturer:Samsung Electronics
Family:Galaxy Tab
Galaxy S
Type:Tablet computer
Os:Android 4.4.4 "KitKat"
Upgradable to Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" With TouchWiz
Power:4,900 mAh Li-Ion battery
Storage:16/32 GB flash memory,
microSDXC slot (up to 128 GB)
Memory:3 GB
Display:2560x1600 px (359 ppi),
8.4inches diagonal,
WQXGA Super AMOLED display (RGBG PenTile)
Graphics:ARM Mali-T628
Sound:Built-in stereo
Input:Multi-touch screen, Finger scanner, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer
Camera:8.0MP AF rear facing with LED flash, 2.1 MP front facing
Connectivity:Cat3 100 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UP Hexa-Band 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (4G/LTE model)
HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s, (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
EDGE/GPRS Quad 850/900/1800/1900 (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI (external cable)
Dimensions:212.8mm H
125.6mm W
6.6mm D
Weight:WiFi: 294g
4G/LTE: 298g
Successor:Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0
Related:Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
Samsung Galaxy Tab A
Website:http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytabs/

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is an 8.4-inch Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It belongs to the ultra high-end "S" line of the cross between the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Samsung Galaxy S series, which also includes a 10.5-inch model, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. It was announced on 12 June 2014, and subsequently released on 2 July 2014.[1] It is available in Wi-Fi only and both Wi-Fi, 4G variants. This is Samsung's second 8.4-inch tablet which is aimed to be a direct competitor against the LG G Pad 8.3 and the iPad Mini 2.

History

The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 was announced on 12 June 2014.[2] It was shown along with the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 at the Samsung Galaxy Premier 2014 in New York City.[3]

Features

The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 was released with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat. Samsung customized the interface with its TouchWiz Nature UX 3.0 software. As well as the standard suite of Google apps, it includes Samsung apps such as ChatON, S Suggest, S Voice, S Translator, S Planner, WatchON, Smart Stay, Multi-Window, Group Play, All Share Play, Samsung Magazine, Professional pack, Multi-user mode and SideSync 3.0.[4]

The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is available in Wi-Fi-only and 4G/LTE & WiFi variants. Storage ranges from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the model, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion up to 128 GB.[5] Color options include white, charcoal gray, and titanium bronze. It has an 8.4-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED (16:10) screen with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a pixel density of 359 ppi. It also features a 2.1 MP front camera without flash and a rear-facing 8.0 MP AF camera with LED flash. It also has the ability to record HD videos.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Tab S launched in India . ABP Live . 3 July 2014 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714125145/http://www.abplive.in/gadget/2014/07/01/article354204.ece/Samsung-launches-flagship-Tab-S-in-India#.U7OmbfmSzTo . 14 July 2014 .
  2. Web site: Velazco. Chris. Up close and personal with Samsung's vibrant Galaxy Tab S. Engadget. 14 June 2014. 12 June 2014.
  3. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Tab S launch: as it happened. Techradar. 14 June 2014. 12 June 2014.
  4. Web site: Samsung GALAXY Tab S. Samsung Mobile. 14 June 2014.
  5. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T700NZWAXAR Galaxy Tab S Specifications