Samsung Galaxy Tab4 8.0
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Average of 5 scores (from 9 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Tab4 8.0
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionStrangely enough, the SIM card isn’t just for data: you can also make phone calls, making this the biggest phablet we’ve ever tested. The Tab 4 is aimed price-conscious end of the market as opposed to the Tab S, which is Samsung’s flagship tablet.
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Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/11/2014
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionEven though the Tab 4 8.0 is cheaper than the Tab S and Tab Pro tablets, it’s expensive compared to its rivals. You can save a few quid by opting for the Wi-Fi-only version, but at £240, even that’s £60 more than the excellent LG G Pad 8.3. It’s also more than Amazon’s 7in Kindle Fire HDX and Google’s Nexus 7, both of which cost £199 and have far superior screens to the Tab 4 8.0.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 60% features: 60% workmanship: 60%
Source: Expert Reviews
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 is by no means a bad tablet, thanks to fairly snappy Android performance, some useful operating system tweaks and above-average battery life. However, we don’t think it does enough for the price. The Dell Venue 8 Android is cheaper and has a higher-resolution screen, so is our choice for an 8in Android tablet (as long as you're not interested in games). If you’d like to play the latest 3D titles on your tablet and can handle a slightly smaller screen, the Google Nexus 7 remains the model to buy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Hot Hardware
Archive.org versionAll in all, the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 has a lot of good things going for it and is worthy of consideration at its price point. As is the case with many tablets, there are tradeoffs to consider and users will have to decide which features are most valuable, but all in all, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 is a good value for the money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2014
Source: Greenbot
Archive.org versionThe Tab 4 8.0 comes with a better processor than its Tab 3 predecessor, and while that's nothing to scoff at, the differences basically end there. Before you decide that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 is right for you, I'd strongly recommend that you consider the competition. For only $34 more, you can buy the LG G Pad 8.3, which comes with more RAM, faster CPU, a larger and higher resolution display, bigger battery, and better build quality. It may lack some of the software on Samsung's offering, but as long as it's available at that price point, the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 just doesn't seem worth the difference in features or performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Greenbot
Archive.org versionThe Tab 4 8.0 comes with a better processor than its Tab 3 predecessor, and while that's nothing to scoff at, the differences basically end there. The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 is a rather average mid-range offering from Samsung that should get you where you need to go, but doesn't have a whole lot to recommend it. Sumsung needs to make bigger upgrades to its affordable tablet line next year.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionSamsung's Galaxy Tab line is a case study in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Every year brings updated software and a mild hardware refresh, but little that distinguishes it from its predecessors or its peers. It'll suffice for most needs, but the Tab 4 8.0 is an update for update's sake. The LG G Pad 8.3 is the more capable device of the two, and you can find it online for around $300 online or pony up $350 for the pure Google G Pad. The Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is better than the Tab 4 in every way, too, but is much pricier at $400.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tuexperto
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Thin and light; decent resolution of the screen. Negative: No LED flash of the camera.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/01/2014
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Compact size and light weight; good price. Negative: Poor speakers; poor cameras; mediocre battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2014
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Samsung has opted just to upgrade the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 line instead of showing any new innovation in design or technology. There is no doubt that this tablet is mediocre in most aspects and it's more of a "get the job done" kind of device. The tablet comes in the usual two colors, black or white, omitting the glossy plastic for the now common faux-leather solution. The size makes it suitable to grip with one hand; depending on the users hand size.
The device is powered by a Qualcomm quad-core 1.2 GHz processor coupled with 1.5 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, depending on the variant. There is also an option to increase memory using a MicroSD card up to 64 GB. The display is an 8 inch 1280 X 800 pixel WXGA TFT panel which gives plenty detail to the average user.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 comes with a rear 3 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera. The entire setup is powered with a 4450 mAh Lithium-ion battery and gives up to 12 hours of Internet use time. In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 will always perform as an Android 4.4 KitKat device is expected to.
Qualcomm Adreno 305: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 400 and S4 Plus SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
S4 Plus MSM8930: High-end dual-core Krait based SoC that includes a Adreno 305 GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.
56%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.
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