Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
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Also known as | SM-T700 (WiFi) SM-T705 (3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi) SM-T707V (Verizon CDMA) |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Product family | Galaxy Tab Galaxy S |
Type | Tablet computer |
Release date | 2 July 2014 |
Operating system | Android 4.4.4 "KitKat" Upgradable to Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" With TouchWiz |
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Memory | 3 GB |
Storage | 16/32 GB flash memory, microSDXC slot (up to 128 GB) |
Display | 2560x1600 px (359 ppi), 8.4 in (21 cm) 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) |
Power | 4,900 mAh Li-Ion battery |
Dimensions | 212.8 mm (8.38 in) H 125.6 mm (4.94 in) W 6.6 mm (0.26 in) D |
Mass | WiFi: 294 g (0.648 lb) 4G/LTE: 298 g (0.657 lb) |
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.[2] 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
[edit]The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 was announced on 12 June 2014.[3] It was shown along with the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 at the Samsung Galaxy Premier 2014 in New York City.[4]
Features
[edit]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.[5]
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.[6] 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
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- Comparison of tablet computers
- Samsung Galaxy Tab series
- Samsung Galaxy S series
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
References
[edit]- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4". GSMArena. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ "Tab S launched in India". ABP Live. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ Velazco, Chris (12 June 2014). "Up close and personal with Samsung's vibrant Galaxy Tab S". Engadget. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S launch: as it happened". Techradar. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ "Samsung GALAXY Tab S". Samsung Mobile. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ Galaxy Tab S Specifications. Samsung. Retrieved 14 June 2014.