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Share files between all of your Samsung devices with SideSync on this Samsung Galaxy Tab. The Super AMOLED display brings videos and pictures to life with vibrant colors and clearly defined lines, and its touch screen capability makes navigation simple. Store videos, documents and music files without worrying about limited space on this 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Posted by: DctrM
Verified Purchase:Yes
I originally had the Tab S2 SM-T810 64GB version, which, when I showed it to my wife, she really liked -- much better than her Apple iPad Air. In fact she liked my Tab S2 so much, she ask me to buy her one. When the SM-T813 64GB versions came out - pre-loaded with Android 6.01 Marshmallow, I bought two (one for me, one for my wife) and sold the T810.
Is the 64GB version worth the price differential over the 32GB version? In my opinion, definitely yes. You are never likely to run out of internal memory. And the term "bloatware" becomes meaningless to you. Performance otherwise for the 64GB version is identical to the 32GB versions, and the reader should read the reviews on the 32GB version. I won't repeat all that here.
This rest of this review is for those contemplating upgrading from the old T710 or T810 to the new T713 or T813 versions.
I compared the old Tab S2 (SM-T810) to the new Tab S2 (SM-T813). I had both the old an new versions with me, both with 64GB of internal storage, and I am compared them side by side. This comparison is also applicable for the T710 and T713 versions, and for the 32GB versions,
DIFFERENCES
External appearance -- no difference between the old T810 and the new T-813 in physical dimensions, weight, appearance, or function. All cases that fit the T810 will fit the T813.
OS difference -- All versions of the Tab S2 now run on Marshmallow. The SM-T810 and T710 come with Lollipop, but will auto-update to Marshmallow (6.01). The T813 and T713 run Marshmallow (6.01) out of the box.
Internal processor - old T810 runs on Exynos chip set, while the new T813 runs on Snapdragon chip set.
Pre-installed Apps: Music player deleted (can be re-installed from Galaxy Store). Video lost 4K capability.:
Anturu Scores: The old T810 puts out an Antutu score of 65,273, while the new T813 puts out an Antutu scor of 81,232 (That is one huge gain in performance of the new over the old -- a 25% increase.)
External appearance -- no difference between the old T810 and the new T-813 in physical dimensions, weight, appearance, or function. All cases that fit the T810 will fit the T813.
OS difference -- All versions of the Tab S2 now run on Marshmallow. The SM-T810 and T710 come with Lollipop, but will auto-update to Marshmallow (6.01). The T813 and T713 run Marshmallow (6.01) out of the box.
Internal processor - old T810 runs on Exynos chip set, while the new T813 runs on Snapdragon chip set.
Pre-installed Apps: Music player deleted (can be re-installed from Galaxy Store). Video lost 4K capability.:
Anturu Scores: The old T810 puts out an Antutu score of 65,273, while the new T813 puts out an Antutu scor of 81,232 (That is one huge gain in performance of the new over the old -- a 25% increase.)
Everything else on the spec sheets looks to be identical.
Is that performance gain worth trading in the old for the new? -- maybe, depending on the price differential -- I figure its worth a minimum of $100 price differential. If you can get the new version for that or less, then you have a bargain you should probably jump on -- assuming you have someone worthy of passing the old machine on to (my wife in my case), or you can sell it for close to what you paid for it, less reasonable usage and any wear and tear you inflicted on it.
In my opinion, the performance increase is the real, and only legitimate reason to upgrade. And that is really only important for those who engage in 3D gaming. If you just play board games, there is really little reason to upgrade. Office apps are generally no going to noticeably run faster -- because they already run faster than you can discern. The question came up s to whether the SM-T810 would have a better Antutu score with Marshmallow. Unfortunately, I could not determine that, as I sold the SM-T810 prior to the upgrade to Marshmallow.
USER INTERFACE
There is some visual differences from the native schemes between Lollipop and Marshmallow, which show up in Samsung's TouchWiz Interface. However, I run Nova Launcher on both machines, so for me there is very little visual difference between Lollipop and Marshmallow..
There is some visual differences from the native schemes between Lollipop and Marshmallow, which show up in Samsung's TouchWiz Interface. However, I run Nova Launcher on both machines, so for me there is very little visual difference between Lollipop and Marshmallow..
SETTINGS
The settings are almost all the same in old or new version. However, the location of the settings has been slightly revised – but not so much as you won’t be able to find them close by.
The settings are almost all the same in old or new version. However, the location of the settings has been slightly revised – but not so much as you won’t be able to find them close by.
USER MANUAL
The T-813 has a different User Manual than the T810. I put the two manuals side by side and did a page by page comparison. For the most part they both have the same information, just rearranged slightly different.
The T-813 has a different User Manual than the T810. I put the two manuals side by side and did a page by page comparison. For the most part they both have the same information, just rearranged slightly different.
NATIVE APPS
Music Player. The new T813 does not have a native music player. Not to worry, just go to the Galaxy App store and down load one, or go to the Play Store and download your favorite music player.
Music Player. The new T813 does not have a native music player. Not to worry, just go to the Galaxy App store and down load one, or go to the Play Store and download your favorite music player.
Compass. Neither the old or new Tab S2s have a compass app, but they both have a magnometer. So download your favorite compass app.
Screensaver / Daydream. The T810 called it Daydream, the T813 calls it Screensaver – exact same function under SETTINGS >> DISPLAY
Fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor is much improved – more sensitive and faster on the new T813, over the T810.
VIDEO
To test the video question of whether the new T813 played video slower or faster than the old T810, I ran several 4k videos simultaneously, side by side. The 4k videos were taken by my cell phone, and the files were approximately 10Mbytes for a 1 minute video – so quite a lot of front-end processing would be required. In just about every case the new T813 would start up faster, for about a 2-seond lead. But once started, they both ran at the same frame rate per second. So, it appears to me, according to my tests, the new T813 starts video faster in the real world.
To test the video question of whether the new T813 played video slower or faster than the old T810, I ran several 4k videos simultaneously, side by side. The 4k videos were taken by my cell phone, and the files were approximately 10Mbytes for a 1 minute video – so quite a lot of front-end processing would be required. In just about every case the new T813 would start up faster, for about a 2-seond lead. But once started, they both ran at the same frame rate per second. So, it appears to me, according to my tests, the new T813 starts video faster in the real world.
BATTERY
To test whether the battery on the T813 drained faster than on the T810, I set the screen brightness to 100% on both machines, set the screen timeout to max (10 minutes), loaded the same video in both machines, and then charged both batteries to 100%. Every 10 minutes I noted the Battery level. At first I had both sound levels at 100%, but I noticed the T810 at full volume was louder than the T813, so to keep that factor from muddying the results, I turned both sound volumes to zero. So the results after hours of continuous video playing is:
To test whether the battery on the T813 drained faster than on the T810, I set the screen brightness to 100% on both machines, set the screen timeout to max (10 minutes), loaded the same video in both machines, and then charged both batteries to 100%. Every 10 minutes I noted the Battery level. At first I had both sound levels at 100%, but I noticed the T810 at full volume was louder than the T813, so to keep that factor from muddying the results, I turned both sound volumes to zero. So the results after hours of continuous video playing is:
- - - - - - - - - AFTER 1 HOUR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AFTER 5 HOURS
T810 -- 86% charge remaining (14% depletion) - - - - - - - 16% charge remaining (84% depletion)
T813 -- 89% charge remaining (11% depletion) - - - - - - - 32% charge remaining (68% depletion)
T810 -- 86% charge remaining (14% depletion) - - - - - - - 16% charge remaining (84% depletion)
T813 -- 89% charge remaining (11% depletion) - - - - - - - 32% charge remaining (68% depletion)
So, it does look like the T813 has significantly better battery management than the T810 – at least for this test.
So far, that is all I have found. And for me, it was worth the upgrade based on bragging rights and personal preference (but not necessarily based on logic).
My Best Buy number: 4162756287
My Best Buy number: 4162756287
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Chat with friends and surf the internet on this unlocked ZTE Axon 7. The 64GB of internal memory provides ample space for downloads, videos, pictures and other files. Dual front-facing speakers turn this unlocked ZTE Axon 7 into a mobile concert, so you can have just the right soundtrack for all your adventures.
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5
Best Value cellphone for 2016
on October 23, 2016
Posted by: DctrM
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased two Axon 7's (one gold, one grey). I activated these on TracFone using their BYOP kit for AT&T compatible phones. Activation required a number port from TracFone-Verizon to TracFone-AT&T -- which took place without incident.
The phones can be activated on Verizon, but currently it requires using a a SIM card already using Verizon network, because the phone is not (yet) white-listed by Verizon. So I decide to avoid that hoop and go with AT&T as the underlying carrier. I can always switch back to Verizon if they ever get off their duff and white-list the phone.
I didn't have any problems activating the phones, and everything works on them, Axon has done a really good job of helping the new user set up the phone with help instructions when you first fire up the phone. The fingerprint reader is really fast. The only hitch I ran into was looking for the fingerprint option under the Security settings -- its not there - it is in the main list of Settings, not under another Settings group. I called ZTE customer service, who politely showed me where in the very excellent 160 page User Manuel that is covered.
Speaking of which -- there is no printed User Manual for the Axon 7 -- You download it in PDF form from the ZTEUSA.com website. I usually write a lot about things not covered in User Manuals, but in this case, there is very little not already well covered. If you haven't done it yet, download the manual and read it.
I ran Antutu on these bad boys and get a consistent score around 130,000. This is a very fast phone -- buttery smooth on transitions and scrolling. Gamers should love this phone. Pokemon Go players should be able to catch more Pokemon. It is also a very classy looking phone with its ergonomic curves and super AMOLED screen (made by Samsung, by the way.)
Besides being really fast, and having just about every new feature a phone could have, and also being both GSM and CDMA compatible, this phone also has the best warranty in the Android world -- 2 years, a fixed. accidental damage deductible of $80, and an advanced replacement option (requires a credit card hold of $400 which is not charged unless you don't return the old phone with 25 days -- very fair.) This very excellent warranty service is a primary inducement to buy the phone with out worry.
The bare phone might be little slippery in your hands, so you will want a case for them. Right now I have the transparent gel case on that comes in the box. Since my teens are girls, I did not dare pre-order another case without getting their input. But now that I have their blessing, I have a couple of cases on their way from China (they are ALL made in China,and it is much cheaper to order from China, though it takes a longer shipping time.)
These phones are early Xmas presents for my two teens. I bought early because I was afraid to wait until Black Friday in November, as I kept seeing the vendors running out of inventory. And I don't see this model going on special or at a lower price.
My Best Buy number: 4162756287
My Best Buy number: 4162756287
I would recommend this to a friend!
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