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Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
Posted by: ideapad1
from michigan
There are a lot of people wondering if they should get this device or the Surface Pro 4. For me, the bottom line is this...
If you want a laptop replacement that can perform as a tablet, I think you should get the Surface Pro 4.
If you want a tablet replacement that can perform computer related tasks, get the Samsung TabPro S.
I could see this being a perfect device for a High School or College student as long as they are not editing video or running CAD programs.
I was in the market to replace my Samsung Tab S so I picked this up at Best Buy for $800.
The Pros:
Price. I don't think anything out there can touch it with the specs you get.
Thin and light, can be used as a tablet lounging around the house.
Has a full blown version of Windows 10, not a watered down tablet version.
Except for really intensive computing tasks, this device can basically do what your home computer can do. I'm able remote desktop into work servers.
Keyboard/Case included. The keyboard is taking a little bit of a beating in a lot of reviews. I had the original surface and the keyboard is very similar to that. I'm just happy to have a keyboard included instead of paying an extra $100 plus for one.
Screen, it has a beautiful Quad HD screen
Doesn't get hot with heavy usage.
No noise, there is no fan so no noise.
Thin and light, can be used as a tablet lounging around the house.
Has a full blown version of Windows 10, not a watered down tablet version.
Except for really intensive computing tasks, this device can basically do what your home computer can do. I'm able remote desktop into work servers.
Keyboard/Case included. The keyboard is taking a little bit of a beating in a lot of reviews. I had the original surface and the keyboard is very similar to that. I'm just happy to have a keyboard included instead of paying an extra $100 plus for one.
Screen, it has a beautiful Quad HD screen
Doesn't get hot with heavy usage.
No noise, there is no fan so no noise.
Cons
Keyboard/Case only has 2 viewing angles.
Single USB C port. I thought this was going to be an issue but for me it really wasn't. I have a WD Cloud drive in my home and I loaded software from it.
Keyboard/Case only has 2 viewing angles.
Single USB C port. I thought this was going to be an issue but for me it really wasn't. I have a WD Cloud drive in my home and I loaded software from it.
Verdict still out on...
Battery life. I've only had it a week so I can't really make a great comment on that.
How well the Faux leather case will hold up over time.
How well the Faux leather case will hold up over time.
I hope this helps.
My Best Buy number: 0038866159
I would recommend this to a friend!
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AT&T GoPhone Microsoft Lumia 635 No-Contract Cell Phone: Stay in touch with your loved ones and remain entertained with the Microsoft Lumia 635, which allows you to connect to social media, check your e-mail, download apps and more, whether you're at home or on the go. The 4.5" touch screen is small enough to maintain portability, but large enough for clear viewing of videos, movies and TV shows.
Posted by: ideapad1
from michigan
I purchased this phone during Best Buy’s four hour sale for $19.95 as a backup phone. In fact, because the price was so low, I purchased three of them so everyone with a phone in my family could have a backup. I once watched my son’s (not yet paid off) Samsung S4 fly off a rollercoaster.
I’m on T-Mobile and this is an AT&T GoPhone. I was able to go on AT&T’s web site and unlock all them for free! (more on the unlocking later)
As a backup phone, I’m impressed. I’ve been using it as my daily driver for a week and it does everything I need it to do. I’ve read a few reviews that say this is a great backup phone, great first smartphone, and great phone for your kids. All true depending on how you use your phone. For me it does everything I need it to do but I’m not a Snapchater or and Instramer.
My normal daily driver has been an LG G2 and an OnePlus One. Both Android based phones.
Let’s start with the bad…
The camera…Only 5 megapixel with no flash. Pictures are ok in good lighting but poor in low light. No front facing camera so no selfies without a mirror and forget about Skype. Well, technically, you can still use Skype for calls, just no video
The camera…Only 5 megapixel with no flash. Pictures are ok in good lighting but poor in low light. No front facing camera so no selfies without a mirror and forget about Skype. Well, technically, you can still use Skype for calls, just no video
Only 8GB of internal storage, but an expansion slot is available.
The text messenger app. It’s functional but runs into issues if you have a contact that has multiple cell phones. If the send you a text from both, it ends up in the same thread and when they respond, you can’t tell which texts came from which number. This is a huge pain. On an android phone, it will break the texts up into separate threads.
The on screen keyboard. You have to switch to another keyboard to get numbers and special characters, like the $, %, etc.
The apps. This really isn’t the phones fault but the Windows store is significantly behind the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. My guess is that if you’re a developer, trying to make a buck, you’re going to go with the platform where there are more phones and maximize your ability to make money. It’s funny to me, that a software company as big as Microsoft, has trouble giving you the apps and functionality to make their phones more successful.
If there were more apps, it could fix the texting and keyboard issues here. On Android there are plenty of free texting apps and keyboards to choose from.
Email and Text notifications. When you get a text or an email, you have a notification in the notification bar at the top of the screen. The problem is it’s the same notification whether it’s an email or a text or both. They are not separate.
Now, for the good…
Price, even if you pay $50 for this phone, where else are you going to get a smartphone that you can unlock for less than that?
Price, even if you pay $50 for this phone, where else are you going to get a smartphone that you can unlock for less than that?
It’s 4G LTE speeds for data. I tested this out with the SpeedTest app and this phone is every bit as fast as my flagship Android phones for data speeds.
Call quality. Calls are very clear on the phone and on a Bluetooth headset.
Car Mode. This is pretty awesome. If you connect a Bluetooth device, your car’s Bluetooth counts, you can set the phone up to automatically go into car mode. This allows the phone to read your text messages to you and for you to respond to them, all without touching the phone. I tested this out and it works great.
The ability to put different emails into the email app. I have a windows live, yahoo, gmail, and work based IMAP email account all working in this application.
Google contacts integration. When hooking up Gmail, it also pulls in the contacts, a huge plus for me as my phones have been Android phones for years now.
The size of the phone. It may be just me but I’m getting a little tired of these huge phones. Anything that has a screen bigger than 5 inches is too big. Too big in my pocket, too big in my hand. This phone has a 4.5 inch screen. The phone is light and easy to put in and out of a pocket.
Cortona – This was a pleasant surprise. Putting in reminders and calendar events are fast and easy. Also, just asking for directions will automatically find the place you are looking for and pull up HERE maps.
HERE maps – not as good as Google maps, put pretty darn good. Turn by turn directions and a nice… added bonus, the street limit signs right on the screen so you know what the speed limit is. Also, you can download the entire North America map right to your phone.
Expandable storage. You can add expandable storage, but I’m not sure the maximum amount, I think it’s 128GB. The great thing about the expandable storage on a windows phone is that you can actually use it to install applications, not just for pictures, music, and movies.
For only 512MB memory, this phone is pretty snappy. The animations are smooth and fast.
For a non HD display, the screen looks really good. Not as good as HD but good.
I know I said the app store was weaker, and it is, but most of the primary apps are there. Facebook, twitter, Instagram, NetFlix, Amazon, Youtube (not from Microsoft, other vendors, Microsoft’s app is simply a link to the mobile Youtube page)
You can unlock this phone for free. The techs and Best Buy said you can’t but they are wrong.
How to unlock this phone.
1. Do not turn the phone on, don’t even open the box.
2. Go to this web site: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/?#/
3. Check I have read and agree to the eligibility requirements to unlock my device.
4. This is super important, check Non-AT&T Mobility Customer
5. Fill out the form, including the IMEI number which is located on the Box
6. Submit
7. You will be sent an email with a link to confirm
8. Open your email and confirm
9. Anywhere from 1 hour to 48 hours you will be given an unlock code. It took 8 hours for me to receive mine.
10. Open up the box, put in your SIM from your Carrier and turn it on.
11. You will be prompted for the unlock code
12. Put it in and continue.
1. Do not turn the phone on, don’t even open the box.
2. Go to this web site: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/?#/
3. Check I have read and agree to the eligibility requirements to unlock my device.
4. This is super important, check Non-AT&T Mobility Customer
5. Fill out the form, including the IMEI number which is located on the Box
6. Submit
7. You will be sent an email with a link to confirm
8. Open your email and confirm
9. Anywhere from 1 hour to 48 hours you will be given an unlock code. It took 8 hours for me to receive mine.
10. Open up the box, put in your SIM from your Carrier and turn it on.
11. You will be prompted for the unlock code
12. Put it in and continue.
If you don’t get an unlock code for some reason, return the phone without opening the box. I bought three phones, and got unlock codes for all three.
One more thing…Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT upload the Windows 10 preview. It rendered the phone almost unusable. Fortunately, Microsoft created a program to revert the phone back to windows 8.1.
Overall, I still prefer the Android experience over windows. I think Microsoft has a lot of catching up to do if it could ever hope to overtake the smartphone market. That’s it, I hope this helps.
My Best Buy number: 0038866159
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy your favorite tunes with these Jam Transit Mini HX-EP315BL earbud headphones, which feature sound isolation and dynamic 8mm drivers for immersive audio. The sweat-resistant technology and magnetic neck attachment enable active, on-the-go use.
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I purchased this headset to use at the gym. My previous pair was POM 100 and they would slip out of my ear because they did not have the ear loops to hold them in place.
Let me say right of the bat, I'm not a sound expert. I'm the guy that can't tell the difference in the sound of a .wav file and a .mp3 file. But I can tell the difference between the sound of a record player, cassette player, and a CD.
Pros:
1. The sound. To me, these sound great and have much better bass than the POM 100.
2. Easy pairing. I've paired these to my phone and tablet without any issue.
3. Call sound. People sound clear to me and they say I sound good to them. Now, I wouldn't recommend using them all day for work and conference calls, but to grab a quick call at the Gym, they work great.
4. They stay in the ear when exercising. While using the elliptical and lifting weights, they have never come out.
5. Price. I'm a little biased here because I used a $30 in reward points and got these for $10. But still, $40 for these headsets is still pretty darn good.
6. I like the volume and play buttons right there on the ear. Yes it makes it a little heavier but I really do not like those buttons on the cable. I always have a hard time finding it and I'll press the play button instead of the volume up or down.
7. Now I know this is a small thing but it went up in cool points when I found this out... You see the little blue area on each side? Well, those are magnets, you can clip them together and they hold in place. So when you take them out of your ears, you can clasp the ends together and they won't slip off your neck. I thought that was pretty cool.
8. I sweat a bit in the gym but so far, no issues with that on the headset.
9. The ear loops! They make sure the stay in and on my ear.
2. Easy pairing. I've paired these to my phone and tablet without any issue.
3. Call sound. People sound clear to me and they say I sound good to them. Now, I wouldn't recommend using them all day for work and conference calls, but to grab a quick call at the Gym, they work great.
4. They stay in the ear when exercising. While using the elliptical and lifting weights, they have never come out.
5. Price. I'm a little biased here because I used a $30 in reward points and got these for $10. But still, $40 for these headsets is still pretty darn good.
6. I like the volume and play buttons right there on the ear. Yes it makes it a little heavier but I really do not like those buttons on the cable. I always have a hard time finding it and I'll press the play button instead of the volume up or down.
7. Now I know this is a small thing but it went up in cool points when I found this out... You see the little blue area on each side? Well, those are magnets, you can clip them together and they hold in place. So when you take them out of your ears, you can clasp the ends together and they won't slip off your neck. I thought that was pretty cool.
8. I sweat a bit in the gym but so far, no issues with that on the headset.
9. The ear loops! They make sure the stay in and on my ear.
Cons:
1. For extended use, I could see that they could feel a little heavy on your ears.
Not really sure about battery life as I usually charge them after every gym visit.
Overall, I'm really enjoying them and recommend them for purchase.
My Best Buy number: 0038866159
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP Spectre x360 13-4003dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This powerful laptop features solid state memory for quicker access to large files, such as high-definition movies, and less power usage than standard hard drives. Versatile and fast, with a 360 ° hinge and 4 viewing modes, you don't need to keep this laptop on your lap to enjoy Full HD video and movies on the go.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›
Posted by: ideapad1
I was torn between this laptop and getting a Surface 3 Pro. I was coming off a Surface Pro 1, which I liked very much. I watched many comparison videos and read many reviews and I finally settled on the HP.
The reasons I chose this over the Surface:
1. First and foremost, the price. To get the Surface Pro 3, with the same specs, 8 GB RAM, 256 Storage, Keyboard, and docking station for additional ports, I would have had to speed $1900. Now, the keyboard doesn't detach and I'm also gaining a full pound in weight, but the screen is an inch larger. Also, with the money I saved I purchased a new 25 inch full HD HP monitor to use with the new laptop, and I still saved $300 over the price of the surface.
2. Larger screen. I know it's not much larger but it makes a difference when working for long periods of time.
3. More ports. 3 - usb 3 ports, HDMI out, Mini Display Out, expandable SD Storage.
4. Keyboard. I like the keyboard much better and it can be back lit.
5. Tent mode. I'm really liking this for watching Netflix, HBO GO, and TV.
6. Sound. It sounds much better than my Surface Pro 1 sounded. Not sure if it is better than the Surface Pro 3 for sound.
7. Boot time. It's around 10 seconds for a cold boot. Incredible.
How I use my computer...
I am a computer consultant that does database and programming work. I connect my laptop to a full size keyboard, mouse, and monitor for daily use and I take the laptop and work from it alone when traveling. The current work tools that I have installed and use the most are SQL Server 2012 developer edition, Office 2013, Visual Studio 2013, and Cisco VPN. All run quickly with no significant lag.
I occasionally use it for multimedia such as Netflix, HBO Go, and Dish Anywhere.
Additional Pros:
The look. It just looks sharp. All aluminum, no plastic makes this thing look sharp! Now, I'm not going to drop it just to test if it can handle a drop but I'm thinking the aluminum would do better than plastic on a drop test.
Weight: 3.3 lbs for a fully functional laptop.
Tent mode.
Cons:
The F5 key, which allows you to turn on the back lighting, stays lit at all times. Kind of annoying, but not a big deal.
Tablet mode. This works fine if you put it in your lap but it doesn't work so great if you are trying to hold it and use it in this mode. I feel it's a little to heavy.
Oh, I also wanted to mention, I saw a lot of comments where people are worried about the size of the trackpad, and wondering if it gets in the way. I was worried about this too. It really doesn't, at least not for me. I've had issues in the past with trackpads that were so sensitive, that I had to turn them off to get any work done. This one seems to be lowered just enough to not get in your way.
I hope this helps, I'm really happy with this unit. I even struggled with going with the 512GB hard drive and the quad HD display. I'm glad I didn't because I didn't really want to buy a Quad HD display monitory to connect and it makes things much easier. I use both screens at the same time. I keep email up on the laptop display and I mainly work of the attached monitor. Also, for me, space hasn't been an issue. A while back I purchased an HD MyCloud and I put all music, pictures, videos, etc. there. I store all my working files on a 64GB sd card.
My Best Buy number: 0038866159
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S Tablet: Remain connected and productive with this tablet, which lets you access downloadable apps and media and wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth devices. Using Sidesync, you can control your Samsung Galaxy S 5 cell phone from your tablet. You can even open up 2 apps side by side with Multi Window.
Posted by: ideapad1
from michigan
I have not been able to stop looking at this beautiful display! When reading reviews on Best Buy and Amazon, the most frequent question I see is "can this replace my laptop". This answer greatly depends on how you use your laptop. If you check emails, browse the internet, update you social networking information, then yes, I think this could replace your laptop. You'd need a good bluetooth keyboard and mouse. If you use Office applications, it does come with Hancom office which has you covered for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. This is perfect for the high school or college student. The built in printing functionality makes it easy to print as well. If you need to store a lot of information, you can expand the memory with an sd card. I'd suggest getting a Samsung sd card. I had a SanDisk and I had some problems using it in this table. Also, you can take advantage of cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.) I've even been able to use remote desktop to get to my work servers and get some work done, although I mostly use my tablet for personal use. I did purchase the bluetooth keyboard/case and I'm typing this review using the tablet and keyboard. I was lucky enough to trade in an old beat up tablet and I got $100 toward the purchase of my Tab S! I've also used the screen mirroring functionality to connect my tablet to my smart tv and view videos from my tablet on my TV. There really isn't much you can't do with this device.
With 3gb or ram the device runs fast even though it contains a bunch of bloatware. I think after my warranty expires, I'm going to put cyanogenmod on here so I can get rid of all that bloatware.
Now for the cons:
Price! I think this tablet should be about $100 less. It is an awesome machine but for $500 for the tablet and $150 for the keyboard case, your at $650. For that, you could buy yourself a decent laptop.
Bloatware! Some of it you can "turn off" but others you can't. I use Microsoft OneNote I don't need Evernote. I should be able to uninstall that application, and others like it.
Can't save Hancom office files to the SD Card. This is not a issue with the tablet but with Google. In the KitKat release, android 4.4.2, applications are unable to access the sd card for storage. This is absolutely ridiculous. Again, this is a google restriction, not an issue with the tablet. At least you can save these files to cloud storage.
Overall, I'm super happy with this tablet. It's the best looking, fastest, thinnest tablet I've ever owned.
My Best Buy number: 0038866159
What's great about it: Beautiful display, very light, very thin, looks great
What's not so great: Price, bloatware
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Features
5
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Protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 with this Samsung EJ-CT800UAEGUJ Bluetooth keyboard case, which features a sleek design that blends seamlessly with your device for on-the-go defense. Galaxy hotkeys enable quick access to Android functionalities.
Posted by: ideapad1
from michigan
First off, this case looks fantastic. It matches the table perfectly and seems to protect it quite well. The keyboard is a little small and takes some getting used to but you can't expect a full size keyboard for a 10.5 inch table. Typing is very smooth and I there is really no delay when typing. In fact, I'm using it to type this review.
One important note I'd like to make...
When I first connected to the keyboard, it was absolutely killing my wifi connection. I have a dual channel router 5gz and 2.4gz and I had the tablet connecting to the 5gz network. Once I swithed the tablet over to the 2.4gz network, everything was fine. I'm not sure if this happens to everyone but I thought it was important to mention. This seemed very strange to me because I thought bluetooth operated on the 2.4gz frequency and that having the tablet on the network would cause issues but it seems to be the other way around, at least for me.
Now let me get to the negatives...
1. The price! I think it is ridiculous that this keyboard costs $149.99! The only reason I purchased it was that I had a $50 reward card when buying the tablet so it cost me $99. I think $99 is still a bit steep. This keyboard case should be around $50 - $75. I almost bought the Logitech keyboard/case because it was $100 but I really liked the look of this keyboard and the fact that it matches the tablet perfectly.
2. No charger! I actually thought i was suppose to come with a charger. In fact, I called Best Buy to verify. I even looked on some unboxing videos on YouTube. Sure enough, no charger. You just have to use the one that comes with your tablet.
3. No trackpad. I knew this going in but I wouldn't mind paying $149 for this thing if it had a mini track pad on it. Fortunately, I have a bluetooth mouse and it works great.
Overall this is a slick looking very function keyboard. If the price were a bit lower and it came with a charger, it would be an easy 5 star product.
I hope this helps.
My Best Buy number: 0038866159
What's great about it: Looks great, matches the tablet, secures the device, easy to type on, looks great
What's not so great: Price, price, price! no charger, no track pad
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 with this Samsung EJ-CT800UAEGUJ Bluetooth keyboard case, which features a sleek design that blends seamlessly with your device for on-the-go defense. Galaxy hotkeys enable quick access to Android functionalities.
Overall
5 out of 5
5 out of 5Love it.
By Emily
from Charleston, WV
Love it...makes college classes super easy. I just wish I had a case I could put the tablet and keyboard in together to carry it around.
ideapad1
michigan
Try KingSoft Office
September 5, 2014
It is a free app on the play store. You can create office documents. Word, excel, and powerpoint.
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Mach Speed Trio Tablet: Stay connected at home and on the go with this tablet. You can easily access movies, books and downloadable apps. Plus, 0.3MP front and 2.0MP rear cameras let you capture special moments to share via social media.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great for gaming
By Judee
from Fort Myers, FL
I bought this as an inexpensive tablet for gaming while traveling so I didn't expect too much. I was wrong! I compared this to my husband much more expensive Toshiba Thrive tablet and and the picture is better and it does just as much as his! The only thing I don't like is the charging cord is very short and the same as my cell phone. Also no ability to use a mouse. Those things are minor to me, I love it!
ideapad1
michigan
Try a Bluetooth mouse
September 13, 2014
If the device supports bluetooth, you should be able to set up a Bluetooth mouse.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S Tablet: Remain connected and productive with this tablet, which lets you access downloadable apps and media and wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth devices. Using Sidesync, you can control your Samsung Galaxy S 5 cell phone from your tablet. You can even open up 2 apps side by side with Multi Window.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5this product was terrible
By terry
this product did not do what was promised and the sales people had no idea how to properly operate it. This was a disaster and I took it back.
ideapad1
michigan
Need more information...
October 8, 2014
What was promised by the sales staff that the tablet does not do?
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S Tablet: Remain connected and productive with this tablet, which lets you access downloadable apps and media and wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth devices. Using Sidesync, you can control your Samsung Galaxy S 5 cell phone from your tablet. You can even open up 2 apps side by side with Multi Window.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great tablet to replace traditional laptop
By UCPreMedStudent99
It serves it's purpose for school most certainly and definitely is easy to carry around from class to class and use for almost all courses at school. Only downside is, it isn't compatible with a flash player, but no tablet is. So unfortunately, I still have to use my laptop to see my ebooks or videos on the websites that professors post for class or discussion. I love how portable it is and that it fits nicely on the little tiny desk in the lecture halls. It was pretty pricey and I don't typically spend this type of money on devices but I believe it was an investment and money well spent!
ideapad1
michigan
For movies
November 19, 2014
Download the MX player on the Play Store. It's free and plays everything I can throw at it.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S Tablet: Remain connected and productive with this tablet, which lets you access downloadable apps and media and wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth devices. Using Sidesync, you can control your Samsung Galaxy S 5 cell phone from your tablet. You can even open up 2 apps side by side with Multi Window.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great Tablet
By ideapad1
from michigan
I have not been able to stop looking at this beautiful display! When reading reviews on Best Buy and Amazon, the most frequent question I see is "can this replace my laptop". This answer greatly depends on how you use your laptop. If you check emails, browse the internet, update you social networking information, then yes, I think this could replace your laptop. You'd need a good bluetooth keyboard and mouse. If you use Office applications, it does come with Hancom office which has you covered for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. This is perfect for the high school or college student. The built in printing functionality makes it easy to print as well. If you need to store a lot of information, you can expand the memory with an sd card. I'd suggest getting a Samsung sd card. I had a SanDisk and I had some problems using it in this table. Also, you can take advantage of cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.) I've even been able to use remote desktop to get to my work servers and get some work done, although I mostly use my tablet for personal use. I did purchase the bluetooth keyboard/case and I'm typing this review using the tablet and keyboard. I was lucky enough to trade in an old beat up tablet and I got $100 toward the purchase of my Tab S! I've also used the screen mirroring functionality to connect my tablet to my smart tv and view videos from my tablet on my TV. There really isn't much you can't do with this device.
With 3gb or ram the device runs fast even though it contains a bunch of bloatware. I think after my warranty expires, I'm going to put cyanogenmod on here so I can get rid of all that bloatware.
Now for the cons:
Price! I think this tablet should be about $100 less. It is an awesome machine but for $500 for the tablet and $150 for the keyboard case, your at $650. For that, you could buy yourself a decent laptop.
Bloatware! Some of it you can "turn off" but others you can't. I use Microsoft OneNote I don't need Evernote. I should be able to uninstall that application, and others like it.
Can't save Hancom office files to the SD Card. This is not a issue with the tablet but with Google. In the KitKat release, android 4.4.2, applications are unable to access the sd card for storage. This is absolutely ridiculous. Again, this is a google restriction, not an issue with the tablet. At least you can save these files to cloud storage.
Overall, I'm super happy with this tablet. It's the best looking, fastest, thinnest tablet I've ever owned.
ideapad1
michigan
Update...
June 9, 2015
The tablet has been updated to Lollipop and it has made the tablet faster. You can also now store files to the SD card in Hancom office! This is huge for me. It just makes this awesome tablet even better.
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Protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 with this Samsung EJ-CT800UAEGUJ Bluetooth keyboard case, which features a sleek design that blends seamlessly with your device for on-the-go defense. Galaxy hotkeys enable quick access to Android functionalities.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Solid Keyboard
By ideapad1
from michigan
First off, this case looks fantastic. It matches the table perfectly and seems to protect it quite well. The keyboard is a little small and takes some getting used to but you can't expect a full size keyboard for a 10.5 inch table. Typing is very smooth and I there is really no delay when typing. In fact, I'm using it to type this review.
One important note I'd like to make...
When I first connected to the keyboard, it was absolutely killing my wifi connection. I have a dual channel router 5gz and 2.4gz and I had the tablet connecting to the 5gz network. Once I swithed the tablet over to the 2.4gz network, everything was fine. I'm not sure if this happens to everyone but I thought it was important to mention. This seemed very strange to me because I thought bluetooth operated on the 2.4gz frequency and that having the tablet on the network would cause issues but it seems to be the other way around, at least for me.
Now let me get to the negatives...
1. The price! I think it is ridiculous that this keyboard costs $149.99! The only reason I purchased it was that I had a $50 reward card when buying the tablet so it cost me $99. I think $99 is still a bit steep. This keyboard case should be around $50 - $75. I almost bought the Logitech keyboard/case because it was $100 but I really liked the look of this keyboard and the fact that it matches the tablet perfectly.
2. No charger! I actually thought i was suppose to come with a charger. In fact, I called Best Buy to verify. I even looked on some unboxing videos on YouTube. Sure enough, no charger. You just have to use the one that comes with your tablet.
3. No trackpad. I knew this going in but I wouldn't mind paying $149 for this thing if it had a mini track pad on it. Fortunately, I have a bluetooth mouse and it works great.
Overall this is a slick looking very function keyboard. If the price were a bit lower and it came with a charger, it would be an easy 5 star product.
I hope this helps.
ideapad1
michigan
Update...
June 9, 2015
At this price, I'd bump this up to a 4 star product!
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Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5much better than I expected
By Karen
when my old phone broke and I had to get a new one, I was leery of this one because it was so different and I found it really hard to figure out. I actually cried because I just wanted my old phone! but once I started using it, I found that it was actually much better than my old phone. I can get on facebook, I can get one my kindle, I can do so much more on this phone than my old one-like a hundred times more! And the att locker keeps my pics and contacts so I dont lose them, which sadly, I did lose them from the old phone.
ideapad1
michigan
You can use on other carriers
June 16, 2015
but...you will need to get an unlock code from AT&T.
Go to this web page:
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/?#/
You don't have to have the gophone on a contract for 6 months like the page says. Just continue and select "Non AT&T Mobility Customer", and enter the required information. They will send you a link to confirm. Then you wait. It took about 10 hours but they sent me unlock codes for 3 Lumia 635's that I bought from best buy.
Also, make sure you don't turn on the phone and don't put in the SIM from your other Carrier until you have the unlock code.
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AT&T GoPhone Microsoft Lumia 635 No-Contract Cell Phone: Stay in touch with your loved ones and remain entertained with the Microsoft Lumia 635, which allows you to connect to social media, check your e-mail, download apps and more, whether you're at home or on the go. The 4.5" touch screen is small enough to maintain portability, but large enough for clear viewing of videos, movies and TV shows.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5It is a great smartphone for prepaid plans
By farshid
Its map works offline , and you can easily manage your data usage.
ideapad1
michigan
It can be unlocked
June 16, 2015
I'm currently using this phone on T-Mobile.
Go here to unlock for free:
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/?#/
Don't turn on the device. Get the unlock code from AT&T first. Then put your SIM in from your carrier, turn on the phone, and put in the unlock code.
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AT&T GoPhone Microsoft Lumia 635 No-Contract Cell Phone: Stay in touch with your loved ones and remain entertained with the Microsoft Lumia 635, which allows you to connect to social media, check your e-mail, download apps and more, whether you're at home or on the go. The 4.5" touch screen is small enough to maintain portability, but large enough for clear viewing of videos, movies and TV shows.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great phone for the price
By Vivek
Got it for 19.99 $ on sale at BestBuy. Great phone for the price. Has all the features that you can expect from a smart phone. Locked to ATT.
ideapad1
michigan
It can be unlocked
June 24, 2015
See my review for specific unlocking instructions.
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Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5windows 8.1 not the best
By itzhere
from grand rapids mi
OS died after 3 days had to take back, 2nd one had issue with the OS within the week took it back and will not get another computer with Windows 8 on it.
ideapad1
michigan
I'm curious
June 26, 2015
How exactly did the OS die?
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Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
Two questions: Someone used Photoshop in Samsung Tab Pro S ? Can I connect an a external HD ?
Yes, but only if you purchase an additional USB C adapter.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
I play a lot of games, card puzzle checkers, can I get tested full potential of Internet games. For instance pogo, can I access all pogo games..
There are a lot of puzzle games available in the Windows Store. However, if you play games directly from web pages, you can certainly still get to those and play the games.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
Are there any tablets that you can connect a printer to
Connecting a printer directly to the device would require and additional USB C adapter which can be purchased separately. However, if you have a WiFi enabled printer in your house, you can print to it without a direct connection.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
When the keyboard is detached does a on screen keyboard pop up to touch the letters on the screen?
Yes, it automatically switches to tablet mode and the on screen keyboard will appear when necessary.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
Can I download regular game apps on here like candy crush and games of that nature?
Yes, candy crush is available in the Windows Store.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
Are you able to handwrite notes using an accessory like a S pen or pro pen?
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
would it be able to run quickbooks accountant software?
Yes, although the difficult part will be loading the software, unless you can download it from somewhere. You'll need purchase an additional adapter to load software from a USB drive or CD-ROM.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
Can I use mouse with this TabPros ?
Yes, I've connected a Bluetooth mouse to mine and it works great. In addition, you could purchase a USB C adapter to get multiple USB 3 ports to use with whatever devices are needed.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
Can I put a sim card so T-Mobile can be my provider
No, it is WiFi only.
7 years, 10 months ago
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ideapad1
Bring laptop functionality to your tablet experience with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and intuitive touchpad, this device lets you navigate websites and type documents effortlessly. A Super AMOLED display delivers crisp visuals for viewing videos or gaming, and the Windows 10 OS gives the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S enhanced productivity for work or play.
My desktop computer has a Google drive where I store some files. Would I be able to retrieve them with this tablet?
Yes, you can use a web browser to access your Google Drive. Also, there is a Google app in the Windows Store that lets you access you Drive, Photos, Email, etc.
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