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- First reviewDecember 22, 2015
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Boost productivity with this Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet. The 7-inch touch display provides the ideal compromise between portability and functionality, while the 8GB of internal memory lets you take photos, games, music and movies with you. The 4,000 mAh battery in this Samsung Galaxy Tab A delivers plenty of juice to get you through the day.
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I got this tablet during the cyber Monday sale and only paid $90 for it. For that price you simply won't find a better tablet
With that said, the tablet has a couple issues
The biggest problem is that the internal memory is tiny. If all you do is use smaller apps it won't matter, but if you want to use large apps like large games on your tablet you will quickly run out of room. Buying extra memory with an SD card doesn't help because android lollipop is weird about which apps can be moved to the card and which can't. Out of maybe 10 apps I've downloaded from the play store, only Netflix could be moved.
Another is the WiFi. There seems to be some confusion over the way the WiFi works on the tablet. It will disconnect when NOT in use, and many people, including myself at first, think this means the wifi adapter is faulty. Instead it's just an annoying pop up that will occur while using the tablet for anything Internet related. It seems most apparent when switching between browser tabs and apps. The connection will close because no apps are using the WiFi, and then when you switch to an app that does use it, you get a little toast message saying the tablet has reconnected. This has NEVER interrupted anything I've used the tablet for, including Netflix and YouTube streaming. It just gets old seeing the message. Again, I've never had it lose connection while something was loading or streaming
The other most noticeable issue for me is that it can be slow with certain things. I am typing this review using the tablet and it's noticeably lagging when taking my input while typing in Chrome. I don't have this issue when using dedicated apps or mobile versions for websites I use, only when using the "full" versions of websites. It's also not as snappy with the UI as it could be. For that you'd need much better and more expensive hardware
And the last thing I want to criticize is a small issue I've noticed when watching Netflix. This might just be an Android or Netflix caused issue and not the tablet's fault, but the playback will sometimes cut back a few frames when watching video and it can be jarring
With all the negatives out if the way, I have to say this little tablet is just awesome even with its flaws. The screen is gorgeous, android is fun to play with, and it just feels well made in general. You can make the UI look great with some custom icons and wallpapers along with a different Launcher. If the price drops below $100 again, I'd highly recommend this tablet to anyone who wants an Android tablet for anything other than gaming (yes we exist). It's great for browsing the web, streaming, reading news or books, and any other "light" use. It won't beat a tablet that costs $300 but did you really think it would?
My Best Buy number: 3772427297
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Asus Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Work and play wherever you go with this versatile 2-in-1 laptop. You can type in dim lighting using the backlit keyboard or use the convertible flip hinge to switch to tablet mode and swipe through features using the 15.6" touch screen. With a spacious 1TB hard drive, there's plenty of space to store pictures and music.
Customer Rating
5
An awesome two in one laptop for general use
on December 22, 2015
Posted by: oiwjo
.This is my very first laptop that I've ever owned first hand and it's a wonderful device.
A quick review:
+Runs very fast
+High quality build
+Great speakers, bonus subwoofer that comes with it is nice
+Couldn't ask for a better display (1080p)
+As a 2 in 1 it's great for watching Netflix or playing touch screen games while folded with the keyboard disabled
+Very little bloatware which was easy to remove
+The keyboard and touchpad are both very easy to use and haven't given me any trouble in terms of design. It even has a full number pad if you need one
+High quality build
+Great speakers, bonus subwoofer that comes with it is nice
+Couldn't ask for a better display (1080p)
+As a 2 in 1 it's great for watching Netflix or playing touch screen games while folded with the keyboard disabled
+Very little bloatware which was easy to remove
+The keyboard and touchpad are both very easy to use and haven't given me any trouble in terms of design. It even has a full number pad if you need one
-The case picks up fingerprints that I've found are hard to remove. The screen however is very easy to clean
-Built in Intel graphics software slows down the context menu (right click on desktop), but this can be removed using regedit
-The part of the power adapter that plugs into the wall is absurdly large, you may have a hard time finding space for it, especially on a power strip
-The Nvidia 940m isn't a very strong graphics card, the only game I've tested so far is World of Warcraft and anything better than average settings would make it run below 60fps. Even the lowest anti-aliasing modes turned on made the fps take a hit
-Not really a con but it is a little heavy, if you're looking for something lightweight this probably isn't your computer
-The thrown in subwoofer is wired, you'd think at this price point they'd just give you a bluetooth one
-Built in Intel graphics software slows down the context menu (right click on desktop), but this can be removed using regedit
-The part of the power adapter that plugs into the wall is absurdly large, you may have a hard time finding space for it, especially on a power strip
-The Nvidia 940m isn't a very strong graphics card, the only game I've tested so far is World of Warcraft and anything better than average settings would make it run below 60fps. Even the lowest anti-aliasing modes turned on made the fps take a hit
-Not really a con but it is a little heavy, if you're looking for something lightweight this probably isn't your computer
-The thrown in subwoofer is wired, you'd think at this price point they'd just give you a bluetooth one
In depth
I didn't realize just how handy having a two in one was until I finally had it at home, in my lap, watching Netflix - I was using an 8" tablet for watching Netflix on the go or in bed and it always turned into a huge hassle; I'd either hold it which wasn't comfortable or I'd try to awkwardly create a stand for it using my bed covers which never quite worked well and usually ended up covering the speakers.
Aaand then I got this laptop. The screen is so big that watching video on it is incredibly comfortable, and with it being a two in one, you have the option to use the keyboard as a stand. This makes it perfect for watching with it in your lap whether you're sitting with it in your lap or laying down. This computer has completely replaced my android tablet, and if the graphics card were just a little stronger, it would probably replace my desktop as well.
Windows 10 is perfect for touchscreen use and when you put it into tablet mode this computer basically becomes a tablet with a built in stand but with the power of a full windows laptop.
Getting into how the computer runs - it does so very smoothly. Literally the only time it ever seemed slow was when I would right click on the desktop and bring up the context menu, but I found out that that was being caused by some preinstalled Intel graphics software which gives you some options to change things like the display resolution from the right click menu. You can easily get rid of those options using regedit and the context menu will appear instantly when you right click from then on.
There's also very little bloatware that comes with the computer - half of the software that I removed were apps that come with all copies of Windows 10. I think I removed maybe two or three programs that were 'extras' installed by the manufacturer and they were very easy to remove. Some people may even find them useful.
Then we get to the gpu - it's not all that great to be perfectly honest. If you're looking for a gaming laptop in this price range, you can probably find one with a better gpu - though you'd more than likely lose out on the 2 in 1 feature. I've used it to play WoW and it can run smoothly at 60fps with anti aliasing and shadows turned off, with Good draw distance and most other settings set to Good or Ultra. Keep in mind that this was in the starting zones just as a test to see how it runs, since WoW is the only PC game I play and I'm not currently subscribed.
Overall I look forward to using this laptop religiously and will update this if I run into any issues
I would recommend this to a friend!
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oiwjo's Review Comments
Boost productivity with this Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet. The 7-inch touch display provides the ideal compromise between portability and functionality, while the 8GB of internal memory lets you take photos, games, music and movies with you. The 4,000 mAh battery in this Samsung Galaxy Tab A delivers plenty of juice to get you through the day.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5A good tablet for the price
By oiwjo
I got this tablet during the cyber Monday sale and only paid $90 for it. For that price you simply won't find a better tablet
With that said, the tablet has a couple issues
The biggest problem is that the internal memory is tiny. If all you do is use smaller apps it won't matter, but if you want to use large apps like large games on your tablet you will quickly run out of room. Buying extra memory with an SD card doesn't help because android lollipop is weird about which apps can be moved to the card and which can't. Out of maybe 10 apps I've downloaded from the play store, only Netflix could be moved.
Another is the WiFi. There seems to be some confusion over the way the WiFi works on the tablet. It will disconnect when NOT in use, and many people, including myself at first, think this means the wifi adapter is faulty. Instead it's just an annoying pop up that will occur while using the tablet for anything Internet related. It seems most apparent when switching between browser tabs and apps. The connection will close because no apps are using the WiFi, and then when you switch to an app that does use it, you get a little toast message saying the tablet has reconnected. This has NEVER interrupted anything I've used the tablet for, including Netflix and YouTube streaming. It just gets old seeing the message. Again, I've never had it lose connection while something was loading or streaming
The other most noticeable issue for me is that it can be slow with certain things. I am typing this review using the tablet and it's noticeably lagging when taking my input while typing in Chrome. I don't have this issue when using dedicated apps or mobile versions for websites I use, only when using the "full" versions of websites. It's also not as snappy with the UI as it could be. For that you'd need much better and more expensive hardware
And the last thing I want to criticize is a small issue I've noticed when watching Netflix. This might just be an Android or Netflix caused issue and not the tablet's fault, but the playback will sometimes cut back a few frames when watching video and it can be jarring
With all the negatives out if the way, I have to say this little tablet is just awesome even with its flaws. The screen is gorgeous, android is fun to play with, and it just feels well made in general. You can make the UI look great with some custom icons and wallpapers along with a different Launcher. If the price drops below $100 again, I'd highly recommend this tablet to anyone who wants an Android tablet for anything other than gaming (yes we exist). It's great for browsing the web, streaming, reading news or books, and any other "light" use. It won't beat a tablet that costs $300 but did you really think it would?
oiwjo
December 18, 2016
I wanted to add that I was able to root the tablet and use Link2SD to move all apps to the SD card
The WiFi issue also seems to have mostly gone away after I reflashed the stock ROM to the device
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