Samsung Galaxy Tab S6: A new Android tablet for work
1.8.2019
Translation: machine translated
With its new Android tablet, Samsung is competing with powerful rivals. The Galaxy Tab S6 is not only intended for entertainment, but is primarily designed as a work device. As a result, it ultimately competes with notebooks and, above all, the iPad Pro and the Surface Pro from Microsoft.
So that you can work well with the Galaxy Tab S6, Samsung has gone big on the features. The 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. With the Snapdragon 855, there should be enough power to do more than just write texts. The sound comes from four AKG speakers with Dolby Atmos support. The battery promises a long runtime with 7040 mAh. Despite this, the tablet's casing is only 5.7 millimetres thick.
Top features and practical accessories
The S Pen is included in the scope of delivery. You can use it to draw and write on the Galaxy Tab S6. It is connected to the tablet via Bluetooth and also functions as a remote control. You can also use it for gesture control called "Air Gestures". If you don't need it, it attaches magnetically to the back of the Tab S6 and is charged wirelessly. Its battery should last for six hours of use. However, the time is massively reduced to 30 minutes when using Air Gestures.
Samsung is installing a new version of DeX on the Galaxy Tab S6. The software gives the tablet a PC-like interface on external screens and should be better suited for working than the classic Android interface. The connection is made via the Tab S6's USB-C port.
In order to really use the Tab S6 as a serious alternative to a notebook, you need the "Book Cover Keyboard", which is not included in the scope of delivery and has a holder for the S Pen and a movable stand in addition to the keyboard with touchpad and function keys.
Other features include a dual camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels and a 5 megapixel front camera. The fingerprint sensor is located in or under the display. In addition to the Google Assistant with Bixby, Samsung's voice assistant is also available for voice commands. The Galaxy Tab S6 also supports "SmartThings", Samsung's smart home standard and, if you use it, could be used to control your smart home.
Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is available in two variants, with and without LTE, as well as different memory configurations. The WLAN version with six gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of internal memory will cost 749 euros. The recommended retail price for the LTE version with eight gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of internal memory is 899 euros.
Accessories include the Book Cover for 69.90 euros and the Book Cover Keyboard for 179.90 euros. If you lose the S Pen included in the scope of delivery, you can buy it separately for 59.90 euros.
Official sales start is 30 August, but you can pre-order the Tab S6 before then.
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