Looking to get a tab s2 9.7 to replace my aging tab s. They seem to be a bit thin on the ground in the UK. Anyone know if an upgrade is around the corner?
New model on the horizon?
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The update happened last year in the shape of the S3 9.7. No update for the S2 8.0 though.
I need to replace my dead Pixel C. My birthday is this week and expect to get a few amazon cards.
Will put this money toward a S2 8.0 tablet (want a smaller form factor than the 10 inch, I think). Mostly for reading news, web browsing and Sonos controller). I won't be pushing it hard.
My plan - if I don't lose willpower - is to wait until March conference where the S9 phone will be presented. Thinking MAYBE they will add a tablet, or two, to be released soon as well. I don't think they will but would hate to buy a tablet next week and less than two months later a new tablet with USB C port, no buttons on the front... gets released.
Will put this money toward a S2 8.0 tablet (want a smaller form factor than the 10 inch, I think). Mostly for reading news, web browsing and Sonos controller). I won't be pushing it hard.
My plan - if I don't lose willpower - is to wait until March conference where the S9 phone will be presented. Thinking MAYBE they will add a tablet, or two, to be released soon as well. I don't think they will but would hate to buy a tablet next week and less than two months later a new tablet with USB C port, no buttons on the front... gets released.
Your call, obviously, but I would hold off on an S2. It is still a good tablet, but it's now a generation behind and approaching 2 years old. That is generally the end of the line for software support from Samsung, so unless you are comfy switching to Lineage OS (or other custom ROM), that will be it for updates.
That said, I'm not sure there will be another 8" tablet from Samsung. The trend seems to be moving towards 12" Chrome + Android convertibles. If you really want a smaller tablet, the 8" S2 may be your best bet.
That said, I'm not sure there will be another 8" tablet from Samsung. The trend seems to be moving towards 12" Chrome + Android convertibles. If you really want a smaller tablet, the 8" S2 may be your best bet.
Agree with everything you say jshamlet. :highfive:
For me, it all comes down to cost. If the tab S2 8" can be had for £150/$200, I'd still be tempted. There are some other options out there which should be investigated. I bagged a Huawei Mediapad M3 for the Mrs yesterday, brand new for only $200 on newegg.com. Looking forward to see how it compares to my T715 when I see her in March.
Now that I've given it some thought - if any S4's are going to be announced that would be for both sizes. Since the S3 9.7 came out fairly recently, I doubt the S4 is coming now but more likely in September.
There is something going around about a Huawei m5 that is suggested in some code somewhere. Just to put it out there.
There is something going around about a Huawei m5 that is suggested in some code somewhere. Just to put it out there.
Update: Don't really need the latest and greatest for what I use it for. Decided to get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 incher. It would be perfect if it didn't have physical buttons. Love the size. Love the screen ratio... It's speedy.
Well done on the purchase Rick. :highfive:
The screen and weight of the S2 8" is second to none.
There is an app called, "All in one gestures," that can at least swap the order of the capacitive buttons if you want to go for the traditional Android order.
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay?
I've had mine a little over 1 year. Use it mainly to read books and newspapers. 8" is the perfect size and 4:3 the perfect ratio for reading, imo.
Totally agree Imacmil. :highfive:
I use habit browser with a user agent as PC. All webpages therefore render in desktop mode which suites this screen perfectly.
People often complain with this tablet about the small battery but I'm happy as the reduction in weight makes using this a breeze for long periods.
If they ever do bring out a new version, I hope they realise the great stuff about the existing tablet, weight, headphone jack, but address the CPU, RAM and make it USB-C. :victory:
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