The latest Samsung tables are expected to hit Canadian stores before the end of the month with something every mobile worker wants: Less to carry.
Samsung said the Galaxy Tab S family will be its lightest and thinnest tablets yet, with features for multitasking.
The devices come in two sizes: 8.4-inch and 10.5-in., with WQXGA (2560×1600, 16:10) Super AMOLED displays.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablet
The smaller unit weighs 294 g; while the larger one weighs 465g. (By comparison the iPad Air, with a 9.7-in screen, weighs 469g). These are Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac only versions. Those with LTE weigh slightly more.
BestBuy.ca and others are taking advance orders with pickup June 27. The 10.5-in model costs $519.99, while the 8.9-in. costs $419.99.
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Although the official Web site doesn’t say so, at least one media report says both units include Samsung’s Knox security capability for enterprises.
However, there is a built-in fingerprint scanner for secure access.
It runs Android 4.4. Both models have 8 MP rear cameras and twin speakers. There’s a choice of white or titanium bronze.