The South Korean company Samsung Electronics has presented a new model of the 8-inch tablet Galaxy Tab A (8.0 ''), which it positions as a device intended for use by all family members. It has a metal body with rounded edges and a high-capacity battery (5000 mAh), which provides the tablet with a long runtime.
The presented novelty does not stand out in terms of technical characteristics, even against the background of budget models, but it has advanced functionality for use by several people: The new Home mode allows you to configure the tablet screen to display weather information while it is charging, family calendar or showing photos. And the multiplayer mode allows you to customize the new Galaxy Tab A individually for each family member with its own set of applications, where parents can programmatically restrict the use of certain functions and applications for their children.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab A comes with a wide range of entertainment and content for kids, as well as educational programs and a three-month free family-friendly YouTube Red video service.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0 '') will be available only with support for Wi-Fi networks and with a built-in 4G / LTE module.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0 ''):
- 4G / LTE module
- Dimensions: 212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 360g (Wi-Fi) / 364g (LTE)
- Platform: Android 7.1 Nougat
- Processor: 1.4 GHz Quad Core
- Display: 8-inch TFT, 1280 x 800 pixels
- Main camera: 8 MP with autofocus and backlight, support for Full HD video shooting
- Front camera: 5 MP
- Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal, slot for microSD memory card
- Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v4.2, USB 2.0 (Type C), GSP / GLONASS / BeiDou, 3.5 mm audio jack
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Others: Accelerometer, Hall sensor