Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 8" Ruggedized Tablet Wi-Fi 16GB, Black (SM-T390NZKAXAR)

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The Tab Active 2 isn’t just a tough-looking slate, it’s both IP68 and MIL-STD-810G certified, meaning you needn’t worry about it falling into a puddle, mud or against hard ground. Network Band: The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider. You can connect an optional keyboard using the Pogo Pin. Still, the Active3 enhances this experience through compatibility with Samsung DeX for creating a PC-like experience when you're sitting at a desk. This includes dual-screen functionality. It is also optimized for camera-based barcode scanning. It has an active key on the side that affords instant access to your most frequently used apps or programs as well as for scanning items, push-to-talk (PTT) functionality, or making emergency calls. RUGGED RELIABILITY-Heavy-duty tech that gets the job done. Built-in features include an accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS and geomagnetic sensor. Note: for all Wi-Fi models, GPS technology will only activate when connected to a Wi-Fi network

Speeds indicate the performance of different processor cores. Core numbers vary between processors.Thankfully, as with its smartphones, the company’s Samsung Experience 9.5 overlay sidesteps most of the user-side shortcomings that running an older version of Android would present. S Pen users, meanwhile, will appreciate Air Command, which is activated when the nib of the S Pen is held just above the surface of the screen. It acts as an ever-present toolbox that lets you jump to one of a number of forms of writing or note-taking, and what’s more, it allows for additional shortcuts too. ul>

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Samsung Mobile always tries to delivers the most advanced and appealing smartphone into the market. The more reliable option is the fingerprint sensor built into the physical home button, which is both faster and is unaffected by ambient light. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 – Software

Launching on Android 7.1.1 and more recently upgraded to Android 8.1 Oreo, the Active 2 also lags behind on the software side too, at least on paper. Samsung’s own Exynos 7870 processor offers decidedly disappointing performance, offering functional day-to-day usage that’s all too easy to bog down after enough app jumping or when diving into more intensive tasks like gaming. Ultimately, what this means is: Do not play games on this tablet. Do not use it for heavy office work or creativity. Use it to fill out forms, process claims, or take photos of injuries to send to the triage unit. Upgrading from the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 to the Galaxy Tab Active3 will totally depend on the price difference and if you can truly make use of the enhanced features.Been using an LG-v530 LTE 8" tablet in my vehicle for Spotify, navigation (GMaps), TorquePro, etc. It died a slow death as the battery swelled to point screen began popping off, case swollen, but otherwise still working. As an active user of the Tab Active3, I looked around for other versions that might fit the bill.

Actual user memory will vary depending on the mobile phone operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. As noted, they are both further protected by including the biometric fingerprint sensor and facial recognition. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 vs. Tab Active3: Weigh the pros and cons The Galaxy Tab Active 2 comes with the innovative, easy-to-use, and water-resistant S Pen, providing a simple and effective way to work on the move. The S Pen looks and feels just like a typical pen and enables you to create and capture content digitally and with minimal fuss. It's an effortless way to jot down notes and sketch out ideas, access apps and capture customer signatures.The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 runs on last year’s Android Nougat 7.1.1 operating system with Samsung’s own launcher software overlaid. If you’re already using Android 8 on your smartphone you’ll find that Android 7.1.1 has fewer emoji options – but other than that, I had no issues with the OS or the user interface – it’s just like using a (really) big Samsung phone.

If you need a bulletproof, all weather tablet, this thing is a bargain compared to the comparable Panasonic Toughbook or Dell equivalent and it will serve you well. It's a tool for getting work done in the field, not a toy. If you want an AMOLED screen with 5 million pixels that will play the most demanding games in the Play Store at 60 fps, then this is a poor choice. If you're used to an Apple iPad, you'll want to temper your expectations for screen resolution, graphics quality and sound.The CPU inside the Tab Active 2 is Samsung’s own Exynos 7870. The latest 2018 Samsung smartphones also use Exynos processors, although these are a couple of generations ahead and a tier above (the Galaxy S9 uses an Exynos 9810). The touchscreen is as fluid and responsive as you’d expect from a Samsung device, and the stylus accuracy is superb. When free-drawing, the screen goes into palm-rejection mode to prevent your hands triggering unnecessary pen strokes.