Technology is a land of lights and shadows as in many other areas of both knowledge. Nothing is perfect and, despite the fact that every day we have new advances that make all those fantasies typical of science fiction real, no tool has yet been created that does not have any deficiency, no matter how much its designers strive to manufacture an artifact that will pass to the history.
On many occasions, the search for the perfect object stops and researchers, or in this case, technology firms, are anchored in a comfortable monotony in which the leading role is acquired by obtaining millionaire income in a relatively easy way . That is the case of Samsung, which with its Galaxy Tab S2 has transformed the market but at the same time, has stagnated, first reflecting the symptoms of exhaustion in the field of tablets.
Heavy inheritance
In the field of benefits, The new terminal, which went on sale in September, is quite similar to its predecessors in elements such as RAM, which stands at 3 GB in both the Galaxy Tab S2 and the 8 and 10-inch Galaxy Tab S. All these models also coincide in the storage capacity, which ranges between 64 and 128 GB. The connection to 4G is also one of the common points of these devices.
Different ways to show the world
In the field of screens and image resolution, we do find changes although they are not of great magnitude. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has two terminals of 8 and 9,7 inches with 2048 × 1600 pixels. These two parameters are lower than those of the two S models. However, both S and S2 devices have SuperAMOLED image optimization technology.
Operating system: A slight improvement
One of the main indicators of Samsung's stagnation in terms of tablets is the operating system that it includes in its new devices. While other firms such as HP or BQ incorporate Windows, the South Korean firm continues to bet on Android. In this case, the S2 series has version 5 LollyPop of this system that can disenchant many users looking for a more complete tool.
Processors: A partial success
In matters of speed a conflict arises. The S2 models feature eight-core processors. The question that many users may ask is if a processor of these characteristics is necessary for an operating system that is not entirely professional. Although a good processor is key when it comes to running applications, whether for entertainment or productivity, in a tablet that does not reach all the features that it should to be functional at work, many consumers may think that one of fewer features can be just as good.
High price, high-end terminal?
Samsung has bet heavily on the Galaxy Tab S2 of 8 and 9,7 inches and with this latest model, it seeks its place on the podium of high-end terminals and has a good advantage against its main competitor, Apple. For it, has launched this device at a starting price of 599 euros if purchased through its website although there is another version of 499.
Design, your Achilles heel
The South Korean giant has created a somewhat controversial device. On the one hand, it has managed to manufacture a terminal that is one of the thinnest on the market with a thickness of only 5,6 millimeters, at the same time that it is light and very ergonomic. However, its strength may also be its weakness, since its design is quite reminiscent of the iPad.
Finally, image and sound
Samsung is committed to a complete tool in every way and this also translates into visual and sound performance. First of all, we highlight the rear camera, which has undergone a fairly significant jump from the 5 Mpx of the S models to the 8 of the S2 terminals. As for the front, the resolution almost doubles from the 1,2 Mpx of the previous devices to the 2,1 of the current ones.
In terms of sound, the stereo system stands out, which allows good audio quality even in environments where there is noise.
Botton line
The fact that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has reached the top in terms of performance and is somewhat stagnant, does not mean that it is a bad device. At first glance it can be excessively expensive since there are other mid-range terminals that offer very good features. However, this stoppage in terms of tablets is not something that affects only the South Korean firm but is something more global and is the consequence of a market and users that are unable to absorb such a large offer of products quickly.
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