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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" with S-Pen $301 @ The Good Guys

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" with S-Pen $301 @ The Good Guys
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matthewperk on 08/12/2015 - 12:15 thegoodguys.com.au (222 clicks)
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I just picked myself one of these second hand. Great little tablet. The resolution isn't great, but it's a good quality screen with good viewing angles and the resolution doesn't make that much of an issue.

The s-pen model has 2gig of ram v the 1.5gig in the standard models and the s-pen is a nice little addition. The tablet is the perfect size for drawing and note taking.

The standard one is being sold by them for $2 less! But I know the standard one has sold for around $269 at Dick Smith and JB Hifi!

Get on it!

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  • Caped Baldy on 08/12/2015 - 12:20
    +1

    At 1024 x 768, I'd go so far to say the resolution is terrible. Better off spending more on something else.

    • matthewperk on 08/12/2015 - 13:22
      +1

      Not everyone needs a stupidly high res screen. Yes it's low res, but that means that you're not working the processor as hard. The main issues i have with the lower res is not showing a HD movie in native res and when drawing/writing in one note, you can't zoom out as far. Oh and email misses out on preview column.

      But I'd be careful to be so judgemental of the resolution. The 4:3 aspect ration makes it very nice for general browsing and note taking.

      • lostn on 08/12/2015 - 19:44

        Processor is not being worked as hard, but as a result they put in a cheaper processor, so it's still being worked hard.

        Pay a little bit more, get a Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 64GB. Much sharper display, and better processor, premium look.

    • OzBen on 08/12/2015 - 18:15

      I have compared this screen and the screen on the Tab S2 in a store. Without looking carefully, I can't tell the difference. I'm no screen aficionado, though.

      • lostn on 08/12/2015 - 19:45
        +1

        Well yeah, one is their budget line the other is their flagship.

        Though imo, S1 is the better tablet.

      • matthewperk on 08/12/2015 - 22:04

        The s2 screen is more vibrant. And I'm sure if I cared to look sharper.

        But I beg to differ performance wise on day to day tasks, is very well optimised, and whist not the greatest processor, still very capable.

        And for the price I got it for used ($200) I have no regrets.

        • OzBen on 09/12/2015 - 09:27
          +1

          Totally agree with @matthewperk on performance of Tab A. Very capable for the price. No noticeable lag.

  • billy_bob on 08/12/2015 - 12:21

    Probably worth mentioning this is the 8.0 inch model….

    • matthewperk on 08/12/2015 - 13:24

      good call. I think someone has already fixed it.

  • seraphim2017 on 08/12/2015 - 12:32

    is this better than the Tab S 8.4? or is it just for different thigns? (4:3 low res screen and stylus more for writing/work than media consumption?

    • Mnke on 08/12/2015 - 12:36
      +3

      Heck no. The tab s slays this.

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 08/12/2015 - 12:37
      +2

      Kinda different things, I guess. The Tab S is vastly better in every way except for the stylus, and maybe the aspect ratio depending on your views.

      • seraphim2017 on 08/12/2015 - 12:39

        Thanks, I guess the tab S is still a decent device then apart from the older processor (roughly snapdragon 800 equivalent) and no stylus, I suppose the Tab S2 is the upgrade direct comparison rather than the Tab A.

        • matthewperk on 08/12/2015 - 13:26

          Yep the Tab S2 is the upgrade to the Tab S. Interestingly they've gone to a 4:3 ration, which I'm a big fan of - but with a much higher res screen than the Tab A, and with AMOLED rather than a TN.

    • matthewperk on 08/12/2015 - 13:23

      power wise, sound and screen wise, no the Tab S 8.4 is an overall better tablet. The Tab A does have slightly better battery life though, and the 4:3 aspect ratio is preferable for some. But yeh for media consumption the 16:10 of the 8.4 is better.

      The Tab A does have a stylus that some might appreciate though.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/12/2015 - 14:28

        S2 is 4:3

  • dasher86 on 08/12/2015 - 12:34
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    hope you remember the click and collect credit!

  • bchliu on 08/12/2015 - 14:13

    Its same price over at Dick Smith at the moment:

    http://www.dicksmith.com.au/tablets-accessories/samsung-gala…

    Was even better the other day with $45 off this price.. to $269

    Not really a deal..

    • matthewperk on 08/12/2015 - 22:05

      If they repeat that price in the future it isn't as good a deal. But I doubt they'll do as good a repeat performance anytime soon

      • bchliu on 08/12/2015 - 22:36

        Its a better deal if you join up to their Mates rates program by $10

        http://www.dicksmith.com.au/mates-rates

        —
        Never say never.. and who knows when the next $20/$50/$100 discount is going to be from a struggling company (DSE)?

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