Source: Samsung
What you need to know
- Samsung has launched the 2020 Galaxy Tab A 8.4 for $279
- Priding itself on portability, it is available only with LTE.
- It's also available to purchase on Samsung's web-store, albeit a Verizon variant. Other carriers are coming in the following weeks.
Samsung has just announced its new Galaxy Tab A 8.4 which comes with LTE included. It'll set you back $279 at launch, and will support all U.S. carriers over the coming weeks.
Unlike the Galaxy Tab S6, this isn't a productivity machine. It's meant to be used at home or tossed in a backpack for reading a book or watching a video while in transit. As such, Samsung plays up its compact and light metal design, long battery life, and LTE connectivity. If the battery runs out, there's also USB-C connectivity for fast charging so you can get back on your feet.
Here's what Samsung has under the hood of this lithe new tool:
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 |
| Display | 8.4 inches, 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), TFT LCD |
| Processor | Exynos 7904, Octa-core, (2x1.8GHz, 6x1.6GHz) |
| Memory | 3GB(RAM) |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Expandable Storage | microSD up to 512 GB |
| Rear Camera | 8MP AF |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac2.4G+5GHz, LTE CatXX, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | 1x USB Type C (2.0), 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Audio | Dual Speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, Fast charging |
| Dimensions | 7.95 x 4.93 x 0.2 inches (201.9 x 125.2 x 7.0 mm) |
| Weight | 0.17lbs (32g) |
| Colors | Mocha |
Small tablet enthusiasts will find that competent design meets fair-enough software in this device. The addition of LTE is just the cherry on top.
A small companion
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
A tablet built for portability
Lightweight, lithe, and LTE Connected. Samsung's Galaxy Tab A.4 is an inexpensive tablet for users both home and away. It won't be a power user tablet like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, but that's not what you're buying it for anyway.
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