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How is Samsung Tab S6, S7 and S7 Plus?

hajime said:
I read that only the S Plus has a 120Hz screen. How beneficial is that feature? When I had Note 2 and Note Pro 12.1, I didn’t notice any lag.

Can I also use the Tab S7 and S7 Plus as a phone?
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Nah both have 120hz. Just the regular S7 uses LCD.
 
hajime said:
Can I also use the Tab S7 and S7 Plus as a phone?
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I was going to say that you couldn't, but that historically has been because voice/text used a different radio than data. Now that everything is going VoLTE, that argument no longer holds water so it comes down to Samsung allowing it to be provisioned as a phone.
 
hallux said:
I was going to say that you couldn't, but that historically has been because voice/text used a different radio than data. Now that everything is going VoLTE, that argument no longer holds water so it comes down to Samsung allowing it to be provisioned as a phone.
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I miss my Note Pro 12.1" phone.
 
Contacted Samsung Canada and their respond about the availability of the S7 was "I do apologize that we are unable to share any details, at this time..." Then they asked me to set up an account for notification.
 
How is the S7+ compared with the new iPad and to-be-released iPad Air?

Anybody knows why there is still no 5G version of Tab S7+ in Canada?
 
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hajime said:
How is the S7+ compared with the new iPad and to-be-released iPad Air?

Anybody knows why there is still no 5G version of Tab S7+ in Canada?
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I’m absolutely loving mine so far. I think this is the best hardware in a tablet in the market right now. I’m coming from a 10.5” iPad Pro and an 11” iPad Pro.
 
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Just played with the s7 plus at Samsung store and I must admit : hands down, best tablet in the planet. The oled and snapdragon and 120hz combo is stunning!
 
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I have a Tab S7 showing up on Tuesday.

Samsung REALLY needs to normalize how devices are treated. The Tab S7/S7+ is a flagship-class device but those in the US that pre-ordered their devices are waiting until Monday or Tuesday to get them as Samsung didn't SHIP until release day. Often the flagship phones ARRIVE on release day when they are pre-ordered, even if the original delivery estimate was after release day.
 
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Thanks for sharing your experience. How is the USB-C transfer speed of the Tab s7/s7+ vs. the new iPads? Can US customers get the 5G LTE model? Nothing from Samsung Canada.
 
hallux said:
Yes, but only in 128 GB capacity, which means it also is only equipped with 6GB of RAM.
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Thanks. Unlike the iPad, I think we can add memory card to Samsung tablets.

Are we able to make and receive phone calls using the 5G model?
 
hajime said:
Are we able to make and receive phone calls using the 5G model?
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That I can't answer, and won't be able to as I'm getting a 256GB WiFi model. Typically tablets only have data service, but that was back when there were different radios for data and voice/SMS. Now that everything is LTE, it would be easier to allow them to make calls.

I don't get the fascination with making calls on tablets using 5G though. I can see that only being useful when sitting at a desk at home or work, out in public it would be unwieldy or you would be best off using a headset so as not to annoy people around you by using speaker.
 
hajime said:
Thanks. Unlike the iPad, I think we can add memory card to Samsung tablets.

Are we able to make and receive phone calls using the 5G model?
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That 6GB of system Ram (which is used for the OS and Apps) is not expandable. What you are referring to is the Storage Ram. The 5G S7 / S7+ only has 128GB of Storage, but can have up to 1TB of additional storage added via micro-sd cards. However, as sd storage tends to be slower than what is built in, quite a few people tend to use it just for data (music, photos, etc...)
 
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ALERT!

Yesterday, Samsung started a blow-out sale on the Galaxy Tab S6. Accessories are also on clearance when added at time of purchase. I've been delighted with my Tab A10.1 (2019) and had no plan to upgrade, but at these prices I couldn't resist...

Could this replace my Pixelbook + Tab A 10.1 + iPad Mini 5? I'll soon find out. 😅
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