OverviewGalaxy Tab S9 FE features a 10.9-inch display in vibrant colours. The vibrant screen lets details shine, and the cinematic experience is enhanced with the incredible sound by AKG.Equipped with a high-performing Exynos 1380 (5 nm), Galaxy Tab S9 FE keeps your streaming and gaming smooth and fast.It comes with various memory variations, up to 256GB and 8GB RAM (Please check specification table).
OverviewGalaxy Tab S9 FE features a 10.9-inch display in vibrant colours. The vibrant screen lets details shine, and the cinematic experience is enhanced with the incredible sound by AKG.Equipped with a high-performing Exynos 1380 (5 nm), Galaxy Tab S9 FE keeps your streaming and gaming smooth and fast.It comes with various memory variations, up to 256GB and 8GB RAM (Please check specification table).
OverviewGalaxy Tab S9 FE features a 10.9-inch display in vibrant colours. The vibrant screen lets details shine, and the cinematic experience is enhanced with the incredible sound by AKG.Equipped with a high-performing Exynos 1380 (5 nm), Galaxy Tab S9 FE keeps your streaming and gaming smooth and fast.It comes with various memory variations, up to 256GB and 8GB RAM (Please check specification table).
OverviewGalaxy Tab S9 FE features a 10.9-inch display in vibrant colours. The vibrant screen lets details shine, and the cinematic experience is enhanced with the incredible sound by AKG.Equipped with a high-performing Exynos 1380 (5 nm), Galaxy Tab S9 FE keeps your streaming and gaming smooth and fast.It comes with various memory variations, up to 256GB and 8GB RAM (Please check specification table).
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Wi-Fi 256GB - Grey (SM-X510NZAEXSA)*AU STOCK*,10.9', Octa-Core, 8GB/256GB, 8MP/12MP, S Pen, Dual Speakers, 8000mAh, 2YR
Delivery between 13–19 Aug $20
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9 X510 Wifi 6GB 128GB Grey - Brand New
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9 X510 Wifi 6GB 128GB Grey - Brand New
Delivery between 14–22 Aug $10
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A lovely slim device, which does most things I could on my laptop, although some things like copying and pasting can be tricky. I bought an adapter so I could view my photos which are on an SD card and on a USB stick and it was rather difficult to view them. I would also like to be able to scroll through photos, but I seem to have to open them individually. I did expect photos I took on my phone to also appear on the tablet, like my emails etc so, but I have to share them with it. Maybe a feature needs to be included to make this happen automatically. I love the S Pen and find I rarely use my finger on the screen. There are some apps it doesn't seem to work as well with. I wish there was a way to get the keyboard to come up when I need it to, rather than having to ... MoreA lovely slim device, which does most things I could on my laptop, although some things like copying and pasting can be tricky. I bought an adapter so I could view my photos which are on an SD card and on a USB stick and it was rather difficult to view them. I would also like to be able to scroll through photos, but I seem to have to open them individually. I did expect photos I took on my phone to also appear on the tablet, like my emails etc so, but I have to share them with it. Maybe a feature needs to be included to make this happen automatically. I love the S Pen and find I rarely use my finger on the screen. There are some apps it doesn't seem to work as well with. I wish there was a way to get the keyboard to come up when I need it to, rather than having to rely on it sensing there's somewhere to type, as it doesn't always do this. I like being able to have 2 apps on screen and this is useful when the keyboard won't come up, as I can get it in a second app. I have found other apps where you have to tap the screen, which work perfectly well on my phone, done always work on the tablet. I didn't know that many phones and tablets now can't be connected to a projector, so was disappointed to discover this is the case with this tablet. I know there are other ways to connect to sone projectors, but not if they only have an HMDI connection. Bring back this feature! It's also difficult to mirror my phone to the tablet, requiring two apps and a lot of patience. I think this should be simplified and I'd like to be able to mirror the tablet to the phone. Finally, although the very very very light green ( almost silver) is quite pretty, I would have liked the pink one. Why is this only available in the larger size?
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a great piece of kit at a ln affordable price. Very simple to setup and you get up and running in no time. Well packaged in a slim box the tab is great to look at, it grey/silver design is sleek and along with it's weight and size feel good in hand although the tab is a fingerprint magnet.It has some bezels around the screen but it doesn't distract from the visuals the screen can display. Despite being a LCD screen the display looks amazing, crisp looking, with great colour and decent black even without HDR support. Bright screen which looks great outdoors in lit conditions.The audio is also nice, with clear undistorted sound on stereo speakers even a max volume.The tab proforms well with decent frame rates on demanding games at ... MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a great piece of kit at a ln affordable price. Very simple to setup and you get up and running in no time. Well packaged in a slim box the tab is great to look at, it grey/silver design is sleek and along with it's weight and size feel good in hand although the tab is a fingerprint magnet.It has some bezels around the screen but it doesn't distract from the visuals the screen can display. Despite being a LCD screen the display looks amazing, crisp looking, with great colour and decent black even without HDR support. Bright screen which looks great outdoors in lit conditions.The audio is also nice, with clear undistorted sound on stereo speakers even a max volume.The tab proforms well with decent frame rates on demanding games at higher settings, of your into that. The battery seems to last quite a bit even with heavy usage. If your using just for emails, checking and some browsing, it definitely last a good few days. Takes around 2 hours to fully charge so you can get back up and running quickly.The multi tasking is great using dual apps at the same time is great and runs smoothly. The expandable memory helps you be able to enjoy all your pics, vids and file without filling up the onboard storage.One of best part about the tab, the S pen comes as a great tool for general moving around the tab, note taking and writing on-screen but where it really shines is with graphic designing or digital art the pen is responsive and has great features to fulfill and design whatever you can imagine.This tablet is truly one I can say is rated E for everyone as has something for everyone whether your a gamer, artist, looking for tab for video/movie watching or just need something for family members, young or old, this tab is definitely a great pick.
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I bought my Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on sale through the Shop Samsung app a couple of months ago. I traded in my Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Lite, and got as much credit for that device as I paid for it back in 2021. These tablets really hold their value. The only real reason I decided to trade the Tab 6 Lite for the Tab S9 FE is the storage and RAM.The Tab S9 FE has 256GB storage and 12GB of RAM, whereas my old Tab 6 Lite only had 64GB storage and 4GB RAM. This tablet does it all! I can stream video with ease, play Fortnite, and use it with Microsoft 365 to create documents, PowerPoints, or spreadsheets. I haven't purchased a new laptop in several years and now there's no need. I can wirelessly print documents and photos. It's nothing for me to be listening to Spotify, ... MoreI bought my Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on sale through the Shop Samsung app a couple of months ago. I traded in my Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Lite, and got as much credit for that device as I paid for it back in 2021. These tablets really hold their value. The only real reason I decided to trade the Tab 6 Lite for the Tab S9 FE is the storage and RAM.The Tab S9 FE has 256GB storage and 12GB of RAM, whereas my old Tab 6 Lite only had 64GB storage and 4GB RAM. This tablet does it all! I can stream video with ease, play Fortnite, and use it with Microsoft 365 to create documents, PowerPoints, or spreadsheets. I haven't purchased a new laptop in several years and now there's no need. I can wirelessly print documents and photos. It's nothing for me to be listening to Spotify, have an open word document or spreadsheet, searching Chrome (with AI results), and be using a shopping app all at the same time. The Tab S9 FE will handle whatever you want to do with ease.I also really love that it has a place for my micro SD card, allowing me up to 1TB more space. I don't know why Samsung ever stopped putting additional storage space in their devices, but it's one of the main reasons why I have chosen not to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to the S24 Ultra or the ZFold 6.Another reason I've chosen not to upgrade is Shop Samsung is currently not accepting Samsung Finance. Strange but true.I highly recommend this device. It's more affordable and efficient than most phones or computers
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Wi-Fi 256GB - Grey (SM-X510NZAEXSA)*AU STOCK*,10.9', Octa-Core, 8GB/256GB, 8MP/12MP, S Pen, Dual Speakers, 8000mAh, 2YR
Delivery between 13–19 Aug $20
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9 X510 Wifi 6GB 128GB Grey - Brand New
Free delivery between Thu – Fri
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9 X510 Wifi 6GB 128GB Grey - Brand New
Delivery between 14–22 Aug $10
A lovely slim device, which does most things I could on my laptop, although some things like copying and pasting can be tricky. I bought an adapter so I could view my photos which are on an SD card and on a USB stick and it was rather difficult to view them. I would also like to be able to scroll through photos, but I seem to have to open them individually. I did expect photos I took on my phone to also appear on the tablet, like my emails etc so, but I have to share them with it. Maybe a feature needs to be included to make this happen automatically. I love the S Pen and find I rarely use my finger on the screen. There are some apps it doesn't seem to work as well with. I wish there was a way to get the keyboard to come up when I need it to, rather than having to ... MoreA lovely slim device, which does most things I could on my laptop, although some things like copying and pasting can be tricky. I bought an adapter so I could view my photos which are on an SD card and on a USB stick and it was rather difficult to view them. I would also like to be able to scroll through photos, but I seem to have to open them individually. I did expect photos I took on my phone to also appear on the tablet, like my emails etc so, but I have to share them with it. Maybe a feature needs to be included to make this happen automatically. I love the S Pen and find I rarely use my finger on the screen. There are some apps it doesn't seem to work as well with. I wish there was a way to get the keyboard to come up when I need it to, rather than having to rely on it sensing there's somewhere to type, as it doesn't always do this. I like being able to have 2 apps on screen and this is useful when the keyboard won't come up, as I can get it in a second app. I have found other apps where you have to tap the screen, which work perfectly well on my phone, done always work on the tablet. I didn't know that many phones and tablets now can't be connected to a projector, so was disappointed to discover this is the case with this tablet. I know there are other ways to connect to sone projectors, but not if they only have an HMDI connection. Bring back this feature! It's also difficult to mirror my phone to the tablet, requiring two apps and a lot of patience. I think this should be simplified and I'd like to be able to mirror the tablet to the phone. Finally, although the very very very light green ( almost silver) is quite pretty, I would have liked the pink one. Why is this only available in the larger size?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a great piece of kit at a ln affordable price. Very simple to setup and you get up and running in no time. Well packaged in a slim box the tab is great to look at, it grey/silver design is sleek and along with it's weight and size feel good in hand although the tab is a fingerprint magnet.It has some bezels around the screen but it doesn't distract from the visuals the screen can display. Despite being a LCD screen the display looks amazing, crisp looking, with great colour and decent black even without HDR support. Bright screen which looks great outdoors in lit conditions.The audio is also nice, with clear undistorted sound on stereo speakers even a max volume.The tab proforms well with decent frame rates on demanding games at ... MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a great piece of kit at a ln affordable price. Very simple to setup and you get up and running in no time. Well packaged in a slim box the tab is great to look at, it grey/silver design is sleek and along with it's weight and size feel good in hand although the tab is a fingerprint magnet.It has some bezels around the screen but it doesn't distract from the visuals the screen can display. Despite being a LCD screen the display looks amazing, crisp looking, with great colour and decent black even without HDR support. Bright screen which looks great outdoors in lit conditions.The audio is also nice, with clear undistorted sound on stereo speakers even a max volume.The tab proforms well with decent frame rates on demanding games at higher settings, of your into that. The battery seems to last quite a bit even with heavy usage. If your using just for emails, checking and some browsing, it definitely last a good few days. Takes around 2 hours to fully charge so you can get back up and running quickly.The multi tasking is great using dual apps at the same time is great and runs smoothly. The expandable memory helps you be able to enjoy all your pics, vids and file without filling up the onboard storage.One of best part about the tab, the S pen comes as a great tool for general moving around the tab, note taking and writing on-screen but where it really shines is with graphic designing or digital art the pen is responsive and has great features to fulfill and design whatever you can imagine.This tablet is truly one I can say is rated E for everyone as has something for everyone whether your a gamer, artist, looking for tab for video/movie watching or just need something for family members, young or old, this tab is definitely a great pick.
I bought my Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on sale through the Shop Samsung app a couple of months ago. I traded in my Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Lite, and got as much credit for that device as I paid for it back in 2021. These tablets really hold their value. The only real reason I decided to trade the Tab 6 Lite for the Tab S9 FE is the storage and RAM.The Tab S9 FE has 256GB storage and 12GB of RAM, whereas my old Tab 6 Lite only had 64GB storage and 4GB RAM. This tablet does it all! I can stream video with ease, play Fortnite, and use it with Microsoft 365 to create documents, PowerPoints, or spreadsheets. I haven't purchased a new laptop in several years and now there's no need. I can wirelessly print documents and photos. It's nothing for me to be listening to Spotify, ... MoreI bought my Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on sale through the Shop Samsung app a couple of months ago. I traded in my Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Lite, and got as much credit for that device as I paid for it back in 2021. These tablets really hold their value. The only real reason I decided to trade the Tab 6 Lite for the Tab S9 FE is the storage and RAM.The Tab S9 FE has 256GB storage and 12GB of RAM, whereas my old Tab 6 Lite only had 64GB storage and 4GB RAM. This tablet does it all! I can stream video with ease, play Fortnite, and use it with Microsoft 365 to create documents, PowerPoints, or spreadsheets. I haven't purchased a new laptop in several years and now there's no need. I can wirelessly print documents and photos. It's nothing for me to be listening to Spotify, have an open word document or spreadsheet, searching Chrome (with AI results), and be using a shopping app all at the same time. The Tab S9 FE will handle whatever you want to do with ease.I also really love that it has a place for my micro SD card, allowing me up to 1TB more space. I don't know why Samsung ever stopped putting additional storage space in their devices, but it's one of the main reasons why I have chosen not to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to the S24 Ultra or the ZFold 6.Another reason I've chosen not to upgrade is Shop Samsung is currently not accepting Samsung Finance. Strange but true.I highly recommend this device. It's more affordable and efficient than most phones or computers
Straight out of the box it looks great, feels well made and fits easily into the hand. The aluminium casing felt like a quality touch and it comes with the added bonus of a S Pen, that handily attaches to the sides or back by magnet. It also has a Micro SD slot for added memory should I need to add anyit was an easy and quick process to set up with just a few buttons to click and it integrated seemlessly with my Samsung phone. All I needed to do was place it next to my tablet in order to copy over my settings and anything else I wanted to.I like the aspect ratio of the screen. The landscape orientation lends itself nicely to streaming movies/TV which a squarer screen doesn't always do. I have used it to stream quite a bit and so far I've been impressed by its ... MoreStraight out of the box it looks great, feels well made and fits easily into the hand. The aluminium casing felt like a quality touch and it comes with the added bonus of a S Pen, that handily attaches to the sides or back by magnet. It also has a Micro SD slot for added memory should I need to add anyit was an easy and quick process to set up with just a few buttons to click and it integrated seemlessly with my Samsung phone. All I needed to do was place it next to my tablet in order to copy over my settings and anything else I wanted to.I like the aspect ratio of the screen. The landscape orientation lends itself nicely to streaming movies/TV which a squarer screen doesn't always do. I have used it to stream quite a bit and so far I've been impressed by its performance. The pictures are sharp, the colours are vibrant and the sound from the dual speakers is great.The processor was quick and could handle all I asked of it with no lagging or stuttering and I am impressed by the battery life too. It lasts more than long enough for everything I need to do before needing a recharge.As well as streaming I have used it for occasional web browsing, emailing and online shopping, all of which it has done flawlesslyFor a casual tablet user like myself I would say this one is perfect. Whilst not having the high spec of the the more expensive models, aimed at the more serious user, this has everything I need and more and from the short time I have had it it has exceeded my expectations.
Samsung is truly investing in innovative products and Samsung S9 FE 256 GB is another feather on their hat. Out if the box comes the tablet which I selected light green aluminum back and its beautiful. The box contains a stylus and C type charging cable buf no power adapter. The display screen size is 10.9" and once switched on, the colours are vibrant. The tab comes with side mounted power button integrated with finger print sensor. The tablet is thin and perfect for travel and leisure. I bought the 256GB storage with 8GB RAM and its super fast. The picture quality is beautiful and so are the integrated speakers which have a good bass. On starting the tab updates the OS and can also connect to your older device over wifi and Samsung smart switch app which ... MoreSamsung is truly investing in innovative products and Samsung S9 FE 256 GB is another feather on their hat. Out if the box comes the tablet which I selected light green aluminum back and its beautiful. The box contains a stylus and C type charging cable buf no power adapter. The display screen size is 10.9" and once switched on, the colours are vibrant. The tab comes with side mounted power button integrated with finger print sensor. The tablet is thin and perfect for travel and leisure. I bought the 256GB storage with 8GB RAM and its super fast. The picture quality is beautiful and so are the integrated speakers which have a good bass. On starting the tab updates the OS and can also connect to your older device over wifi and Samsung smart switch app which seamlessly transfers all files / apps from old to new. The tab also supports 1 TB micro SDXC storage so loads of space to store movies, pic, documents etc. The glass front display reflects light and the video can be supressed under strong daylight. The12MP camera clicks great quality pics, 8000mA battery has enough power to last a couple of days and very light weight to carry anywhere. Besides the specs state it is dust and water resistant but I would not dare to pour water on my device even though Sansung has given a 3 year warranty. Installed some games and its fast with no lags. So my initial reaction is.. Wow!!! Amazing Tab.
I’ve been only the look out for a great cheap tablet that I could use as a stop gap to allow me to read ebooks and edit my photos on the go. Right from the get go, this product has been fantastic, it arrived promptly in a well packaged box, fully sealed and easy tabs to open the box. Upon opening the box your greeted with the product wrapped in a paper wrapping that neatly sized with pull tabs to lifted the product out the internal cavity that holds the item securely. Underneath the table you find a set of two slim branded white boxes that contain the usb c charging cable and instruction/warranty booklet. Also below the tablet is the multi touch stylus in complimenting colour to the tablet. In my case I chose the silver variant which comes with a white stylus, ... MoreI’ve been only the look out for a great cheap tablet that I could use as a stop gap to allow me to read ebooks and edit my photos on the go. Right from the get go, this product has been fantastic, it arrived promptly in a well packaged box, fully sealed and easy tabs to open the box. Upon opening the box your greeted with the product wrapped in a paper wrapping that neatly sized with pull tabs to lifted the product out the internal cavity that holds the item securely. Underneath the table you find a set of two slim branded white boxes that contain the usb c charging cable and instruction/warranty booklet. Also below the tablet is the multi touch stylus in complimenting colour to the tablet. In my case I chose the silver variant which comes with a white stylus, however it also comes in grey or light green colours, which are also fantastic.Getting to setup the tablet is just as simple and easy, upon powering the device it loads the brands logo and eventually walks you through a step by step wizard, that takes only 5~10 mins at most to complete. The device comes with 50-60% battery charge, plenty to set it up and get to use it. So far I’ve managed to easily load my ebooks to the tablet as it runs on the android operating system and has access to a host of apps (including free apps) via the play store. Its screen has fantastic resolution clearly displaying the text on screen from various ebooks. Also the processor is powerful enough to multitask between several apps, I managed to max out at about 8-10 apps before you notice some lagging but still usable. The battery also lasted a good while, I managed to recharge it to full and was able to use it for the full day and still had some charge to use it the next day before recharging. The stylus is also lightweight, just like the tablet and is perfectly balanced in sensitivity. It even has an onscreen bubble that guides the user as to where your stylus is pointing on screen when it is in close proximity. This makes it great for editing photos, as you can see where your stroke with impact the photo before even applying the stroke by touching the stylus to the screen. It’s so responsive that you can even control the thickness of artistic strokes based on the pressure applied. Since it runs on android OS it has access to lots of free and paid apps via the play store to aid my photo touch ups and editing tasks. Screen wise it is smooth and clear as a display that is bright. It’s a perfect companion for my travels
So finally got the Samsung s9FE which is an upgrade from my previous tablet, it came in a white box with a picture of it with a pen on it. When you first open the box, the tablet is there in a white protective sleeve. Under it is the S pen with two white boxes. The first box is a white USB-C to USB-C cable, and the other box is a quick start booklet and a silver SIM tray/micro SD remover tray.I choose to go with a 128gb version of the tablet has I didn’t need anything with too much memory, has I can just install a SD card into it for the bigger memory. Not many tablets or even phones have this now. It does have 6GB ram, which is more than efficient for my needs. I’ve mainly used it for media consumption. I’ve got a large variety of applications on the tablet which ... MoreSo finally got the Samsung s9FE which is an upgrade from my previous tablet, it came in a white box with a picture of it with a pen on it. When you first open the box, the tablet is there in a white protective sleeve. Under it is the S pen with two white boxes. The first box is a white USB-C to USB-C cable, and the other box is a quick start booklet and a silver SIM tray/micro SD remover tray.I choose to go with a 128gb version of the tablet has I didn’t need anything with too much memory, has I can just install a SD card into it for the bigger memory. Not many tablets or even phones have this now. It does have 6GB ram, which is more than efficient for my needs. I’ve mainly used it for media consumption. I’ve got a large variety of applications on the tablet which just work with the tablet.The screen is bright and easy to use and has auto dimming, It's been especially good when I'm going to bed and want to watch something. I don’t have to lower the brightness, or I'm walking around, the brightness will automatically go up.I also have a Samsung phone which means I can send and receive calls send messages but also share things between the two devices. Furthermore, I can take a picture with my phone or start writing something on my phone and then just share it to the tablet and edit it on the tablet with the S Pen.I've managed to so far customise the tablet using Samsung good lock and a few other applications that can be downloaded via the Samsung store to customise it. From the lock screen to how notifications appear on the screen. I’ve also been using the second screen function which integrates the tablet and a laptop to use it has a second screen, which has been excellent. I can also use the S pen has a mouse and highlight or click on the screen to go to certain things when in this function, or just the mouse between the screens. It is a learning experience when moving the mouse from one screen to another, but you get used to it.My experience so far has been positive. The only bad thing I have is that there is no headphone jack on the tablet, but not many new tablets do.
I have been using the Galaxy Tab for a few days and it is now a staple in my day to day life. The set up was very easy, as I own a galaxy phone it detected another galaxy device was nearby and showed a QR code on the screen, to my surprise my phone then showed a box with my camera view ready for me to point at the QR code and once scanned my samsung account and Google account were up and running on the tablet and I could start using it straight away...very impressive!When using it for work my favourite feature has to be the screen select using the S-pen, it allows me to copy images seamlessly and when drawing around an image it shows a small zoom box so you can ensure you are drawing around the image very closely or you can just use the pre-drawn shape options. ... MoreI have been using the Galaxy Tab for a few days and it is now a staple in my day to day life. The set up was very easy, as I own a galaxy phone it detected another galaxy device was nearby and showed a QR code on the screen, to my surprise my phone then showed a box with my camera view ready for me to point at the QR code and once scanned my samsung account and Google account were up and running on the tablet and I could start using it straight away...very impressive!When using it for work my favourite feature has to be the screen select using the S-pen, it allows me to copy images seamlessly and when drawing around an image it shows a small zoom box so you can ensure you are drawing around the image very closely or you can just use the pre-drawn shape options. Once copied it is so easy to go back to your work and paste the image, you are able to move it anywhere on your document/presentation. I thought the S-pen would drag on the screen but it doesn't, it is like using a pen on paper.I have also used my tablet to watch movies and play games, the screen resolution is amazing and makes for very smooth viewing and gameplay. I find myself using the tablet to watch series/movies instead of turning the TV on these days!I have taken a few pictures using the tablet and the quality is very good, so much so that I prefer to use my galaxy tab for work meetings as the camera is much better than my work laptop.I would highly recommend this tablet for anyone, whether you are upgrading or buying your first galaxy tab this is the one to go for! You will not be disappointed, its a great allrounder that you could use for work or personal use as the display, camera quality, smooth switching between apps, smart select, s-pen overall motion smoothness, performance and battery life make it an all round great tablet.
So when it comes to Android tablets I always assume Samsung is probably the best, so that's why I was excited to try the Samsung Tab 9 Fe. I decided it only made sense to write this on the tablet and more later but the on screen keyboard worked quite well when paired with Samsung notes.The first surprise was that the tablet and packaging was in small enough packaging to fit through my letter box. When taking out the tablet it straight away felt premium despite it being the budget version of their tablet range.The tablet comes with the pen which is a nice addition but does not come with a charger. All models seem to be Wi-Fi and cellular so there is no choice if you just want the Wi-Fi version so you might be paying slightly more for something you don't ... MoreSo when it comes to Android tablets I always assume Samsung is probably the best, so that's why I was excited to try the Samsung Tab 9 Fe. I decided it only made sense to write this on the tablet and more later but the on screen keyboard worked quite well when paired with Samsung notes.The first surprise was that the tablet and packaging was in small enough packaging to fit through my letter box. When taking out the tablet it straight away felt premium despite it being the budget version of their tablet range.The tablet comes with the pen which is a nice addition but does not come with a charger. All models seem to be Wi-Fi and cellular so there is no choice if you just want the Wi-Fi version so you might be paying slightly more for something you don't need.The screen straight away looks clean, crisp and full of colour. I was really impressed with the colours and watching content from Netflix or YouTube that looked great on the screen. Audio on the other hand is a bit mixed, there are 2 speakers around the tablet on each of the shorter sides. They sound reasonable but only work well in landscape mode, using the device in portrait to watch any media the sound sounds like its coming from the wrong locations, but does still work just not optimum as if its leaning on your lap your now covering one of the 2 speakers.I was really pleased to see that Samsung Dex comes on this tablet so it makes it a more usable and portable laptop replacement for basic tasks. Either get a USB C dongle or use Bluetooth devices and you have a nice portable laptop replacement.Internet browsing seems quick and I didn’t find any websites that slowed down the device including YouTube so happy with browsing performance even with desktop sites.Camera quality is about on par with the expectations on a tablet but is good enough for document scanning or basic video calls. But I wouldn’t use it to take pictures too often etc, but fine for day to day uses.Battery life is good for the device, still not up to the standby times of an iPad but a good standby time of a few days when it’s not being used. I’d recommend charging unit every few days, maybe 3 or 4 days if your using for light use. Also supports quick charging so even 30 minutes on charge from a decent charger gives you a good charge percentage.Overall I was really surprised with the performance of this tablet, its much better than I was expecting and actually wish I’d gone forth larger size to be a better la
UnboxingThe Samsung tab 9 box features barely any wasteful plastic, relying on cardboard and paper to keep the tablet safe. The tablet doesn't come with a charger- just the usb c cable, so bear this in mind if you are new to the world of usb.SetupIf you are already in the samsung ecosystem setup will be a breeze. Within a few minutes I had wirelessly copied over the settings from my galaxy phone, choosing which bits to transfer and which to omit.HardwareThe tablet is solidly built with a bright high quality screen, with a small bezel. It seems to weigh about average for a tablet of this size, and uses a widescreen format rather than a 4 by 3 ratio, which means most video media will fill more of the screen.The speakers are very loud , but note there isn't ... MoreUnboxingThe Samsung tab 9 box features barely any wasteful plastic, relying on cardboard and paper to keep the tablet safe. The tablet doesn't come with a charger- just the usb c cable, so bear this in mind if you are new to the world of usb.SetupIf you are already in the samsung ecosystem setup will be a breeze. Within a few minutes I had wirelessly copied over the settings from my galaxy phone, choosing which bits to transfer and which to omit.HardwareThe tablet is solidly built with a bright high quality screen, with a small bezel. It seems to weigh about average for a tablet of this size, and uses a widescreen format rather than a 4 by 3 ratio, which means most video media will fill more of the screen.The speakers are very loud , but note there isn't a headphone jack, so you'll need use bluetooth for personal audio. Physical buttons include on off button (also has a fingerprint sensor to make it quicker to log on) , and a volume switch. Also included is the s-pen. As an ex galaxy note user I've always wondered how Samsung's pen interface would fare on a much bigger screen and I'm pleased to say its intuitive, giving a greater level of accuracy and creativity than non stylus tablets I've previously owned. The battery is lasting several days so far, with fast charging available.SoftwareAnyone familiar with Samsung's ui will be at home - the tablet runs like a large phone. Both Samsung's and Googles app stores run on the device so plenty of app choices, with few pen enabled apps already installed- checkout PenUp for a fun time drawing and coloring ( specially if you have kids!).SummaryThis is an excellent mid range tablet which should cope well with most people's demands, with the s-pen bringing an extra level of finesse for those who use it.
