Background and Identification
Launched in June 2015, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A series are mid-range tablets designed to take after the Samsung Galaxy A series phones. The Tab A series is part of the larger Galaxy Tab series, which introduced the first Android based tablet in 2010. Specifically, the “A” line is a cross between the Samsung Galaxy A series and the Samsung Galaxy Tab series. The Galaxy Tab A comes in three sizes: 8’, 9.7”, and 10.1”. WiFi versions come equipped with a GPS system and 3G/4G tablets include cellular capability.
All the versions can be equipped with an S-Pen (stylus). These tablets are unique compared to the other Tab lineups because it is the first Tab device to come with free versions of Microsoft Office, including OneNote and OneDrive.
The Galaxy Tab A runs on the Android 5.O Lollipop, with customized interface through TouchWiz UI. As a single SIM (GSM) tablet that accepts a Micro-SIM card, the Tab A also offers 16 GB of inbuilt storage that can be increased with a microSD card up to 128 GB.
A great find for budget shoppers, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A offers many of the desired features of Samsung’s higher end products.
Additional Information
Samsung Galaxy Tab A Official Website