Samsung, the Korea based Smartphone’s
giant has launched a new Galaxy Tab Active 2 (8.0 LTE) and as the name suggests
it supports LTE connectivity and it has been made purposefully for business
users. Galaxy Tab Active 2 release date was reported to be the month of November
2017. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active is said to be the predecessor of Galaxy Tab
Active 2 that comes with upgraded
features that makes the device perform better and most importantly last longer.
To start with, the new
entrant Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 has been made up of sturdy built material
that gives a ruggish look to the tab but as it is purposely made for
professional use, the outlook doesn't have to be fancy. Covered with rigid
cover, it comes in color of black that adds to the official appeal. To suit any
kind of business users especially those who work in construction field, Galaxy
Tab Active 2 has been certified with MIL-STD 810 technology so that it can
withstand pressure and temperature of different environment and accidental
drops. Also to survive water splash and dust up to 5 metre for 30 minutes, Galaxy
Tab Active 2 bears IP68 certification. To mention about its 8 inch display, it
is a LCD capacitive touchscreen with multi colours.
Galaxy Tab Active 2 looks
rigid and tough exteriorly, it has real powerful stuff inside too. Blended with
3GB RAM, Exynox 7870 octacore processor and Android Nougat, Galaxy Tab Active 2
boosts up the speed of your official works that needs multitasking through new
numerous apps installed. Meeting your deadlines becomes easier with the high
speed performance of the tablet. Accommodating the huge pile of files and
documents becomes possible through 16 GB of internal space and also a dedicated
memory card slot that supports expandable memory up to 256 GB.
If at all you need to
transfer files from your tablet to other devices , the Near Field Communication
(NFC) feature enables the task to be done by tapping the tablet against other
devices that also carries NFC feature. And also it facilitates faster scanning
and ID checks through the 8mp rear camera and 5 MP front camera that captures barcodes,
QR codes and ID documents.
For an advanced security,
Galaxy Tab Active 2 comes with Biometric security feature that you can lock or unlock
your device with unique finger print and also facial recognition works. If you use biometric option for locking or
unlocking , you will never have to remember pin code. Another highlighted
feature is that Galaxy Tab Active 2 has Defence grade Knox security feature and
it protects the tablet from cyber attacks and also when your there gets into
wrong hands, the data fed into the tab will stay safe and secured.
The best part that has to be
highlighted about Galaxy Active Tab 2 is the advanced S Pen stylus which is a
real innovative feature and is a company owned feature. S Pen seems to be a
typical pen that you can treat the tablet as a physical notebook as you can
take down notes, draw your ideas, access apps and can have your customers sign
in your tablet itself.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab
Active 2 comes with 4450 mAh and it becomes possible for the users to work over
the tab for a really longer period.
When it comes to tabs, it is
common that people will not prefer them for photography purposes and even if
they prefer in rare cases, Galaxy Tab Active 2 has a 8MP rear camera and 5 MP
front camera that comes with LED flash helps you make your moments to be
cherished memories.
Made for business purposes,
if you are working on field or in travel, the tablet will be comfortable to
use. But if you are working at your office desk, you will be able to turn your
tablet into a laptop by attaching the keyboard to your device using the Pogo
pin connector.
Also the Knox customization
facilitates customizing and configuring your tab to meet your official needs. It
will also enable you to re-brand your device with your company logo and also you
can create your own business portals for your workforce.
The presence of the tracking
tools such as accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS and a geomagnetic sensor which will pave way to use augmented reality
for remote support , training and customized company tools that may help you in
tasks right from asset management to
equipment inspection.
Galaxy Tab Active 2 price in
India is said to be around $390 for its business appeal which bears outstanding
features that contributes to the productivity of any business. As found in the
Galaxy Tab Active 2 reviews so far, the device is more preferable for not only business purposes but also for
personal purposes like entertainment purposes i.e. gaming and movies
except for its rigid look.
Samsung
Galaxy Tab Active 2 Advantages
- 4G bands
- Stylus pen option
- Dust and water proof
- 8.0 inches display
- 3 GB RAM
- 4450 mAh battery
Samsung
Galaxy Tab Active 2 Disadvantages
- Single SIM option
- No LED display
- Only 16 GB internal memory
- Only 5 MP front camera
- No radio option