Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Family of Tablets...

[Teo Ming Ern]

Poor app support for Android tablet is a known issue. If you take the Google apps out of the equation, no less than half the apps that you get from the store don't really work well with the bigger screen. So what you get is a mobile phone version that is stretched to fit the screen. I rarely run into the issue because the only apps I use on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ are,
1. Netflix,
2. Disney+
3. Youtube
4. Chrome
5. Samsung apps for drawing and writing

Most of these apps work well on the tablet, but it really depends on what each person is planning to use the tablet for. If one is app usage heavy, i.e. download a lot of different apps, then chances of running into unoptimized app is going to be more common.

Having used iOS as long as Android, my personal opinion is that the Google PlayStore have less things to purchase because I would say 90% of the apps are "free", either with adverts or purely subscription based. The unfortunate fact is that while Apple's App Store still have more apps/games selections that you can pay a 1 off fee, the trend of subscription based app is growing there over the years.

Yeah... I dislike the subscription model also... but I suppose software companies also need to maximize their profits...

 

[Parka]

Poor app support for Android tablet is a known issue. If you take the Google apps out of the equation, no less than half the apps that you get from the store don't really work well with the bigger screen. So what you get is a mobile phone version that is stretched to fit the screen. I rarely run into the issue because the only apps I use on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ are,
1. Netflix,
2. Disney+
3. Youtube
4. Chrome
5. Samsung apps for drawing and writing

Most of these apps work well on the tablet, but it really depends on what each person is planning to use the tablet for. If one is app usage heavy, i.e. download a lot of different apps, then chances of running into unoptimized app is going to be more common.

iPad also has many apps not optimised for large screens

Instagram, many of the shopping apps (same on Android). There are many apps on iPad that are also just iPhone apps where you have to press the 2x button to scale it up (pixelated).

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

iPad also has many apps not optimised for large screens

Instagram, many of the shopping apps (same on Android). There are many apps on iPad that are also just iPhone apps where you have to press the 2x button to scale it up (pixelated).

Woah! I didn't know this... well of course but I thought that Apple didn't allow stretched apps in the App Store? They are famous for curating very tightly I thought...

 

[ThinkMe]

https://www.xda-developers.com/gala...qddfZ6eEalM2Sc5JF865j-W9uGNXXDgfN29ph8doHEgtc

 

[SpecialKeyboardService]

Same question I ask myself... but then again a tablet has certain functionality and ease of use that a Windows laptop or even 2-in-1 doesn't have yet... it's the instant on, instant connectivity... we may see the gap close when Microsoft decides that it should take on mobile computing using Qualcomm chips in a big way... that may pave the way for even desktops to be like our current tablets... very useful for productivity...

Dragon crest amd as well for surface lineup......

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

Dragon crest amd as well for surface lineup......

The future maybe... but still not yet... Surface not really reliable...

 

[ThinkMe]

https://www.gsmarena.com/official_g...rive_specs_and_features_galore-news-52991.php

 

[Parka]

Will be ordering the Tab S8 Ultra

But Shopee pre-order for that model is not working.

Trade-ins seem to have additional $200 rebate but they have not updated the Samsung Trade Up page with prices yet.

https://www.samsung.com/sg/tradeup/

 

[kinbalight]

Will be ordering the Tab S8 Ultra

But Shopee pre-order for that model is not working.

Trade-ins seem to have additional $200 rebate but they have not updated the Samsung Trade Up page with prices yet.

https://www.samsung.com/sg/tradeup/

Is there pre-ordee for S8 Ultra on shoppee?

I searched but return no results...

 

[Parka]

Is there pre-ordee for S8 Ultra on shoppee?

I searched but return no results...

It's said to be sold out. That's quick.

https://shopee.sg/product/163341072/13771836624/
Shopee has $100 off from Samsung, and up to 5% off from UOB One card holders + 5% UOB+Shopee additional discount. So after all discounts should be S$1879.

Lazada has $50 Samsung + $150 Citibank rebates so that's $1988 after discount. And there's still stocks.

 

[Glariel]

Tab S8 Ultra too big.

 

[kinbalight]

It's said to be sold out. That's quick.

https://shopee.sg/product/163341072/13771836624/
Shopee has $100 off from Samsung, and up to 5% off from UOB One card holders + 5% UOB+Shopee additional discount. So after all discounts should be S$1879.

Lazada has $50 Samsung + $150 Citibank rebates so that's $1988 after discount. And there's still stocks.

Missed out on the lazada 150 citibank voucher =(

 

[schlep]

Does the Tab S8+ have a keyboard cover that can be purchased separately? I checked Lazada and the official Samsung SG website and could not find any.

 

[Parka]

Does the Tab S8+ have a keyboard cover that can be purchased separately? I checked Lazada and the official Samsung SG website and could not find any.

It's the same one as Tab S7+

 

[schlep]

It's the same one as Tab S7+

Aah ic. Thanks!

 

[lemonchan]

Does anyone know if purchase from US, is the warranty international?

 

[elvintay07]

Like all of them up price lei.

 

[tankee531]

Does anyone know if purchase from US, is the warranty international?

no. Samsung Singapore only provide warranty to local sets

 

[cleodux]

Guys, is preordering the tablet worth it. I know ultra is worth as they give free keyboard cover and ssd portable hd. As i dont need big screen. I just want an oled display so i will choose s8+ (screen is still big) and preorder gift they only give galaxy bud life and worse i am not interested in it.

Haizz maybe i will wait a bit and wait for next promo? But scared will oos.

 

[Parka]

Guys, is preordering the tablet worth it. I know ultra is worth as they give free keyboard cover and ssd portable hd. As i dont need big screen. I just want an oled display so i will choose s8+ (screen is still big) and preorder gift they only give galaxy bud life and worse i am not interested in it.

Haizz maybe i will wait a bit and wait for next promo? But scared will oos.

The preorder benefits those who happen to want the earbuds, or don’t mind paying the full price and the earbuds is bonus.

If you want to save money, just wait and get 2nd hand from Carousell. I did that with Tab S7+. More worth it that way.