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expired Posted by phoinix | Staff • Mar 18, 2024
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128GB 10.9" Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Wi-Fi Tablet w/ S Pen (Various)
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For general use, it's fine. Nothing to brag about.
Note that my reference is the 256GB model with 8GB RAM, so YMMV with a 6GB RAM model.
Also note that if anyone has a worthwhile trade-in device with the enhanced trade-in values, I would definitely recommend the flagship S9 over this tablet, because it can be had for about the same price when trading in something like an S7 FE (which I did). But for buying out of pocket with no trade-in, this is an attractive price. In the future you will likely get a very good trade-in value on this device, compared to garbage or even non-existent trade-in values of competing devices in this price range.
This is a good deal on a decent tablet for people who don't do intense games, who don't want to deal with obsolete tablets (no more software updates), or who don't want to gamble on used/refurbished previous gen flagship-tier tablets. As someone who despises Apple's OS and interfaces and business practices, I think this is a very good alternative to Apple's "budget minded" tablets (which cost more on par with a full S9 anyways).
S9 FE 8GB is certainly way above anything budget end like a Fire tablet. It is much better than the A9+. Despite comparable CPU with the S7 FE it is absolutely much more responsive. The extra RAM over older tablets alone makes a big difference in performance compared to obsolete tablets that only have 4GB.
The screen on this is actually very nice even compared side by side to the S9 120hz OLED. It is a good implementation of IPS screen. 90hz refresh rate compared to 120hz is not really noticeable in regular use and will only make any real difference in fast paced games. Maybe not the best in very bright direct sunlight, but any indoor use is very good display.
I have not noticed any legitimate slowness with loading or switching apps. I did disable RAM Plus on first setup because I have seen it cause issues on previous Samsung devices. Multiple apps running with several browser tabs open and nothing stands out as being slow or choppy. It does seem to get a little warm when running something like Minecraft or Civ VI for extended periods, but that also isn't anything out of the ordinary for most phones and tablets either. This isn't a gaming powerhouse, but it appears capable of playing most games out there without issue. I have started playing with emulation and so far it is holding up with Xbox and PS2 tier games and some older PC games without any issues.
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Note that my reference is the 256GB model with 8GB RAM, so YMMV with a 6GB RAM model.
Also note that if anyone has a worthwhile trade-in device with the enhanced trade-in values, I would definitely recommend the flagship S9 over this tablet, because it can be had for about the same price when trading in something like an S7 FE (which I did). But for buying out of pocket with no trade-in, this is an attractive price. In the future you will likely get a very good trade-in value on this device, compared to garbage or even non-existent trade-in values of competing devices in this price range.
This is a good deal on a decent tablet for people who don't do intense games, who don't want to deal with obsolete tablets (no more software updates), or who don't want to gamble on used/refurbished previous gen flagship-tier tablets. As someone who despises Apple's OS and interfaces and business practices, I think this is a very good alternative to Apple's "budget minded" tablets (which cost more on par with a full S9 anyways).
S9 FE 8GB is certainly way above anything budget end like a Fire tablet. It is much better than the A9+. Despite comparable CPU with the S7 FE it is absolutely much more responsive. The extra RAM over older tablets alone makes a big difference in performance compared to obsolete tablets that only have 4GB.
The screen on this is actually very nice even compared side by side to the S9 120hz OLED. It is a good implementation of IPS screen. 90hz refresh rate compared to 120hz is not really noticeable in regular use and will only make any real difference in fast paced games. Maybe not the best in very bright direct sunlight, but any indoor use is very good display.
I have not noticed any legitimate slowness with loading or switching apps. I did disable RAM Plus on first setup because I have seen it cause issues on previous Samsung devices. Multiple apps running with several browser tabs open and nothing stands out as being slow or choppy. It does seem to get a little warm when running something like Minecraft or Civ VI for extended periods, but that also isn't anything out of the ordinary for most phones and tablets either. This isn't a gaming powerhouse, but it appears capable of playing most games out there without issue. I have started playing with emulation and so far it is holding up with Xbox and PS2 tier games and some older PC games without any issues.
Note that my reference is the 256GB model with 8GB RAM, so YMMV with a 6GB RAM model.
Also note that if anyone has a worthwhile trade-in device with the enhanced trade-in values, I would definitely recommend the flagship S9 over this tablet, because it can be had for about the same price when trading in something like an S7 FE (which I did). But for buying out of pocket with no trade-in, this is an attractive price. In the future you will likely get a very good trade-in value on this device, compared to garbage or even non-existent trade-in values of competing devices in this price range.
This is a good deal on a decent tablet for people who don't do intense games, who don't want to deal with obsolete tablets (no more software updates), or who don't want to gamble on used/refurbished previous gen flagship-tier tablets. As someone who despises Apple's OS and interfaces and business practices, I think this is a very good alternative to Apple's "budget minded" tablets (which cost more on par with a full S9 anyways).
S9 FE 8GB is certainly way above anything budget end like a Fire tablet. It is much better than the A9+. Despite comparable CPU with the S7 FE it is absolutely much more responsive. The extra RAM over older tablets alone makes a big difference in performance compared to obsolete tablets that only have 4GB.
The screen on this is actually very nice even compared side by side to the S9 120hz OLED. It is a good implementation of IPS screen. 90hz refresh rate compared to 120hz is not really noticeable in regular use and will only make any real difference in fast paced games. Maybe not the best in very bright direct sunlight, but any indoor use is very good display.
I have not noticed any legitimate slowness with loading or switching apps. I did disable RAM Plus on first setup because I have seen it cause issues on previous Samsung devices. Multiple apps running with several browser tabs open and nothing stands out as being slow or choppy. It does seem to get a little warm when running something like Minecraft or Civ VI for extended periods, but that also isn't anything out of the ordinary for most phones and tablets either. This isn't a gaming powerhouse, but it appears capable of playing most games out there without issue. I have started playing with emulation and so far it is holding up with Xbox and PS2 tier games and some older PC games without any issues.
My goal is to just use a new tablet for reading, watching media, and occasionally web browsing. Nothing crazy, but also want to consider my options before dropping $350 on a device.
The processor being the same as an A54 smartphone has me second guessing and thinking about just going for the iPad 9th or 10th gen. The 9th gen is solid pricing wise, but the lack of USB-C and the older design has be on the fence too.
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My goal is to just use a new tablet for reading, watching media, and occasionally web browsing. Nothing crazy, but also want to consider my options before dropping $350 on a device.
The processor being the same as an A54 smartphone has me second guessing and thinking about just going for the iPad 9th or 10th gen. The 9th gen is solid pricing wise, but the lack of USB-C and the older design has be on the fence too.
For your described use case, I would recommend focusing on whatever device gets you the best screen/audio for the price, battery life second, everything else is less important. The Tab S9 FE has a good IPS LCD display, but it is no AMOLED. It has ok but not great battery life. You could potentially do better than this for the price for your use - IF you're willing to take the route of used or refurbished older flagship AND willing to accept fewer or no more updates. That can be a valid route to a great device for cheap. Or you could roll the dice on one of the many hyped China models like Lenovo. Personally I thought their AMOLED screen was poor, especially now that I have an S9+. So I wouldn't really recommend that route.
As for if you should get an iPad....I won't ever recommend any iPad because I can't stand the Apple ecosystem, their UI and OS, or how they cripple their end use through arbitrary restrictions and limitations. Just my own subjective personal stance on that. If they already have you hooked in, only you can answer whether you want to break away from it or if you just go with it.
For your described use case, I would recommend focusing on whatever device gets you the best screen/audio for the price, battery life second, everything else is less important. The Tab S9 FE has a good IPS LCD display, but it is no AMOLED. It has ok but not great battery life. You could potentially do better than this for the price for your use - IF you're willing to take the route of used or refurbished older flagship AND willing to accept fewer or no more updates. That can be a valid route to a great device for cheap. Or you could roll the dice on one of the many hyped China models like Lenovo. Personally I thought their AMOLED screen was poor, especially now that I have an S9+. So I wouldn't really recommend that route.
As for if you should get an iPad....I won't ever recommend any iPad because I can't stand the Apple ecosystem, their UI and OS, or how they cripple their end use through arbitrary restrictions and limitations. Just my own subjective personal stance on that. If they already have you hooked in, only you can answer whether you want to break away from it or if you just go with it.
... I wish Android tablets were compatible with Android phones without brand affiliation...but that not reality. ... ?
Also where do you see the cloud storage offering for fi?
Google Fi's Unlimited Plus gives you 100 gb storage on Google One.
Pixel Tablet has issues
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For general use, it's fine. Nothing to brag about.
Note that my reference is the 256GB model with 8GB RAM, so YMMV with a 6GB RAM model.
Also note that if anyone has a worthwhile trade-in device with the enhanced trade-in values, I would definitely recommend the flagship S9 over this tablet, because it can be had for about the same price when trading in something like an S7 FE (which I did). But for buying out of pocket with no trade-in, this is an attractive price. In the future you will likely get a very good trade-in value on this device, compared to garbage or even non-existent trade-in values of competing devices in this price range.
This is a good deal on a decent tablet for people who don't do intense games, who don't want to deal with obsolete tablets (no more software updates), or who don't want to gamble on used/refurbished previous gen flagship-tier tablets. As someone who despises Apple's OS and interfaces and business practices, I think this is a very good alternative to Apple's "budget minded" tablets (which cost more on par with a full S9 anyways).
S9 FE 8GB is certainly way above anything budget end like a Fire tablet. It is much better than the A9+. Despite comparable CPU with the S7 FE it is absolutely much more responsive. The extra RAM over older tablets alone makes a big difference in performance compared to obsolete tablets that only have 4GB.
The screen on this is actually very nice even compared side by side to the S9 120hz OLED. It is a good implementation of IPS screen. 90hz refresh rate compared to 120hz is not really noticeable in regular use and will only make any real difference in fast paced games. Maybe not the best in very bright direct sunlight, but any indoor use is very good display.
I have not noticed any legitimate slowness with loading or switching apps. I did disable RAM Plus on first setup because I have seen it cause issues on previous Samsung devices. Multiple apps running with several browser tabs open and nothing stands out as being slow or choppy. It does seem to get a little warm when running something like Minecraft or Civ VI for extended periods, but that also isn't anything out of the ordinary for most phones and tablets either. This isn't a gaming powerhouse, but it appears capable of playing most games out there without issue. I have started playing with emulation and so far it is holding up with Xbox and PS2 tier games and some older PC games without any issues.
If anyone is getting this, I suggest get a case that covers all 4 corners. I have a friend who dropped his Tab S8 with Samsung keyboard case on. The Samsung case provided no protection and the tablet is now dead.
I put in 512GB (or maybe 1tb) microsd and it's just great.
FYI: I tested out a bunch of notes apps and samsung notes is the best IMHO
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My goal is to just use a new tablet for reading, watching media, and occasionally web browsing. Nothing crazy, but also want to consider my options before dropping $350 on a device.
The processor being the same as an A54 smartphone has me second guessing and thinking about just going for the iPad 9th or 10th gen. The 9th gen is solid pricing wise, but the lack of USB-C and the older design has be on the fence too.
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