As we leave behind the silhouette of thick technology devices, this goes the same for computers. Every day and everywhere, we see computers and laptops becoming thinner and smaller. Because there’s still a demand for lightweight yet sizeable & capable smart devices, we turn to tablets.
The tablet market is not as diverse as smartphones, so a lot of potential is left untapped. It is perhaps for this reason that Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab S8 series will be a hard product to surpass. Samsung easily holds the crown for crafting some of the best Android tablets all around.
About The All-New Galaxy Tab S8 Series
Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and sporting at least 8GB of RAM, all of the Galaxy Tab S8 Series: Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra are more than capable of handling your usual tablet tasks, such as gaming, multitasking, and media consumption. They are also notably seen as a laptop replacement for many including students and office workers.
To enjoy the Galaxy Tab S8 series to its fullest, transform the powerful machines for all-day productivity with just a Book Cover Keyboard and Samsung’s DeX feature. With them, one can explore Samsung’s interface with a more PC-like experience that lets you carry out productivity tasks together with a better mouse and keyboard experience.
Getting a PC-level Convenience with DeX
First introduced in 2017 on Samsung’s flagship phone (Galaxy S8 and S8+), Samsung DeX impressed a lot of reviewers at the time. Through the use of a proprietary dock, users need only plug in their phones and they could activate the Samsung DeX functions for a desktop experience. With a monitor, keyboard and mouse, you are good to go.
With the latest Galaxy Tab S8 series’ keyboard accessory, it’s now much easier to take the latest DeX experience on the go with you. Just like DeX in most Samsung flagships smartphones and tablets, there’s also continuous effort by Samsung to develop and improve the software even for their Tablets.
- The Galaxy Tab S8 generation’s keyboard comes with a magnetic case that can charge and house the S Pen. It also features a 180-degree kickstand so you can find the optimal viewing experience wherever you are.
- When it comes to the typing experience itself, many have found it to be comfortable, with a good amount of travel between the keys, and that the trackpad below is still decently sized, especially when considering the form factor of the entire device.
- Samsung also introduced a slew of new keyboard features, such as the F1 to F3 button for app shortcuts. There’s also the ability to share the keyboard between your Samsung tablet and phone; useful for when you need to make minor document edits on your phone.
- Moreover, the mouse function has also been expanded, with options to let you customize the speed of your pointer and scrolling.
4 Tips To Stay Organised When Working With Galaxy Tab S8 Series
Something to always keep in mind when shopping for an Android tablet is that the operating system itself originally isn’t meant to be used on a big screen.
Apps can have weird screen ratios, crash unexpectedly, or simply not work at all. Even with Samsung’s custom One UI, which tries to optimize certain apps, their tablet’s UI might still suffer due to Android’s shortcomings.
This is where Samsung DeX comes in to abate the problem.
1. Adjust Windows Transparency
For starters, now you can adjust the transparency of your apps. This is useful for managing your productivity and is great for when you need to monitor multiple important tasks running at once.
2. Pin Windows (App) To The Front
Know how we can pin a comment on social media posts so that it’ll always stay at the top? You can now do the same for the windows on your Galaxy Tab S8 series so you don’t lose focus on one main task while micromanaging the rest.
3. Pin Apps To The Taskbar
Are you someone who uses many apps daily? This will be your new best friend. Similar to how you pin your frequently-used apps on your computer, you can also pin and unpin apps on your Galaxy Tab S8 series taskbar below. Talk about being organised!
4. Split Screen View
Not forgetting; if you want to do two things at once (such as watching YouTube while editing a document), there’s now the option for you to do a split-screen view on the new Galaxy Tab S8 series.
Just drag one window onto the top left or top right, and it’ll automatically go into a split-screen mode, with the other half letting you view the home screen or another app.
Buy The Galaxy Tab S8 Series
All in all, Samsung DeX has come a long way since its inception in 2017, and it is a strong reason why replacing your laptop with a tablet for several tasks today isn’t such a far-fetched idea.
With the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series, DeX allows you to transform your standard Android UI into a desktop-like experience, complete with features like resizable windows, a taskbar, and a better keyboard-mouse mouse experience. This means less frustration and distraction in getting your work done!
From now until 15 May 2022, Malaysians who wish to grab their Galaxy Tab S8 series right away can do so on Samsung Malaysia’s Official Website. Within this period, customers can get a free S Pen and free Book Cover Keyboard in the box worth up to RM1,738 as well as one free Neoprene Pouch worth RM149.
Wish to get more savings out of your Galaxy Tab S8 series purchase? You can trade in old eligible devices and get up to RM600 off on top of the trade-in value.
Not forgetting; with the Purchase with Purchase (PWP) promo, get 10% OFF the Galaxy Tab S8 Series (one unit only) with the purchase of any one unit from the Galaxy S22 Series.
