For those of us still stuck attending zoom meetings in the comfort of our own homes or are still watching pre-recorded lectures online, then you might need something a bit more than your archaic laptop.
Ideally, you need something that can handle all your remote working and online learning tasks, whilst also accommodating a bit of streaming and gaming in your downtime.
With all of that in mind, you might want to consider Samsung's latest generation of their flagship tablet series - the new Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
S Pen (Recrafted for Tab S8 Series)
A fan favourite feature returns! For this generation, the S Pen is now a staple feature of the Galaxy Tab S8 series, and it's also better than ever before.
The newly redesigned S Pen now allows for a more immersive pen-on-paper experience, with scratchy feedback that doesn’t just make you feel like you’re waving a wand on a screen. Whether you’re taking notes in a meeting or doodling in the middle of class, you’re sure to appreciate this latest change.
Experience the new versatile S Pen:
The S Pen comes with all the familiar features you know and love, but with a few more added bells and whistles. Notetakers and artists alike would be sure to appreciate the smooth experience of using the updated S Pen, which ensures the best stylus experience to enhance your productivity.
This isn’t just due to the capabilities of the S Pen; the Galaxy Tab S8 series itself is also a major factor in the experience as a whole. Whether it's the 120hz refresh rate that makes everything smooth like butter, or the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor that can handle anything from gaming to editing videos; there’s a lot going on behind the scenes to make everything as seamless as possible.
But the S Pen’s notable arsenal is the Air Action feature, which turns your S Pen into a magic wand you can wave around and control your tablet. It can act as a shutter button for your camera, control your presentations, play and pause your music and movies, take notes on the fly, and it can even send live messages to your friends and family.
Enjoy improved latency:
Samsung has also improved the latency of the S Pen significantly, reducing the time it takes for your Galaxy Tab S8 series to respond to your S Pen’s input.
For context, the previous generation, Galaxy Tab S7, had a latency of 9ms. Now, the latest Galaxy Tab S8 series version only has a latency of 6.2ms. This approximately 30 per cent difference is rather noticeable.
But when you opt for the Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra models, the difference will seem night and day, as their display has a latency of 2.8ms, making the whole thing feel almost instantaneous.
Samsung Notes
To truly get the most out of your Galaxy Tab S8 series’ note-taking experience, there’s one app you ought to use. Samsung’s own Notes app has everything you need and more to truly bring your handwritten notes to the next level.
All Samsung Galaxy devices are equipped with the brand’s native note-taking app - Samsung Notes. When used on a device like the Galaxy Tab S8 series, enjoy a much more controlled experience to quickly get work done.
Furthermore, by enabling the “Continue App” feature on your Samsung smartphone, you’ll be able to switch between devices easily while using Samsung Notes. All you need to do is make sure both devices are connected to the same Samsung account and Wi-Fi network, and you can easily pick up where you left off wherever and however you want.
Not only does Samsung Notes have complete and seamless S Pen support, but there is a slew of features to consider as well.
Key features that make up the Samsung Notes:
- Auto Title & Tags
- Handwriting Tools
- Text Alignment Tools
- Audio Bookmark
- Hyperlink
- Handwriting & Text in the same area
There are your standard features like hyperlinks and tags for better convenience and organization, but there are also features specially designed with the S Pen in mind, such as its handwriting tools.
And for the multitaskers, there is a Split View Mode which allows you to open up another app while using Samsung Notes, and Divisible Pages so you can make the most out of the Galaxy Tab S8 series’ screen real estate. You can even import PDFs onto the app to annotate them, useful for those looking to make notes on their first draft.
Dual Recording
Samsung’s Dual Recording feature may be a niche feature but it will certainly please its fair share of users. Be it to record cool video formats or have a more interactive recording/streaming session; dual-recording is something to not forgo when you need to show-and-tell better.
Easy to use and access; simply use the Quick Panel to access the Screen Recorder button!
Online Streaming:
Whether it’s for showing something cool to your friends, making pro-grade content without any other pro-grade equipment, attending online classes, or even for accessibility reasons.
Online Learning:
Recorded presentations, whether it’s for work or school, can often seem stale and lifeless because it’s simply a disembodied voice talking you through PowerPoint slides, but by recording your front-facing camera as well as your screen at the same time, your presentations can have that extra personal touch.
Sign Language:
Users with speech issues will also appreciate this feature as it means you can now communicate through sign language using the camera while still sharing your screen.
Buy The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series
Malaysians who wish to grab their Galaxy Tab S8 series right away can do so on Samsung Malaysia’s Official Website. 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.
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[This post is made in collaboration with Samsung Malaysia]