Can The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Replace Laptops?

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Can tablets actually replace laptops? I replaced my laptop for the past few days with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and this is what I found. (sponsored by BestBuy)
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0:00 Can Tablets Replace Laptops?
1:35 Why would you want to?
2:10 Physical Design
4:25 How Tablets are BETTER than a laptop
5:15 Sponsored Segment
6:56 How Tablets are BETTER than a laptop (cont'd)
10:00 How Tablets are WORSE than a laptop
13:50 So Can Tablets Replace Laptops?
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Book cover keyboard sold separately Qualcomm is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. nd/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. 2Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 10,880mAh for Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, 9,800mAh for Galaxy Tab S8+, and 7,760mAh for Galaxy Tab S8. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. 3Wi-Fi 6E network availability may vary depending on the country, network provider and user environment. Requires optimal connection. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier or user environment
Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the
estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the
battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is
10,880mAh for Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, 9,800mAh for Galaxy Tab S8+, and 7,760mAh for Galaxy
Tab S8. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage partners, and other factors
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1Available on devices with One Ui 2.1 or later versions installed, and requires the MDE Service Framework and Quick Share apps updates. Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi connection are required for Quick Share use. Certain applications may not support Quick Share
1Book Cover Keyboard sold separately. The new 2-in-1 Book Cover Keyboard available for Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8. Book Cover Keyboard Slim available for Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8. Book Cover Keyboard product design may vary by model. Availability may vary depending on country, region, and carrier
S Pen is very fast When compared to previous Tab S series.
1Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra's screen size is 14.6" in the full rectangle and 14.5", accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole. 2Certain applications may not support multitasking. 1Certain resolutions and ratios may not be supported. Certain functions may not be available when auto framing is on. Only people can be recognized, and there is a limit to how many people may be recognized. Auto framing is only available on Ultra Wide Front Camera

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@Doki_LP 2 года назад

I need to disagree with the thing about the speakers. I doubt that even many high end laptops got speakers this good. They got incredibly good sound quality, which makes them perfect for consuming media.

@gao1812 2 года назад

Agreed, the I have Tab S7+ and the sheer crispness and bass of the speakers are amazing 👏

@morhelm 2 года назад

Exactly. My tab S8+ is still on its way but I have the tab S6 which has far superior sound quality than my old Asus TUF 505DY and my current Thinkpad T15g.

@shebjjeje9720 2 года назад

It depends on what you compare them to. The M1 iPad Pro 12.9 or M1 MacBook Pro 16 blows the Tab S8 Ultra speakers out of the park

@alexsmith1207 2 года назад

@@shebjjeje9720 don't forget using them wire or Bluetooth they have hifi audio built in the only device that also has that is Macs

@kimchee94112 2 года назад

Anyone tried Dolby Atmos bluetooth headphones?

@ericlang5964 2 года назад

I actually did replace my laptop with the tab S8 Ultra and have not really had any draw backs that made me wish I had my laptop. This thing has been able to do everything I needed with running my business

@bluememe4652 Год назад

what were those things if you don't mind me asking.

@hmmmnope2455 Год назад

@@bluememe4652 Just putting this here in case they reply

@WalkingEmDry 11 месяцев назад

I've recently done the same. I ain't looking back. No more buggy mess and random lag from the pos Microsoft Windows.

@ryanhorton9594 4 месяца назад

Can confirm. My wife uses an s8+ for school and work. Her Dell laptop has officially been retired

@CAIORAZ 2 года назад

It's important to mention that tablet cameras can be used as an accessibility feature for people who cannot look from far distances. There are many people with disabilities who have difficulty seeing and tablets are a great way to cope with that with cameras.

@user-wj1ru2xn6q 11 месяцев назад

I have pretty good vision, but I still use my phone cameras to zoom big distances. For people with a disability it's probably a life changer.

@cuz129 2 года назад

What a fair review. I've got one on the way to me because I don't have to do heavy lift apps like you do. For just media consumption, blogging and email this looks incredible. Again, you were perfectly impartial, and incredibly clear. One of the best reviews I've seen, period!

@williamhutsch851 2 года назад

technically they can replace them, but at the same time not completely. It really comes down to what you are using your laptop or tablet for. In order for a tablet to completely replace a laptop their hardware and cooling systems would need to be adequate enough to do so. But the reality with the S8 ultra is that because the tablet is so thin, its extremely difficult to provide a good enough cooling system to assist with heavy work loads. Also while the snapdragon chip is indeed a very good chip its not good enough to replace a GPU needed for heavy workloads as well. But if you are merely using a laptop to run excel, browse the internet, and stream entertainment, then yes a tablet would be more than enough to act as a substitute. I just bought my s8 ultra recently to act as a laptop for easy things meanwhile i use my desktop for gaming at my home.

@tonyttt31 11 месяцев назад

Just a small note, Excel on Android is not the full version so if you require Pivot Table functionality, for example, an Android tablet will not be an adequate replacement for a windows laptop.

@BrianThomas 2 года назад

4:23 I've seen you mention this a few times with respect to this device, and that's "Having a cable coming out of the side". With all due respect, they do make right angle USB C cables. Which would drastically reduce the look and feel of a protruding cable coming out of the side. I own an Oculus which has a right angle USB C cable and it really saves the port from being broken. That being said, I fully understand that the Tab isn't shipped with a right angle USB C cable, but TBH it's a easy to fix issue IMO.

@ribtin Год назад

One super important feature on Galaxy Tabs that is almost never mentioned, is the ability take apps that only work in portrait mode and force them into being displayed in landscape mode. And with the S8, you can even choose if you want the app to be displayed on only part of the screen, or if you want it to be full screen! This is just magical, and means that every app that is not made for tablets, can still be used in landscape mode with a keyboard. The function can be found within advanced features and Labs.

@fini8874 11 месяцев назад

What is landscape mode? :o

@ribtin 11 месяцев назад

@@fini8874 The opposite of portrait mode.

@fini8874 11 месяцев назад

@@ribtin Yeah but how can an app be displayed in portray or landscape mode? Thats what I don't understand

@nagamverma329 4 месяца назад

do you use Tab S8 instead of laptop?? Is it good??? any problems youu faced???

@yuvraaj.-.4727 3 месяца назад

he didnt even mention dex

@localblackman427 2 года назад

In my experience my Tab S8u (and formerly my tab s7+) has replaced my laptops for 90% of what I do as a software dev. I leave my mbp and xps at home and only take my tab to the office. Outside of real android/ios development...I don't _really_ need them to do majority of my web development tasks. I upgraded from the s7+ to the s8u for the larger display and extra ram. I truely love these devices and what they have to offer. I def recommend using a bluetooth mouse, as the mouse support on android fixes a lot of the click and drag / copy paste stuff. The biggest desire I still have is multiple virtual desktops when in dex mode. Oh and more linux on arm support from 3rd party devs but thats not a drawback of the tablet or samsung, just me being a power user and wanting more stuff.

@marvinpyles3274 2 года назад

Can u run docker on this tablet?

@avihayl7911 2 года назад

@@marvinpyles3274 generally if you have a tablet and a PC at home then you can rdp to it with something like parsec. Also, you can ssh with termux to a cloud vm on free tier or just buy a membership at linode.

@princechaturvedi3128 2 года назад

Can I use s7+ or even s8u for trading in cryptos and stocks..as I have to monitor prices and draw trend lines and indicators..I am little bit confused I was hoping to buy asus zenbook duo 14..but portability of these tablets kind of seducing me 😅..pls if anyone can help me.. primary use media and trading 🙂

@alexbramwell1870 2 года назад

Can you web dev locally or so you need 'cloud' based tools? Also, how do you inspect the page?

@tino94 2 года назад

it might be useful to install applications like termux or andronix, userland or debian no root and you'd get a kind of "virtualized" linux, even with a graphical environment if you wish

@AndrewArn 2 года назад

Flash is underrated in my opinion. Yeah you might never use it for photography, but here ar my uses for the flash: - scanning documents with good lightning, no harsh shadows, and being able to scan them in any conditions - using the tablet or phone at night, with my girlfriend sleeping near me -> quick light source that doesn't bother her - flash intensity can be controlled on most devices and can be aimed away from you => not that harsh on the eyes compared to a smart blub on it's lowest setting. Great when you need a light source after staying for too long on the dark So yeah.. i find myself using the flash on my tablet and phone quite often. Even tho i'm not using it for it's intended use

@emanuelneiconi 2 года назад

I would say a Tab is a great replacement for a Chromebook type laptop but not a full blown laptop. I sold my laptop and am using a tablet like this one but for heavy lifting or full apps like Adobe suite of apps, I actually remote into my desktop to get things done. But overall, even with its limitations, I think these are great! Spot on review. Well done.

@drumworld 2 года назад

Dude Chromebook is way better than normal laptop You people probably don't know about linux apps in Chromebook And also android apps also work in Chromebook which is a good experience Chromebooks are also more secure than windows laptops

@emanuelneiconi 2 года назад

@@drumworld Dude, some of us need full blown Windows or Mac programs/applications and a Chromebook like device isn't an option. So, no...

@drumworld 2 года назад

@@emanuelneiconi oh ok Actually Chromebooks have full fledged Linux apps but I respect your opinion I just wanted to help you

@emanuelneiconi 2 года назад

@@drumworld And I appreciate that. And honestly I think we're both on the same page but are coming at it from two different perspectives. While Linux based systems could work for most users, there are some like me who need a different architecture for the type of apps I'm running. I would love to see specific programs be written for Android or Linux but until such a time I'm limited in the type of replacement system I can use 100% of the time.

@fadinho89 2 года назад

Will this table be sufficient for zoom/teams/pdf view/microsoft office (word/excel/ppt/outlook?)

@qwertyuiop98320 2 года назад

A tip - If you add an external monitor, you can use the tablet on standard Android and the monitor on DeX - That leaves you with a multi screen machine. The mouse only works on the DeX side, but that's not much of a problem because your tablet is a touch screen.

@bcatcool 2 года назад

Mouse works across both screens check out dex settings mouse activate which side you want to access

@KamranDodhy 2 года назад

I own the Tab S7 which almost matches in specs with S8. Just wanted to share that I have been seamlessly editing 4K videos on my machine without any hiccups. Obviously, not with the detailed functionality as Adobe Premiere Pro. But Adobe Rush for Androids performs quite decently.

@WoutervanTiel 2 года назад

Glad to hear that, I was hoping to do that too. Nice basic editing for functional videos, that would be superb.

@harshbarj 2 года назад

It works. But a high end laptop will DRASTICALLY reduce transcoding / render times. It's not really a question of will it work, as it clearly will. It's more a question of can it match the performance. Which it can't. I have a S7+ and have tried transcoding videos. If I'm not in any hurry it will work just fine. I mean I can still do nearly anything on a Core 2 Duo that does not mean it's the best tool, or even one I should rely on. It however would work if nothing else is available.

@RobWatkins 2 года назад

I don't game or edit photos other than basic tweaks, so this would be great for me! It's pricey and Sammy charge a buttload of money for the keyboard folio, but great stuff. Thanks for your excellent review Mike!

@davidcohen_ Год назад

Nice review Mike, I think it's a pretty "down to earth" one. I bought the Tab S8 Ultra a few days ago, hoping it fulfill my PC requirements, at least, I'm not a editor or anything like that... So far, I think it is doing a great job. Hope that some day they do some improvement in Dex.

@sitoudien9816 2 года назад

I wish it could! But the limitations of Android and IOS prevent it from a laptop replacement. That's why I got the surface pro.

@footballtalk4857 2 года назад

One thing you forgot on the storage is that you can expand it

@frankethomas1248 2 года назад

I liked your review very much, but @ 10:52, as you were discussing storage & RAM, you forgot to mention that it has expandable storage via micro SD for up to an additional terabyte (1TB). This is hugely significant for those of us who don't like/trust “the cloud” to store our stuff. Again, thank you for sharing this with us!

@Wertyhappy27 2 года назад

Thought the S8 doesn't have it

@kind2de 2 года назад

Yes, I agree, I honestly think the cloud literally loses a file here and there, but physical storage keeps everything for years to come.

@frankethomas1248 2 года назад

@@kind2de Exactly! Plus I don't like folks being able to snoop through all my stuff.

@Wertyhappy27 2 года назад

@@kind2de physical storage can still corrupt, just like data on the cloud, all the cloud is, its just a giant server farm

@kind2de 2 года назад

@@Wertyhappy27 They both are vulnerable to being corrupt, what we don't want is compromised privacy, which servers are publicly controlled by other people.

@kennethalmanzor 2 года назад

This is on point. In my use case, I differentiate what I use a loptop for and what I use a tablet for. That's why even though I am impressed by the Tab S8 Ultra, I cannot justify it in my mind because it's less portable and more expensive.

@blueelectric05 Год назад

true, which is why I bought a base s8 despite having LCD screen. even the s8+ is still too big

@NyaMoon_ Год назад

I strongly agree! I use an iPad pro and a laptop. The iPad is mainly for writing notes in university. I have a pc at home for gaming and typing assignments that are longer. The laptop is just addition for university, because I have some subject were I need to type a lot :D annddd its a gaming laptop, so it has good graphics card and I can also play games when I´m not at home

@dylancandra4500 2 года назад

Well as a hospital resident, most of my work are about editing documents, doing some spreadsheets, zoom meetings and doing some presentations. About 80% of my work could be done on my Tab S7 since I bought it a few months ago, and the biggest advantage is it is VERY light, compared to my 2019 MBP. But, a thing that can't be done smoothly on my tab is when I did a presentation through zoom meeting, it wasn't as easy as doing it on a real laptop. But other things are okay now. I rarely pick my MBP out, except when I have to do a presentation through zoom meeting next time.

@phoebetorres715 2 года назад

How does the zoom layout look in gallery view? Can you pin and spot light people like on real laptop? This is the only thing holding me back from purchasing.

@dylancandra4500 2 года назад

@@phoebetorres715 you can only view 9 people at a time for the gallery view. And yes, you can pin/spotlight someone with the tab.

@phoebetorres715 Год назад

@@dylancandra4500 thank you

@dylancandra4500 Год назад

@@phoebetorres715 well it was a long time ago, but you’re welcome though

@phoebetorres715 Год назад

@@dylancandra4500 just figured out how to check my messages. Don't judge. Lol 🤣

@rangerfc1307 2 года назад

Nice video, thanks for that. Will watch your Tab 8 / Tab 8+ video as well as I am interested in considering a tab right now. I just got my S22 Ultra few days ago and am not really interested in the Tab 8 Ultra (mainly because of the HUGE size) but might be willing to shell out money for either of the other 2 variants. As a very casual user who uses laptop / phone mostly for media consumption & browsing the web, there is not much of a difference between a laptop and a high-end tablet but since I am used to Windows as the OS on laptops, if I were to replace a laptop with a tablet, it would be really uncomfortable at first because of the different UI, that's the only gripe that I have.

@rangerfc1307 2 года назад

@Bihungsar Narzary Yes I know about that but haven't tried it yet, will definitely give it a go

@philliplanos 2 года назад

Biggest issue is how the Bluetooth forces a refresh of the whole screen and any running apps when ever pairing or unpairing or if it goes idle. Never happens on iOS. I’m really trying to go tablet only but some serious 🧐 but small things that need changing.

@phoenixbyrd79 2 года назад

Fold 3 user here, personally I think this paired with a portable monitor is the sweet spot. I use my Fold 3 as my everything device. It's my phone, tablet and PC all in one. Love gaming with GeForce Now over 5G. Magic Dosbox comes in clutch for all my retro gaming needs as well. Termux with a debian proot distro gives me access to some desktop class Linux apps like Firefox and Gimp. Increasingly finding a pc less necessary these days. If I really needed one, there's also Shadow PC service although a tad pricey at $30 a month with no annual plan.

@DorylPlz Год назад

Having a Fold 3 (And now 4), just pushed me into buying the Tab S8+ Sure, the Fold is the "All rounder", but for example if i want to use it as a secondary screen for my laptop, it's just too small, if i want to check something in azure, it's too small, if i want to write something i'm studying, it's too small, sure, for normal phone use it's great, but for those more productive focused things, i think the tablet it's the way to go

@lahoof 2 года назад

There's so much old tut written on this subject that it was refreshing to watch this video. From my experience I find the speakers better on the Tab than on any laptop that I've ever owned but I've not heard them all so.. Otherwise, this was quality.. thank you .

@justinlewis760 2 года назад

Love your content man, keep it up

@stuofthepots 2 года назад

Great review, and well timed as my laptop is near the end of its life. I think this is the ideal do it all machine for me and having seen it in the flesh I can say the screen is just incredible. I have found in my search for a new laptop a massive disparity with screen and build quality between brands. Pretty sure with my wireless keyboard and mouse this will be incredible to use.

@miljantrajkovic1862 2 года назад

If u had some time to use the device you would see that Android is not optimized for keyboard and mouse. I would strongly advice to try to find some way to try using some tablet in that way - it ain't the greatest experience.

@stuofthepots 2 года назад

@@miljantrajkovic1862 brilliant thanks, have decided not go for a surface laptop, should be a much better experience all round. Still love the idea of the S8 ultra as a laptop

@miljantrajkovic1862 2 года назад

@@stuofthepots But i would recommend u Surface because it has Windows, which is optimized for touch and keyboard&mouse. But S8 sure looks beautiful.

@gao1812 2 года назад

@@stuofthepots I work on the Tab S7+ as a writer and can definitely confirm it works very well with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse

@stuofthepots 2 года назад

@@gao1812 brilliant thanks 😊

@DomCAFC 5 месяцев назад

This is such a good video, so down to earth and informative in the stuff I want to know about 👌

@Macgyver46 2 года назад

When did it go from a camera flash to a flashlight? I own the Tab S7 5G and for my use it easily replaced my laptop especially with the keyboard and dex. It's also a very powerful device for my art.

@GodsSoldier2 Год назад

What's the name of the stand you're using in the video for the tablet? I see it a lot but have no idea where to get one like that

@ThunderCat19D Год назад

I like the SUV, pickup truck analogy. It really gives you a visual to grasp onto. And the fact that I own a suburban and have a trailer to tow motorcycles and bigger items. I guess the trailer would be my USB dongle lol. Great video

@tofu_golem 2 года назад

If you're comparing the Galaxy Tab S series to the iPad, they have been better laptop replacements ever since the introduction of Dex. Heck, I use one as a productivity device for word processing, spreadsheets, and taking notes in class without Dex, and it's a decent laptop replacement. But I have a Galaxy Tab S7+. I think with the Tab S8 Ultra, we are in different territory. I was willing to spend $850 on a tablet because I wanted to be able to read small text on e-textbooks, PDFs, and digital comics, in addition to doing regular tablet stuff like curling up on the couch with a digital book, RU-vid, Netflix, etc. All of those are things a proper tablet is better at than a Windows hybrid like the Microsoft Surface series. However, the Tab S8 Ultra changes things. At that price, it is in competition with a variety of very competent Windows convertibles that have more processing power and can run any desktop app. There are a bunch of competent convertible Windows machines out there. If your primary concern is productivity, almost any of them would be better unless you need longer battery life, better cameras for video conferencing, better displays, or better pens.

@cyycher 2 года назад

Wonderful review, meticulously covering all the aspects!

@longvo196 2 года назад

If you have a PC, this can be used as a second screen for when you do adobe premier,davinci. I have a network share that i save my files to. I have also installed vpn software, remote desktop for when i need to remote in to work and its great. I use it in the same way as my surface book. As far as storage, have the capaability to install a sd card for cheap.

@ivana6141 Год назад

How come they haven't made a legit laptop keyboard dock with hinge to turn this into a laptop. They could even put a larger battery in the keyboard to extend the battery life. Guess every accessory adds to the cost and eventually an actual laptop looks like the better option.

@mjj0829 2 года назад

My pre-ordered s8 ultra is arriving in 2 days. Can't wait. I love s7+ but ultra is another level.

@depthnos9248 2 года назад

It has SD Card expansion! You can click and drag text. Attach a Bluetooth mouse. As a STEM major, this tablet is great to use in a laboratory.

@IQMENTALITY 2 года назад

Not being able to use the desktop version of Google chrome kills it for me. I wanna be able to add extensions etc. I guess I'm sticking with my surface pro.

@shanew7361 2 года назад

Yea this thing sucks way overpriced.

@qwertyuiop98320 2 года назад

My home machine is a Chromebook hooked up to two 32" TVs - Most of my work involves hunting for data, making spreadsheets with what I find, then writing a document or making a presentation. Frankly, it's pretty great. However, when out and about I like small and portable, something Samsung tablets do very nicely. I can happily edit my work and, using a USB C to everything but a coffee machine dongle, do everything I need when I'm mobile.

@hellochriis 2 года назад

So do you prefer the Tablet over the Chromebook?

@peanut_butter_cookies 11 месяцев назад

Hi Mike. How is it with Microsoft 365? Do the apps work like a windows desktop? Not sure if I'm getting the S9 or a thin and light laptop.

@argacc20417 2 года назад

If Microsoft remake their apps info full size apps, it's perfect laptop replacement. As office worker, I like using tab for working, but when I must do more than typing for my documents, the apps can't do that.

@MikeOBrienMedia 2 года назад

I agree. If Dex gave you a different set of apps that ran more like desktop apps, this would really be a much easier question to answer

@lollymanna 2 года назад

I don't think Microsoft would want it to replace a laptop despite their partnership with samsung. Even samsung themselves make laptops. Will affect their sales It will affect Dell and Hp laptop sales.

@argacc20417 2 года назад

@@lollymanna I agree, but as a customer who has been pay for the service of Office 365, we want same experience across device.

@gabrielgon3408 2 года назад

Exactly

@pikachuiswatchingyou 2 года назад

Use google docs and sheets on browser with DeX instead

@fabh3774 2 года назад

Thanks Mike for the great review. It really helps me in considering buying a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. By the way, I have no problem using Chrome in my current S7+. it works well..

@patburns64 2 года назад

I had the galaxy tab s6 light, and a tab s7 (11 inch) . I traded them both in for the tab s8+, and I use it as a second computer. I love my s8+, it does most of what I need. I have an ipad air 4, and its fast and sleek, I just dont like to use it as another computer. Samsung Dex is amazing. I can understand why it may not work for other peoples for use case.

@Killingsteak29 2 года назад

Unfortunately i can not replace my laptop with a tablet because i am a software developer student and all the software i need is only optimized for windows

@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple 2 года назад

Great review. Just wow!

@akky644 2 года назад

It would be great if you could post a link for the wallpapers you show in the video!

@amandaromanos7122 2 года назад

Where did you get that stand for the tablet?

@kennethdorothy4168 2 года назад

You deserve million subs for sure! Thank you for sharing this with us for free!

@TubeBrowzr 2 года назад

Ports aren't an issue when a mouse and headphones are connected via Bluetooth. Loving mine!!

@gao1812 2 года назад

Aside from Dex which is great you can actually run Windows 11 on the Galaxy Tab using Windows 365, works well provided your connection is good

@JUNGLEPEANUT 2 года назад

Have you tried using it with Teamviewer or Chrome Remote Desktop to a PC for us power users who want more mobility on a larger screen? I am more interested in chrome Remote Desktop but alternative remote desktops are fine if they all more mobility in processing work everywhere.

@markcabico 2 года назад

Quick question. On android, to highlight a group of text you press and hold till a word is highlighted then drag to highlight multiple words. On the keyboard, can you click and hold till a word is highlighted then drag?

@Cenzurat 2 года назад

my biggest gripe with tablets is that the software is really far behind what the SOC's are capable of. For ex I work in graphic design and its mostly for printing, where sizing aligning and distributing objects perfectly is important cause we make lots of billboards and signs and stuff but there really isn't any software that can do it. Infinite design is close but still unusable for most of my work. I'd rather have problems with it force closing when I make something too large than not having the option to do it at all.

@arvandvarahram 2 года назад

A really great video. This is the first time I saw a reviewer having really tried DeX in depth. I have two questions though. In which App did you fail to click and mark? In my case (DeX running on Fold 3) it works in Samsung Internet, in Chrome, but also in Samsung Notes or in Hancome Office. Unfortunatly I could not figure out which App you were using in your video. Which App does not rotate? Actually, I could not find even one App that cannot be freely resized. Even Instagram can be freely resized. You would have just to activate "Multi Window for all Apps". If not available in standard options on Tab S8 series, just do it via Good Lock Multistar App from Samsung, which is actually almost a native way to activate it.

@lionwei4506 2 года назад

Yeah..i am user for Tab S6 & currently just bought a Tab S8+, Click & mark working too..

@lahoof 2 года назад

There is a "Labs" utility on board that enables you to minimise any/every window/app.. it comes with the usual labs disclaimer but to date, I've not had any issues.

@JohnnDyson Год назад

Question Im planning to replace a laptop for a high end Tablet. Be it ipad or Android. My work has mostly to do with multiple Excel sheets. I work on analysing and doing vlookups on multiple set of datas from multiple excel sheets. So is it possible to open multiple sheets and work on it by toggling between sheets?

@ConeZone 2 года назад

I love your channel, Mike, you're one of the greats!!

@cal.barrett 2 года назад

This is always one of my favorite videos that you do. I enjoy how much detail you include and how in-depth your test is. I have a Galaxy Tab S7+ and it's one of my favorite purchases of all time. Not quite a full laptop but I get so much use out of it. S Pens will change your life!

@MrRinre 2 года назад

Plus they're free lol

@dreamthedream8929 2 года назад

I have s7 fe and i use it as a computer, right now writing this in dex mode and no problem. I dont do what other people here do on their computers and for what i do this works well. I have my samsung smartphone and this and thats all i have, i dont have another device/computer. Plus he was wrong about the size of computers in this video. I remember that I had a computer back in 2015 or 16 from samsung with a smaller screen than s7+/s7 fe, plus they are close in size to the common 13 inch screen computers these days, not everyone has or wants to buy a 15 plus inch screen computer, i once had a 17 inch computer which was not convenient when it came to portability or just general everyday handling

@ckay8191 Год назад

@@dreamthedream8929 I agree. My laptop broke and I’ve been using my Samsung galaxy tab s7+ as a replacement. It’s so great! And the chip is better than most computers. Only downfall is I need Adobe Creative Cloud. However, you can always remote a virtual desktop using AWS workspaces. And I more so blame Adobe, because they call it creative “cloud” but make it software. New design softwares like Figma and Canva are completely online to cater to the new wave of devices

@dreamthedream8929 Год назад

@@ckay8191 does pinterest work for you properly? I want to do some work there but i cannot seem to get a proper desktop version of it, it does not appear like in the videos that im watching. What internet browser are you using?

@ckay8191 Год назад

@Dream TheDream89 I actually use the pinterest app and found that it works good. However, I don't do a lot of work in pinteresr. You could also click "desktop version" in chrome when viewing sites. I also heard samsung interenet was pretty good.

@clementte6948 2 года назад

i honestly tried with my Samsung Tab S7+. but laptop is still strongly preferred due to a more polished software especially with Office apps like Excel

@Mr2pint 2 года назад

Probably the only gripe I have is the processing power - wish Qualcomm could make chips like the M1 👀

@kelvinlee9735 7 месяцев назад

How's file management ? Can we save locally in Google drive and sync with Google drive ? This is keep me away from using Ipad is the file management

@RRonaK 2 года назад

Not being able to use chrome extensions was a decider for me. If possible I would also like the Chrome OS Flex to have those too. I love the interface etc but eventually stopped using the OS because it was very limiting. I was really into the s8 ultra and saw no other review covering this. But I use html to figma, clickup grammarly and those type of extensions which "in my case" are a necessity for me to operate as a pm/ba/dev. Twice the price but I'd probably go for the asus flow z13 in this case.

@teddcuizon3964 Год назад

For the fingerprint sensor, I a gree that it's kind of weird to lay your finger on the screen on the s8 ultra. That's why I use just the s8, which the sensor is on the on/off button

@lazygamer1904 2 года назад

Can you run Canvas which is a website/app now that is used for college. Also can you code and run python? Or other coding apps?

@Soupie62 2 года назад

The thing about a laptop is - you can choose Windows or Linux. You can also load programs of your choice. Once you choose Android, you are severely limited in software choices. This can be considered a security feature, BUT that's small consolation if the software you want isn't available (or the Android version has bugs).

@swee-chekyeoh3876 2 года назад

Hi Mike I want that watch on the table @1.17 What is that model pls ?

@abedullrazzakaboshakra4704 2 года назад

Can i download autocad or photoshop, sketchup, revit … architecture softwares on tab s8 plus please reply

@essencemediaproductions2174 2 года назад

Can I use a external video camera for zoom, on the tablet, the same way my laptop allows it?

@sebastianalcaraz3620 2 года назад

Love your opinión on tech. Thanks

@rahullulay 2 года назад

So we need dongle to connect a mouse and keyboard? Bluetooth doesn't work for that ?

@umertanoli2581 Год назад

I have a question please, i want to move from laptop to tab, i want to setup work station i'm thinking about getting a big screen with which i can connect the tab, oh sorry the question is on my laptop i'm always using different apps and tools and the main thing is i have always 4-5 google profiles open with 5-6 chorome tabs, or using different desktops, can tab handle this much pressure or should i stick to laptop for this?

@pauldshan 2 года назад

S7FE owner here. I have the exact opinions you have. My take on the software problem is that Google doesn't have as tight control over their store as Apple has on theirs...and developers are lazy, only developing the basics and not following the rest of the spec because "they don't care". This is why many apps are portrait-only. I could be wrong but it sure seems that way to me. Good review!

@lenacheney 2 года назад

Do you like the s7fe? I bought the 4/64 for only 265 and I'm considering trading it in for the Samsung tab 8 +

@YTdude562 Год назад

Can you plug in an external hard drive in it and use to view/edit?

@emilianozapata9823 2 года назад

What kind of stand do you suggest for this Tablet?

@BigReg26 Год назад

There are plenty of dongles that plug directly into the port and provide a lot of connections you can use and still power the tablet. I use one from Anker.

@Oscar.Revelo Год назад

In what OS run better Microsoft apps (Word, excel, PPT,etc.) ipad OS or Android, i'm between iPad air 5 or galaxy Tab S8

@mohdkitt9083 11 месяцев назад

I must have Opera Workspaces and Edge browser SideBar and Vertical tabs. this browser and features avaiable for Samsung tab S9 ?

@rhuzel24 2 года назад

Any updates regarding the extensions on google chrome website?, is it still not possible??

@omni_0101 2 года назад

Ports will be my deal breaker. 3.5mm and HDMI at a minimum. At least one type A port for a Logitech dongle and I'd be set. I would love to have the battery life and fancy screen, and I'd largely use it as a thin client to a windows VM for my hard hitting productivity concerns.

@estusflask982 Год назад

Most Logitech mice and keyboards support Bluetooth. You can use USB-C to HDMI dongle or USB-C cable to USB-C monitor/TV.

@mehdisy3d 2 года назад

Good analogy at the end. Spot on!

@petedklein 2 года назад

The primary difference is in software and apps and programs. There are few fullscale fully functional apps on Android. Multitasking on Android is very restrictive. Windows allows access to multiple programs at once in full view. If this were a Windows tablet, I'd snap it up. Those are the most significant points to making a buying decision.

@gao1812 2 года назад

Congratulations you just spoke enough shit to convince people you don't own one of these devices and clearly have no clue what you're talking about 🤭🤭

@seanwhitman4365 2 года назад

In a lot of cases yes. In my profession no. I need ports and specific programs that I need to use. For everyday stuff like email, web browsing, photo/video editing, RU-vid yes it can. RU-vidrs seem to think computers and laptops are used for basic stuff.

@thatonegamer2709 2 года назад

Can i install regular laptop software on this ?..as i do school work from home and would love this instead of a laptop..

@mikldude9376 2 года назад

It looks quite good , but I’m thinking a higher end surface pro 360 would be more versatile , you also get the touch screen , more ports , windows, chrome if you want it , and I could be wrong but I suspect a laptop may be a bit more durable in daily life?

@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285 2 года назад

I need to transfer music from iTunes on my hp Microsoft windows laptop to the Samsung music app.on the Tab S8 ultra, can it do this?

@Atticus_Moore 2 года назад

I'm very interested in the S8 Ultra and the Surface Pro 8. Just not quite sure which one i want to buy. S8 for the connectivity to my phone and answering calls on it and what not and i could remote desktop and use it as a controller, but the major drawback being the one port and not being able to run beefy programs that pc's can run. but with the surface pro 8 i lose all the phone connectivity and can't get cell service on it i don't think. which is really lame. like using google maps on a big tablet like that would be incredibly helpful

@josepharroyo3311 2 года назад

Regarding storage, I think the s8 series beats the ipad...yes only up to 512gb but did you mention it has expandable storage? Value is way better compared to dropping $$$$ for 2tb on an iPad

@prototwelve7563 2 года назад

Please enlight me who use samsung tabs, Can you open pdf on the browser without actualy downloading it? Like when there is pdf "download" button and you just easyly click it and it open in the browser without bothering you force downloading? It's a big sold factor for me, thanks anyone who's answer, really apreciate Edit : and how about .rar files, is it able to open it or extract it w/o downloading any unofficial apps?

@0114mercury 2 года назад

Is it OK for coding and using unix utilities such as shell?

@BrianHallmond 2 года назад

10:50 Remember it has expandable SD Storage of up to 1TB. :)

@AnotherTechChannel 2 года назад

Awesome wallpaper. Can you please provide link??

@Dumauch 2 года назад

For basic needs Id say yes because most folks that aren't using creative or professional apps don't tend to use their laptops much. If you have a specific set of needs like 3d rendering, adobe stuff etc. then absolutely not.

@SuyongChoi Год назад

MS office for Android doesn't work like the PC version in that you cannot easily copy paste images from web sites into word or PowerPoint documents. If you use office products a lot, that is a serious limitation. Sure there are work arounds, but it is such a hassle.

@Stillnelson8 3 месяца назад

You don't know how to use this tablet it is just drag and drop....

@chrgeorgeson 2 года назад

Apple and Samsung have lost their freaking minds making a keyboard cover that costs $350

@imranharith01 2 года назад

My tab s7 with keyboard cover is good but it's just good for a mobile laptop that I used to attend lectures while keeping my laptop in my dorm for more heavier task. Good review.

@billrailsback5176 2 года назад

How does it work with Powerpoint for sales presentations?

@blastu99 2 года назад

Honestly, the tablet market to replace the laptop would be great, the only thing stopping it is the OS, Android is a mobile OS while a laptop tends to be using more of a regular desktop OS, what we need is a hybrid OS. the Chrome OS could actually be something great for the tablet market as it can use the full-blown Desktop OS type of OS while also being able to use the mobile apps like on android thus being a hybrid OS. But even then Chrome OS still has a drawback in the sense that it focuses more on cloud computing which means that there are a lot of apps/features that won't be developed due to amount of versions of the app that needs to be supported, therefore hurts compatibility.

@straor 2 года назад

The software limitations are really frustrating, Google docs is not really the same thing on dex, even with mouse and keyboard. Things like selecting, right clicking, copy paste are almost impossible. I think Samsung could have done something about this with a little effort... But I don't expect them to focus in these details

@lollymanna 2 года назад

Google docs does not belong to samsung. Google should improve it.

@straor 2 года назад

@@lollymanna yes, but the ux belongs to Samsung. They could for example override the right click of the mouse, that in Android is set to be the back button, to do what the long press does (open contextual menu).

@timothysalinas37 2 года назад

Mike o'brien what features/upgrades would this tablet need to qualify as your everyday laptop?

@AbhishekSrivastavapune 2 года назад

The processor, won't an octa-core processor on a laptop be more powerful that on a phone? I think phones work on very reduced instructions set

@redsea866 2 года назад

One thing I wish reviewers would do is inform us what the pc equivalent of the latest mobile chips are so we can get a good understanding of how they are progressing.

@redsea866 2 года назад

This looks like spam ☝️

@ManuAQ-20 2 года назад

Different architecture, impossible.

@redsea866 2 года назад

Different architecture true, but everything these days has a speed test.

@ReinoldFZ Год назад

As I understand much of what you use in tablets and cellphones require internet or the cloud to work and process with focus in social media., in order to be light. If they are getting more powerful it seems it is to play Genshin impact or to get more functions in WhatsApp or Instagram. DeX mode is great, I use it, but still is not the same as a laptop. They aren't comparable because they have different ways to work.

@redsea866 Год назад

@@ReinoldFZ funny that you just replied. I just watched a video on abilities of s8 ultra and while it won't handle heavy loads it seems to excel in the lighter loads way better than my galaxy book One. Maybe I'd see more similar sharing functionality if i also had more Samsung devices.

@pandabytes4991 2 года назад

I picked up the s8+ through my mobile carrier, and works just fine as a laptop replacement. If I ever need some heavy lifting, which isn't that often, I can just use my desktop.