Samsung listened to feedback from its customers to create the perfect companion tablet for workers in the field. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 comes with a rugged case that allows it to survive drops from 1.5 meters. Even without the case it should live through a fall on a flat surface from 1.2 m.
IP68 dust and water resistance
ensure that it can work in rain or shine. The 8.0” LCD is designed to be
operated with gloved hands, but if the gloves prove too thick, then the
IP68-rated S Pen can be used to navigate the UI.
The Galaxy Tab Active3 is
powered by the Exynos 9810 chipset (aka Galaxy S9/Note9’s chipset). It’s paired
with 4GB of RAM and 64/128 GB storage, expandable with microSD cards. The
tablet runs Android 10 with DeX mode for a desktop like experience along with
the security protections of Knox. Biometric authentication is done with the
fingerprint reader or face recognition. There’s a 5 MP front-facing camera for
video calling as well as a 13 MP cam on the rear for general photography.
A desk is not this tablet’s
natural habitat. It has a 5,050 mAh battery that can be swapped out by the user
on the go. Also, it can be charged in docks thanks to the pogo pins (or using
regular USB when available). The slate has a “No Battery” mode, which can be
toggled from the settings. This allows it to be used as a stationary kiosk
without degrading the battery. Third-party add-ons can be used to scan barcodes
or add mPOS functionality.
This tablet and the Galaxy
Xcover Pro phone will receive three major OS updates, which is an important
considerations for business, which typically use equipment longer than
consumers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is available starting today in select
countries in Europe and Asia, availability in other regions will be announced
later. There’s a Wi-Fi only version (with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity) as well as an
LTE model.
