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Samsung ATIV Tab

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3.8
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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
8 user ratings
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Editorial reviews:
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3.2 out of 5
3 user ratings
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Pros

  • The brushed aluminum look is aesthetically pleasing
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • The light weight means carrying it around is quite pleasant

Cons

  • glossy exterior feels slimy
  • limited to that weak list of apps in the Windows Store
  • Windows RT can and cannot do

Key specs

  • 2 GB
  • 2
  • TFT
  • 10.1 in
  • 1366, 768 px
  • 155 ppi
  • 1.9 Mpx
  • yes

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Samsung ATIV Tab - Pros & Cons

Samsung ATIV Tab

Pros

  • The brushed aluminum look is aesthetically pleasing
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • The light weight means carrying it around is quite pleasant
  • build quality is solid
  • The tablet portion feels well-built and sturdy
  • its quality is very good
  • the chip is economic and scalable
  • it delivers similarly solid results
  • battery life
  • meanwhile
  • is simply exceptional

Cons

  • glossy exterior feels slimy
  • limited to that weak list of apps in the Windows Store
  • Windows RT can and cannot do
  • the the auto-brightness sensor is aggressive
  • isn't much thicker than a full sized USB port
  • high-price point
  • the material is a plastic
  • cheap feeling plastic and flexible chassis
  • no creaks or unsettling flexibility in the chassis
  • washed-out colors and were generally flat and uninteresting
  • app lacks any features like tap-to-focus or picture effects

Samsung ATIV Tab - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
1.5 GHz
Best:
Wacom Cintiq Companion
CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
IconCPU Cores
2
Best:
IconPixel density
155 ppi
Best:
Hisense VIDAA Mirror
Pixel density: 431 ppi
IconScreen size
10.1 in
Best:
Planar Helium PCT2785
Screen size: 27 in

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Samsung ATIV Tab - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technologyTFT
Screen size10.1 in
Resolution1366 x 768 px
Pixel density155.0 ppi
Touchscreenyes
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Technical details
Operating systemWIndows RT
RAM memory2 GB
CPU Cores2
CPU Frequency1.5 GHz
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
USByes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Charging connection
  • DC 5V
  • Micro-USB
Headphone connection3.5mm
NFCyes
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Dimensions
Height10.46 in
Width6.62 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight20.18 oz
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Storage
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory card supportedmicroSDHC
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Camera
Rear camerayes
Front camerayes
Rear resolution1.9 Mpx
Front resolution5.0 Mpx
Video resolution720p
Autofocusyes
Flashyes
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery capacity8200.0 mAh
Battery life12.0 h

Samsung ATIV Tab - Q&A (3)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is Samsung Ativ?
    sherley.conn
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Ativ (stylized as ATIV) is the brand name used for a series of Microsoft Windows-based personal computers and mobile computing devices produced by Samsung Electronics.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I format my Samsung Ativ?
    oswaldo
    over 1 year ago
    And at the same time while holding shift click restart keep holding it and now your tablet will boot
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I reset my Samsung 500t laptop?
    alyce.bartell
    over 1 year ago
    3 Answers. To perform a factory reset under Windows 8, click on Settings (on the Windows 8 toolbar on the right side of the screen) > More Settings > General > Reset your PC.
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Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.2
Based on 9 reviews
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  • 1
Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung ATIV Tab Review: A Tablet To Hold Your Breath For?
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 21.01.2013
Samsung ATIV Tab Review: A Tablet To Hold Your Breath For?

Microsoft set the standard for Windows RT-based hardware, but is there still room for partners to sell compelling alternatives? We take our first Qualcomm-powered Windows RT tablet for a spin to determine if Samsung's ATIV Tab is worth waiting for.

Samsung ATIV Tab Review Samsung ATIV Tab 3 XE300TZC-K01DE Convertible
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Notebookcheck
Published: 17.11.2013
Review Samsung ATIV Tab 3 XE300TZC-K01DE Convertible
4.1

In-depth review of the Samsung ATIV Tab 3 (Intel Atom Z2760, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3650, 10.1", 0.6 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung Ativ Tab 3 is a 10-inch tablet running full-fat Windows (hands-on)
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CNET
Published: 20.06.2013
Samsung Ativ Tab 3 is a 10-inch tablet running full-fat Windows (hands-on)

Samsung reckons the Ativ Tab 3 is the thinnest Windows 8 tablet ever. We went hands-on at Samsung's London launch event.

Samsung ATIV Tab Hands on: Samsung Ativ Tab 3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.06.2013
Hands on: Samsung Ativ Tab 3 review

A cheaper Windows 8 tablet - but does it feel too cheap?

Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung ATIV Tab 7 Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 15.07.2013
Samsung ATIV Tab 7 Review

A hybrid laptop/tablet that uses the full potential of Windows 8

Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung ATIV Tab review: the Windows RT tablet you'll never find in the US
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Engadget
Published: 04.02.2013
Samsung ATIV Tab review: the Windows RT tablet you'll never find in the US
3.4

In a world that's increasingly dominated by tablets, Microsoft, whose fortune is intertwined with desktops and laptops, needed to prevent its customers from leaving in droves.

Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung ATIV Tab Review: Qualcomm's First Windows RT Tablet
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anandtech.com
Published: 03.01.2013
Samsung ATIV Tab Review: Qualcomm's First Windows RT Tablet
Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung Ativ Tab review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 04.01.2013
Samsung Ativ Tab review | IT PRO
2.0

This 10in Windows RT tablet aims to outshine Microsoft's in-house effort with a Qualcomm chipset and nine hours of battery life. But is it worth the high-price point?

Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung Ativ Tab Review (Updated 2021)
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Samsung Ativ Tab Review (Updated 2021)

Fans of Windows will be happy to see that Samsung's ATIV Tab tablet gives the Microsoft Surface RT a run for its money.

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