The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is on sale on Amazon, today only

When it comes to tablets, everyone sees the iPad as the top option, but that’s not necessarily the case. The iPad has a serious competitor in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, one of the brand’s most capable tablets. Not only does it pack a ton of power into a sleek frame, it includes the S Pen – Samsung’s answer to the Apple Pencil – and it even has a powerful camera for taking 4K photos and video. Right now it’s on sale for $300 off, but only until midnight (along with several other Samsung tablets.)

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With this 12.4-inch AMOLED screen, you’ll get a gorgeous display in a lightweight, portable package.

$600 on Amazon

The Galaxy Tab S8 has an impressive spec sheet. It has 128GB of internal storage as well as an SD card slot for even more memory if you need it. It also has 8GB of RAM, more than many Chromebooks. The screen resolution also goes way beyond 1080p, landing somewhere around the 2K mark.

Another standout trait is the fact that it’s Wi-Fi 6E enabled, so it can take advantage of updated Wi-Fi connections, giving you up to three times the speed of Wi-Fi 5. Whether you’re downloading a new game on while you spend hours or need to switch to a video call, it will give you a more stable connection.

Now let’s talk about the S Pen. This stylus is responsive and comfortable to hold, providing an easy way to mark up documents or scratch that artistic itch. It’s included with purchase, which only adds more value to this offer – honestly, Apple could learn a thing or two from Samsung.

The battery is impressive, especially for a tablet of this size. With a 10,090mAh battery, you can expect juice most of the day under normal usage. When the charge runs low, just use the included cable to quickly top it up with its quick charge feature.

At the current price of $600, this tablet isn’t exactly cheap, but its power is on par with a high-end iPad Pro and significantly cheaper than Apple’s route. It’s ideal for students who need a solid tablet for taking notes or for someone looking for a productivity machine more than something for entertainment.

“Best piece of technology I own!” said a student. “I mainly use my Tab S8 for reading, note taking, and homework (I’ve even used it to code with Google Colab). With each task, it sticks out in a way I never would have. expected from a tablet. … it seems that Samsung is doing everything possible to make the workflow as efficient as possible on a tablet, and I haven’t had a single bug in the three months that I’ve owned the product.”

Another user said that the Galaxy Tab S8 has become a laptop replacement: “This tablet can very easily replace my laptop for 99% of my needs. The wallet case with integrated keyboard is a must! Common shortcuts like cut, copy, paste are exactly the same as a PC. Alt-tab is very useful for closing applications that are still open. … It replaced my Note Pro tablet which I was very happy with but it didn’t There is no comparison to this machine. Picture and screen quality is great. I made a ZOOM call and the other side was amazed at how clear I looked. They were able to read a document that I put in front of the front camera. Overall, I am completely satisfied with this tablet.

Right now, three different colors are on sale for the same price. It’s a bargain – and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

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With all-day battery life and fast charging functionality, this tablet will never leave you hanging.

$600 on Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most current versions at the time of publication.

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