The Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is a tablet I wasn't expecting to see at CES 2016, even after I was told it existed. The Galaxy name (usually reserved for Android devices) meant I was surprised when it appeared with Windows 10.
But before we get onto the operating system, let's talk about the tablet itself - it's another plastic effort from Samsung, but it's well built once again.
The specs seem to be more than good enough, with a 12-inch 2160x1440 resolution on top of the Super AMOLED technology meaning you're getting the same beautiful images we've come to expect from Samsung screens.
The back is flat, uninspiring plastic, but it's not really relevant given it's never going to be felt, as there's a cover on the top that gives a full keyboard as well.
On top of that, we're looking at a Intel Core M dual core 2.2GHz powering things, 4GB of RAM, up to 256GB of SSD and the normal, pointless 5MP cameras on the back (less pointless on the front, admittedly.
So what's Samsung trying to actually do here? Well, it's actually made a really rather decent 2-in-1 hybrid, one that makes so much more sense than trying to cram Android on here. The speed of flicking around the screens works nicely, thanks to the Windows 10 animations making everything seem fluid, and performance was impressive.
The keyboard, well, less so. I like that it came with a trackpad for mouse-based fun, but in reality it was just too poor to use fully. Typing at speed kept yielding missed presses, even with some effort to accommodate for the different keyboard, and the trackpad was too small and compact to enjoy - I just kept prodding the screen.
There are other Surface-like components on offer, with a Bluetooth pen and multi-port adaptor to buy separately, but they weren't on show here.
The 'Galaxy' part of the TabPro S isn't entirely redundant though, as it does let you sync with your phone and use the fingerprint sensor of newer device to secure the device. Just pair the two together with NFC and use the sensor to open up both. You can also get messages from your phone on the tablet too - a nice feature if you've got both together.
Early verdict
The Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is an odd device, but one that works better than I expected it to. The screen is, as you'd expect from Samsung, gloriously clear and the speed from the Core M impressive enough for a device like this.
The keyboard accessory, while clipping on nicely, isn't as impressive and hopefully third party options will appear to fill the gap. Assuming price isn't too hefty here though, the TabPro S could be good choice as a laptop replacement.
from TechRadar: Technology reviews http://ift.tt/1RpXMoz
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