SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A 7"; 8 GB WiFi Tablet (Black) SM-T280NZKAXAR

I've been using Samsung Tablets for the past 4 years now. I've had a Tab Note 10.0, 8.0, Tab 3 and now this is my 4th one. I must say, this is my favorite of all. It's slim design and perfect for on the go. I bought it on Friday and had all weekend to mess around with it and here are my conclusions.Pro:It's size is ideal for on the go. The A 7.0 fits in my back pocket and does not feel awkward carrying it in one hand (I have small hands). I've attached a comparison photo between the Tab A 7.0, the Amazon Fire HD 7 (2014 edition) and the Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina. You can see the size differences between all three. The 7 inch screen is amazing. Although the screen resolution is 1200x800 pixels, the colors are vibrant and does not strain my eyes. The screen ration is 4:3 and looks great watching video's in landscape mode. Also, the new design is an upgrade to the Tab 4.0. Samsung removed all of that chrome which, in my opinion, made it look cheap. The new design is sleek and slim, and I actually like that Samsung placed the USB 2.0 charger at the top (like the Amazon Fire HD series) is a nice change. The Android 5.1 operating system is nice and crisp.Cons:There are a few items that are worth noting, mostly small little things I wish Samsung did not do. Primarily is the 8GB Hard Drive. I wish Samsung created a 16GB version like they did with the Tab 4.0. Yes, you can upgrade the space with a MicroSD card up to 200 GB, but limiting it to only an 8GB HD seems like a step backwards compared to all the other tablets out there. Another issue I have is the screen is really susceptible to smudges and dust. More so than any other tablet that I have. It's a pain to keep wanting to keep it clean, and the very limited accessories that are out there is annoying.Overall, a great buy. It cost me only $141 USD at my local Best Buy (including tax and service fee). A really good upgrade to the Tab 4.0 and one worth keeping. Just PLEASE MAKE MORE accessories for it!

I want a tablet that can replace my computer when I am traveling. I want to be able to do more than just Email, browse the web, and watch movies. I want to be able to create content as well as consume it. This includes simple photo editing and posting blog entries. I also want to be able to navigate where I don't know my way around. This is an amazing device for the price. Thanks in part to advances in Android Apps as well as many portable Bluetooth keyboards, this tablet can do it all. There are some limitations, but they are easy to work around.I purchased the 7" tablet because it fits in my pocket. Many people have written about the low resolution of the screen. My previous 7" tablet had a much higher screen resolution. With a 7" display, I can't see the difference. When reading, I do not notice pixelation of the font. If you want a larger tablet, the screen resolution might be more of a consideration.Navigation is possible, thanks to the new version of Google Maps which allows me to store maps of cities I will visit offline, although you will want a memory card. Unfortunately, the tablet does not include a magnetic sensor, so compass applications won't work.Office 365, Photo Editor, and other content creation programs work fine. Web page loading seems a little slow, especially for pages with a lot of graphic content. The included Samsung file manager can easily copy photos from my camera to the tablet. (My camera does not have wireless capability. I use an OTG USB cable.) The file manager supports *copying* files but not *moving* them. It takes an extra step to remove photos from my camera. The included Gallery program is very good for flipping through pictures and deleting those I don't want. The photo editor that Gallery links to is seriously deficient in features, but MacGyver's Photo Editor works fine.My Bluetooth keyboard, which worked perfectly with my previous tablet, periodically disconnects with this tablet. With stock Android software, one can disable the Bluetooth power-save feature to fix this problem. Samsung's software has a "Power Save" menu, but it doesn't give access to this Bluetooth setting. I don't know whether this is the cause of the disconnections, but it is only a nuisance. The keyboard reconnects itself after a short pause.If the tablet were $300, I would give it 3 stars at most. But for less than half that price, this is a very capable machine. Considering how easily these handy little devices are damaged, price is critical for me. If you are willing to spend more, another tablet might be a better option for you.

Nice budget smaller tablet. I purchased 1 of these to replace a Kindle Fire ($50 5th generation) I gave to one of my kids to play with as he really wanted it. This is simple to use, fast app launching, and seems quite capable at the $120 sale pricepoint I purchased this for. I was considering a less expensive Acer Iconia one 8", but the dedicated controls and the "Promise" of Marshmallow update from Samsung support made me go with this model.My wife and I use iPad Air 2's with the kids all having iPad Mini 2's in the house - this was purchased mainly as a toy for myself (and one for the wife) to tinker around with Android.I am really hoping that Android Marshmallow is released for this like I see it for the larger 8" & 9.7" Tab A models to gain the full use of the SD Card slot as seamless App storage. Having 4ish~ GB total for apps/games might be a limitation for some users.I knocked off a star as this tablet is very sensitive to backlight bleeding with the ever so much of a slight twist to the tablet. I first noticed this while using the Kindle App on a black screen with white text. it is really only noticeable with a mostly black, or very dark background. For everyday use I probably would have never noticed it.I had ordered a Slim shell case that is plastic, and I can see a slight difference with the case on, and off as the case seems to slightly twist (or put pressure on) the tablet just enough to let the black change to a lighter grey color a the top. I am hoping there are no long term issues with this flexible chassis.Granted I have not (and likely would have not) noticed this until I had an all black background and was playing with the Kindle App - this does not even photograph well.Regardless, I still would recommend this as an excellent budget tablet if an iPad Mini 2 is out of your price range.