Apple’s iPad Pro is getting some
competition, at least in the display department with the announcement of the
Samsung Galaxy View, the Korean tech giant’s enormous 18.4-inch tablet that was
first showcased at IFA.
But unlike Apple’s big tablet
that’s designed to be a productivity powerhouse, the Galaxy View is meant to be
a big tablet for consuming multimedia content. The device comes with a handle
that allows users to easily carry it from one room to another. It also features
a 2-way kick-stand so you can better enjoy watching videos on the device’s
large display.
The tablet is powered by a 1.6GHz
octa-core processor and features 2GB of RAM and up to 64GB of expandable
storage via a microSD card. There’s also a 2.1MP, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi ac and
optional LTE connectivity.
Samsung has installed Android 5.1
Lollipop on the tablet with its own Media UX skin on top. There’s no word yet
on pricing and availability but the device has been prematurely listed on a US
online store with a price tag of $599.
