Finally, a tablet to replace your laptop
Technology
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Ultra 5G is an ultra-capable all-rounder tablet
(Web Desk) - There’s finally a tablet that can replace your laptop or PC, and maybe even your phone if you’re not finicky about portability – Samsung’s top-of-the-range Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G.
If you think that is a bit far-fetched, just look at the specs: 1TB of storage, 16GB RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2960x1848 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate – none of these are tab-like features. They are, instead, specs that would do most laptops proud.
Throw in the camera system – twin 12MP front lenses with wide and ultra-wide capability and at the rear an 8MP main ultra-wide with a 13MP main wide – the 5G SIM card slot and the included SPen stylus, and you have more than most laptops or PCs can give you.
And best of all, this entire package is just 732 grams in weight and 5.5mm thick, with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance that gives it a take-it-anywhere ruggedness.
Leave alone a PC, there isn’t even a laptop I can think of that combines such high-end features with such easy portability. Yes, it runs Android, which some might say has its limitations compared to both Windows and Mac OS.
But for most real-world applications – and I mean browsing, word processing, image processing, entertainment and playing games – that almost 90 per cent of us who are not geeks or professional coders will use it for, we will hardly notice any difference.
Helping the cause of the Android 13 that the S9 Ultra runs is the Samsung One UI, Samsung’s own OS user interface, that runs on top of it and makes operating the tab a breeze with easy multitasking.
You can run three apps together on the S9, rather than the two that Android normally allows.
And Samsung has put in further tweaks that also allow you to resize them in various ways, including giving one 50 percent of the screen space and dividing the rest between the other two.
Looking closer at the features, one of the first things that will steal your heart is the stunning 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. With the crisp 2960x1848 resolution and the dazzling 120Hz refresh rate, this tablet offers a visual feast for your eyes.
Whether you’re watching movies, playing games or simply browsing the web, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s display provides vibrant colours, deep blacks and incredible sharpness and contrast.
Being a portable device, it is sure to be used outdoors a lot – and even when under the glare of the midday sun, the screen is bright and clear enough to still be vibrant.
The generous 14.6-inch screen real estate is perfect for multitasking. It’s a joy to use split-screen mode or the enhanced App Pair feature, which allows you to create custom pairs of apps for more efficient productivity.
From streaming your favourite series to editing documents or sketching your artistic masterpieces using the supplied SPen, this tablet’s display is an absolute delight.
