Samsung 8.0" Galaxy Tab A 8.0 32GB Tablet - Wi-Fi Only, Black (2017)

2021-02-20T19:00:00

i've been quite happy with tablet & because, i dropped & cracked the screen on my 1st one, i bought a 2nd. that says something right there, as i could've used that opportunity to try something else. i'm not very tech savvy & i found it much more user-friendly over my previous apple tablet. the reason i didn't give it 5 stars, however, is because i think the settings need work. it could be much more user friendly, especially the "looking for something else" prompt. as far as functionality & performance, however, this tablet is top notch. it would be great if it came with a little more memory, too, but i know they have to draw limits somewhere. overall, i do (& have) recommended this tablet & can't imagine anyone regretting their purchase of this tablet!

Tonyamc419

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2020-09-01T20:00:00

just received the tab a 8.0 back from a warranty check as it had stopped working. photos showed internal water damage. considering the device was either mounted to the windscreen (internal) of my car, in the glovebox of the car or on a high shelf at home i can only wonder if the product is not sneeze proof.

Bigguy

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2020-01-21T19:00:00

I've had this tablet since May 2018. It is now running Android 9.0 and UI upgrades that were received via official pushes from Samsung. The battery life, performance, and app compatibility are solid. It's been an excellent travel companion for watching movies, and handling my maps, hotel reservations, email and finance needs when on the road. I prefer the 8.0" tablet size over the 10" because it's just small enough to be able to hold single-handed while typing with the other. Only negative comment I have on the design is that the case is pretty slippery.

TomS2

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2019-11-29T19:00:00

I only use my tablet for reading. I've never traveled with it, never dropped it. I usually keep it charged, but one time I accidentally let it die. After that, it wouldn't charge or power on. I contacted Samsung. But, I had had the tablet all of 13 months, so it was out of warranty. They wanted me to pay nearly half the original purchase price to have it repaired. So, I did some searching online to see what other options I had. Apparently, this is an extremely common problem with Samsung tablets. Look it up yourself. They lock up, and the battery needs to be completely disconnected to perform a hard reset. Well, since the battery is internal, the bezel has to be popped open and removed. The user forums on this issue date back several years. Samsung must surely be aware of this problem by now and makes no effort to fix it or to warn consumers. If your tablet ever fully looses charge, you may not be able to turn it back on without cracking it open. Mine is currently being used as a paper weight.

Hoodoo

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2019-11-16T19:00:00

In the beginning it was fine but eventually this thing cuts on and off. Ive reset it way too many times but unfortunately it still have the same problem. That part itself overrides everything good about it.

krazyphatguro

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2019-03-31T20:00:00

I bought this for my 9 years old son to play and do homework on it. He loves it because he can download so many apps, takes pictures and videos. It's just right for him to go anywhere with it.

bella82

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2018-12-15T19:00:00

Works just the same as my phone,should of saved my money. In other words I hate it.

Ace22

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2018-11-11T19:00:00

Great features at an affordable price. I purchased this on sale for $179.99 and my only regret is not buying it sooner. The price point is a huge factor in my purchase, however I realize that after owning a Galaxy Tab A7 for a few months. I quickly fell in love with the OS and UI features. Coming over from iPhones and iPads it took a little getting used to but alas, I am free from apple products. Unless you are super stuck on iTunes and iOS, I consider this an easy switch. At the price, I can easily replace these tablets and phones every 3 - 4 years for around $200 each vs. The alternative. I am a typical end user, i have a few apps, use social media, games, web browsing, email and stream music, TV and movies on the go.

Chester411

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2018-10-26T20:00:00

I bought this because I love my old Tab A and this one seemed to have even more advantages. The space addition is great. The touch screen ain't. Neither is the goofy access to insert micro sd card. To type an email or navigate a screen I feel I've got to punch a hole in it to produce letter or get where I need to go. I hope these issues will get fixed with an update. Meanwhile I am using my old Tab A to type this and everything else I need to do without a hammer. Also I prefer a format that does not reduce my mp4 movies (many to the size of a horizontal rubber band. Still I keep it (and hope for a screen fix) because I don't need the price of an s2 or s3.

Terryb9488

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2018-10-23T20:00:00

Bought this tablet for my fiancé for our 12 yr, he always wanted a tablet just didn’t know much about them. Bought this tablet and was very glad I did. He has had it for over a month now, uses it everyday. It’s fast, very responsive and has had no issues. It’s one of the best purchases I have made. Gonna get myself one as well. I highly recommend.

Blueberry

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2018-10-16T20:00:00

I purchased this on sale for $179.99 and my only regret is not buying it sooner. The price point is a huge factor in my purchase, however I realize that after owning a Galaxy Tab A7 for a few months. I quickly fell in love with the OS and UI features. Coming over from iPhones and iPads it took a little getting used to but alas, I am free from apple products. Unless you are super stuck on iTunes and iOS, I consider this an easy switch. At the price, I can easily replace these tablets and phones every 3 - 4 years for around $200 each vs. The alternative. I am a typical end user, i have a few apps, use social media, games, web browsing, email and stream music, TV and movies on the go.

Chester D.

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2018-09-18T20:00:00

Primary use is streaming video or music. Works fast and superbly!!!

Quinsippi K.

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2018-06-24T20:00:00

I've officially made this my gps unit along with mobile office for working out of my truck. I absolutely love the Samsung Flow app as it will automatically connect my S8 Active and tablet together along with tethering when I walk out of the house or office wifi. This is the perfect size for mobility sake along with magnet mounting on my dashboard as my gps unit. Also, Otterbox makes an awesome case for this as well if you take a walkabout on worksites and you're worried about dropping it.

JoeDirticus

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2018-06-06T20:00:00

I am very impressed with this tablet. Lots of great features.

Shar

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2018-05-25T20:00:00

It's great! It's a no Brainer. Very easy to follow the instructions.

Teri07

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2018-01-05T19:00:00

While I love my tablet, Samsung has fell short in the accessories department. The tablet is easy to use and has a bright display. With the New 2017 version you will have to jump thru hoops to find the screen protector and even a protective book cover. I bought the tablet at a very large electronics box store and they told me that Samsung has not sent them any of the accessories that go with it. The old Tablet A accessories does not fit the bigger 2017 version. Love it otherwise.

Georgiaphotog

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