Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0" 32GB Tablet, Octa-Core 1.8GHz, 3GB RAM, Wi-Fi, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Gold

2021-03-12T19:00:00

the reason for the one star.... in december 2020, it just failed. meaning it would not power up. no reset tool. nothing. equally worse was there was no way to contact samsung customer service for assistance. big company so i can get over that. my real issue is that there must be a manufacturers defect on this tablet as when i did research entirely too many people complained of my exact same issue. meaning... you wake up one morning and the tablet just does not turn on.

mnash3

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2020-10-31T20:00:00

i have the s2 8" ive had it well over 3 yrs. im sad to say the charging port has finally worn out. i love my tablet so much. im able to produce documents like a pro. play games like a wanna be pro and watch movies. make or recieve phone calls you name it this tab is tops. no scratches on the screen still after all these years. great camera. great storage. head phone jack. im going to miss it. ive hardly set it down in 3 years. literally ive used my tablet 10 plus hours a day at least 5 days plus a week. ..

Grandmaofabz

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2020-10-13T20:00:00

i initially bought this tablet just to test the waters on a mid level tablet without investing a lot of money and i felt that a samsung product would be a good bet. not disappointed at all, for the money spent, this tablet far exceeded my expectations. the only drawback is the storage capability being limited. other than that, it's a great tablet.

Will

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2020-06-06T20:00:00

i've had my galaxy a2 8 inch version for years. it is without doubt the best, as in convenient, tablet i've ever had. but it's way past the time for a high spec 8 inch update. everything is now 10 inches. fine for most things, but i've got a high spec 10 tablet and an ipad pro, i don't need a hulking great 10 inch tablet. but i would like an android 8 inch replacement for the now old but still serviceable a2. i want something the size of a paperback, that's ideal for reading ebooks and has more power than an amazon fire or kindle. at this rate i'm going to be buying a ipad mini as it's the right size, but only because samsung have given up on higher spec 8 inch tablets and only churn out under powered cheaper versions or expensive 10 inchers. unbelievable!

Kingstoon

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2020-05-29T20:00:00

I've had this tablet since 5th grade and it still runs really fast, and the brightness is amazing, but when I had to go get it looked at there was a problem with the port and I found out that you would have to get a new tablet because the port is connected to the motherboard. But overall great tablet.

Kingram

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2019-04-29T20:00:00

Great tablet when it works. Mine has been in for repair twice in the first month. It would work perfectly for a few days, then would get stuck in a "boot loop" and refuse to start. I have had to perform a factory reset six times now to get it running again. Samsung now says that there is nothing wrong with it.

KW G.

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2019-02-03T19:00:00

Mine lasted just a month past the 1 yr warranty. 13 months after buying new for about $XXX as a christmas gift the screen goes black, still functions, you can hear the noises but no screen display. I started having the issue about 6 months after buying it, but it started getting bad (not rebootable just reciently. Seems this is a common issue with Samsung brand Tablets & Phones. Search for "Galaxy Tab Black Screen" and see what you get! Called customer service, they blew me off, want $XXX just to look at it, and offered to bill me for any difference. No thanks! Will not buy any more Samsung products because of this. My son kept telling me to go with another brand, I should have listened. Samsung, wake up, consumers want products that work. If I wanted cheap I would have bought cheap.

Irritated C.

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2019-01-29T19:00:00

The combination of size and performance/features makes this the best Samsung tablet even in 2019! Yes it's not as up to date as Tab S4, but it's much more portable and light, and works great as travel tablet or ebook reader. Yes the speakers are not as nice as Tab S3 and it doesn't support the S-Pen, but it's actually a better performing device and doesn't lag like the S3. They haven't produced a better overall tablet yet (which unfortunately shows they don't care about them, so I'm sticking to my trusty Tab S2.

Geno71

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2018-11-11T19:00:00

Love everything about this tablet, it was a gift and the person that got it for me knew I love Samsung products.

Hubs

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2018-09-23T20:00:00

I recently bought this S2. so far I'm very happy with it.

Tweetd

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2018-09-19T20:00:00

I bought this tablet to use on a vacation that got cancelled so I put it away for several months since I didn't have a use for it. Then I took it out recently to set it up for my Mom to use and after only 4 uses the WiFi quit working. And surprise! My Warranty had already expired so I am stuck with a $300 paperweight!

AshLikeSnow

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2018-09-15T20:00:00

Last Sunday on 09/09/2018, I ordered a BRAND NEW Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 32 GB, and received it on 9/11/2018. When I opened it, it took at least 8 hours to fully charge, but the battery drained a little bit fast for the work I was doing in spite of the battery size. The tablet lasted for JUST SIX DAYS, for last night, even though I had it on and plugged in it overnight it would not do anything. The machine would not even tell the battery level. I tried to restart it by pressing the power button and the volume down one for 10 seconds, and nothing. Because it malfunctioned and would do do anything, today (9/16/2018 I took it back and got my money refunded.

michaelvgfanatic

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2018-09-15T20:00:00

I bought this in July of 2016. In August 2018, the screen developed a green band and then went black 3 days later. Loved it while it lasted, great screen and fast processing. I was hoping to keep it for at least 3 years. It is an expensive machine to replace every other year.

joecardinal

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2018-09-12T20:00:00

Bought this last month, this tablet is awesome can do anything on this , very light and finger print security this is my third tablet from Samsung and the best yet

Chhull00

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2018-09-11T20:00:00

I have this held in a RAM mount in a JKE dock in my Jeep. I've got Locus Pro with the entire western states of USGS scanned maps and there's no substitute for having the best maps, ready to route and read out in the badlands. When in more civil settings it's great for keeping in touch and sending off a few pictures. Came in very handy when I was stuck and needed to call for help, but also the poor maps I was using at the time lead to getting stuck. I'd give this 5 of 5 if my charging circuit hadn't gone out and taken everything on the motherboard with it in the service replacement. Samsung should separate internal storage to it can be recovered. What's the cost of a daughterboard? I've recommended this model to several off-roading friends and we're all getting a lot of great use out of them. Be sure to pick up a soft cover for when you are out of the rig and want to carry it around.

2015 J.

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2018-09-09T20:00:00

I own several Samsung devices. This replaced my TabA. Not enough memory storage. This is a little smaller which I like. Not a fan of the Note. Too large as a phone. This is a great tablet!

Golfchick

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2018-09-05T20:00:00

I have had many tablets over the years. But this is by far the best..

Tamara12344

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2018-08-13T20:00:00

I've had it a couple of days and this tablet is amazing considering its a few years old. It has an amazing display! Its sleek and very smooth. The apps load quickly. Im very happy with it. Mine is running 7.0 nougat and its awesome!

Roosterlord75

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2018-08-02T20:00:00

I've had this device since July 2016, and it's incredible. I also own a really powerful laptop, but there are some things this tablet does that it just can't. It has the advanced mobility, offline capability and long battery life that the laptop doesn't have. When I'm on the go, this thing will have you covered. It's also a pleasure to look at with its saturated 1440p screen, and it runs apps and games like a charm. Never lags. It's got all your Google and Microsoft products right there where you need them, and it's extremely customizable. There's also plenty of storage space to last you a long time. I recommend getting a protective case with it, though. This thing's extremely valuable, and your heart will shatter simultaneously with the screen.

Ratchet0203

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2018-07-25T20:00:00

I've been using my Tab S2 for over two years. Performance and battery life are still great after two years of use. Durable too, still in great condition. I use it to play games, watch movies, surf the internet, and read novels. My girlfriend liked it so much, I had to buy a second one so she'd give mine back. It is the perfect size. Fits right into my hand, as well as in my coat pocket, and even in the back pocket of my jeans! I considered buying the Tab S3 when it came out, but since there was no 8 inch option, I stuck with my trust S2. The size is about the same as the average novel, so it's perfect for reading. Holding the tablet with both hands, my thumbs can reach more than halfway across the screen, which is optimal for playing most android games, especially emulators. As far as I'm concerned, this the best tablet on the market until an 8 inch S3 (or S4! gets released.

JBranst

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2018-07-21T20:00:00

I have had this tablet for almost 3 weeks and I am completely satisfied. My only complaint is that I wish the charging port had an outlet/Jack like the one for headphones. I bent the pins while charging my other tablet after falling asleep with it, now I'm scared of the same bad luck.

Sugarrrbeee

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2018-06-17T20:00:00

If you asked me right after I got it, I'd have written a glowing review. Now I'm glad I waited.... After only two months of use, the tablet is dead. Despite a full battery, it crashed and will not restart. Customer Service is obscure and slow, so it will be weeks to get a replacement tablet. It's impossible to track progress of repairs online despite Samsung claiming otherwise, so there's no way of knowing if I'll ever see a new one. Save yourself the aggravation of falling in love and then having it become a useless brick.

McMe2

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2018-06-05T20:00:00

They should not have Shrunk the screen size but other than that the tablet is awesome!

Skid187

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2018-05-24T20:00:00

Sent back to Samsung 4 times - got it back with the same problems. Full battery and the tablet would turn off and on - many MANY time. They would refrash - and it would not fix the problem. Ran out of warranty and they never fixed it.

KatinGA

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2018-05-22T20:00:00

I didn't have it two weeks before I had to send it back. It was stuck on the samsung logo.

takrfan

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2018-05-17T20:00:00

I have had this tab and the prior version. I love this tech by Samsung. Only down side is having a single speaker. I own quiet a few Samsung products and with the improved smartthing and the smart home integration abilities, I can control everything from my tab or my Galaxy 8+. I watch a lot of movies on my tab as well and have never been disappointed with the quality of the products. I have dropped it numerous times and have yet to break it.

eewhitejr

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2018-03-26T20:00:00

I have had the 8 inch s2 for sbout 3 years and love it, so I decided to get the 9.7 size for my wife, and she loves it.

Lovethes2

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2018-03-16T20:00:00

This is my first tablet of any kind and I love my tablet more than my phone. It is the perfect size for me to take with me any where. The fact that it has Microsoft Office included on the tablet was the biggest seller to me. I love Samsung products because I believe, they are of high quality. I wish I could load my ITunes account on here, but it's ok. I'll get an IPhone for that.

Sandi74

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2018-03-14T20:00:00

Got this model after the previous one became useless after the latest official Android update. The OS doesn't recognize anything in the Private area. I tried to put my passwords there for an extra layer of security, but Keepass portable can't find them. I also have some photos there that I can't put on the desktop wallpaper.Never had this problem with the older model. Also, one of my favorite games from Amazon (Swamp Defense won't play.Let's hope the next OS update can fix these issues. More video, and audio format support wouldn't hurt either.

davurbach

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2018-02-15T19:00:00

The Galaxy s2 tablet is a great size and lightweight. I have had it for about two weeks but have found two problems that should be corrected. 1. When you put the tablet in or just lay it on a case with the auto sleep feature it puts it to sleep and cannot be turned back on. I took it to Fry's Electronics where we purchased it and they no answer. Tried Samsung cases and other smart cases and had the same problem. Finally purchased a plain case, without the smart slerp feature. 2. No matter what virtual keyboard I use, typing is a problem. I have changed the sensitivity but going from one key to the next it will type the key between. And yes I have watched to make sure I am not hitting a key next to the one selected. I have never had this problem with another tablet. So if you don't want the auto sleep feature and don't do much typing this is the tablet for you.

Curley711

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