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While many consider the tablet to be an extension of the smartphone or a computer that’s more portable than a laptop, Samsung believes it can also replace your television. The company’s newest device, the Galaxy View, promises to do just that.

Samsung is positioning the Galaxy View as a tablet that can be used as a mobile television. It comes with a massive 18.4-inch, 1080p screen. That is monstrous in size compared to the 9.7-inch iPads and 12-inch Surface Pro tablets most consumers are used to holding. Samsung chose this specific screen size for a reason—when the tablet is positioned at arms’ length from a user’s body, it simulates the experience of watching a 60-inch TV, the company claims. It launches on Nov. 6 and will cost $600.

The gadget’s unusually large size isn’t the only characteristic that makes it look and feel different from your average tablet. There’s also an adjustable kickstand on the back that allows the View to either stand upright like a television or appear slightly sloped when you lay the tablet down on a flat surface. This makes it more comfortable to watch video while holding the tablet on your lap, Samsung says.

This kickstand never lies completely flat, so owners will have to buy a special case designed for the tablet in order to travel with it. Samsung says it’s designing a carrying case for the Galaxy View, and hasn’t shut out the possibility of third-party accessory makers creating their own travel bags too.

The Galaxy View is really designed to be used within the home, which is why it doesn’t ever lie flat like a regular slate. It’s made to rest on coffee tables, kitchen countertops, beds, even the bathroom sink. (Don’t ask.) Samsung made the top of the kickstand function as a handle, which makes it easier to carry the tablet between rooms in the home.

The Galaxy View comes with a special home screen that displays entertainment apps such as Netflix, Hulu, CNN, and HBO among others in a grid. Since the tablet runs Google’s Android operating system, users can swipe over to the right to access the standard home screen available on any other phone or tablet. In the future, Samsung plans to add an on-screen button next to the home and back buttons that bring the user directly back to this selection of video apps.

While the Galaxy View brings the full Android experience to a device that’s large enough to function as a TV, there’s one Android benefit the tablet doesn’t have—so-called universal charging. Most Android smartphones and tablets can be charged with a microUSB cable, which means consumers don’t necessarily have to use the specific charger that came with the device.

The Galaxy View uses Samsung’s own proprietary charger rather than microUSB since it has a cylindrical battery that’s different from those found in most Android gadgets. This gives the Galaxy View eight hours of battery life when it’s fully charged, which is long enough to squeeze in a few movies or a decent Netflix binge. But, if families and roommates are sharing the tablet on a regular basis, it seems like that battery may drain fairly quickly.

The Galaxy View is launching as both the tablet market is undergoing considerable change. Tablet sales have been declining worldwide as recently as June, according to The International Data Corporation, which the research firm partially attributed to “little hardware innovation.”

This is why tech companies are coming up with new strategies and use cases for marketing and selling tablets. Apple, for instance, unveiled its first large-sized tablet called the iPad Pro last month, which works with the company’s Apple Pencil stylus and makes the iPad better-suited for productivity. Amazon recently launched a set of inexpensive $50 Fire tablets that are meant to be bought in a 6-pack—essentially giving consumers a tablet for each person in the family or each room in the house. Now, Samsung is joining the fray with the Galaxy View.

The gigantic Samsung Galaxy View tablet was teased at the IFA 2015, and the company has now made it official. For those who don’t know what’s so special about this tab, the Galaxy View sports a huge 18.4-inch TFT LCD screen with Full HD resolution and a pixel density of 123ppi. The tablet is being pushed out mainly as an entertainment device.

The Samsung Galaxy View measures 275.8 x 451.8 x 11.9mm and weights 2.65kg, which is why it comes with a handle so that the humongous tablet can be carried easily. There’s a two-way stand at the back, while the tablet has got rubber at the bottom to prevent it from sliding. Boasting of a 5700mAh battery, you can watch videos for up to 8 continuous hours on the Galaxy View, though you will still have to charge the tab often. For better entertainment, Samsung has fitted the tablet with dual 4W stereo speakers.

Talking about the processor, the Samsung Galaxy View uses the Exynos 7580 chip and houses an octa-core 1.6GHz CPU along with 2GB of RAM. Users can choose from 32GB and 64GB storage options, which are expandable through a microSD card. A 2.1MP right above the screen helps in video conferencing. Connectivity options on the tablet include 4G LTE with nano-SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, and Bluetooth 4.1 BLE. The tablet runs Android 5.1 out of the box with Media UX on top of it.

Pricing and availability for the Galaxy View hasn’t been revealed until now. But a premature listing at Adorama (cached) suggests the tablet’s price to be $599.

White giant. Thanks to its 18.4-inch screen, the Samsung Galaxy View stands out from the majority of tablets. This does, however, also affect the weight and the size. Where can you use such a tablet and can it convince in terms of technology?

Samsung"s Galaxy View SM-T670 is an Android tablet, which clearly goes beyond the usual size in this segment. With its 18.4-inch screen, the device is even much bigger than the majority of notebooks. Another striking feature is the integrated stand at the back, which can be fixed in two positions. Inside we can find Samsung"s own Octacore-SoC, 2 GB RAM as well as 32 GB storage. The Galaxy View is available in black and white as well as with or without WWAN module. German retailers only sell the latter version, so our review unit can only establish Internet connections via WLAN. It is currently available for around 540 Euros (~$602).

Because of its unusual dimensions, the Galaxy View does not really have direct rivals. Other unusually big tablets like the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 or Apple iPad Pro 12.9 are considerably smaller yet still much more expensive. To get a fair fight, we also use two 10-inch tablets – the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 as well as the Lenovo Yoga 3 Tab Pro 10 – which are a bit cheaper than the review unit. The technical specifications of the Galaxy View are also very similar to the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, so we list it in the comparison tables as well.

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Our size comparison clearly shows the Samsung Galaxy View is really a giant: Not only the screen itself is about three times as big as the usual 10-inch devices, but the dimensions are much bigger as well at 451.8 x 275.8 millimeters. Samsung specifies the thickness at 11.9 millimeters – but the value only applies for the lower part of the chassis and without the stand attached, which is fixed at the chassis. The latter only offers two positions: The tablet will lie on the back at a slight angle, so text inputs are easier. The tablet will almost stand vertically in the second position, so you can easily watch videos. The footprint for this position is around 45.2 x 11 centimeters. One positive aspect of this construction is that it is always stable when you use the touchscreen and an integrated handle improves the transport of the big tablet. Because of the weight (2.65 kg) and the stand, which cannot be fold down, the Galaxy View cannot really be considered a mobile companion.

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The Galaxy View is primarily designed for media playback, so there should be sufficient storage space. Videos in particular though can quickly fill the internal storage, because you can only use around 25 GB ex-works. It is, however, possible to expand the storage via microSD-card, and you can also transfer apps to the card. The integrated Micro-USB port supports USB-OTG, so you can also play files from external storage devices like USB sticks when you have a corresponding cable. You do not get a vibrating motor for tactile feedback, NFC, Miracast or MHL for video output. The sensor equipment is also limited to a brightness sensor. Data can be transferred via Bluetooth 4.1 as well as Wi-Fi Direct, and you can stream media contents via DLNA. Sound output is possible via 3.5 mm stereo jack.

The Galaxy View is shipped with Android 5.1.1. If and when there will ever be an update to Android Marshmallow is currently unclear. The user interface is Samsung"s own creation called TouchWiz, but there were some adjustments: After a restart, users will see the Video App view by default instead of the home screen – but it is accessible with a swipe to the side or by touching the corresponding navigation button. It is unfortunate that there are only a handful of links to apps from different streaming services on the newly designed home screen with tiles. All of these apps – except for the preloaded YouTube – still have to be downloaded from the Play Store first. A basic problem with this is the static view: This means you cannot add additional services, and the links will stop working when there are changes in the Play Store. One example is the German streaming service RTL Now. The additional value of this view is therefore limited, especially since we noticed small bugs multiple times during testing – like a delayed view of the tiles or a complete lack of them.

Our review unit was not equipped with a WWAN module, so Internet connections with the Galaxy View can only be established via WLAN. A positive aspect here is the support of the fast ac standard. The maximum gross transfer rate in combination with an Asus RT-AC56U router was 433 Mbps in a 5 GHz network, but only 65 Mbps in a 2.4 GHz network. The Galaxy View manages very good results in our standardized WLAN test with the reference router Linksys EA 8500, where we can measure 254 Mbps (receive) and 200 Mbps (transmit), respectively. Only premium devices like Samsung"s high-end smartphone Galaxy S7 Edge or the OnePlus 3 perform a bit better. The fast 5 GHz network can have a positive effect when you download large games, for instance. The tablet also supports Bluetooth 4.1, so you can easily connect a Bluetooth keyboard.

The camera equipment once again shows that the Samsung Galaxy View is not designed to be a portable device. While all comparison devices have a high-resolution camera at the rear, our test model does not have one at all. You only get a webcam with a fixed focus at the front. Videos are recorded in Full HD at 30 frames per second and can convince with sharp images and decent sound quality, and picture noise is not a huge problem even in low-light situations. You can obviously shoot Full HD pictures in the camera app as well, and there is also a Beauty Mode for selfies. However, the picture quality is much lower compared to rivals with higher-res sensors like the 8 MP sensor of Samsung"s Galaxy Tab S2 9.7.

The only physical buttons – the volume rocker as well as the power button – are at the top of the device. They do have a firm pressure point but left a pretty clattery impression during our review.

The device is primarily designed as a portable TV, so a remote can be an advantage in certain situations. You can basically connect Bluetooth keyboards, mice and remotes with the device, but they are not fully supported by every app. Samsung also offers a suitable app called "Galaxy View Remote" in Apple"s App Store and Google"s Play Store. However, not all modern Android devices can benefit from this app, because many of the devices reviewed by us cannot download the app from the Google Play Store in the first place – including some modern Samsung devices like the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. Therefore, buyers of the Galaxy View cannot be sure about using the app without problems.

At 18.4-inches, the display is certainly a highlight of the Samsung Galaxy View. The Full HD resolution on the other hand is not higher compared to many smaller mobile devices, so you can pretty easily see individual pixels from a short distance because of the low pixel density of just 120 PPI. Even at a distance of an arm length, websites, fonts, and control elements are not as sharp as the majority of 10-inch tablets. Add more distance, when you want to watch videos for instance, and the content will be sufficiently sharp and detailed.

We can measure an average maximum luminance of 435 cd/m² on a white background, which means the Galaxy View is at the top of our comparison group. The maximum value of 468 cd/m² only changes slightly to 473 cd/m² when we switch to a picture with evenly distributed bright and dark content (Average Picture Level 50). Activating the brightness sensor will reduce the maximum luminance to 427 cd/m². Because of the highest black value in this comparison, the contrast ratio of the panel is just average at 821:1. The pretty uneven brightness distribution at just 80% as well as the visible backlight bleeding (see picture) were less impressive. The latter, however, will only be really noticeable in dark rooms at high brightness levels – particularly unfortunate for a device designed for video playback. A good aspect on the other hand is the backlight control without PWM-induced flickering.

The Galaxy View only manages average color accuracy with an average DeltaE deviation of 5 (ColorChecker) and 5.8 (grayscale), while the target values should be smaller than 3 in each case. We can often measure much worse values for inexpensive notebooks in particular, but other devices like the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and Microsoft Surface Pro 4 as well as the Samsung devices Galaxy S5 Neo and Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 with AMOLED panels show there is still a lot of headroom. At 7676 K (ideal value 6500 K), the color temperature of the display is also a bit too high, but there are no limitations in practice. This setting might even result in a subjectively better picture impression when you watch videos. This is also the reason why the Cinema mode on other mobile devices with several picture modes often results in a cooler color temperature.

The viewing-angle stability of the Galaxy View is excellent: There are no color inversions even from very flat angles, and the brightness is only reduced a bit. We can, however, see the IPS glow effect from an angle above or below, where dark picture content will be brightened up.

Inside the Galaxy View is Samsung"s own Exynos 7580 Octa SoC consisting of 8 Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz as well as 2 GB memory. Graphics are handled by a Mali-T720 MP2 GPU, which also supports many modern standards like OpenGL ES 3.1.

Our benchmarks show that the performance of our review unit is roughly on par with the similarly equipped smartphone Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo. The tablet can, however, manage a 13% lead in Geekbench 3 Multi, which is probably a result of better heat dissipation of the bigger case. The Basemark OS II Web test on the other hand shows a clear advantage for the smaller smartphone.

That the Exynos 7580 Octa is still only a mainstream chip is supported by the comparison with the previously mentioned tablet models, where the Galaxy View is clearly surpassed in almost every test. The difference in the graphics benchmarks is particularly big: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, for example, is the next fastest device in 3DMark (2013) Ice Storm Unlimited and is already 75% faster (Graphics), and the more expensive iPad Pro 12.9 is almost seven times as fast.

Our browser benchmarks show a similar picture, although the Galaxy View is always slightly ahead of the smartphone Galaxy S5 Neo. The significant disadvantage compared to other tablets is still pretty evident.

Subjectively, the Galaxy View sometimes also has some problems when you browse on complex websites, so there can be noticeable delays when the sites are loaded. If you can live with these occasional delays, you will probably be pleased with the offered performance. We also like the fact that you can use the device comfortably on your lap for web browsing.

The internal flash storage has a capacity of 32 GB and manages similar transfer rates to the other two Samsung devices Galaxy S5 Neo and Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 according to AndroBench 3. The latter can, however, manage a slight lead when they read files – probably due to the faster processor. Lenovo’s Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 can keep up with the three models pretty well but falls behind in respect to sequential reads. The situation changes a bit in Basemark OS II, where the test device is average, while the other two Samsung models are at the bottom of the ranking.

The microSD-card reader of the Galaxy View does a really good job: 51.02 MB/s write and 77.95 MB/s read are not at the limit of our reference card (Toshiba Exceria Pro M401, UHS-I Class 3, up to 95MB/s read, up to 80 MB/s write), but this is still a great performance, especially when you consider the mainstream SoC.

It is not very likely that you will hold the Samsung Galaxy View in your hands with its weight of 2.65 kg, so the temperature development is not as important compared to smaller tablets. We can only measure up to 41.2 °C under load at some spots, which is no problem at all. It is still interesting that we can already measure values up to 40 °C while idling. This suggests most of the heat is generated by the display and not the SoC.

Sound output is also possible via headphones at the 3.5 mm stereo jack. The sound was inconspicuous during the review and there were no background noises. It is also possible to adjust the sound based on your personal preferences via "AdaptSound" and "SoundAlive+".

The size of the test model is also evident in the consumption measurements, where the values are much higher compared to the rivals. The big difference between the minimum and average idle consumptions also shows the high consumption of the display background illumination. But the Galaxy View still needs 37% more power under load compared to the much more powerful Apple iPad Pro 12.9.

Even though the power consumption of the Samsung Galaxy View is by far the highest within the comparison group, the stamina of the test device is actually convincing. The reason is the generous battery capacity of 64.6 Wh, which manages a practical WLAN runtime of 8 hours and 41 minutes. This means the Galaxy View can clearly beat the much smaller Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, but it is clearly beaten by the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 in particular. Samsung also advertises a video playback time of up to 8 hours – and we can determine an even better result of 8 hours and 54 minutes with our Big Buck Bunnysample video. The smaller rivals are even better in this scenario though. The stamina under maximum load and while idling is average.

Samsung’s Galaxy View is an unusual tablet with the unique and extremely big 18.4-inch touchscreen. It is also the dominating aspect when you look at the functionality: The mobility is affected by the high weight, bulky dimensions as well as the stand, which cannot be simply removed, but the functionality is also limited because you are restricted to the landscape mode and there is no rear-facing camera. Despite the decent stability, the case is still not very convenient due to the hard plastic materials as well as the clattery buttons.

Samsung also adjusted some aspects of the software for the Galaxy View, but they are not always a useful addition to the existing Android user interface. The keyboard with a separate numeric keypad is actually quite handy, but the new home screen with a tile design does not appear very sophisticated: Users can neither add new services nor remove defective links.

Positive aspects are the fast WLAN module, the fast connection of the microSD-card slot as well as the decent battery runtimes, despite the huge screen. The device is therefore primarily interesting for multimedia fans looking for a video streaming device that can still be carried around to a certain extent, is easy to use thanks to big control elements and does not require a socket all the time – probably a small target group.Because of the high weight and the large dimensions, the Samsung Galaxy View is primarily designed for users willing to sacrifice functionality and mobility for a very big touchscreen.

If you can live with a much smaller screen, you should have a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. It is more powerful, much lighter and also more sophisticated with a good AMOLED screen for a much lower price.

I grew up with modern consumer electronics and my first computer was a Commodore C64, which encouraged my interest in building my own systems. I started working as a review editor for Notebookcheck during my dual studies at Siemens. Currently, I am mainly responsible for dealing with business laptops and mobile workstations. It’s a great experience to be able to review the latest devices and technologies and then compare them with each other.

Samsung first teased the massive Galaxy View back in September at IFA, and has now finally unveiled the massive 18.4-inch Android tablet in full. The View is built for watching movies and TVs around the home, says Samsung, and has a 1920 x 1080 resolution display, stereo speakers, a 1.6GHz octa-core processor, and up to eight hours of video playback time. Oh, and it"s still got that weird handle-slash-kickstand on the back.

Samsung is billing the View as "the largest Android mobile device on the market," but it"s fair to say this is a different use of the word mobile than what we"re used to. It doesn"t seem to be a tablet you"d want to take on the go (does the kickstand even detach? It"s not clear), but it will, at least, be easy to move around the house, allowing users to take whatever they"re watching with them from room to room.

As well as the video-centric hardware, Samsung says the View"s software is designed with movies and TVs in mind, offering a "dedicated home screen" that pulls in content from multiple streaming services. (The promo image shows a screen with various video platforms: YouTube, Twitch, Netflix, Hulu, CNN, etc.) As well as the massive screen, the View also incorporates a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera (presumably useful for video calls) and an LTE-only NanoSIM slot. Still, with a weight of 2.65 kilograms, we"re still not sure you"ll want to take the View with you.

Only 1920 X 1080?? I expected higher resolution for an 18.4 inch screen. I mean my Note 2014 edition is higher than that and it"s a 10.1” 2560x1600 display. Price isn"t bad for the size. I wonder if they will make one that size that is a little more upscale on the specs? Either way I like it.

dear dpreview - are you sure this should be in the mobile section of the site? I"ve seen mediumformat cameras I"d consider more mobile than this thing ;-) but hey for netflix in bed - awesome.

Samsung has 2560x1440 display on 5.1" smartphones (S6) and only 1920x1080 on this 18.4" tablet ! BTW the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 5.5" smartphone has a 3840x2160 4K UHD display !

well, it all depends on the viewing distance...you"re not supposed to view content on this tablet from the same distance as on your smartphone. So from this point of view 1080p is a sensible resolution, especially for video content.

Same thing happened when they introduced the first Galaxy Note phone. Same thing here. A load of reasons why it won"t work doing what we do with existing devices. The thing is, imagining how it could succeed is difficult, and full of hazard.

Low resolution is relative. 4K iMacs have a 7% market share, and that"s after a good year. 1920x1080 is pretty much the standard in PC land on 24 inch displays, usually 18 - 30" viewing distance. Higher resolutions utilize more system resources. This 18 inch display at arms length or on a desk/table would not look bad considering the 6" reduction in screen size. I don"t think it"s intended to carry with you into the bathroom to watch 4K Game of Thrones @ 4 inches from your face.

Not at that PPI. I mean, you could get away with it, but it"s not ideal compared to other options on the market. The 2-3 year old Ipad destroys this screen for the purpose of print previews.

The follow up to Samsung’s unusually large Galaxy view Android tablet has been a long time coming. Expected to arrive as the Galaxy View 2, the device back in August 2018 picked up one or two certification from various bodies, and earlier in January this year surfaced on the Geek Benchmark site but has up till now not been made official. Well, it appears Samsung is finally on the verge of releasing the device, as a set of renders showcasing the design of the Samsung Galaxy View 2, the successor to the original Samsung Galaxy View is now making the rounds.

First obtained by Sammobile, the Galaxy View 2 looks set to hit the shelves with a slim down profile, though still big enough to cause a stir among onlookers. First off, the renders suggest the Galaxy View 2 will now include a hinged kickstand that sits at 30-degrees, while it has expunged the large handle included in the View1, though there is now a circular hole in the center of it, perhaps for easy grip when moving the device from place to place. Sammobile claims the Galaxy View 2 will get a more compact  17.5-inch screen down from the  18.4-inch on the View1 and is tipped to retain the same 1080p display resolutions.

We are not sure what upgrades the monstrous Android Tablet will get in terms of the internals, though a Geekbench listing suggests it could get 3GB of RAM with Samsung’s Exynos 7885 SoC. Its been four years since the original Galaxy View debuted, so there are chances the Galaxy View could arrive anytime, especially with the emergence of these renders. We should expect to see the device debut soon, perhaps via a press release.

The galaxy view tablet is already seeing a price cut with just 2 weeks into its availability. The tablet that normally retails for $600 is available for $499.99 on amazon. It is yet unclear whether this is a permanent price drop or a promotional scheme for the black Friday period. This offer might change in the near future.

As far as the device is concerned, the galaxy view tablet is one monster android tablet that is more like a small television. It has an 18.4 inch full HD display with excellent viewing angles and colour contrast. It comes with a custom interface that make viewing videos and tv show much simpler than any other device. the handset is powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core processor coupled with 2 GB of ram and 32 GB of expandable storage.

The 18.4-inch Galaxy View that ran on Android 5.1 was released three years ago. At a starting price of $600, there were no other gadgets like it available on the market. The 6-pound device was equipped with a mammoth monitor and a full operating system.

According to sources, the Galaxy View"s upcoming device will be more practical and compact. Notably, its predecessor charged similar to a laptop style-adapter instead of USB. The Galaxy View 2 will charge via USB-C.

The new Galaxy View is reported to have a 17.5-inch screen and will run at 1080p HD resolution. Despite the excitement for the new gadget, reports indicate that not all issues and shortcomings of the Galaxy View will be fixed.

Moreover, the new device will not be equipped with a stylus, despite the Korean brand"s pushing of its new S Pen in its Galaxy Note 9. The new Galaxy View will also run on Android Oreo, with a custom Samsung skin.

Also, the device might be using the Exynos processor like its original version. The View 2 will also have 3 GB of RAM, and might not support the DeX mode.

There is still no definite launch date for the product. However, the first Galaxy View was announced in October 2015. Additionally, the device will be sold via AT&T and might not be marketed as a PC replacement or a portable workstation. Rather, it will be geared as another device for media streaming purposes such as a touch-enable kitchen-TV or a portable backyard TV.

Samsung has officially announced Galaxy View, the company’s largest tablet with a 18.4-inch 1080p display, as it promised at the IFA last month. Even though it has a pixel density of just 119 PPI, Samsung says that the screen is optimized for media consumption and the tablet has been designed with a video-centric interface in mind. It has a dedicated home screen for videos showcases from various content services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube, all in one place. It also has powerful 4-watt stereo speakers and has nano SIM support offering 4G LTE connectivity on-the-go.

[Update: The Samsung Galaxy View will be available in the U.S. from November 6th for $599 (Rs. 39,040) for the WiFi version. LTE version will also be available soon.]

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In late October, SamMobile published a series of stills supposedly taken from a promotional video featuring the Galaxy View tablet, giving us a better idea of what could be the final design. The video features the Galaxy View name, and provides a screen size of 18.4-inches, both of which we’ve heard from previous rumors. Unsurprisingly, given the size, it looks very big indeed in these new pictures.

If the story told by the images is accurate, Samsung may promote the View as a portable smart television, and mentions that owners can watch movies and TV anywhere, play mobile games, view cooking guides while in the kitchen, and make video calls using a front camera. The tablet shown as an unusual kickstand, which may be part of a special dock, rather than the device itself. It flows rather than hinges like one found on a Surface tablet, and features a handle for shifting the beast-of-a-machine around.

It looks like a 4G LTE version of the Galaxy View will be coming to the United States, but so far only on a single carrier. The Federal Communications Commission recently approved an 18-inch Samsung tablet, and in the leaked image, an AT&T logo is visible on the back of the device.

The unnamed tablet may be the Galaxy Veiew, and it apparently supports all of AT&T’s common LTE bands. The dimensions for the tablet are 17.5 x 10.7 x 20.2 (inches) and the device measures 18.6-inches diagonally, leaving enough space for the purported 18.4-inch display. No other specifications were added to the FCC filing.

According to SamMobile‘s sources, the Galaxy View will feature a 1080p resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), a 1.6GHz 64-bit octa-core Exynos 7580 processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and a MicroSD slot for expandable storage. It’ll supposedly sport an 8-megapixel rear camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 5,700mAh battery. This beast is expected to measure 451.8mm wide by 275.8mm tall, and 11.99mm thick.

In contrast, the Galaxy Tab S2 includes a Quad HD (2,048 x 1,536 pixel) display, 3GB of RAM, and a higher-end processor. Don’t be fooled by the Exynos name. The rumored Exynos 7580 in the Galaxy View is an octa-core, but it’s more on the level of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615.

The GFXBench results also revealed the lack of an accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, barometer, and NFC. Finally, based on the results, the Galaxy View will run Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, though we’ll assume Marshmallow will be in the works for the tablet.

In early August, a document on import tracking database Zauba shows the South Korean electronics giant has shipped five massive 18.4-inch tablets to facilities in India for evaluation purposes. Those particular slates will never see the light of day — they’re marked for “destruction” after testing so as to prevent leaks — but are interestingly valued at INR 32,371, or $508. Assuming for a moment that’s not a placeholder, the Galaxy View could be the most affordable big-screened tablet ever.

Samsung teased the Galaxy View with a short video at the end of its IFA 2015 press conference. Specific details weren’t revealed other than a planned October 2015 launch.

Historically, larger Samsung tablets have come with a S-Pen stylus and a wealth of productivity services. TabPro buyers got a free subscription to Hancom Office, a three-month LinkedIn premium membership, a subscription to Evernote, and 1TB of free storage on Bitcasa. If the Galaxy is indeed Samsung’s answer to Apple’s iPad Pro, you can bet the company will sweeten the pot with a similar bundle.

Previous rumors pegged the Galaxy View for initial sale in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Korea, and India. Barring supply constraints, we’d expect to see those territories included as part of the Galaxy View’s initial launch.

Back in July, Samsung filed a trademark application in South Korea for a mysterious “Samsung Galaxy Tab S Pro,” likely a new addition to the company’s aging Galaxy Tab S line of Android tablets.

As far as progress markers for rumbled-about products go, trademarks aren’t necessarily the most reliable. But a changelist referring to Samsung’s Milk Music leaked the Galaxy Tab S Pro name earlier this year, and the assumption was that this would be the name of Samsung’s behemoth tablet.

Even though the company’s all-metal, ultra-thin Galaxy Tab S2 tablets finally appeared in late July, and the Galaxy View is on the way, there’s still a chance that Samsung might add a Pro tablet to the mix. A 12.2-inch size isn’t out of the question.