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Bizarrely, absolutely nothing on the video-focused screen can be switched or moved around, meaning you"ll have to hop between it and the next screen over if you want to open HBO Go, Sling TV, or other popular video apps from TV networks. It"s not that annoying, but I wish Samsung had just made the whole thing more customizable so that users could set up the View"s home screen just the way they"d like.

Aside from that unique layer of software, there"s little differentiating the Galaxy View from Samsung"s other tablets. You can run apps side by side or open the company"s SideSync software to interact with your Galaxy smartphone, and there are a handful of other Samsung-made apps that most people will never bother opening. Inside, the Galaxy View is powered by an octa-core 1.6GHz Exynos chip and 2GB of RAM. Performance is generally okay, but the RAM can limit the View"s multitasking abilities. Samsung probably doesn"t see that as a problem since it"s marketing this as the ultimate streaming tablet.

Even so, this hardware isn"t exactly top-of-the-line, leaving me even more confused about why this thing costs $600. Where is the price coming from, Samsung? The Galaxy View could maybe find some niche success if it were $300 or $400, but at $600, I think Samsung has effectively priced it to fail. It"s definitely not all bad. Even if the internals aren"t top-rate, battery life came close to Samsung"s 8 hour estimate. (You charge with a dedicated power adapter, not over USB.) The built-in speakers sound decent enough, and there"s also a microSD card slot in case you favor playing your own files instead of streaming movies and shows.

Samsung has a knack for teasing upcoming products at its media events. Last month, for example, the South Korean tech giant showed a teaser for the Gear S2 smartwatch during its Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ media event.

At its recent IFA event, Samsung was up to its usual tricks as it teased a new product called the Galaxy View. The tag line associated with the Galaxy View reads "Start with the limits. Then push them." Aside from a few images, Samsung had nothing else to say.

Last month, Sam Mobile received a tip that Samsung was prepping a massive 18.4-inch tablet. The slate will reportedly carry a TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 that"ll be powered by an octa-core Exynos 7580 chip clocked at 1.6GHz.

A tablet with an 18.4-inch screen would be far larger than anything we"ve seen up to this point. Most check in with a display size between seven to 12 inches but the happy medium seems to be around the 10-inch mark. A massive screen would be ideal for consuming media and perhaps getting work done but at that size, a standard-size notebook computer would be more portable and far more powerful.

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"s new Galaxy View, the 18.4-inch tablet launched today, is "for watching movies." It has a 1080p screen, runs Android, has a SIM card slot so you can browse the Internet on the train where literally everyone will be able to see your screen, and promises up to eight hours of movie-watching battery life.

Samsung started selling its mammoth tablet on November 6 in the U.S. for $600. Best Buy, Amazon, and other major retailers also offer the Galaxy View, and now AT&T has joined the group.

On November 20, AT&T will sell the Galaxy View in stores and online. You can get the LTE version of the View with a two-year data contract for just $100 if you sign up for 24 months of DirecTV. Current DirecTV customers who activate a new line with a phone on AT&T Next can also get the Galaxy View for $100, with a two-year contract. The DirecTV deals are limited-time offers with no clear expiration date. Alternatively, you can get the tablet on an installment plan for $0 down and $30 per month for 20 months or $500 with a two-year contract, if you’re not with DirecTV and have no desire to switch. You can read all the details here.

The Galaxy View sports a huge 18.4-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Since it’s meant to function like a TV that you bring from room to room in your home, it has a handle on the back and a built-in stand. The stand moves into two positions, one presumably for viewing on a table top and another for watching shows with the device on your lap or while in bed. Samsung popped in two 4-watt speakers to make the audio experience better than that of your average tablet.

It’s powered by an unspecified 1.6GHz octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM, which should be enough to power all your favorite video streaming apps. Samsung’s offering the View with either 32 or 64GB of storage, though a MicroSD card slot should open up more space for video, if you’re the kind of person who downloads instead of streaming. The 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera is presumably for video calls.

Samsung claims that its 5,700mAh battery should keep the View running for 8 hours of continuous video streaming, which is great news for binge watchers. The whole tablet weighs 2.65 kg, which is lighter than you would expect for a tablet of such great proportions.

In the press release, Samsung vaguely mentions that the Galaxy View has a special interface and home screen where all your favorite video streaming apps live. One picture from the company shows a grid format with popular apps like Hulu, Netflix, History, YouTube, Crackle, and more. However, the device is actually running Android 5.1 Lollipop. Samsung further says that the Galaxy View is purely an entertainment device that’s geared toward gameplay, video streaming, and other visual experiences.

Samsung drops a big one (literally) on the tablet crowd, just days before the rumored sales launch of Apple’s iPad Pro. Dubbed the Samsung Galaxy View, this 18.4-inch tablet is designed for family bonding with an immersive large screen - at an arm"s length.

With a massive form factor (for a product that"s categorized as a "tablet"), it’s plain to see that the display is the highlight of the Samsung Galaxy View. The tablet has an 18.4-inch Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) touch screen, giving it a pixel density of ~120 ppi (pixels per inch). In comparison, the recent premium tablet Samsung released - Galaxy Tab S2 - has QXGA resolution (2,048 x 1,536 pixels) on an 8.0-inch screen, which gives you a pixel density of about ~320 ppi. Despite the difference in pixel density, the Galaxy View is still pleasant on the eyes when playing games or watching videos at an arm"s length.

The device is no lightweight either, weighing 2.65kg (2.7kg for the 4G version). Its 451.8 x 275.8 x 11.9mm frame also means that you’ll need a bag pack that"s much larger than your usual fare of smaller tablets and laptops, but then again, it this device wasn"t actually made for usage in different destinations, but more for shuffling it between different rooms within your house. With a device this big, the Galaxy View also offers a massive 5,700mAh battery capacity that allows it to run up to 8 hours untethered before requiring charging. This is why Samsung classified it as a tablet than an Android-based desktop AIO system.

Like the leaks prior to today, the Galaxy View comes with an integrated handle and stand. With a clever design implementation, both the handle and stand form the same plastic panel on the back of the massive tablet and allows the tablet to either stand upright or lay it flat at a comfortable angle for both consumption and sharing the screen. It"s worth noting that it this means the tablet is not entirely flat as the stand cannot be detached and that you should also take note that the plastic back isn"t sturdy enough to mount or hang the Galaxy View by its carry handle.

The Samsung Galaxy View runs off the Android 5.1 (Lollipop) operating system and it uses the familiar Samsung re-skin we’ve come to expect from an aesthetic point of view. Interaction with the device is solely via its large touchscreen as the device doesn"t have any physical buttons on the front panel to keep it as simple as possible and minimize the size of the bezels. As such, it resembles very much like a large portable screen - minus the video inputs which would have made the Galaxy View a little more useful from a multi-use appliance perspective. It does however come with a physical power button and volume keys on the top frame of the device:-

Hardware-wise, the Samsung Galaxy View is powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 7580 processor. It is accompanied with 2GB RAM and it has 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot to take another 128GB of expandable storage. As can be expected from these specifications, the tablet’s performance is expectedly smooth and responsive.

Inputs supported on the device include a micro-USB 2.0 port with OTG support, and a 3.5mm audio output jack. It charges using a DC power jack with a power brick similar to those provided with notebooks. Given the size of this tablet, we feel that the device could afford a few more ports to fully realize its potential. For example, the Galaxy View could have had a HDMI port that would then help the Galaxy View to double up as a big portable screen for gaming parties, or movie watching off another player.

With that said, the tablet still has the crucial wireless connectivity options. The Samsung Galaxy View supports Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards and Bluetooth 4.1 with Low Energy functionality. The 4G version of the Galaxy View also comes with a micro-SIM card slot for up to 4G network access.

The form factor and specifications are not the only aspect that make the Galaxy View for what it is; the software features and pre-loaded apps would highly appeal to families with young kids - especially those aged between 3 to 10 years.

Family Square is one such family-friendly feature of the Galaxy View that allows users to connect to it via their smartphones, and design their own personalized notes and photos for sharing with fellow family members. We"ve got this demoed in the video above.

Another family-oriented feature is the new and improved Samsung KidsTime 3.0, where it comes with age-appropriate content and interface for younger members of the family. Samsung KidsTime 3.0 also comes with KidsTime Parent, for parents to remotely control a child’s access to the Samsung Galaxy View. You can keep track of the kid’s activity, such as time spent on each app, and actively monitor their usage by remotely locking or unlocking the device - either in realtime or an easy to set timer to restrict device access. The Galaxy View comes with 12 free months of curated content ranging from 100 eBooks and games (worth up to S$85).

The Samsung Galaxy View will be retailing S$898 (Wi-Fi version)and S$998 (4G version) in Black. It can be found at local telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorized retailers and Samsung Experience Stores starting 7 November 2015. As an introductory promotion, buyers of the new Samsung Galaxy View will receive a free 256GB Samsung Portable SSD T1 (worth S$269), while stocks last.

As a whole, the Samsung Galaxy View seems like an ideal family bonding tool. It features a decent screen, healthy battery life, and useful extra features. While one can argue that they can buy an Android-based All-in-One PCs such as the Acer WebPlay AIO system for about S$400 and the better equipped HP Slate 21 for less than S$600, or practically any Windows OS based AIO systems from S$600 upwards depending on your configuration needs, the Samsung Galaxy View has the portability and untethered usage angle going for it. It"s definitely a niche usage scenario, but perhaps the promotional gift that comes with the purchase makes it a bit more palatable. Otherwise, we feel the Samsung Galaxy View is overpriced for its usage and capabilities offered.

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Remember the Samsung Galaxy View (shown above)? This tablet launched at the end of 2015, and its claim to fame was its massive 18.4-inch display. Fast-forward nearly three years and it sounds like that big tablet is getting a sequel.

Samsung is working on a Galaxy View 2, according to a report from Android Police. This new model is allegedly a bit smaller than the original Galaxy View, with it reportedly packing a 17.5-inch screen. To help you prop up that big display, the Galaxy View 2 will include a hinge that"s the full size of the tablet itself. This hinge will work in two positions: a "closed" position that"ll angle it at about 30 degrees, and another position that"ll deploy the screen upright.

Spec details for the Galaxy View 2 are light, but it"s expected that the tablet will have a 1080p display around 17.5 inches in size, 3GB of RAM, and a microSD card slot. A Samsung Exynos processor will reportedly come with the Galaxy View 2, along with USB-C charging and Android Oreo. One thing it"s not expected to have is Samsung DeX support, which could lessen the big tablet"s appeal for being a work machine.

It"s kind of surprising to hear that another Galaxy View is launching three years after the original, especially since we never heard much about the original model following its launch. With its 17.5-inch screen and hinge, the Galaxy View 2 will almost assuredly be meant as an entertainment device, letting you take a big screen with you into the kitchen, garage, or backyard to watch video.

With the Galaxy View, everything you love is at your fingertips. Access exactly what you want instantly with a simple-to-navigate grid menu. With the swipe of a finger, you can easily switch between movies, shows, live TV and Internet.

The Galaxy View’s 18.4 inch 1080p full HD display places a big-screen experience within arm’s reach. And powerful speakers deliver a crisp, clear sound that brings the picture to life.

Designed with a built-in handle, the Galaxy View is light enough to go anywhere. With Wi-Fi connectivity, no set-top box or extra equipment needed, you can do all the things you love, and the View stands upright.

Samsung’s made a big tablet with a handle. By big I mean 18.4-inches, which is huge. Most laptops have 13 and 15-inch screens, so the Galaxy View is in a different league of big.

Beyond size, the specs of the Galaxy View seem unremarkable enough. Its screen is only a Full HD LCD, but that’s somewhat understandable – a higher resolution screen would be prohibitively expensive at this size.

But, aside from its size, the Galaxy View is an unremarkable thing. It’s plastic, it’s black – it doesn’t look especially memorable, but that’s not a problem.

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