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4.43 out of 5stars
(28 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
04/29/2020
Good little tablet.
It's a great little tablet, nothing really wrong with it, no lag, good picture and videos. A tad pricey but it's good for something that isn't a Kindle. The reason I bought it.
Debra

Most helpful negative review

2.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/16/2021
Not worth $100. Don't waste your $$$ on this junk.
This device is very slow and choppy. Simple game apps that were downloaded from the app store takes a while to load and games lag. Most of the pre-installed apps are also slow to load. Navigating is slow. It feels like there's a ton of stuff running in the background causing it to slow drastically, but when checked, hardly anything was really running. Even watching youtube videos are slow. My other devices seems fine playing youtube videos, but not this. Definitely don't recommend this device. It feels like a cheap knockoff of the real thing, but weirdly enough, it is the real thing. Returning this. Not even worth $100.
Tomian
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  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/09/2022
    Sorry. I received the item that I bought, but it is not that I would like. How can I return and change for other item?
    Hamlet
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/01/2022
    Good brand
    This is my tennagers 4th Samsung Galaxy. The first 2 were dropped and cracked. The 3rd charging port quit charging. The newer one so far so good. Better quality than the cheaper brands. I'll continue to buy Samsung until they decide to stop making them.
    JarrodOxyer
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/17/2022
    Got it 1 day . The tablet is amazing
    Brianna
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/26/2021
    Decent
    This tablet is a kids tablet so I'm kind of surprised it didn't come with the bumpers like the rest of the child's tablets. I got it for my son anyways but it would of been nice if it included the bumper case like the original release.
    R2D2
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/17/2021
    Well Built
    Feature loaded, Mil-Spec design. Excellent quality. Not much more I could reasonably ask for at the price.
    David
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/16/2021
    Not worth $100. Don't waste your $$$ on this junk.
    This device is very slow and choppy. Simple game apps that were downloaded from the app store takes a while to load and games lag. Most of the pre-installed apps are also slow to load. Navigating is slow. It feels like there's a ton of stuff running in the background causing it to slow drastically, but when checked, hardly anything was really running. Even watching youtube videos are slow. My other devices seems fine playing youtube videos, but not this. Definitely don't recommend this device. It feels like a cheap knockoff of the real thing, but weirdly enough, it is the real thing. Returning this. Not even worth $100.
    Tomian
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/01/2021
    Same great quality but with a little change.
    That tablet works great. They just change the size slightly. So you can never use your old cases that are still in good shape. And a good case isn't cheap.
    Seminole
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/28/2021
    Excellent tablet!
    I really love this tablet! It was very intuitive as I was setting up my preferences. It has a nice weight to it...it feels very sturdy. In less than a few hours out of the box, I was completely up and running. I had no issues connecting to my Wifi and staying connected the rest of the day. I watched a movie on Netflix last night. The clarity and brilliance of the screen was very nice. The sound quality was great. I'm really happy with this purchase.
    Puzzlegirl
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/29/2020
    Good
    I bought it for my son 3rd birthday and hes had it for about three weeks and he loves it. Havent given us any problems so far and it charges fast and the battery usage is decent.
    KERRI
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/04/2020
    Like having my phone in my hand
    It's pretty cool to use instead of squinting to view things on my phone. It really is like having my cellphone in my hand and I love my Samsung phone. Moves smoothly between programs. One thing I couldn't easily locate a lot of the apps I have on my phone. May just need more time to tinker around with it. It's light and the battery life is really good. Went days without using or turning it on for long and the battery power was still decent for the length of time. My kids want it! It's mine....all mine!
    CoolCookie48
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/03/2020
    Nice "Starter" Tablet
    The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is the 2019 version using Android version 10 after updates. The tablet is rather heavy at 12+ ounces, especially when trying to hold for longer periods of time. The display is very nice, clear and shows good colors. When adding various apps, be prepared for rather lengthy lag times. The more apps, the more lag time. The lag time is the reason for my "starter" remark. The good price point will allow you to determine if a tablet is what you need. It would also be a good starter tablet for the under 16 crowd. This version does NOT connect via cellular. It is Wi-Fi ONLY. Connection to Wi-Fi was easy and reliable. A good buy with limitations.
    DalTxJim
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/01/2020
    A must buy
    I Love my samsung Galaxy Tab A .....I got the 8 inch, it's perfect to hold... I just LOVE LOVE LOVE IT :-)
    Diane
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/30/2020
    Good for someone like me who doesn't game
    This is my first tablet. At first, I had issues trying to get through the set up. It wouldn't let me get passed the QR code when setting up the wifi. My niece helped me get it setup and have it updated. Once I got to the home screen, it lagged while the tablet was updating and trying to navigate the tablet. Once the updates were completed the tablet started running smoothly. This tablet is sturdy, and well built and not too heavy. The back camera takes good pictures for a tablet; but the front camera is a little grainy. It seems to be great for scrolling on Facebook, looking through emails, and searching the internet. Playing any games from the play store does make the tablet run a little slower at times. Overall, I like this tablet. I would recommend it if you're like me, using it for Facebook, using it for emails, or searching the internet. If you're looking to play some of the Google play games, it may lag or slow down.
    Johnfar67
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/30/2020
    Good for someone like me who doesn’t game
    This is my first tablet. At first, I had issues trying to get through the set up. It wouldn't let me get passed the QR code when setting up the wifi. My niece helped me get it setup and have it updated. Once I got to the home screen, it lagged while the tablet was updating and trying to navigate the tablet. Once the updates were completed the tablet started running smoothly. This tablet is sturdy, and well built and not too heavy. The back camera takes good pictures for a tablet; but the front camera is a little grainy. It seems to be great for scrolling on Facebook, looking through emails, and searching the internet. Playing any games from the play store does make the tablet run a little slower at times. Overall, I like this tablet. I would recommend it if you're like me, using it for Facebook, using it for emails, or searching the internet. If you're looking to play some of the Google play games, it may lag or slow down.
    Johnfar67
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/26/2020
    Amazing battery life!
    The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a great tablet. The battery life is wonderful. The screen display is crisp and clear. I stream quite a bit and have been loving the size of the screen and the sound quality is great! Setup was quick and easy. I would recommend this tablet for any age!
    Bl1989
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/25/2020
    Heavyweight Contender at a Welterweight Price
    The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A SM-T290 is a tablet that definitely hits way above its weight class. As soon as I took it out of the box I fell in love with the device. Weighing in at a jaunt 345 grams, it’s lightweight and slim with fantastic ergonomics for one or two-hand operation. Build quality felt solid as is typical with Samsung devices. Initial setup was a breeze and the operating system updated to Android 10 right away. Further customization didn’t take long at all as the 2GB RAM and the 2Ghz Quad-Core processor made for quick loading and snappy switching between apps. The device comes set up with the on-screen back button on the right side. This was driving me nuts as my phone has the back button on the left side. Fortunately, the tablet includes the ability to change the order of the on-screen Navigation Buttons as well as switch to full screen gesture navigation. At 189 PPI, the 800x1280 8” TFT LCD screen was sharp, clear, and quite bright at maximum setting. The capacitive multitouch was responsive, even after adding a tempered glass screen protector. Photos taken using the main 8-megapixel rear camera looked really good! The built-in electronic image stabilization with face and smile detection made for excellent selfies and memorable photos of family and friends. For my use case, I found the 32GB (21GB available) internal memory to be adequate. However, it is comforting to know that I could easily add up to an additional 512GB via the MicroSDXC card slot. At 5100 mAh, the internal battery supplied enough power to last a full day of mixed browsing, snapping photos, and listening to music with enough juice remaining to use the tablet for turn-by-turn navigation on our way home. Sound from the dual bottom-facing speakers is clear with a decent range of highs and lows and impressive maximum volume. Audiophiles will rejoice at the included 3.5mm stereo port on top of the device. I know I was glad that I could use my favorite headphones with the device without needing a separate adapter. WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth all worked great and I did not find myself missing the lack of NFC connectivity at all. Overall, this is a wonderful device that compares favorably with the tablet offerings from a certain fruit brand at a fraction of the price.
    DAVCPA1982
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/25/2020
    Heavyweight Contender at a Welterweight Price
    The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A SM-T290 is a tablet that definitely hits way above its weight class. As soon as I took it out of the box I fell in love with the device. Weighing in at a jaunt 345 grams, it's lightweight and slim with fantastic ergonomics for one or two-hand operation. Build quality felt solid as is typical with Samsung devices. Initial setup was a breeze and the operating system updated to Android 10 right away. Further customization didn't take long at all as the 2GB RAM and the 2Ghz Quad-Core processor made for quick loading and snappy switching between apps. The device comes set up with the on-screen back button on the right side. This was driving me nuts as my phone has the back button on the left side. Fortunately, the tablet includes the ability to change the order of the on-screen Navigation Buttons as well as switch to full screen gesture navigation. At 189 PPI, the 800x1280 8” TFT LCD screen was sharp, clear, and quite bright at maximum setting. The capacitive multitouch was responsive, even after adding a tempered glass screen protector. Photos taken using the main 8-megapixel rear camera looked really good! The built-in electronic image stabilization with face and smile detection made for excellent selfies and memorable photos of family and friends. For my use case, I found the 32GB (21GB available) internal memory to be adequate. However, it is comforting to know that I could easily add up to an additional 512GB via the MicroSDXC card slot. At 5100 mAh, the internal battery supplied enough power to last a full day of mixed browsing, snapping photos, and listening to music with enough juice remaining to use the tablet for turn-by-turn navigation on our way home. Sound from the dual bottom-facing speakers is clear with a decent range of highs and lows and impressive maximum volume. Audiophiles will rejoice at the included 3.5mm stereo port on top of the device. I know I was glad that I could use my favorite headphones with the device without needing a separate adapter. WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth all worked great and I did not find myself missing the lack of NFC connectivity at all. Overall, this is a wonderful device that compares favorably with the tablet offerings from a certain fruit brand at a fraction of the price.
    DAVCPA1982
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/25/2020
    Great performance and easy in your hands
    If you're looking for a tablet that can keep up with your online activity that is not bulky but yet not too small, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A is for you. With its 8.0 inch display, it's big enough to clearly present your content on a screen that you can hold with one hand freeing up your hand for surfing the different apps or simply to hold your drink. This tablet is equipped with an Android operating system, a Quad Core (2.0GHz) processor and a 2GB of RAM which empowers it to handle all the tasks you would throw at it, from browsing the web, to playing music and movies not to mention playing board games, Candy Crush, etc…. With a crisp screen and clear sound engineered with Dolby Atmos surround sound format and two speakers, you're guaranteed a pleasurable experience and the best part is, I didn't need to spend hours figuring out complicated adjustment settings. Out of the box, the sound and display were of amazing quality. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A comes with a strong Li-Ion 5,100mAh battery and an expandable internal storage. You get 32GB of storage space but you can add a MicroSD card up to 512GB. That's a lot of songs, movies and pictures. Speaking of pictures, this tablet has two cameras. A 2.0 MP front camera and an 8.0 MP rear camera and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording resolution. The main camera has an auto focus feature and you could add a floating shutter button so you can easily snap a picture. So far I'm pleased with the picture quality (see attached wishing well photo). The tablet comes with a charger and is equipped with an ear jack and a charging port. It also features an adaptive brightness feature that would adjust the screen brightness based on the existing lighting to relive stress on the eyes. To summarize, if you don't like tablets with a bulky design and don't want to compromise performance, give the Samsung Galaxy Tab A a try, you won't regret it. Whether I'm surfing the web, taking pictures or playing a movie, this Tab delivered and without breaking the bank.
    Zorro74
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/25/2020
    Great performance and easy in your hands
    If you’re looking for a tablet that can keep up with your online activity that is not bulky but yet not too small, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A is for you. With its 8.0 inch display, it’s big enough to clearly present your content on a screen that you can hold with one hand freeing up your hand for surfing the different apps or simply to hold your drink. This tablet is equipped with an Android operating system, a Quad Core (2.0GHz) processor and a 2GB of RAM which empowers it to handle all the tasks you would throw at it, from browsing the web, to playing music and movies not to mention playing board games, Candy Crush, etc…. With a crisp screen and clear sound engineered with Dolby Atmos surround sound format and two speakers, you’re guaranteed a pleasurable experience and the best part is, I didn’t need to spend hours figuring out complicated adjustment settings. Out of the box, the sound and display were of amazing quality. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A comes with a strong Li-Ion 5,100mAh battery and an expandable internal storage. You get 32GB of storage space but you can add a MicroSD card up to 512GB. That’s a lot of songs, movies and pictures. Speaking of pictures, this tablet has two cameras. A 2.0 MP front camera and an 8.0 MP rear camera and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording resolution. The main camera has an auto focus feature and you could add a floating shutter button so you can easily snap a picture. So far I’m pleased with the picture quality (see attached wishing well photo). The tablet comes with a charger and is equipped with an ear jack and a charging port. It also features an adaptive brightness feature that would adjust the screen brightness based on the existing lighting to relive stress on the eyes. To summarize, if you don’t like tablets with a bulky design and don’t want to compromise performance, give the Samsung Galaxy Tab A a try, you won’t regret it. Whether I’m surfing the web, taking pictures or playing a movie, this Tab delivered and without breaking the bank.
    Zorro74
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/22/2020
    Great little tablet!!
    I absolutely love this little tablet! I have had a wonderful time getting to know how it works and getting it set up specifically for me. It's bigger than my phone, but not huge. I play Solitaire and Sudoku games on it instead of my phone because I can see better on the tablet. I also downloaded the kids messenger app so I can video chat with my grandsons. This tablet is fast and has a very clear picture (my son said it's got good resolution). I also like to take and view pictures and with this tablet since I can see them much easier. I am 55 years old so I am at the point that I enjoy the small comforts like these. I am waiting on a case that has a loop for my hand to hold the tablet easier and to protect the tablet itself from drops. I would definitely recommend this tablet to anyone who wants something bigger than a phone but I honestly think I'd like the tablet to be a little larger maybe a 10 inch instead, but other than that I can't complain, it's been good!
    SDNJIN