SamsungTab S6 Lite Gray Wifi 64GB - Old

The pen! Why haven't tablets always had pens like this? It makes the experience of using a tablet so much more precise, pleasurable and elegant. I love how slim it is, too - you can easily select the smallest links or press the tiniest of buttons without obscuring your view. And being able to write using it - to use the pen as an actual pen - is immesureably better than thumbing a virtual keyboard. The handwriting recognition is surprisingly good, but not perfect. I have trouble making it recognise hashtags (they often get interpreted as an F) and similar symbols do get confused sometimes (lower case L, capital i and the number 1 - lI1. They all look the same in my handwriting so there is a degree of adjusting to how the tablet wants you to write.) But this is only ever an issue when converting handwriting to text - if you're just taking notes and intend to save your document as-is, it is equal in convenience and pleasure to using an actual pen and paper.I mostly use the tablet for web browsing and photo editing. As a web browser, there's nothing to complain about. The screen is big enough to make desktop view viable, and the pen is precise enough to make navigating sites in this view a breeze.It is also a capable photo editor! Again, the screen is big enough and bright enough to give you a great view. Lightroom works well but it's here where I'm more aware of the 'lite'-ness of the tablet. Loading up big RAW files can take a few seconds, and there is a small delay when adjusting some sliders. But the loading times and delays are never so long as to frustrate or interrupt my flow of work.Lastly, the free (at time of writing) book cover. I wondered how such a thing could possibly be valued at £60, but mine has just arrived and I'm pleased to say it is of brilliant quality. I'm not sure what material it's made of but it feels very sturdy indeed. The tablet snaps into it snugly with reassuringly strong magnets, can stand at a couple of different angles and the dedicated space for that precious pen is appreciated, too. If you're reading this and the free offer is still going, go for it!I suppose I should mention some negatives, actually. There is no dedicated means to attach a keyboard (and the book cover won't accommodate one either) so you need to find a wired or blutooth solution if you need to be able to type properly. The battery life is fine but not amazing - I charge about every other day. And while the screen can be very bright, it is also very reflective. I find myself struggling to see past my own reflection when outside on a sunny day. But that's about all I can say.Overall, a great tablet! It's the pen that makes it and you won't find any equivalent at this price, so definitely go for it if you like the look of the pen and its functionality.

Been waiting for this to go on sale for a while and was delighted with the 33% reduction on Prime Day.Apple iOS is a mess when it comes to simply plugging in external USB drives or SSDs, so I've been desperate to get an Android tablet for years.This Tablet hits the sweet spot for cost vs quality.Ignore the silly reviews that say it's slow, it has 4Gb of ram which is plenty for a slick OS.It has a great screen to body ratio and is perfect for web browsing, video calls, entertainment and light gaming.I nearly bought the Tab S7 but am so glad I didn't. I needed a tablet, not laptop replacement - I already have a Dell XPS 15 for my work needs.All in all a speedy device with the added dimensions of the excellent S Pen.My kids both have one of these each and I'm pleased to say that games like 'Among Us' function perfectly. They absolute adore this tablet.If you want a tablet buy this, for £259 direct from Amazon during a sale, you cannot go wrong.The best bit? My 500Gb external T7 Samsung SSD simply plugs in and plays any movie or file 'on the go' like a dream.Move over Apple, you've been outdone.

This was a great replacement for my old tablet. The old one was top of the range from a few years ago (it was about 8 years old!). I was a bit dubious about buying a 'lite', thinking I would be getting a low quality product - I was wrong. This is fast, good screen, good battery life and easy to use, especially with the handy stylus. 100% recommended if you're looking for a decent, good quality tablet at a sensible price.

**February 2023: Updated to Android 13****April 2022: Updated to Android 12****March 2021: Updated to Android 11 and now includes Samsung DeX**I bought this primarily for web browsing, streaming films and television (Netflix, Now TV, iPlayer, etc.) and casting music stored on the memory card I’ve inserted into it to my Sonos speakers. It arrives with Android 10 which should upgrade over time to at least Android 12. It's longer and thinner than the Galaxy Tab S3 it's replacing and you get less top and bottom borders when watching widescreen productions. The bezels are thin but wide enough for you to comfortably hold the device without obscuring the screen and I like the floating function keys that rotate with the screen. Build quality is good and it's thin and not noticeably heavy to hold.There’s lots of preinstalled Samsung bloatware, including their 'Bixby' virtual assistant. Some of it can be uninstalled, some cannot. You’ll need to go into the settings and turn off notifications for any bloatware you don't require but can’t uninstall and there is the option to send some of it into a 'deep sleep', ensuring that it doesn’t eat up battery life and processing power.Obviously some corners have been cut to reflect the price and the ‘Lite’ name – two speakers instead of four, TFT screen (the colour is not as rich and deep as OLED) and 4GB of RAM, but the screen, sound and overall performance and speed are impressive for a tablet in this price range. You can have a lot of apps open and running concurrently and it copes with ease. The S Pen is responsive and attaches itself to the side of the device by magnet. Ideal for artwork and writing, it's also useful for using instead of a finger in general use. Both cameras are more than adequate.Battery life is especially good and lasts for hours and a full charge from empty takes approximately 3 hours. It arrives with a USB-C lead and a USB wall plug. I use an AmazonBasics 6' USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C wall plug to charge the device. A full charge using this configuration takes 2 hours and it shows as 'Fast charging' in the notification panel.I’ve inserted a 400GB San Disk Micro SD card filled with thousands of FLAC files and it casts them without problem to my Sonos speakers or I can listen to them with Bluetooth headphones (or wired - it has a 3.5mm headphone jack).Overall, I’m very happy with this tablet. There are better and more expensive Samsung devices available, but for basic home use this is fit for purpose.