There have been rumors about South Korea-based Samsung developing a tablet to be added to its Galaxy lineup. Although the company already released some noteworthy tablets in the past, the next one made the news because of its massive size.
It was first teased by the company at this year's IFA event in Berlin. The rumors are now proven true, as Samsung has officially outed the Galaxy View tablet.
Most noted among its features is that the Galaxy View is an attention-grabbing device due to its size. The display alone reaches 18.4 inches diagonal. In terms of dimensions, the new Samsung addition measures 275.8 x 451.8 x 11.9 millimeters. It weighs 2.65 kilograms.
The closest tablet that can match the Galaxy View's dimensions is the upcoming iPad Pro by Apple. However, instead of the View being a professional-level hybrid and mobile workhorse, Samsung is placing the tablet as an entertainment powerhouse.
Some observers agree to the moniker. According to the Verge, the Galaxy View is basically a portable TV. With its 18.4-inch TFT LCD screen able to display content in 1080p resolution, high-def viewing is definitely possible. Meanwhile, there is also the unique feature of the Galaxy View on the back – a holed panel that doubles as a handle. The panel's unique design also incorporates a flap kickstand. This makes carrying and standing up the Galaxy View convenient, anywhere at home or outside.
Under the hood, the Galaxy View has above-average specs. Digital Trends lists the View as having an octa-core Exynos 7580 chipset and 2 GB of RAM. Internal storage comes in two versions, 32- and 64-GB variants, and both are expandable via microSD. There is also a 2.1-MP camera on the front. Connectivity-wise, the View has Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi. There is also an LTE model with a nanoSIM card slot.
