Samsung Launches the Galaxy Tab Active 3 Rugged Tablet
Sep. 28, 2020Samsung has today launched its rugged Galaxy Tab Active 3 tablet in select markets. It comes with MIL-STD-810H certification and offers shock absorptioncapable of withstanding drops up to 1.5 meterswith the protective cover.
The Galaxy Tab 3 offers an8-inch WUXGA TFT LCD displaywith 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution. Under the hood, Samsung has used the two year old octa-coreExynos 9810chipseton the Galaxy Tab Active 3. You get4GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, which is further expandable up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the company has equipped aprimary rear-facing 13MP sensoralong with an LED flash. For selfies and video calls, Samsung offers a 5MP front camera.
The Galaxy Tab Active 3 is targeted at users who are likely to use the tablet outdoors in tough or extreme conditions. Hence, the company has packed features like ‘Touch Sensitivity’ thatsupports touch input even when the user is wearing gloves.
You get anofficial IP68 ratingwith the tablet. The S Pen present in the Galaxy Tab Active 3 is also IP68 certified. According to the company, the S Pen is ideal for signature capture and managing complex documents in gloved environments.
Out of the box, the tablet runs on Android 10 with One UI skin on top. Fortunately, Samsung’s commitment tooffer three generations of Android upgradesextends to the Tab Active 3 as well.
The Galaxy Tab Active 3 will be first available in select markets across Europe and Asia. The company has plans to expand its availability to other regions in the future. There is no word on the pricing yet.
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