2 features on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 advertised to replace laptop works like?

Samsung is currently a rare manufacturer still standing in the Android tablet village. While other companies have withdrawn long or only occasionally launch one in the low-cost segment to make it easier to sell, Samsung has been steadily, one year launched 2-3 units covering the segments. The most recent is the Galaxy Tab S6, sold at a price of 18.49 million VND and donated with the "genuine" keyboard and cover set and the famous SPen pen.

In terms of entertainment or configuration, the Galaxy Tab S6 is impeccable. From Snapdragon 855 chip, 6GB RAM, 128GB memory to 10.5 inch QuadHD SuperAMOLED screen and four AKG standard external speakers. The S6 Tab is clearly born to bewitching the hardware quality. However, the two features that make people more curious are the new DeX interface and the new keyboard cover. Whether they work as rumored, let's find out.

DeX mode: Old bottle of new wine

Looking at the DeX mode on the Galaxy Tab S6, many people will think that Samsung has not changed anything. However, DeX performance has actually been significantly improved. Compared to last year's Tab S4, DeX mode on the Tab S6 offers a smoother experience, fewer errors, and a noticeably faster processing speed, thanks in part to a powerful configuration. In addition, the machine also works cooler than the previous generation thanks to the aluminum back for efficient cooling.

You can still run multiple application windows at the same time as previous versions. These windows can be resized, positioned and available with horizontal / vertical rotation buttons if the application supports them. Below the screen are a series of buttons as well as the Taskbar and status / quick settings menu that reminds you of the Windows operating system for PC. Overall, the DeX Mode interface is still very familiar this time, emphasizing simplicity and ease of use.

Because the Touchpad comes with a keyboard, this year's DeX Mode has integrated quick control operations with this component, specifically, you can right click, left mouse, drag and drop, even and Scroll pages up / down / left / right in web browser / photo album with two fingers. Key combinations like Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V . work perfectly in text applications as well as web browsers. You can even press Ctrl + Shift + T to turn off tabs in Chrome just like on a computer.

For those who regularly deal with mail, DeX this year still handles drag and drop images, data files between applications together. For example, you can quickly upload a few dozen photos to send to colleagues by selecting them from the Album application and then drag and drop right into the Gmail window.

In addition, another attractive feature of DeX Mode this year is the ability to support the secondary screen. With a USB-C to HDMI cable, any PC monitor or TV can be turned into a second screen, working separately just like using a PC. This feature allows to expand the multitasking workspace and you can project movies, slideshows on this screen while continuing to work, chat with others on the other screen.

New keyboard and cover: Add trackpad and shortcut keys

It can be said that, with Tab S6, Samsung has found the right keyboard cum cover formula for the perfect tablet. By separating the case / base and cover / keyboard, the company has made the experience even better.

You can leave the keyboard at home and still have a stand to watch movies, play games, and the new space on the cover now has a touchpad built-in so that you don't have to connect to a Bluetooth mouse anymore. Compared to the Tab S4 (and all other tablets on the market today), this is clearly a huge plus for the Tab S6.

As for the new stand, Samsung has reinforced it with more sturdy materials, durability and seamless angles from 0 to 160 degrees. This part attaches to the back by magnets and glue but can be removed several times without reducing the adhesion. In addition, the upper half has a SPen pen tray to avoid falling, while also creating grip when holding the device with one hand vertically.

As for the keyboard, it connects to the Tab S6 via a pin and sticks to the body by a very strong magnet. The keys are made of plastic with anti-sweat, good fingerprint, size is not very large but still enough to type comfortably, similar to 12/13 inch ultrabook models. In addition, the big plus is the long key journey, the bounce is clear and does not cause fatigue, headache fingers.

Not only that, Samsung also built a series of function keys and individual key combinations. You can quickly turn on / off DeX mode by pressing Fn + DeX, turn on / off touchpad with Fn + Spacebar or scroll pages, show virtual keys . Even Tab S6 also supports keys from F1 to F9 to use with Some applications support such as Chrome browser.

Finally and very important, Samsung has integrated the Vietnamese TELEX keyboard in this keyboard. You can quickly change the language with the 'Lang' key on the right of the Spacebar, without installing any other 3rd party support applications.

Conclusion

We can say, Galaxy Tab S6 is the best Android tablet today. Not simply because of its strong configuration or beautiful screen, this tablet also scores thanks to the features that Samsung integrated to take advantage of the larger display area and ecosystem of accessories that it launched.