Galaxy Tab A with Pen

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Anyone here have one? I am looking at picking one up but would like to know if anyone has any real hands on time with one.
 
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Well I broke down and bought one. On a road trip to casino to get the mother in laws free Fire. Tethered to my phone. 30 minutes in and I'm pretty happy. Should detour me from wanting a new phone for a while.

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This thing is incredible so far. Battery standby I think is off because it can't be right

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Really can't wait to enjoy this thing. Ordering a case tonight or tomorrow. Best buy didn't have much to choose from.

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It's really great as it comes native with excel and powerpoint. Should help me eliminate a ton of paper work!

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Anyone familiar with or used any BT small handheld keyboards?

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I recommend going a bit larger or at least spending time trying them out in store. I forget the brand, but I picked one up that was about the size of my Nexus 7 shortly after I got that tablet & the keys were super cramped.

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Anyone familiar with or used any BT small handheld keyboards?

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I have LG Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard k810. Love it! It may be too big for what you're looking for. It is about 11" x 4". I use it for my laptop, tablet and sometimes phone.

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I have LG Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard k810. Love it! It may be too big for what you're looking for. It is about 11" x 4". I use it for my laptop, tablet and sometimes phone.

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I recommend going a bit larger or at least spending time trying them out in store. I forget the brand, but I picked one up that was about the size of my Nexus 7 shortly after I got that tablet & the keys were super cramped.

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I would like small enough to type with just my thumbs. The keyboard has this tablet in portrait is a little small than 11" and it's just a touch to wide.. I think for using this for work a small keyboard like that will help.



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Well this thing is a BEAST for battery. Almost 2 full days without charging and over 3 hours screen on still at 68%.

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Case and SD card will be here tomorrow. I'm pretty excited to really get into this thing!

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I looked at the Tab A with S-Pen, but got the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7.
So far just been setting it up to Mirror my Nexus 10.
Glad you got it, we'll have to compare, I know the A has some features that are pretty nice.
Ordered a case as well, just a flip over slim case, I have a Bluetooth keyboard case for my Nexus 10 that never really got used, so having a physical keyboard wasn't important.
 
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I looked at the Tab A with S-Pen, but got the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7.
So far just been setting it up to Mirror my Nexus 10.
Glad you got it, we'll have to compare, I know the A has some features that are pretty nice.
Ordered a case as well, just a flip over slim case, I have a Bluetooth keyboard case for my Nexus 10 that never really got used, so having a physical keyboard wasn't important.
I bought a leather portfolio case for mine.. It is by FYY... I REALLY like it so far. Has a weird odor but I am sure that will wear off....

I think the S2 has a nicer screen but I really wanted the S Pen for the ability for customers to sign documents and reports right on the tablet easily.
 
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