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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
TrudeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 8 reviews
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
- Verified purchase
Nice entry level tablet
This is an entry level tablet, it's best as a tablet for home use, surfing the net, watching music, playing games, checking emails, social media etc. To be honest I bought this to use mostly as an e-reader that will read anything in any format after downloading some simple apps, and for that use, it is perfect. I also use it to watch movies in bed. The movie quality is great, far better than I expected, I mean really good. The battery life is amazing, much better than previous tablets I've had. It does feel a bit light, I don't like the plastic...Read more
feel, and it's very slippery, but now that I've got in a case it feels a bit more substantial, and the case stops it slipping when I stand it up. The screen seems very responsive, even through a glass screen protector. There's only one speaker, so the sound is a bit thin, but I think everyone bluetooths to external speakers these days anyway. It can take a 512gb memory card; I got a San Disk Ultra Extreme Memory card and it's performing well. I think you'd want to think about what you are buying it for, before purchasing. If you're looking for top of the range, you need to pay for top of the range, if you're looking for a simple tablet for media or to entertain kids, or for simple office programs this is perfect. It's a good size. My previous tablet was a 10" and didn't fit in all my handbags, this one does, so it's simple to take out with me, without feeling like I'm carrying to many things, and without worrying about leaving it behind. Yet although smaller, the screen size is still big enough to be very useful and for reading, especially for reading. I've read some other reviews complaining about specifications, and I wonder why these people didn't check specifications and read reviews before they bought it.Purchased in April 2021 at JB Hi-Fi Online Store for A$255.00.
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FlorenciaQueensland, 4870
- 3 reviews
Slowness should be the name
My almost 4 years old samsung phone is faster than this tablet. I know is afordable but honestly, takes ages to load a simple window in chrome or just move around the system. So disapointed Samsung! It's also heavy, not sturdy... just heavy.
Purchased in October 2021 at JB Hi-Fi Online Store for A$200.00.
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Sorry that our Samsung Tab A (2016) has not met up to your expectations, Florencia. If you are experiencing issues and believe this to be a manufacturing fault, I would highly suggest visiting your ne... Read more
arest Samsung service centre to get a member our team to look further into your tablet for you. You can find your nearest authorised service centre via the link below: https://www.samsung.com/au/support/service-centre/
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MichaelGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 7 reviews
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
- Verified purchase
Gets The Job Done
I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" WiFi 16GB 2017 from Officeworks in February this year. I primarily use this tablet when I'm traveling and connect to available WiFi networks or tether to my phone. It's great for web browsing and using apps. I had to purchase a cover to protect the tablet as I don't think it's very durable. However, it's an all round good tablet for my basic requirements.
Purchased in February 2021 at Officeworks Online store for A$276.00.
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Not me
- 10 reviews
- 1 like
Gr8 android
Reliable and easy to use for the kids and link to gmail account. Kids use it gor games and mathonline. They love it much easier then ipad. More reliable.and would recommend it.
Purchased in May 2021 at Bing Lee Physical store for A$290.00.
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Sam MMelbourne
- 11 reviews
Pretty Useless, ok for kids
Features are poor, runs slowly and does not support a stylus, decent as a kids throw away if you can get it at a good enough size, would not recommend for any other purpose
Purchased in March 2021 at optus.
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We're really sorry to hear of the troubles you have been facing with your Tab A. As you have mentioned it's running slow, we would suggest having our technicians assess the device to confirm it is run... Read more
ning within manufacturers specs. Here's a link to locate your nearest service centre. >https://www.samsung.com/au/support/service-centre/Samsung AUSamsung
Hi Sam, thanks for providing your feedback. We're sorry you are not a fan of this product. While our Galaxy Tab A Series do not come with an S-Pen, our Galaxy Tab S4 does. I have included a link below... Read more
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Olivia KGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
What's the point?
What's the point of buying a tablet if you can't even log into it? I have gone through 3 of these tablets since the end of November, each has had the same issue, I have been using it go away to do something else and then I can't log into it. This is a faulty product, each has lasted around 2 months before breaking, I've returned each one, this was the last one I was going to try and it worked fine until about an hour ago, now I can't even log into it. Samsung needs to fix this issue, as it is a frustrating and a pain to keep having to return them. I also left a review for the Samsung Northland store, where I was told that the only way to fix my tablet was to pay $60, not good customer service.
Purchased in November 2021 at JB Hi-Fi for A$300.00.
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BobSydney, NSW
- 10 reviews
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
- Verified purchase
Definitely a good buy at the price.
My old tablet finally died and I got the new Tab A from JB. Better screen and faster than the old one. Great for streaming and browsing. Definitely a good buy at the price.
Purchased in January 2021 at JB Hi-Fi for A$298.00.
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Emma
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
- Verified purchase
It does the job!
I use this tablet for work and sometimes watching movies. I use a few apps and it doesn't get used as much as my phone, The screen clarity is exceptional and the battery lasts a really long time which I love. It only gets charged once a week. The only issue I have is I haven't found a way to connect a keyboard, and sometimes when you click in a field to add text the keyboard doesn't pop up or is very slow to respond.
I do believe I could take to samsung and have fixed but haven't done so.
The screens are very expensive to replace in comparison to apple devices so put a case on it.
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VerMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 8 reviews
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
- Verified purchase
Samsung Tab A
Samsung Tab A is perfect for my kid to use. Just the right size (8 inches) not too big not too small for my 6 yr old to play with. Weight wise it is also excellent - not heavy for a 6yr old. it also has good battery life for my kid to play with it for a long time and charging time is also not an issue, as it charges fast.
Because it is android, it has heaps of apps for kids and easily connects to PC and TV (screen mirroring) so it is great connectivity wise.
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PaulSSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 55 reviews
Does everything I want it to
I've had my Samsung tablet for a couple of years now and its never played up. The battery still holds enough charge to last a whole day of continual use (though I have the screen brightness turned down). It sometimes restarts if I play heavy duty games on it, but it handles most simple games and can multitask (run Netflix and games at the same time). I know some Samsung products have had a bad wrap lately but I can't say anything negative about my tablet. It's great, and I'd buy another one tomorrow if I needed too.
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Tiff1971South East Queensland, QLD
- 12 reviews
- 7 likes
Good tablet, low on storage space
This is a good, reliable tablet. The screen resolution and colours are very good. It takes as good a photo as a tablet will. The storage space is very limited for me which is annoying. This would probably not be an issue for someone not wanting to install games as these will be limited. It suits my needs well though and charges quickly. I would recommend. We have several of these in our family and all are going strong with heavy use.
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shazzaMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 12 reviews
- 2 likes
Best friend
I have taken this tablet all around the world. It was been all around Australia. I have a good cover for protection. I have had it for 4 years. I use it for shopping, taking photographs, video, study, socially, collecting my photos, reading and watching programs. I would be lost without it. Fits perfectly into my hand bag. I use it to skype call my friends. In the kitchen to listen to music or watch cooking shows on you tube. Small memory and not a very loud speaker.
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Ona79
- 2 reviews
Great tablet
Easy to use much easier then Apple iPad
Kid friendly especially for them playing different games and educational apps
I use it for work and Markets to run my small businesses
Easy to upload apps and play games
Can connect to different sources including square device
Battery lasts for day or two depending
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NatashaPerth
- 5 reviews
AMAZING!!
This tablet is great, its so easy to set up and navigate, you honestly cant go wrong with it. I am an amature with technology and I have been able to download apps and really enjoy what this tablet can offer. I would definatly reccommend it, you will not be dissappointed
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Mbnaature
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Amazing
I love this so much, it’s so handy for my daughter, the stylus is so smooth it and everything IS so smooth and sharp display, I love how easy it is to use, and use it like my own personal laptop but portable would highly recommend this product to anyone
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Kylie MCentral, SA
- 9 reviews
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
- Verified purchase
Good little pad
Quite a good tablet for the price.
Can be a little slow at time but nothing to worrying, Runs pretty much any game you install .Good response on the screen sensitivity I would recommend this for anyone who can't afford a brand new one. And the accessories are quite cheap aswell.
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DbusybeeSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 7 reviews
Nice, fast, good battery life, screen resolution and button placement let it down
I have previously owned a Nexus 7 32 Gigabyte tablet, so this had a lot to live up to. It beats it mostly, but the Nexus 7 is stil special to me. A family member got this free with a 4G wireless data deal with Telstra. Great value then!
Pros
+ more RAM (2Gb), good multitasking and gaming, a faster processor than I'm used to,
+ great battery life. Can last a whole day even with hours of video watching
+ it's thin and pleasant to hold in your hand
+ nice sized screen, do think the bezel around it could be smaller though.
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ScottyT983
- 7 reviews
Great mid range tablet.
Big enough, fast enoungh, enough ram, more than enough batterylife. I have been using this tablet for my daily browsing and viewing for a couple of months now. Runs very quickly and smoothly.
If i needed to find it's worse point, it would be a stretch, it would be its wifi range. It just doesn't have the same range as my Samsung mobile phone.
Other than that I cannot fault it.
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LizPerth
- 10 reviews
- 1 like
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0" Wi-Fi (2016)
- Verified purchase
Excellent
Great tablet,got extra 3 ur warranty, just in case.got loads of memory. Takes great picture,got all features that I need.I was impressed with my service, staff were very helpful. I am scared of been hacked,as has happened before to me, so hopefully I can get good security apps so doesn't appen again
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JAK
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
Great little tab A
Got mine via Telstra and have never looked back. First tablet ever tried and loved how easy it was to use...however, I just don't like the automatic updates you can't really turn off. Once you update, you can't go back unless you do a complete factory reset and lose all your photos and apps in the process. Compact and light weight, I recommended this product. Holds charge well and can play movies all night long without needing a recharge. This baby wins my vote by its flexibility with an SD card for extra storage. Screen is a decent size for web browsing, watching a movie on your own, and the camera is easy enough to operate. My child loves that it is child friendly in its simplistic usability.
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Questions & Answers
Percyasked
Thinking of getting one of these to use as an e-Reader. Will it do the job? I use Overdrive and borrow books from a library. Will it do this?
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G'day Percy, yes, we've used this. Download APP from local library. How good it is will almost certainly depend on how good the app is .... but it's been fine for us.
Hey Percy,
I agree with Wisey. It will work well as an e-reader. I have a 7.0" Tab and have found it lighter and easier to handle than the 8.0" model.
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kytomittasked
Is the resolution still ok for kindle and games such as minecraft? Thinking of getting for the kids. Thanks
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I have the Kindle app on mine, and although it is backlit (which personally means I can't read on it for as long as I can with the kindle) it is really easy to sync with your kindle account and access books and read them. I don't have minecraft but the games I do have are great on this size (kids Lego games, pet rescue, candy crush, etc.).
I have a Nook Color so I haven't tried reading books on it. It does great for minecraft youtubes. I have so far refused to let the grandkids use it for their games. I have a couple of games that work really well on it. The size is really nice. I got the 9.7
Way better redolution than kindle. Great for games. I love it
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KathSamsung
Great to hear you are currently enjoying your Samsung Tab A, Trude. We really appreciate the time spent to share you feedback with us and I will be sure to forward this on to the team :)
Kath
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