My $299 Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is on backorder and the seller now has the new Asus Zenpad S 8.0 for $199.
I'm going with this particular seller because I have a $100 credit with them.
So I'm trying to decide whether to switch my order to the new Asus Zenpad. Here is what I've found so far:
Speed: About the same in benchmarks done so far
Memory: Samsung 3GB vs Asus 2GB.
Storage: Samsung 16GB vs Asus 32GB
OS: Both run Lollipop
Display: Samsung 16:9 369ppi SuperAMOLED vs Asus 4:3 320ppi IPS LCD
Weight and thinness: about the same
The Samsung has the best display available of any tablet including Apple. But the ASUS is supposed to be excellent as well eg they made the Nexus 7 whose display has been rated very highly as well.
The ASUS also uses some software to enhance the display and also has DTS HD surround sound capabilities. There is even going to be a case available with 6 surround sound speakers.
I'm finding it hard to decide on whether I can live with 16:9 ratio for non movie use on the Samsung and whether the extra inch for movie use is going to be something I'll appreciate to justify the extra $100.
The ASUS seems terrific value for money for $199. The Tab S was $100 off the regular price of $399 when I put my order in.
So I'm really looking to hear if anyone has personal experience with the Tab S in terms of whether that extra screen real estate enhances movie watching and also whether the 16:9 aspect ratio interferes with surfing, reading and other apps.
I'm going with this particular seller because I have a $100 credit with them.
So I'm trying to decide whether to switch my order to the new Asus Zenpad. Here is what I've found so far:
Speed: About the same in benchmarks done so far
Memory: Samsung 3GB vs Asus 2GB.
Storage: Samsung 16GB vs Asus 32GB
OS: Both run Lollipop
Display: Samsung 16:9 369ppi SuperAMOLED vs Asus 4:3 320ppi IPS LCD
Weight and thinness: about the same
The Samsung has the best display available of any tablet including Apple. But the ASUS is supposed to be excellent as well eg they made the Nexus 7 whose display has been rated very highly as well.
The ASUS also uses some software to enhance the display and also has DTS HD surround sound capabilities. There is even going to be a case available with 6 surround sound speakers.
I'm finding it hard to decide on whether I can live with 16:9 ratio for non movie use on the Samsung and whether the extra inch for movie use is going to be something I'll appreciate to justify the extra $100.
The ASUS seems terrific value for money for $199. The Tab S was $100 off the regular price of $399 when I put my order in.
So I'm really looking to hear if anyone has personal experience with the Tab S in terms of whether that extra screen real estate enhances movie watching and also whether the 16:9 aspect ratio interferes with surfing, reading and other apps.