Galaxy View provides up to 8 hours of video playback.
By Sreejith Vallikunnu
Tech giant Samsung has launched its latest Galaxy View tablet, and this time it has surprised the world with it a device with a whopping 18.4-inch display.
Unveiled on Wednesday, the tablet is made for mobile entertainment experience – streaming video and media content on a big screen. We have brought you the top 5 features of this beast from the top Android phonemaker.
1. Huge screen for mobile entertainment
The tablet features an 18.4-inch full HD screen with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. With its large touchscreen display and video-optimized user interface, the Galaxy View lets consumers seamlessly experience video and media from a range of television and other service providers. As the name ‘Galaxy View’ suggests, the device is made for watching movies and TV shows wherever you are.
2. Custom home screen featuring entertainment apps
The tablet comes with a custom home screen featuring entertainment apps such as Netflix, Hulu, AOL, HBO Go, and YouTube. Swipe to the next screen over and you get Samsung’s usual Android home screen. According to The Verge, Samsung says it’ll update what’s on the home grid periodically, and you can always download video apps – Amazon Video, Sling, and so on – and put them on the secondary home screen.
3. Designed to be portable
At 2.65kg or 5.8 pounds, this tablet is heavy and is far less portable. But, its kickstand has a built-in handle that helps you for easy room-to-room transport. Unlike your TV, you can carry this device wherever you want in your house.
4. Family Square feature
Sporting a wide selection of entertainment features, the Galaxy View allows users to take advantage of its large display and high-quality stereo speakers. Apart from multimedia experiences such as video, music and game, the tablet allows a richer social communication such as video calls. The Family Square feature provides a customized dashboard that can be connected with friends and family members.
5.Long-lasting Battery life
Galaxy View provides up to 8 hours of video playback. Additionally, the tablet has an easy-to-use touch-screen interface and a 2-way stand.