Samsung launches the TabPro S with Windows 10

Samsung has unveiled a new 2-in-1 tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Called the TabPro S, this is a productivity focused device with a large 12 inch, 2160 x 1440 Super AMOLED display and attachable keyboard cover.

Most notably, the TabPro S runs Window 10 (Home or Pro editions), so it’s capable of operating like a fully functionally notebook, but with the portability benefits and touch screen of a tablet.

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Measuring just 6.3mm thin and weighing only 693 grams, the TabPro S is the lightest Windows 2-in-1 tablet available in Australia, weighing about 70 grams less than the Windows Surface Pro 4.

The keyboard cover attaches to the TabPro S with a sturdy magnet, and includes a small trackpad full-sized keys.

The case provides two resting points for the screen to be positioned including a ‘stand mode’, and the ‘Pogo-pin’ connector means that the keyboard doesn’t need to be charged or synched independently.

Galaxy TabPro S

While there are dual 5 megapixel front and rear cameras, with the rear supporting Auto Focus, the front camera does not support Windows 10’s Hello6 face-authentication.

A dual core 2.2HGz 6th generation Intel Core M processor is equipped, which draws just 4.5 watts of power, and there’s 4GB of RAM and either a 128 or 256GB solid state hard drive.

On the power front, Samsung expects the TabPro S to be able to play 10 hours of continuous video, and its batteries can be fully charged in 2.5 hours with enhanced fast charging.

The TabPro S will also have 4G LTE cat 6 networking on Australian units, making it easy to stay connected when being used away from the office.

It’s also good to see that a USB-C port is included , although a multi-port adapter is needed to provide HDMI and USB types A and C ports, as this is the only connector (and charger) on the unit.

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The keyboard cover is included in the box, along with a one-year subscription to Microsoft’s Office 365. There is also a Bluetooth stylus, although this is not included.

In terms of pricing and availablity, Prasad Gokhale, Vice President, IT & Mobile – Samsung Electronics Australia says:

“Samsung Electronics Australia can confirm that the Galaxy TabPro S and Gear S2 Premium will be launched in Australia later this year. We will confirm local pricing and availability for each product closer to the local launch.”

 

Galaxy TabPro S Specifications

OS Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Network LTE Cat.6
AP 6th Gen. Intel Core M processor (Dual Core 2.2GHz)
Display 12” 2160×1440 Super AMOLED
Camera 5MP AF(Rear), 5MP (Front)
Video MP4,3GP,WMV,ASF,AVI,MKV
Audio MP3,AAC,WAV,WMA,AMR,FLAC
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
GPS GPS, GLONASS
Sensor Accelerometer, Hall, Light
Memory 4GB(RAM), 128GB / 256GB SSD
Dimension / Weight 290.3×198.8×6.3mm, 693g(Wi-Fi), 696g(LTE)
Battery 5,200mAh (39.5W, 7.6V)

Valens Quinn travelled to CES Las Vegas as a guest of Samsung Australia.