What do you think of when you hear the word “tablet”?  Usually a mobile that is bigger than a smartphone but still smaller than an average laptop, right? How about a tablet with a super screen as huge as 18.4 inch. Yes, there is that thing available for now, made by Samsung: the Samsung Galaxy View.

1. Samsung Galaxy View specs

The device was rumored for a while, and has gone official when it was spotted on an online retailer in the USA: the Adorama. Below you can find official Samsung Galaxy View specs:

– Display: 18,4 inch TFT screen, FHD

– Chip set: Exnos 7580, octa core, clocked at 1,6GHz

– RAM: 2GB, internal storage: 32GB expandable to 128GB

– Camera (main only), 2,1MP, capable of FHD video record

– Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wifi, optional 3G version

– OS: Android Lollipop

– Battery: 5700 mAH, said to work up to 8,5h on video playing mode

The Samsung Galaxy View price on Adorama is USD 600 for the 32GB and wifi-only version, which is still cheaper than a 32GB Apple iPad Pro.

2. Samsung Galaxy View: what are the uses

As the name suggests, the Galaxy View is targeted as a “mobile television” device that can go with you anywhere and everywhere. Actually, on their official page, Samsung featured many promotional picture of the Galaxy View in different cases where users can watch their favorite programs with it.

However, I have read more controversial comment about the usefulness of this huge device. People are arguing that, what is the point of producing such a huge tablet, when its screen is even bigger than a laptop? Secondly, if it is featured to be a “television”, will FHD be enough to max the enjoyment? Next, though Samsung claimed that the battery can work up to 8,5 hours on video playing mode, will 5,700 mAH really be enough for such bulky display? And last but not least, though $600 is cheaper than the price of an iPad Pro, it is not actually a very affordable price range. Then why would any consumer feel compelled to buy such a product?

What is your opinion? Having known everything about the Samsung Galaxy View specs and price, do you think this could catch your attention and worth your money? Share with us if you have any other idea about how this Galaxy View can be outstanding among others 🙂