Samsung has announced an update to its Windows 10 powered Galaxy TabPro S released just this March 2016. The Korean company, whose recent efforts with its other Galaxy line have been a total media frenzy, moves forward in releasing a facelift for its highly-capable tablet PC. The upgrade also brings in a doubled memory and storage option that could rival Microsoft's popular Surface Pro 4.
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Bathes In Gold
One of the most striking aesthetic update Samsung made with the Galaxy TabPro S is its color, which now comes in gold. According to Engadget, the upgraded 2-in-1 tablet's magnesium-alloy construction now has an ultra-elegant gold finish, a trend seen nowadays on any other premium devices. This decision by Samsung is a much welcome change to the previous' basic white and black color options.
Samsung Doubles-Up On Memory And Storage
As reported by The Verge, Samsung upgraded the memory of Galaxy TabPro S that is now packing an 8 GB RAM and 256 GB of on-board storage, or double that of the previous version's 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage combo. The difference between the two versions is strikingly huge that to say Samsung is generous would seem a little understated.
Samsung Is Keeping All That Works
Aside from the new color option and a doubled capacity, all of the previous Galaxy TabPro specs remain pretty much the same. The golden device still has the Intel M3 processor, 5-megapixel front and rear cameras and the 12-inch Super AMOLED 1080p display. The difference comes in the upgraded version's price of $999, which sells for an additional $200 over the discounted early-model's price of $799 as shown on Samsung's website.
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S vs Surface Pro 4
Much of the hype about the new Samsung iteration is its possible competition against the popular Surface Pro 4. The discounted Microsoft's 2-in-1 device now sells for $899 for a 4GB RAM and 128 GB storage combination. It also packs a much higher Intel core i5 processor compared to Samsung Galaxy TabPro S' base Intel core m3 processor. The competition now falls on each devices' features as the deciding factor. Consumers can choose between the highly-capable processor of Surface Pro 4 or for a price difference of $100, the elegant gold finish and double memory of the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S.
