Samsung Ativ Tab
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Successor | Samsung Ativ Tab 3 |
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Related | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
Website | www |
The Samsung Ativ Tab is a 10.1-inch (26 cm)
Despite the mixed reception that its Windows RT operating system has received in comparison to Windows 8, the Ativ Tab itself received positive reviews for its lightweight design, its ability to use USB peripherals, and its overall performance for a first generation Windows RT device. While the Ativ Tab was released in December 2012 in the United Kingdom, its release in Germany[2] and the United States[3] was cancelled due to the lukewarm reception and unclear positioning of Windows RT.
Hardware
The design of the Ativ Tab is relatively similar to its
Availability
The Ativ Tab was originally scheduled for a release in the United Kingdom in November 2012 alongside its Windows Phone 8 counterpart, the Samsung Ativ S, but was delayed into mid-December. The release of both devices was eventually held on December 14, 2012.[5][6]
In January 2013, Samsung announced that it had cancelled the American release of the Ativ Tab, citing the unclear positioning of the Windows RT operating system, "modest" demand for Windows RT devices, plus the effort and investment required to educate consumers on the differences between Windows 8 and RT as reasons for the move. Mike Abary, senior vice president of Samsung's U.S. PC and tablet businesses, also stated that the company was unable to build the Ativ Tab to meet its target price point—considering that lower cost was intended to be a selling point for Windows RT devices.[3] Samsung has also reportedly planned to pull the Ativ Tab from Germany and other unspecified European markets for similar reasons.[2]
Reception
Whilst demoing the device at IFA, TechRadar praised the Ativ Tab's "crisp" screen, lightweight design, and the ability to expand its functionality and storage with its USB port and MicroSD card slot. However, it was also said that while its processor was relatively responsive, it "certainly wasn't in the same league as the Galaxy Note 2."[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Samsung ATIV Tab 10.1 Windows RT tablet announced". SlashGear. August 29, 2012. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
- ^ a b "Samsung will stop sale of Windows RT tablets in Germany due to weak demand, according to reports". Engadget. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ^ a b Tibken, Shara. "Uh-oh, Windows RT, Samsung's got second thoughts". CNET. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ a b "Samsung ATIV Tab Review: Qualcomm's First Windows RT Tablet". Anandtech. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ Boxall, Andy. "UK Retailers warn of Samsung Ativ S and Ativ Tab delay, could be a case of first in, last out *updated*". Digital Trends. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ "Samsung ATIV S and ATIV Tab available in the UK tomorrow". Hexus. December 13, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ^ "Hands on: Samsung Ativ Tab review". TechRadar. Retrieved January 16, 2013.