Samsung Ativ Tab 3

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	January 13, 1969 (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Consumer electronics, semiconductors, home appliances, tablets, smartphones
Website	www.samsung.com

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The Samsung Ativ Tab 3 is a 10.1 inches (26 cm) diagonal tablet developed by Samsung Electronics. Introduced on June 20, 2013 during the Samsung Premier event in London, this model features a dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 processor clocked at 1.8 GHz and operates on the Windows 8 platform.

Unlike its predecessor that ran Windows RT, the Ativ Tab 3 utilizes the full Windows 8 OS, a change that was generally well-received. Reviewers praised the device for its slim and lightweight form factor, the inclusion of complimentary Microsoft Office applications, and its performance relative to other budget-friendly tablets.

Hardware

The Ativ Tab's design closely resembles Samsung’s Android tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, combining plastic and glass materials in its construction. Its layout includes a micro HDMI port and a micro USB port, with volume controls, power button, and a MicroSD card slot positioned along the top edge. Beneath the display sits a physical Windows button. On the left side, there is a charging connector alongside a headphone jack.

Equipped with a 10.1 inches (260 mm) IPS display panel delivering a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels, the tablet is available in configurations offering either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal flash storage.

Reception

During a demonstration at the Samsung Premier 2013 event, TechRadar highlighted the Ativ Tab 3's Windows 8 platform, its light and portable form factor, and the enhanced versatility offered by the S-Pen and keyboard cover accessories. Nevertheless, they noted that the device's slim profile resulted in a limited number of USB ports, a feature comparable to similar Android tablets. Despite this, the overall assessment described the tablet as "a decent device in its own right."

CNET observed that although the Ativ Tab 3 does not match the processing power of higher-end CPUs like the Intel i7, it delivers strong performance for everyday tasks within the budget Windows 8 tablet category. Positive points included its speedy operation relative to its class, battery longevity, pre-installed applications, and lightweight construction—although its design was seen as largely borrowed from Samsung’s Android lineup. The Intel Z2760 processor powering the Ativ Tab 3 was regarded as sufficiently capable and responsive when compared to other Windows 8 tablets. Additionally, the inclusion of the S-Pen and, in select markets, a complimentary Bluetooth keyboard cover significantly enhances the device’s productivity potential.

See also

• List of Windows 8 devices
• Samsung Ativ