Samsung Ativ Tab 5
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Consumer electronics, semiconductors, home appliances, mobile devices |
| Website | www |
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The Samsung Ativ Tab 5, initially introduced as the Samsung Ativ Smart PC, is an 11.6 inches (29 cm) Windows-based tablet developed by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled at the IFA event in Berlin on August 29, 2012, this device features a dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 processor clocked at 1.8 GHz and operates on the Windows 8 platform.
Windows 8 integration on this model has been met with largely positive feedback. Additionally, the Ativ Tab 5 garnered favorable reviews for its lightweight construction, inclusion of the S-Pen stylus, and solid performance metrics, especially given its positioning as an affordable option.
Hardware
The Ativ Tab 5's design closely resembles Samsung's smaller Android tablets like the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Note 10.1, utilizing a combination of plastic and glass materials. Its physical features include a micro-HDMI port, a microSD card slot, and a full-sized USB port. Positioned along the top edge are the volume control buttons, power key, and headphone jack. Beneath the display lies a dedicated Windows button. The bottom edge houses both the charging connector and dock interface. The device sports an 11.6 inches (290 mm) IPS display with a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. Storage options come in either 64 GB or 128 GB solid-state drives, with additional capacity achievable via an external microSD card slot.[1]
Reception
During its demonstration at IFA 2012, TechRadar highlighted the Ativ Tab 5's Windows 8 platform, its lightweight build, and the versatility offered by the S-Pen and detachable keyboard for enhancing both functionality and storage. Nevertheless, they pointed out that the limited number of USB ports—attributable to the device's slim profile—mirrored what is typically found in comparable Android tablets. Ultimately, their assessment categorized the device as significantly underpowered and excessively priced relative to rival products.
CNET noted that the Ativ Tab 5 lacks the high-speed processing capabilities of chips like the Intel i5, resulting in sluggish performance even during simple tasks for a mid-range Windows 8 tablet. Positives included the tablet’s battery longevity, S-Pen feature, and light form factor, although the overall design was criticized for appearing cheap and being prone to fingerprints. The Intel Z2760 processor powering the Ativ Tab 5 was described as an average performer, with occasional lag and unresponsiveness when compared to processors found in other Windows 8 tablets. Their conclusion framed the Ativ Tab 5 as a device with specifications similar to the Surface RT but carrying a price tag closer to that of the Surface Pro.
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