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The video provides an in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 lineup, praised as a significant follow-up to previous Android tablets. The lineup includes the 14.6-inch Ultra, 12.4-inch Tab Plus, and 11-inch Tab S9, all featuring Super AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing the visual and drawing experience. Key updates include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors, increased storage, RAM, and retained practical features like the S Pen and Micro SD card slot. The customizable app feature and new Vision Booster mode for outdoor viewing are highlighted as major improvements. Despite the absence of a power adapter in the box, and challenges with app scaling on Android tablets, the tablets excel in media consumption and drawing tasks.
The video emphasizes the S Pen's accuracy and minimal lag, especially beneficial for artists. The Creator Edition S Pen, with its longer body and different nibs, aims to enhance prolonged usage. Although Samsung's mirror mode shows some lag when used for drawing, the overall quality is comparable to an iPad, making the S9 lineup formidable albeit at a high price point of $799. The presenter also mentions educational resources, such as courses on bradsartschool.com, targeting both beginners and seasoned artists. The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to engage in the comments and share their own experiences.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker introduces the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 lineup, highlighting it as a follow-up to their favorite Android tablets. The lineup includes three sizes: the 14.6-inch Ultra, the 12.4-inch Tab Plus, and the standard 11-inch Tab S9. This year, all models feature Super AMOLED displays, a significant upgrade from last year’s 11-inch LCD screen, ensuring high display quality and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth animations and a good drawing experience. The tablets are available in charcoal and beige, with the latter resembling a subtle gold.
The speaker also discusses a drawback: the absence of a power adapter in the box, making it challenging to achieve optimal charging speeds without purchasing an additional adapter. They appreciate a new UI feature from Samsung – an app bar added to the bottom navigation of the large screen, enhancing usability. Throughout, the speaker plans to test the tablet’s illustration capabilities by working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan art, inviting viewers to draw along using a provided sketch.
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In this part of the video, the presenter highlights several features and updates of the Samsung S8 and S9 tablets. They discuss how the customizable app feature, which shows recently opened apps, is immensely convenient. They also mention that updating older Android tablets can enable these features. A new Vision Booster mode enhances outdoor viewing, which was tested and found to be effective.
The presenter notes their preference for the larger 14.6-inch display of the S9 Ultra for drawing and explains that while they are not fond of the notch for the camera, it doesn’t interfere with usage. The S9 has seen upgraded specifications, including Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors, increased storage and RAM in the larger models, and improved base configurations.
Existing features such as the S Pen and Micro SD card slot are praised for their practicality, and the camera setup (12 MP front, 13 MP back with an additional wide-angle lens on larger models) and quad speakers are highlighted for their quality. The challenges with app scaling on Android tablets, especially for certain apps like Instagram and Twitter, are mentioned, contrasting with the excellent experience of watching videos and using drawing apps.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the advantages of using a tablet for drawing, specifically highlighting the benefits of the S Pen that comes with the device. The S Pen is praised for its accuracy, pressure sensitivity, and minimal lag, making it superior to other Android tablet pens. The speaker mentions their courses, “Learn to Draw in 60 Days” and “Intro to Digital Art Series,” which are available on bradsartschool.com and intended for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills. The segment also addresses the issue of palm rejection, noting that while it’s not perfect, most drawing apps offer software solutions to mitigate this problem. Lastly, the speaker touches on the tablet’s 120 hertz refresh rate, which improves drawing experience by reducing lag, although actual performance may vary depending on the app’s optimization.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the upcoming Creator series version of the Samsung S Pen, noting that it will be slightly longer and thicker, which could be beneficial for prolonged use. The Creator Edition will also include different nibs to simulate various drawing experiences. The presenter mentions Samsung’s mirror mode, which works well as a second screen for a laptop but introduces lag when used for drawing. Despite the lag issue, the presenter praises the overall quality of the Samsung tablet, considering it the best Android tablet available and comparable to an iPad. The only downside mentioned is the high price of $799, which is justified by the included features like the S Pen, screen, and processor. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts in the comments.