Testseek.co.uk have collected 107 expert reviews of the Samsung ATIV Tab 5 XE500T1C / XQ500T1C and the average rating is 68%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung ATIV Tab 5 XE500T1C / XQ500T1C.
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107 Reviews
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PLS display with good contrast (1000:1), Long battery life (9 hours), Lightweight as a tablet (747 g), Low heat, Completely silent, Storage space expandable via microSD
Heavy keyboard (1.45 kg with dock plugged in), Extremely low processing and graphics capability, Little native storage, No extra battery in the keyboard
This convertible netbook/tablet runs on Windows 8 and therefore gives access to a vast catalogue of software. But the Intel Atom processor cruelly lacks ability, effectively making the Ativ Smart PC XE500T1C good for productivity and web browsing, and not...
Abstract: Samsung takes Intel's Atom Z2760 SoC, the full version of Windows 8, and builds a tablet that begs to stay connected to its docking station. Is this the combination of freedom, performance, and battery life we've been waiting for, or are we left wantin...
Published: 2012-08-31, Author: Matthew , review by: techradar.com
Great battery life, Precise and useful S, Pen, Full Windows 8 compatibility, Fast boot/wake
Woefully underpowered, Cripplingly overpriced, Small usable storage, Trackpad often unresponsive
Buying Guide 25 best laptops in the world The Samsung Ativ Smart PC is the worst part about computers - the uncertainty - amplified and distilled into a convertible tablet. It's too fiddly, too slow, and too low-quality. Yes, it has its good moments - th...
Abstract: As it launched the ATIV Smart PC at IFA 2012, Samsung talked in its usual grand tones about what it was up to, conjuring the image of a revolutionary product. However, in several respects the Samsung ATIV Smart PC is quite familiar. It's a Windows 8 conve...
Abstract: Samsung Ativ: Double life If you like the idea of possessing a tablet, but don’t really wish to separate yourself from a smaller notebook, why not have both? True enough, most tablets rely on Android OS, especially the well-known ones such as ASUS’ Tra...
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Published: 2013-03-22, Author: William , review by: pocketables.com
From a pure tablet perspective, the Samsung ATIV Smart PC is an excellent device. It's not the most high-powered tablet on the market – for that, you'll likely want to go with the Microsoft Surface Pro - but it carefully balances the best aspects of ta...
Bright, beautiful screen, Svelte, light, but sturdy chassis, Screen and UI responsive to gestures, Solid tablet/netbook performance
Max speaker volume seems a little soft, Glossy screen sometimes throws minor glare
When you buy a tablet that has the full version of Windows 8, you’re expecting more than a tablet: you’re expecting a tablet that can stand in for a notebook computer when necessary. It must be powerful enough to handle Windows as adeptly as a laptop, ...
Battery life comparable to an ARMbased tablet, USB port and software drivers allow hooking up any peripheral, S Pen functionality
Expensive, Intel Atom processor is only for light Windows programs, No extra battery in the keyboard dock
Jack of all trades or a master of none? The Samsung ATIV Smart PC, as other Intel Atom-based tablets with Windows 8 sound great on paper – thin and light, they are capable to run legacy Windows programs, and have battery life comparable with iOS or And...
