Buying a tablet question

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I'm looking at buying a Samsung tablet, either the 7+ or 8+. I see a lot it's not worth upgrading to the 8+, but not much about buying one for the first time. Just 7+ is marked down now and the 8+ has longer support since it's new.

Is it worth $230 more to buy the S8+? On the 8+, it would be 128 memory and would require me to trade in my watch 3, so less storage and cost of giving up phone.

The S7+ has the 256 memory and no trade in needed.

The main reason I see to go with the 8+ is another year of support. Most everything else to me is same. I don't care about the camera. Any input is appreciated.

 

[danhartman26]

I'm happy with my S7+, but not sure what I would do in your situation.

I think I would strongly consider saving the extra money and get more storage with the S7+.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I'm happy with my S7+, but not sure what I would do in your situation.

I think I would strongly consider saving the extra money and get more storage with the S7+.

That's what I was going to do, but during my research people were saying go for the longer support. I don't know if that's a huge deal

 

[BerryBubbles]

Personally, l don't think a little longer support on a tablet is that big of a deal. If you're using it for work or something the requires the longer security patches then that's different.

I have a Tab s6 that still performs as well as when I received it. My Husband has the Tab s7 & is very happy with it.

I'd keep the watch & go for the larger storage on the Tab s7+.

Let us know what you decide.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I went with the S8+, bumpted it up to the 256. I decided to go all out. I don't see myself updating these all the time and just want to be more future proofed. It was almost $300 more, but I get $100 Google play card also on the S8+, so I shouldn't have to pay for YouTube music for a little bit. With that included, it was almost a wash.

 

[BerryBubbles]

Enjoy your new tablet when it arrives!

 

[Ed_Grohl]

I traded up from the S7 to the S8+. The screen and the bigger size were big upgrades for my uses. Using keyboard/mouse with Dex has been a delight and gives me an almost laptop experience. I am sure the S7+ would be very similar. Here is a side by side: https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s8-plus-vs-s7-faster-chipset-in-a-stronger-body-more

 

[danhartman26]

I think you'll love it. I don't think you could have gone wrong either way. Once you get past paying for it, the longer support will be nice.

 

[ClintRo]

I would go with the most current model, you can also shop on Swappa and even get some brand new from there.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I would go with the most current model, you can also shop on Swappa and even get some brand new from there.

I looked on Swappa and they didn't have any when I looked. I ordered the S8+. I had $250 promo code to use up so I was kind of stuck going thru Samsung anyway.

 

[ClintRo]

When did you buy? Did I just reply to an old post? LOL

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

When did you buy? Did I just reply to an old post? LOL

I bought this weekend. I started the post Saturday, so I still appreciate any input yet.

I'm good with advice now on Samsung tablets in general. I have a Tab A 8 now for work. Not impressed with that one, but I've been told that is bottom of the barrel tablet, the Tab S8+ will run circles around it.

 

[bkeaver]

I bought this weekend. I started the post Saturday, so I still appreciate any input yet.

I'm good with advice now on Samsung tablets in general. I have a Tab A 8 now for work. Not impressed with that one, but I've been told that is bottom of the barrel tablet, the Tab S8+ will run circles around it.

Let me know how you like it. I've been trying with pulling the trigger on buying one.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Let me know how you like it. I've been trying with pulling the trigger on buying one.

I will. It is shipped, due here tomorrow, but it's FedEx so I'm not expecting it to get here till next week.

 

[ClintRo]

I have all three lol.... Going to sell the plus and maybe the ultra. Ultra is a nice couch tablet. Regular s8 is good for Mobil tablet. Not sure what I will end up keeping.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Let me know how you like it. I've been trying with pulling the trigger on buying one.

Hello. I love it. I wish I would have gotten the s7+ when it releases. It's an extension of my fold 3 and I get my text messages and calls on the tablet. The screen is very nice. As of now I don't regret my decision to get one. I use it all the time at home and leave my phone in the kitchen.

 

[bkeaver]

Hello. I love it. I wish I would have gotten the s7+ when it releases. It's an extension of my fold 3 and I get my text messages and calls on the tablet. The screen is very nice. As of now I don't regret my decision to get one. I use it all the time at home and leave my phone in the kitchen.

That's awesome. You just brought me 1 step closer to getting me one.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

That's awesome. You just brought me 1 step closer to getting me one.

Also, the spen from the fold 3 works on the tab 8+. Of course the tab spen does not work on the fold.