The Gen XY Lifestyle
Samsung’s View on Family Edutainment Tablets
Samsung takes a stab at the ‘family tablet’ with their new Galaxy View.
Focusing on what they call ‘edutainment’, Samsung’s new offering is a specialised, 18.4-inch tablet designed to complement the lifestyles of parents and their young.
The unique two-way stand makes it easy to use the tablet upright for viewing, or on the table for typing and other activities. The stand also features a handle for easy carrying for parents and children alike. Yes, the Galaxy View, despite its size, is designed to be used around the house, and sports a large battery than can provide up to eight hours of video playback.
The octa-core powered (and with 2GB RAM) Galaxy View uses a Full-HD display, and comes with 32GB of internal memory. It is also expandable up to 128GB via a MicroSD slot.
Features
Family Square
An interesting way of handling photos; it’s a sharing platform that lets you stay connected with friends and family, and you can design personalised notes for photos as well.
KidsTime 3.0
Features a hundred curated learn-through-play games and eBooks covering topics from science to the arts. It’s also a safe environment that blocks out advertisements, in-app purchases, and communication with strangers. You can also control the amount of time your kids can spend using it. Galaxy View comes with 12 months of free access worth up to S$85, while stocks last.
Superstar Teacher
Online video lessons developed by curriculum specialists, with embedded quizzes to assess students and check on their understanding.
SPH Interactive Magazines
Subscribe up to any three digital magazines from SPH Interactive (titles like Men’s Health, Her world, and Home & Decor) at only S$35 (UP S$120) via the Galaxy Life app, and enjoy up to 70% off.
Availability
The Samsung Galaxy View is now available in black for S$898 (Wi-Fi) and S$998 (Wi-Fi and 4G). You will also receive a free Samsung Portable SSD T1 worth S$269 while stocks last.
