Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Upgrading from a 2015 Tab a to this 2019 Tab a and what a difference it is. It comes stock with Pie 9.0 so you get the latest and greatest. As a Tab A, don't expect much. This is a baseline model for anyone who doesn't plan to do much other than watch videos, play mobile games, shop online or surf the web. Only having it for a day at the time of this review (April 29, 2019) I have noticed a few things: Audio Jack-in-the-box One reason you'd choose this over the other higher line Galaxy Tabs is the audio jack. The newer models have removed them so you would need a dongle. The placement is also at the top so if you are used to plugging at the bottom then you'll need to remember that when using it at night. Side buttons- (More like a pet peeve) The volume and power buttons are located at the top right of the tablet. They are close together enough that you may mistake volume up for power when going by sight Cameras- Haven't tested the cameras SD card- As with SIM cards, the SD card will require the special pin to push the cover off to access it. If you plan to save a lot of data, pics or install apps then you will need to choose the 64gb or, as I will do, get a large capacity SD card for the 32gb model. Screen size- Compared to my older Tab A, this has a more theater style resolution. The bezel is noticeably smaller at almost hard to notice as you use. Especially in landscape mode. Bottom buttons- The lower home, back, and recent buttons are all on screen now. With pie 9.0 you have the option to pick two modes. Mode 1 is always displayed with the ablitly to change the order of the buttons. Mode 2 is hidden. You will see three grey blurs at the bottom of the screen. Swiping up once over that area of the grey shade displays or activates that option (swipe up over middle for home, over right for back, etc). If you swipe and hold it gives the same effect as long pressing the key. There is no flash for the camera, fingerprint reading, facial recognition is an option and so forth. One thing I did notice is that the small bezel makes it hard to hold the tablet in landscape mode without touching the screen without a cover. I plan to buy one that comes with a small hand strap when they produce one for this specific model. Overall, if you want the latest Tab, plan to just be a basic user with low demanding tasks and don't want to break the bank then I'd suggest the 32gb version and add the SD card to fit you needs. If you know you will be downloading or saving a lot then I suggest the 64 or higher version. I shall update the review as time goes on. [UPDATE] It appears the auto sleep and auto on feature for certain magnetic covers is gone. So you won't be able to open up and have the screen turn on or close and shut off. Not happy now.