Rita says: Wait
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (10.9-Inch, 128GB)
by Samsung
$449.99
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Rita's Full Review
Let me put it this way — if you want a tablet for reading, video calls with the grandchildren, watching Netflix, and browsing the internet, this does all of that beautifully. The 10.9-inch screen is bright and colourful, and at just over a pound it's light enough to hold comfortably with one hand.
It comes with Samsung's S Pen stylus in the box, which is handy for jotting notes or marking up photos. The battery lasts a good seven hours of proper use, and it's waterproof enough that a spilled cup of tea won't kill it — that's what IP68 means.
Now, here's why I'm saying wait rather than rush out. At full price it's $500, but Samsung puts this on sale regularly and it often drops to $350-400. At that price, it's a cracker. At full price, you're paying too much for what's inside — the screen is LCD rather than the sharper OLED you get on pricier tablets, and the processor is mid-range.
Seven years of software updates is reassuring though. If you're patient and catch a sale, it's a lovely companion tablet.
What Rita liked
- Big, bright 10.9-inch screen that's easy on the eyes for reading and video calls
- S Pen stylus included in the box — no extra cost for handwriting and drawing
- IP68 water resistant — survives splashes and spills without drama
- Seven years of software updates means it won't become outdated quickly
What could be better
- Overpriced at full retail — wait for regular sales that drop it to $350-400
- LCD screen rather than OLED — fine for most use but not the sharpest
- Can't connect to an external monitor with a cable, which limits productivity use
Key Specifications
| 10.9-inch LCD display; 2304x1440 resolution; 90Hz refresh rate; 800 nits brightness | |
| Exynos 1580 processor; 8GB RAM; 128GB storage (expandable via microSD) | |
| 13MP rear camera + 12MP front camera; 4K video recording | |
| 8,000mAh battery; 45W wired charging; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| IP68 water/dust resistant; S Pen included; Android 15 | |
| 7 years of OS and security updates; 497g weight |