The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is cool and compact, if you got the cash
This sleek 8-inch Samsung offers gobs of features and a premium tablet experience for a high-end price.
Xiomara Blanco
Xiomara Blanco is an associate editor for CNET Reviews. She's a Bay Area native with a knack for tech that makes life easier and more enjoyable. So, don't expect her to review printers anytime soon.
The 8.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro is one smooth operator; it looks sleek and works fast, but costs a pretty penny. Starting at $399, the slate is so packed with features, if you gave me a dollar for every one I named, I'd have enough to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 myself.
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Loud speakers
The tablet's speakers go surprisingly loud and they aren't as screechy as other small tablets.
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More storage please
With a microSD card expansion slot, you don't have to worry about running out of space, even if you go for the 16GB model instead of the 32GB one.
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Bootsy buttons
The capacitive buttons on the bottom bezel (or left or right bezel depending on how you're holding it) are easy to accidentally trigger.
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Good cameras -- for a tablet
Tablets don't usually have great cameras, but the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is a rare case that merits a solid "OK." Any progress is progress?
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Putting the Pro in Professional
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is great for watching movies and TV, with its sharp, colorful, and pixel-dense screen, but it also offers a variety of productivity apps that I'm sure Frank Underwood would make use of.
