Can Tablets Replace Laptops? - I Tried for 7 Days

[@gao1812]

Is this a joke? Samsung My Files literally has the best file management of any tablet out there. File management in ipads is a disgrace, for instance you can't see file extensions at a glance

[@itstugaboy]

Maybe its just me but I actually really like the file management in ipads

[@blueciffer1653]

only thing android tablets are actually good at

[@WreckerALeX]

I have Note 10+ 512gb phone and Tab s7 512gb tablet(Both Samsung) and I don't use their file management, it feels too clunky. I use one that is close to Windows but is no longer on the store but I have the APK. What I love about android is that you can choose! Choose which file management etc...you want!

[@pratiksikarwar3637]

@@itstugaboy nope it's true bro ipad os file management is really good in itself but far from being as good as Android file management apps it's like they exist in different dimensions

[@goJesusandStarcraft]

He was comparing the tablet file management with Windows / Mac, not with iPad necessarily. In which case, I’d agree with him; windows and Mac file management are far better than the default android or iPad file managers

[@itzikca]

I do 99.999% on the tablet, and that includes managing a youtube channel, editing videos, doing creative work and art work for the channel. The only thing i do on the laptop is stream because i need a webcam. And some things with managing playlists on youtube studio doesn’t work on safari ios, also highlighting and clipping on twitch doesn’t work on a tablet.

[@AxtroGG]

How the hell do you do all that when you have just 4 subscribers and no videos

[@savedgez]

Though the webcam on the tablet is more than enough for general meetings and calls

[@waihlyanwin7367]

Can u do AI And Ae on S7plus? ?

[@daddario5991]

Which tablet do you use?

[@itzikca]

@@daddario5991 iPad Pro 11”

[@EdgarVillegasG]

When reviewing Tablets , I think that a few use cases should always be covered like: 1.- Note taking 2.- Drawing 3.- Book Reading 4.- Video Viewing and video streaming to TVs 5).- Audio listening quality 6).- Productivity Apps: spread sheets, document creation, presentation tools 7).- Video Conferencing 8).- Photography and image editing 9).- Video Editing 10).- Programming - Software Development: IDE + Programming Languages 11).- Connectivity with screen displays and other accessories. The above list will help to convince many end users to switch to Tablets ecosystem

[@MrNsaysHi]

10) How good is a tablet for software development? Can you run servers or install IDEs on a tablet?

[@mrlaw711]

@@MrNsaysHi We would agree that most people do NOT need a laptop.

[@MrNsaysHi]

@@mrlaw711 I'm a software developer, I don't agree.

[@steve9348]

@@MrNsaysHi so the Mighty iPad Pro is all hype ?

[@MrNsaysHi]

@@steve9348 sorry, I didn't get your question, could you rephrase that?

[@JohnScigulinsky]

for me personally, as long as Samsung keeps developing DEX, laptops are dead to me, as long as I have a lapdock (such as the Nexdock Touch). Tablets mostly too, although I do wish the nexdock could flip into a tablet mode (which the next Nexdock product is going to be able to do). Webapps are well optimized these days, most apps deal with desktop mode just fine, a DEX-enabled phone is usually more powerful than you'll ever need for general use, and with the existence of cloud gaming, there's almost no need to actually pay 1000+ for a decent laptop when you already have a flagship phone and a lapdock to connect it to.

[@ronnieketchum1241]

Yes, but that doesn't categorise android tablets at all. That's Exclusively Samsung carrying the tablet industry. Most android tablets on the other hand, inspite being very capable are NOTHING but bigger screen mobile phones

[@hirodaryanani]

Think you recognise in your first sentence that Samsung and Google are diverging here with Google dropping their tabs in place of Chrome OS with built in support for Android apps. MS doing the same with Amazon. Future is definitely a converged device for mobility and client only for light apps. Video editing etc could be done on second own machine but then there is Windows 365 and the cloud right?

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

Agreed, but when you need to be gaming on windows or code for real? Tough luck.

[@SimonBauer7]

​@@ronnieketchum1241 most manufacturers have copied samsung so almost every manufacturer has their version of dex

[@ototurmanidze5578]

i guess u are damn right and its flagship tab not phone for correction

[@21minute]

I've been using my Tab S7+ for several months and it's been amazing.

[@mirumanzi]

do you use microsoft office on it?

[@hisam472]

No wonder buddy! Thats a great device

[@moparjr89]

@@mirumanzi office works great and with dex its kind of like using a computer

[@yus1812]

Should I get tab s7+or wait for tab s8

[@yus1812]

@@moparjr89 does dex recieve software updates?

[@geminigeek1839]

It really depends on your job description. My work involves mostly using Microsoft office tools and sometimes video uploading of recorded conferences. Whenever I'm away out of town, I'll bring my Tab S6 Lite with me and I have no problems doing my office work. But of course you'll need your office admin to give you login credentials if you need to use Microsoft tools on android devices, otherwise it could limit your office tools usage.

[@CC0Z]

How good ms office on Android?

[@geminigeek1839]

@@CC0Z If you're subscribed to MS office then you could do almost as if you're using a Windows device. I have a Bluetooth keyboard and S Pen so that helps. Your company usually would subscribe to MS Business or something like that and you'll need your admin to give you login credentials. Also, this MS package limits how many devices a user can login MS account.

[@rainyd4293]

@@geminigeek1839 from my experience, the only android device that can use MS office well is Samsung. The other android brands, nah.

[@sarizonana]

How much is the Microsoft surface tablet? Have you tried it ? Maybe the Microsoft surface Tablet one could work for you instead of a regular laptop and that way you can have a tablet and laptop in one device

[@noahriding5780]

How do you convert freeware office programs like libreoffice or others to work on notepads? And who else has asked or dealt with this before? Thanks.

[@efone3553]

I have the tab s7 plus and I have been thinking the exact same thing about the relationships between tablets and laptops. My tab s7 can do everything my laptop can and then some. I am pretty sure people wont buy laptops in 5 to 6 years, they will just buy tablets with more powerful processors that have bigger screens and detachable keyboards. That is where samsung is going with dex its the easy way to get a bigger screen and the port issue is solved with usb c hubs

[@DameOfDiamonds]

Nah, you can't upgrade the GPU, cpu, memory, ram, etc like you can on a PC plus, you can't replace a physical keyboard

[@ladboii2901]

@@DameOfDiamonds uhh, not everyone is a game freak. Myself likes playing on a console than on pc

[@wa9ilaidk43]

@@ladboii2901 what about editing softwares like after effects? you can only use these with a pc or a mac

[@alokdash35]

These tablets or detachables look so much more elegant or stylish over the 360 rotating laptops.

[@rannynavarro]

Samsung browser has been a game-changer in terms of my tablet experience.. I'm using the galaxy tab s6 (for almost 2 years now) and the option to load websites on their desktop version "BY DEFAULT" (youtube, facebook, gmail, google calendar etc) is a breath of fresh air. Chrome mobile browser does it too but you have to enable the desktop version per tab which is kind of annoying especially for those websites where you want a specific link to open in the background/in a new window. I think the desktop version should be a standard in the tablet category. I find it counterproductive to load the mobile version of a site on a relatively bigger screen such as tablets/ipads when the desktop version is more appropriate and makes more sense. Great video! I also like the emphasis on using tablets in coffee shops and when traveling.

[@jk-rj7gf]

Opera is also good for the desktop version only thing is you need to tweak some settings and it also provides inbuilt VPN and Adblock services. I prefer opera over the Samsung browser.

[@sskhussaini]

Do you get app notifications if you don't have the app installed but have webpage shortcuts? I think it's a silly question, but I'm busy curious.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

I've found that vivaldi works well as well.

[@B121AN1]

Safari on iPad also loads in desktop site by default.

[@sunnysun2030]

Android Dolphin browser is great too )

[@kjg1225nyc]

Thank you for this comparison, Mike. I work in telecommunications as a consultant and trainer. I have been toying with the idea of switching to a premium tablet, but I think you were quite accurate in your description of the 'use' of the individual devices. I am working primarily remotely these days and my laptop is sufficient for conducting Webex and Zoom meetings, as I can attach a better external microphone and camera to it. I then can do my invoicing and summary of the training sessions for my project manager. Once the work day is done, I don't want to have to disconnect the periphery devices from my 2-in-1 Laptop, Using a tablet to look over the schedules and check documents is easy and I can immediately go to online shopping or streaming Netflix, Hulu, or KZbin. Thank you for your comprehensive reviews. Happy New Year!

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. Happy new year to you as well!

[@noahriding5780]

Near the end of the video he said you couldn't do really complex video editing on this. Not sure if that affects you but others working remotely sometimes need the ability to edit videos. If you are a trainer and consultant you might need some editing ability as some of your work is about looking good and presentation. Meaning you might sometimes want to change how a video segment looks(?) Will that affect you? But could someone do like simple videos like for youtube without a lot of editing with these and budget tablet models? Does someone absolutely have to have a non-budget model to function this way or can they can by with cheaper? ... For @kjg1225nyc a lot of people think in the future a lot of people will be doing Zoom meeting stuff for work and other things. I've been hearing more people will do and are doing zoom for business. You could also see if some of the freeware office programs work on your device too to see if that will save you money instead of having to buy the premium $ stuff. If I had more experience I'd be able to comment more.

[@benjamin_karlsson]

What device were you using?

[@HARLEMHEFNER]

I never had a problem moving files he must be new to Samsung

[@kgrock291]

Ya

[@biswajitborgohain3361]

Or probably on android

[@432wheels]

Yep. File management got better on ios recently but it's been easy on Android for years. Even better cloud file storage use

[@sidbrun_]

I got a Samsung tab for emulators and using the file manager is a chore. I also can’t figure out a way to integrate it with Dropbox or Google Drive, it’s really awkward to use compared to Files on iOS which lets you add Dropbox to the sidebar and access it easily.

[@432wheels]

@@sidbrun_ it is extremely different on both platforms and really is just a matter of getting used to Android. Try to get used to the Samsung files app and set up all files fileshare access for the app. Or try an app like ES File Explorer. Once you get used to getting around you'll see there's a bit more power to do things as opposed to what Apple will allow us to do on ios

[@norbertoorduno1248]

I'm still using the first Tab S LOL and I use it specifically for entertainment and a bit of productivity (taking notes, making drawings, reviewing classroom assignments and watching videos for college work). Samsung has done an amazing job with it's latest Tab S7/+ the perfect package for productivity and entertainment. Maybe I'll make the switch with future generations but still I can't quit my hp laptop. I cannot think of a better reviewer than you, always a pleasure to watch your videos. I'll be waiting for your Galaxy Buds Pro review and comparisons. Keep up the great work Mike, wish you the best!

[@DiogoMendeiro]

I'm using the first one as well! Tab S 10.5" - T800 in Bronze! Love it

[@srirajdellxps121]

Using Tab S7 Fan Edition

[@gregorybarnard5593]

I just upgraded from the tab S2 8" to a S9, I didn't need to until now

[@Iamradthad]

Yes finally somebody appreciates the Samsung browser 🤟🤟🤟

[@henryobaka8282]

Its not bad at all its like chrome

[@rakeshiyer5637]

Its so underrated. Many people don't even know its features.

[@lenjaminjosh7269]

I love it so much better than chrome.

[@patroklo]

@@rakeshiyer5637 and those are?

[@jeremyarroyo5893]

Ka Chun Ho + video assistant

[@100bsl]

Majority of people who have Windows laptops use it for emails, Office 365 productivity, file management and browsing. The issue with tablets is that Office 365 is limited as you get the mobile version as well as you cannot open multiple files of Excel, Word or PowerPoint at once. File management could be improved as well (though it's quite functional with Dex). If these two points are taken care of, you would have major chunk of Office 365 (Windows) users who would have no problem moving to tablets.

[@akshayagogi2699]

what about excel shortcuts? do they work fine on a tablet??

[@jackmohr6735]

100% agree, another thing to mention is on the Tab s7 series you can expand your internal memory with a micro SD card

[@sugarbun3536]

S6 too

[@user-TheTrueGibly]

@@googlelord1678 if by in the future you mean possibly up to 60 years then yea but the attached keyboard from the laptop is just a plus whether you like it or not and if tiny laptops keep working at the same pace or go viral because of how cute they are it could become a war between the tablet pcs and tiny laptops... and idk who would win..

[@thenamestika]

Wonderful! This helped me decide which I'd choose for a daily use device on a laptop level. I was using a pretty mid range laptop before this, and then got the Tab S7+. Best upgrade I've done so far. I absolutely love watching or playing games on it with such fluidity rather than on a laptop. 120hz is a godsend. I definitely recommend the Samsung tablet as the more "PC" experience is a lot more productive. A lot more multitasking, and the insane feature Dex just blows iPad out of the water.

[@robynsmith6974]

Hi! Sorry for the late question but do you think I can use it as a replacement for a laptop? I have a pc but when I go study at university next year I want to use the tablet to make notes and I may need to use Microsoft Word and all those basic apps for projects and things but apparently this has that? Is it worth it🙈

[@russellsimienii9343]

@Robyn Smith I think so. Also, there's Microsoft apps and compatibility with Samsung

[@deadpotato1867]

@@robynsmith6974 Definitely for note taking and stuff like that tablets r a blessing ❤️😁

[@yonkamacho9842]

Hi! Sorry for the late question, I'd really like to know if you could use the keyboard on your lap? I might use it alot just on the go, on my lap and not on the desk.

[@deadpotato1867]

@@yonkamacho9842 I don't think the s7 case will do for that purpose if u have an s8 case (its literally same as apple's ipad cases) then u might be able to use it on ur lap though there r third party keyboard cases if working with the tab (case slapped on) on ur lap is the priority 🙂😁

[@therealcinnimo]

Honestly i was excited for DeX but I didn't know I'd love it as much as I do. Especially with a keyboard and mouse because you have the keyboard shortcuts and the workflow is amazing with those!

[@Bmasta717]

The keyboard is a gamechanger. Really looking forward to the new os update which will allow dual/shared screen with a laptop 🤩

[@therealcinnimo]

@@Bmasta717 yessss

[@lasel9873]

What did you except? What did you get? I’m really nervous cuz I’m comparing it to a acer nitro 5.

[@therealcinnimo]

@@lasel9873 i expected a more phone tablet öike experience but it really is close to windows more than i thought. At keast with a mouse and keyboard. It is not windows tho and if youre into programming and getting deep into the software it might not be for you. Its still andoird of course

[@NoName-hh9md]

@@therealcinnimo My only concern is the Office apps are paid but doesn't give the PC version. I don't mind paying but I'm literally paying for a free app on my phone while just giving me the ability to access it on a monitor. At least make it a PC version with the complete features.

[@hedderperez8739]

I use the Microsoft Surface Pro 7. I love it, more of a laptop than a tablet. But when I wanna watch videos I just detach the keyboard and put on full screen

[@tonykasunic1]

Better option for productivity for sure

[@furiousmojo1]

"DongleBook Pro" Lmmfao. Apple should seriously call it that cuz thats what it is.

[@RobWatkins]

That was pretty funny!

[@skycubix8943]

Linus called that in his 2016 MBP review. Guess it's catching on 4 years later!

[@joseabraham777]

The only thing that i really miss with the macbooks is the sd card slot, having too much ports is useless because the accessories could drain too fast the battery, and if you’re on a desk, a dongle is ok

[@denakelley4363]

I have the Samsung S7 with the same keyboard and I like it. I still use a PC for some things, but for travel I've found by using a desktop app I can travel with my tablet and when I need to access my PC I use the desktop app to do so, so I don't end up missing my desktop when I travel.

[@osirusj275]

Like remote to ur desktop via tablet? Do ur desktop need to be on 247 for u to access remotely

[@denakelley4363]

@@osirusj275 Yes, you need to leave the desktop PC turned on, you can't turn it on remotely. You can leave the monitors turned off, though, the PC doesn't know the difference and you can see the desktop fine from the tablet connecting remotely.

[@osirusj275]

@@denakelley4363 but means it needs someone to monitor the pc at home tho like if there's thunder storm an dneed unplug pc....

[@denakelley4363]

@@osirusj275 Yes, but really that's true anywhere. Even if you're using a VPN to tunnel into a server, the server can go down. All technology has limitations, you mitigate as best you can, but sometimes a human being has to go in and fix.

[@ljacobs357]

I find Samsung tablets far more aligned with a laptop partial replacement than the iPad.

[@AmyAmer]

@TheGoat yes, connection with others tv is most plus for me, if I watch movie on my tv, just connect And all works, on iPad is litle diferent

[@foxley95]

Thats because its android, its more alligned with pc functionality compared to ipad which is leaning more to apple ecosystem.

[@AmyAmer]

@@foxley95 yes, true.

[@privacyhelp]

Even sharing files to pc far more easily than ipad

[@aielreyes1653]

I agree! I have totally ditched my laptop. Been using my Samsung Tablet for 2 months and everything was so smooth! Word, excel, powerpoint, pdf editing and signing, movie and photo editing. Also drawing! The way we see convenience depends on the user. I have regularly checking my RAM to prevent lags. Problem with laptops is that they lag or hang in the long run. 😔😔

[@_fiftyseven_]

Ahh, looks cool! I everyday carry a Laptop and the Tab S7+ with me and I tablet for only gaming and taking notes! But I'll try and see if I can use the Tab to replace my laptop although I do very heavy tasks!

[@discoverBR]

What kind of heavy tasks?

[@demonslayer783]

Please do not throw dirt in my eyes

[@_fiftyseven_]

@@discoverBR Video & Photo editing, Programming & gaming

[@user-yv8kd2jo2x]

@@_fiftyseven_ did it work ?

[@cvera2408]

I've had my Samsung Galaxy S7+ since september; since I bought it i haven't used my laptop. My work is basically reading and writing sometimes, so I don't need many apps. I think your video was really accurate

[@cvera2408]

@@claudio.tancredi i take notes on class and it feels like taking notes on a notebook. The S pen feels very nice

[@therealcinnimo]

@@claudio.tancredi i thought it would but it doenst

[@msp5138]

what you mean is you don't need a computer...lol

[@shayslay3416]

@@claudio.tancredi i love the pen. There's a learning curve because i used to press the button a lot but now i dont.

[@ricdonato4328]

@@claudio.tancredi No they do not, after seven months mine still appears as new,, I do not need pressing down hareg. Also, nibs can be replaced.

[@a.jpurple6515]

As a student, I tried for a few weeks with iPad Pro 11”, wouldn’t recommend as a primary student device. I went and bought a chrome book cos covid, and I wouldn’t recommend that for a primary uni student laptop either cos you only open 1 word document at a time, unless you on the website version of word (but it’s not as streamline or convenient)

[@ryqn1166]

It would work a load better with Google products like docs, slides and sheets if your uni let you use them

[@edwlimjh1854]

You can actually open two, one in Word app the other one in Office app

[@ricdonato4328]

J. A. Cherry You should not comment you attend a university university, reason, your spelling. In the English language cos is not a word, in your sentence you want because. Recalll this quote "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an art it is a habit." Aristotle. His statement applies to spelling as well.

[@WarAlex16]

I bought a Surface Pro X. Lockdown browser :/. Can’t use neither a galaxy tab or iPad. Surface Pro X with Microsoft office and Edge Browser have done miracles. I don’t edit videos or need photo editing software. I installed several edge web apps like KZbin, Disney, Netflix, etc.

[@jerjen5112]

@@ricdonato4328 Recall

[@austrALIENrides]

I have a tab s7 and I use it daily as a laptop. I've been using tablets as a laptop for a few years now. I found multiple apps very useful and found a few good video editing apps that work great. Your right it has one port but you can buy a dongle which has 2 USB A, micro SD card reader , USB C and HDMI ports. That dongle is perfect.

[@nerd2544]

do you have link for the dongle? or did you buy physically 😰

[@EspionageTV]

Android is easier to move FILES. Its what your use to. iOS is hard for me. I am a Apple person now switching from Galaxy. For the longest time I was carrying both phones and wearing both watches and both ear pods. Now I have both Watches connected to my Apple phones

[@samuelmanny6231]

iOS makes it hard for moving files to prevent piracy

[@mdluk199]

@@samuelmanny6231 iOS makes it hard because they want to dictate how you use the product you bought. iOS is restrictive in the extreme

[@JordanMartinez-xu4kt]

Dang I wish I had that kind of money

[@veglord_the_profane]

I think both laptops and tablets are here to stay. One will not phase out the other, and that’s because some people like laptops and some like tablets, so there is demand for each. Same can be said about other devices with similar functionalities. If anything I think there’s going to be more divergence and variety as time goes on.

[@mr.yonosenada]

I find the iPad Pro has replaced my (powerful) laptop. However, that's only because I own a high-end desktop. I use it for casual stuff when I don't want to sit at the desk and for some chit-chats over facetime. I think this is the perfect combo, in my opinion.

[@Niels_f2704]

I'm thinking about doing the same. Tablets are definitely much more portable than laptops and kinda do it all. I leave my laptop on my desk most of the time so I'm going back to desktop anyway.

[@mr.yonosenada]

@@Niels_f2704 Agreed. I actually ended up selling my laptop (RTX2070). I am surprised that I don't really miss it.

[@Niels_f2704]

@@mr.yonosenada I have a laptop with a 2070 too but those laptops go downhill really fast honestly so I don't really see the point in them anymore. Batterylife is meh also. After I finish school I'm gonna get rid of it too.

[@gracelilyyoshua328]

@@mr.yonosenada May I please ask what size is your tablet? Android or iPad pro? Thank you in advance 👍

[@CrisCheese_]

Me, who uses his phone which is an old midranger for literally everything: first time?

[@mini9503]

Got my Galaxy Tab S6 with 8GB of ram for $400, and honestly it's the best tablet/laptop PC for money I've ever used. 4:10 Mike, you can get better File Manager and System Launcher apps on the Play Store or even from 3rd party stores, that's kinda the whole Jam of Android!

[@B121AN1]

So does Windows and iOS. Downloading 3rd party file explorer isn’t exclusive to Android.

[@mini9503]

@@B121AN1 android's stock file explorer is far less intuitive than other operating systems

[@perkristoffersson4153]

All standard file explorers suck. Windows explorer is no better than what's on my samsung tablet and anything ios seems like a mess if you can even find it. What would be great is something like total commander for windows (the descendant of norton commander if anyone is old enough to remember)

[@incompetentlyplayinggames6635]

I've been using a tablet in the place of a computer for the last year. I did get a newer tablet but that was just because I wanted a bigger screen since I realized this could be my computer for 99% of anything I would ever need.

[@swagger6166]

@@steve9348 paracetamol

[@consume_vegetables]

It would've replace my thin notebook but even with Dex and its multitask capability, I can't simultaneously run two excel spreadsheet. But it has been a delight using it for presentations, on the go tasks like creating media and sharing them. It won't replace my laptops anytime soon but it is a great complement to what you currently have.

[@HARLEMHEFNER]

I have the galaxy tab s7+ I love it. Just wish some programs could be downloaded on the tab but other than that. Great tablet

[@donbasta9603]

Your findings and comments are right along with what I have experienced although I haven't attempted to replace my laptop with a tablet. I own and use both.

[@slushiewr5989]

Hey Mike! Notification squad member here. Great video and very professional! Nice job sir

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Notification squad 💪 Thanks so much for supporting the channel!!

[@AaronMetallion]

I feel like I found the best review channel. Man, you've answered every question I could have. I'm looking forward to your S9 review / thoughts.

[@x-Luchia-x]

I got a Tab S7 in January and barely use my Macbook anymore :D

[@fearless6947]

I stop using my pc because I have a chromebook. I wonder if it's simmilar, the tab s7 and chromebooks

[@tasneem2397]

It would be better if Samsung Tab S7 was mentioned in the video title.

[@ramondjones654]

Thought I recognised that look and voice. Checked channel and found no minimalism videos so then realised Nate is your bro haha

[@lenjaminjosh7269]

Hey Mike , the most work-related thing I would really do on a laptop is use MS Office ( like the whole word,excel,PowerPoint cause I'm a uni student ) and the Spen would also be great for annotating notes from the textbook . In my case would you say a tablet ( like the S7 ) would be a good fit ?

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Hmm it's certainly worth considering. Depending on how intense your microsoft work gets, I think a tablet might be a fantastic option for you. Perhaps order one from a place that allows returns and give it a test drive?

[@03himi]

Hey guys, Did you tried that test drive for Ms Office for tab ?? Please let me know how it went..I am suffering from same dilemma to buy a laptop or go for a tab.

[@balazsh2]

I really like my Galaxy Tab for what it's for: reading and writing on pdfs, watching Netflix, especially when I'm on a plane. For everything else I need the 13"-15" screen, the quality keyboard and the software

[@patriick.lorenzo]

ugy van teso

[@fearless6947]

12.3 seems small, they should make it 14. They should make it closer to a laptop or a chromebook. The weight of the tablet is brilliant imo.

[@Macgyver46]

I gave my laptop away when I got the tab S7 5G. There are better file apps to make file management easy. Now that I have the keyboard its an easy laptop replacement for me. Plus the s pen makes artwork sweet

[@wasifsarwar2187]

I’m trying to buy a secondary laptop cause I get really busy and mostly for productivity. Do you I think I should get this instead of a MacBook Air? Let me know please.

[@leonfrancis3418]

"Android's not meant to be moving files around." The conclusion is almost as strange as how you arrived at it. If you don't like the layout offered by your default file manager there's dozens more to choose from. Also while Premier Pro doesn't exist for obvious reasons, there are several powerful video editing options.

[@PocketDrummer]

11:20 - I use Firefox on my android phone, and it supports add-ons. I haven't tested tablets, but I'd imagine it would work well there too.

[@Lemmo73]

Mike, thanks for great content last year. looking forward to this year, from a channel that goes from strength to strength.

[@canad-ian]

Great video. Looking to get the Tab S7 but doing my due diligence. So far, you make a great argument for getting one.

[@samrat55934]

Very interesting video . On the future of tablets , I would rather have laptops that can detach from the keyboard , it gives the best of both worlds 1) Do not have to charge , carry , maintain , update two devices 2) Laptops becoming detachable tablets can give users a choice of a bigger tablet screen plus all the benefits that a tablet offers 3) Solves the file management issue

[@Ven1520]

Yes but you are missing the apps

[@arniek5973]

@@Ven1520 With a more RAM , websites can run pretty well , probably won’t miss the apps but that’s me

[@Volnas97]

I don't know if I can agree with you. I'd say, that even Chromebooks are more optimised for computer-like use, than Android Tablets and you can also have Android apps installed there with same amount of desktop optimisation as on tablets, but you can also install Linux apps and a lot of them are awesome. I guess if you wanna have tablet/computer hybrid, iPad or Windows tablets are great for only computer solution, however, if you're buying it as a secondary device it doesn't really matter, because you can do more advanced things on your primary PC

[@lauriealach1072]

Mike is not reviewing Android tablets as laptop replacements, he is specifically looking at the suitabilty of a one Android tablet, namely the Galaxy Tab S7. The difference boils down to a killer feature whch your Chromebook, even with its Android apps, just cannot compete with. This killer feature is what makes the current Galaxy premiums what they are, and it is called the S-pen. It's that little magical stick perfected by Samsung in 2011, and which other companies have tried to mimic since. Until you take the time to experience the current S-pen and all its intricacies and capabilities, you just will fail to comprehend why people are so enamoured with the Galaxy Tab S7 and 7+. The other killer feature that propel the Galaxy premium tablets to the top, has already been discussed by Mike O'Brien. That is Dex.

[@theg8one]

The Samsung Browser is Chrome with a Sumsung twist for those of you that didn't know. Of course it's gonna work better on a Samsung device. It's optimized to do so. Anyway, I've never been a fan of laptops, I'm more of a desktop user. However, I've become accustumed to using tablets and chromebooks. I own both and I use both. Like Mike has said the gap between both laptops and tablets is closing. I honestly think that chromebooks is the happy medium. With chromebooks becoming more powerful each year and more capable, tablets will most likely phase out. Google has stated many times that they are done with the tablet thing. They don't even bother to better optimize the apps on tablets, so they can run better. Their focus is more on mobile and chromeOS. They even made chromeOS capable of running AndroidOS and from what I hear that's only the begining. As most of us know, Google is no stranger to killing the things they create.

[@fearless6947]

yeah I think chromebooks are better than s tablets

[@sonofage]

i think for file management , the 3rd party apps like FX files manager or files manager+ or something like that is good enough as a replacement. However, it would be nice that the My Files app would have say, a desktop mode or tablet mode that works similar to how a Windows/MacOS file management system would work. I tend to never use My Files on mine as i have a 3rd party one. Feels like the samsung one is ok on the Phone but for me, it overlaps on Dex mode. not sure if it's due to that or not but i find myself aiming for other file management apps due to that. Anyway, i feel tablets are close to what the desktop can bring but it also depends on what kind of user you are, if you are doing heavy editing, then get a damn good laptop, if you're mainly browser heavy, then the tablet will do, unless it has dependencies such as say, lotus notes browser add-on. yes, oddly specific but i ran through some issues in regards to work with that. I think the future of tablets or the potential of it, isn't fully realized yet but i feel in the next couple of years, if it's more than just iPad and Samsung tablets, perhaps, we can see developers building for these tablets. Hell, Maybe Windows will give us something to look forward to too.

[@bryaneditiontv600]

You can do windows remote desktop on the tablet, you could have the workhorse at home and do everything remotely on the tablet

[@thenormalone6753]

That's why I think that a desktop and a tablet as your only mobile computer is a great combo and one that im rocking happily for 3 years now.

[@sixhunt]

ive had s7+ for a few months, it does everything i need. but i just like to use my laptop sometimes.... to do the same stuff i could do on the tablet lol. i cant fault the tab yet.

[@CallaFab]

I've been using my Samsung Tab S7+ as a laptop replacement for the past 3 years. It worked for over 90% of what I needed. And Samsung My Files or any Android downloadable file explorer is miles ahead of any Mac or Microsoft file management software. This video is a couple years old, but now there is very good video editing software.

[@isailinares2298]

Hey man! Love your vids, you encouraged me to get the jabra elite 75t! Your vids Rock!

[@boal700]

NIce review I used both but I often use my laptop for documents and my tablet for entertainment and reading ebook.

[@DinoRodriguez]

I actually run my entire business from my tablet (Galaxy Tab S7+). It works for me since I'm 100% invested in Google's ecosystem and only use Google Workspace Cloud apps (Google apps) and I'm able to be productive in a meaningful way and never skip a beat as well as plug in accessories such as a mouse, keyboard, and extra monitor (of my choice). I can also move my files around anywhere I'd like. Definitely works for me and my productivity level is not novice, either.

[@vitttini]

Would this have remote in capabilities? I use gotomypc to remote from my laptop to my work PC and would like to get a tablet but just dk if it’ll be possible

[@DinoRodriguez]

@@vitttini I work from home and also have access to my desktop at my office in Manhattan, NY directly from my tablet. Personally, I use Chrome Remote.

[@lesliebonsaigardens]

This tablet is awesome. It gives you the functionality of the tablet plus the functionality of a laptop. Is allowing you to run both types of applications at the same time.

[@mariofanvideos2717]

Honestly I can’t wait to see how tablet computing evolves and becomes better than normal computing. I use my iPad as an ultra portable laptop.

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

I've watched a lot of these videos (comparing laptops to tablets etc), and I must say, I sure would like to see one done from a different perspective. You all break it down the same way, from the point of view of somebody who... 1. Uses a computer in a professional capacity. 2. Creates content. 3. Travels a lot. Not that this is bad or wrong, I mean, you are who you are, and you have to make this analysis based on your own experiences. But it WOULD be nice to see somebody analyze this question from a different point of view for once.

[@LoganMaclaren]

I'd definitely recommend Firefox, but I see your point. And I really, REALLY appreciate that took the time to make this comparison. 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rahuldravid8723]

This is the best video on KZbin... You're really good

[@farishanafiah8461]

In short, it depends on personal workflow. If you only do office work and mobile gaming, this is a great setup. But if you do AAA gaming and use AAA softwares, stick to Windows or macOS. They are still a better choice all day round.

[@danflynn2134]

I love how the most replayed part of this video was the part where Mike gets back to the informational part of the video from the sponsored segment.

[@matthewsuprunov4497]

Great video! Can you make plz top 5 laptops for work/studying or smth else? Would be really useful for the majority of people.

[@cheddar07]

Solid Explorer is IMO the best file explorer for android. it even has SMB support. it's great!

[@testaccsolutions6784]

It boils down to the individual on the work type and the goal they are trying to achieve in general. If the person is relatively, as what Mike had pointed out, going to spend the entire day on Final Cut Pro cutting and editing videos, then transitioning from a laptop to a tablet seems not the cup of tea for that type of guy. A tablet is generally for a quick everyday use over the items one needs to have a quick overview on.

[@chroesu]

I used the Tab S8 for a time and at the beginning I was convinced it could replace my laptop. But honestly for real work or when I just wanted to get something done I always switched back to my windows laptop. Chrome extensions like workona are a big productivity boost and having full office versions is quite good too. Personally i don't get why Google isn't concentrating on their chromeOS. I just tried the Lenovo Duet 5 and it can't output 4k properly but instead of this it could be a real laptop replacement.

[@docrobotnik247]

I mean if the tablets an Oled running Windows 11 while being able to side load android APKs and do it right, I'll be happy, decent keyboard that comes apart.... I mainly use stadia for gaming so makes sense to go silent and sleek rather than costly for bulky GPUs these day

[@polasnoob]

pixel slate

[@wwm9000]

Hey man -- longtime fan of yours. Great video!

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thanks so much!

[@peterzacho6481]

I am using the Microsoft surface pro x. I don't use a pc or laptop anymore. Great work..

[@PalmTree26]

Pro X SQ1 or SQ2? I'm thinking about getting one really but afraid of the ARM chip/limitation. ☹

[@ickydevil]

Just did this same thing (not exclusively using a tablet but purchasing one and use a windows PC). I wanted another display to watch KZbin TV while playing games on my desktop PC. I bought a Lenovo Duet Chromebook. As a Windows user that uses my computer to play the latest games, record using Ableton Live, browse the web and design I thought I would never use a Chromebook in my life but I am happy to say it is a pretty awesome device. I don't see the value in buying a laptop besides portability because you are paying an insane premium on hardware that similar hardware would be priced a lot lower on a desktop PC. Chrome OS has either has come a long way or has quietly been great (as long as you are OK with Google with your data that is). Highly recommend the Lenovo Duet for it's value.

[@jvp714]

3:25 you obviously don't own an HP. My spectre x360 sounds like a jet engine.

[@theshadowdirector]

I have an iPad Pro and, even with a keyboard and mouse, certain basic tasks can be slower and more annoying in general. Like Keyboard shortcuts often being more limited. Then there's also the fact that a lot of tablet versions of apps still lack a lot of desktop functionality and are usually saddled with a very unintuitive and inefficient UI for mouse use.

[@PaulHo]

I'm interested in seeing this budget spreadsheet. 🤔

[@JTD33]

Dude 10 seconds in I'm thinking this guy has to be Nate O'Brien's brother, you two are so alike lol. Nice video!

[@fayardyan3125]

It depends on what you use it for, I'm a casual user so I decided to sold my medium spec laptop and add a hundred dollar to replace it with mid range tablet, with additional keyboard and mouse it really can replace my laptop, I use it for browsing, ms office, photo editing, online meeting, watching movies and some casual gaming, plus I can use it for digital drawing to boost my productivity because it comes with an active stylus. Another benefit I got is that I dont have to carry so much weight on my backpack, I even can carry my tablet with just a small waist bag or pouch, but I do still have desktop computer at my house if I have to use some app that only run on windows :)

[@1RichieRich]

I think there getting really close, ipad Pro I can do the majority of what I need to on it in terms every day stuff however there are some drawbacks still if your photo and video editing ,graphics, cad and production stuff, heavy productivity, in the rare event you have a major problem with phone software and need to restore, then mac / laptop definitely is needed

[@samuel_cr22]

For some reason, my brain thought your name Mike O Brienn stands for Micheal Angelo... dumb dumb😂😶

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

😂😂😂

[@Akio92]

Bruh OK I thought it was uncanny how much you reminded me of nate Obrien, cool tgat you both are killing it on youtube

[@peteretheridge3117]

I have both laptop and s7+ tablet and find these days I hardly pick up the laptop and only use it if I have to print something out which is easier than the tablet.

[@CommodoreFan64]

I have a cheap Walmart ONN 10.1 Android GO 11 tablet with a Logitech K480 Bluetooth keyboard, and Prexx Bluetooth vertical mouse(helps my RSI), and I find i'm the same way unless I need dual screens to steam multi shows at once(college football/wrestling), or want to play some STEAM games, print, etc.. I rarely turn on my main desktop, and I find I'm using my laptops less, and less because the tablet keyboard combo is so much lighter, and does about the same job.

[@oldnavyvet1977]

Mike thank you for putting this video together. I have a HP Windows 10 laptop with full office. However I retired from IT four years ago I use it to do word documents, burning CD/DVD, music and minor other things. Been wondering with Google docs or (free) web Microsoft Word could I do most of my recent volunteer work?

[@MobileDecay]

I can tell you're new to Android. File browsing is amazing on android! You can access almost anyhing you want. It's insane when I hear Apple sheep say file management is better on ios. I use ios and Android and ios isn't even close!

[@dAdDyGlEnZ]

for content creations perhaps yes. but for serious office works, it depends on the app developers really

[@abdullahrokuro2024]

For the editors, I really recommend you to have tap S7 or S7+ coz before I was planning to puy ipad pro it's literally cool for drawing and everything mean while I'm not fan for Apple stuff ☻

[@rieshabellamy2091]

So s7+ or iPad pro?

[@B121AN1]

If you’re talking video editing, iPad has Lumafusion which is the best app for video editing for tablet right now.

[@abdullahrokuro2024]

@@rieshabellamy2091 S7+

[@tiktokfreak8910]

you deserve 1 million subs

[@brianm3160]

This dude is very good looking lol Loved the video🔥🔥🔥 Definitely excited for this year's Samsung tablets

[@lenjaminjosh7269]

I haven't actually heard the rumor treadmill of a Tab S8 start yet . 🤔 . Is there going to be one . Sammy's been super quiet about their next flagship tablet .

[@BestYears2BestPlaces]

This is the best comparison I ever watched. Thanks.

[@DaFortiBoi]

The fact that he was downloading MLP game. Finally I found someone that likes the show and its game! Edit: Just like me

[@spicey4522]

Do you know which game it was?

[@invisiblestacker]

If doing some serious laptop replacement work, a hub can solve the issue of limited ports and dex works with a mouse. I would be all over laptop replacement if I could use multiple monitors and have google chrome window on both monitors.

[@dh-pf6re]

Lol wtf "Donglebook pro" 😂💀

[@clydeosterhout1221]

One if the huge advantages of a tablet is well known to sailors and pilots: as a navigation station. An Android tablet with an SD card can download a HUGE number of maps, allowing a GPS equipped tablet to provide navigation even without a cell signal.

[@XerxesBreakSama]

i replaced my laptop with s7plus. funny things is that it’s really big to be a tablet. lol. i bought an ipad air 4 to replace my laggy ipaf air 1. hahaha.

[@justasoul4228]

Which one would you recommend?iPad air 4 or S7?I’m a uni student and I want to use it for taking notes,office apps,netflix etc.

[@justasoul4228]

Ohh,need to mention that I own an iPhone,but I don’t really think it does have an impact on my choice.Maybe for exporting files or photos/videos from my iPhone?

[@XerxesBreakSama]

@@justasoul4228 s7… it already comes with a keyboard and spen. easy to share, easy to mirror…

[@XerxesBreakSama]

@@justasoul4228 if you own an iphone, i will suggest get an ipad air 4 so that you can synchronize your notes smoothly from phone to iPad vice versa. If your budget permits, get a pencil for really good note takin. As for me, my main tab for work (typing, presentation, docs organization, patient chart keeping etc ) is still the tab s7plus which works hand in hand with my zflip3 thanks to the newest OS update. My Ipad's roles are mainly as sketch book, ebook library, manga, prescription pad for my telemedicine patients and playing genshin impact. Hahaha.

[@black.bird.]

The most informative discussion you can find is down here Thanks for sharing the video

[@ChillydontCap]

"Donglebook Pro" 😁🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciahutson]

Been using a Tab S3 since 2019. Aint going back to a Laptop! I use both the Tablet Keyboard and a Bluetooth one as i am linked to 3 Devices. Superb it be.

[@nixonwcc]

Please make a galaxy buds pro review

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Coming soon!!

[@truthseeker6804]

a tablet can be a desktop replacement for people who dont need specific apps. i have the ipad pro m1, i do video editing on, also im a 3d artist so i definitely need a windows laptop for the professional 3d autodesk apps we use in development. if i was only video editing as a work, i definitely can use the ipad pro only.

[@alrizo1115]

laptops will replace desktops and tablets will replace laptops in a foreseeable future.

[@infirmux]

as usual, depends. For many purposes, desktops will stay very much. But indeed, the overlaps keep going down from phones to desktops.

[@amermeleitor]

-My Galaxy Tab S7 FE have an MicroSD card reader. You can use a big very fast MicroSD and voilá... The storage thing is solved. -I have a complete dongle for $20usd -I Android there are A LOT of different file manager apps. I use 3 of them and have no problem managing files and creating folders. -Tablets with SPen are the best for Photo editing. I have tried Sony RX100 (12bit) and Canon raws (Canon files are 14bit raw, no problem for the tablet) I think in the future I will buy the big Samsung Tab8 tablet. -The tablet can be used for light video editing (8bit 4-2-0 1080p 60fps is what I use), and for my surprise is as fast as my laptop. I don't even tried something more complicated, my camera only record 8bit 4-2-0.