Samsung Unlocked Galaxy Tab Active2 Water-Resistant 8” Rugged Tablet |16GB & LTE | Biometric Security (SM-T397UZKAXAA), Black

Bought this from Amazon for just under $100, expecting it to be a refurbished model or something. It was, in fact, brand spanking new, in the unopened original packaging.The Galaxy Tab Active2 is not the latest tablet. It's a several-year-old model, but it's a GREAT deal and does all the basic things you'd expect of an Android tablet. I bought it to replace an original Galaxy Tab Active for use as a navigation screen on a motorcycle - because there are some apps that won't run at all on the original. I was a bit disappointed to find I couldn't use it with my drone as it won't run DJI's latest software. However, I was pleased to see that it comes with the protective rubber case and stylus so I've found additional things it's useful for.

I researched this purchase a bit heavily before pulling the trigger but was pleasantly surprised by the quality, features, and software available for this tablet. It performs well, has a rugged feel to it and lots of software applications available. Battery use for me is about 3 to 4 days using it sporadically throughout the day. The user interface seems solid with no surprises. The pen takes a little getting used to but works well. I am well pleased with using it on the go.

If you want a tablet that will survive just about anything life might throw at it, this is the one. The only real downside is that the specs are modest compared to non-rugged devices of the same price and it's a bit heavy. I do recommend it if ruggedness is the MOST important thing for you. Otherwise an inexpensive tablet like the Galaxy Tab A or similar will deliver close to the same performance for $100s less, or you can spend the same money on a faster (but more delicate) tablet like the S3.If you need a bulletproof, all weather tablet, this thing is a bargain compared to the comparable Panasonic Toughbook or Dell equivalent and it will serve you well. It's a tool for getting work done in the field, not a toy. If you want an AMOLED screen with 5 million pixels that will play the most demanding games in the Play Store at 60 fps, then this is a poor choice. If you're used to an Apple iPad, you'll want to temper your expectations for screen resolution, graphics quality and sound.But this thing will survive stuff that would mangle an iPad. It's a Jeep Wrangler, so don't expect it to handle like a Maserati. It's all about choosing the right tool for the job. This is a specialized device which goes well beyond what an ordinary tablet in an Otterbox case can do, if you have a need for such a thing and understand what you're buying, you won't be disappointed.

The Samsung Tablet is well made and will take punishment. It is a little older and not very fast but it can get wet, dropped and still work just fine. The battery life is good. If you want a basic android tablet that you don't have to worry about, this is your tablet. It has limited memory but you can add a micro SD card if you like. The price was great and the condition of the tablet was like new. No issues with the product thus far. Would recommend if you know what you are getting ahead of time.

Im the IT Manager for a Gardening/Nursery and we provide all of our garden specialists with Android tablets for easy added access to horticulture expertise. We recently transitioned our tablet standard to this new TabActive2. One of our newer garden specialist misplaced her TabActive2 only to find it 3 days later submerged in one of our stainless steel water canteens. After simply airing out the charging port for a couple hours, the tablet surprisingly started right up. All in all ...great tablet...great value for a ruggedized tablet.

I bought mine in June of 2021. It's now November 2022 and theres barely a scratch on it. And I'm rough on devices. So for me this is unheard of. This was no exception either. I ran it over in the parking lot of my apartment, blacktop parking lot, with a Chevy equinox and not a scratch. The tire track ran top to bottom and covered the entire width so it didnt just get nicked. The worst thing that's happened is I lost the pen that comes with it and I just noticed they're 25 freakin dollars. Which I feel is a little excessive but I mean just saying. 12$ seems more appropriate... wink wink nudge nudge

This thing runs on the battery about 8 hours, working outside in heat or rain. Turn on airplane mode and keep the display light lower to maximize battery time. Very rugged. I've been using three years.