"Samsung hinted at the IFA last month that they are going to release a new device. They called it the Galaxy View, but didn’t offer any details. The images that flashed up during the conference made it pretty clear that it was a tablet with a kickstand, but they didn’t reveal any kind of specs to be expected. "
Samsung's PR team took to the blog to explain what the actual purpose and target of the Galaxy View are, acknowledging that few tech enthusiasts actually see the device as something practical. Samsung says it's a moveable display, I say it's an oversized tablet you can do without.
DT:
"Tablets are having an identity crisis, and Samsung’s Galaxy View is dead center in the drama. After a few years of growth, the touchable shine has worn off of tablets and many folks are realizing they’re probably better off with a larger phone or a better laptop. A few devices, like the Surface and new iPad Pro, are desperately trying to survive by mimicking laptops, blending in with a higher class of computer, and others are clinging to smaller 7 and 8-inch designs that make them more resemble phones for Andre the Giant."
TheVerge:
After spending a good week with Samsung’s 18.4-inch Galaxy View, I can say that the answer is no. But Samsung’s idea isn’t altogether crazy; most of us don’t have TVs throughout the house, so a semi-portable device that can be carried from room to room could prove appealing to some consumers. Unfortunately, the company’s execution is too flawed — and at $599, priced far too high — to make the Galaxy View worth recommending.
