Galaxay Tab S4 Keyboard Cover (Black)

This keyboard for the Galaxy Tab S4 is small yet super effective. The feel of the keys easily remind me of typing on a laptop. While the keyboard is smaller than a typical keyboard the keyboard does not feel cramped nor did I have any finger/hand fatigue while typing. The cover is slim and the shell in which the tablet snaps into the case makes the unit feel extremely secure. The outside material has a nice texture and feels high quality and durable. The tablet is extremely secure and stable once in the upright position. Even during a recent flight with turbulence, the unit never fell over. The only 2 downfalls to the case is 1) no backlit keys and 2) the S Pen holder can fall off easily. Overall, I think the keyboard case is an excellent accessory and a must buy if you own the Tab S4. *I received this keyboard as part of the Insiders campaign. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I was fortunate enough to review this device as an Insider. I highly recommend the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 keyboard/cover for those who want to get the most out of the new cutting edge and useful features that Samsung has incorporated into the build of the Galaxy Tab S4. Samsung has done a tremendous job in transforming the Galaxy Tab S4 into a “Laptop Killer” running on Android 8.1 Oreo. With the addition of Samsung DeX, the Tab S4 provides a desktop style environment and improved multitasking with individual windows. I was able to easily have 8 to 10 android apps open at a time with no slowdown of the system and with the ability to move them around, resize them (like Windows), or go full-screen size with just one app. I would previously use my 6th gen “other” tablet more for email, web browsing, and gaming. However, when I needed to conduct other types of activities that involved heavier keyboard use, I found myself switching over to my personal computer or laptop to complete these tasks. I was pleasantly surprised that this was no longer necessary with the Tab S4 and I was able to utilize the keyboard and/or pen to quickly accomplish these tasks. Thank you Samsung for including key Microsoft apps (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneDrive, and Skype) so that I feel that I have a portable office when I have my device with me. The keyboard doubles as a stand and case for the Tab S4 and the tablet clicks into place with the keyboard. While I did find the angle of the tablet at a good angle for most tasks, since you cannot adjust the angle, the angle of the screen is locked in just one position. I hope that in the future, Samsung does change this so that the screen is able to be moved/viewed at various angles. I really liked the tactile feel of the keyboard and felt the spacing on the keyboard was not too close together as with other smaller keyboards that I have used in the past. One suggestion for Samsung would be to make the keys back-lit for nighttime typing. For those users who decide against purchasing the keyboard, Samsung does include an on-screen keyboard button which brings up a small version of the native full-screen Android keyboard. It's helpful if you want to type using your voice, or add emoji's or stickers. However, you would be doing yourself a favor by adding the keyboard/cover if you do want to take your high end tablet and fully utilize the DeX technology and tools. It makes for a completely different experience similar to a pc laptop that is truly special. #GalaxyTabS4Insiders [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]