Samsung reportedly working on a 17.5" Galaxy View 2 tablet

Final updated: August 20th, 2018 at 23:48 UTC+01:00

Remember the Milky way View? No? Allow us to rejog your memory. The Galaxy View was a massive Android tablet that Samsung launched nearly three years agone, following an sectional reveal of the device's pictures here at SamMobile. The thought was to offer consumers a movable display that isn't as big every bit a boob tube only isn't as small every bit regular tablets, merely the overall implementation left much to be desired. And, according to Android Police, Samsung is finally preparing to unleash the Galaxy View's successor.

Galaxy View 2 finally on the manner?

According to Android Police's source, the Milky way View 2 (most likely a tentative proper noun) volition have a 17.v-inch brandish, slightly smaller than the 18.4-inch brandish of the original. It has a built-in volume-like hinge that acts as the stand in two different configurations. The closed configuration raises the screen upward at around a thirty degree-angle like a drafting desk-bound, while the open configuration volition make the screen stand upright similar a laptop. There'southward apparently no handle on the View 2 unlike the original Galaxy View, so it'south possible it will have to exist carried effectually as a laptop when the swivel is completely closed.

In terms of specs, the Galaxy View 2 is reportedly going to be in the mid-range category similar its predecessor. It could have an unknown Exynos SoC, Full Hard disk display resolution, and 3GB of RAM. Android Police also mentions something about a "novel multi-window functionality" in the software. We're guessing that would be similar to the Pop Up Window feature or the ability to have more than two apps running side-by-side. DeX support is said to exist missing, just that shouldn't be surprising considering Samsung is only offering DeX functionality on flagship devices. It will, however, run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

Pricing and availability information currently unknown

The Galaxy View 2 is reportedly headed to North American carrier AT&T, although a launch in other regions might happen as well (this is our own speculation). Not that a limited launch would disappoint many, equally there isn't exactly much need for 17-inch mid-range Android tablets. The original Milky way View was also priced a tad exorbitantly for what it offered. Android Police doesn't accept anything to offering in terms of pricing or release engagement information, however, so we will take to wait and see how it all pans out.

Would yous exist interested in the Milky way View 2?