Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

3
Bad:

3

Pros:

Lightweight Good reading and content consumption experience.
Affordable.
Smooth performance.

Cons:

Average specs Nook software doesn't feel fully integrated.
Relatively expensive.

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Last revision on April 26, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Lightweight Good reading and content consumption experience
Affordable
Smooth performance
Runs Android 4.4
Compact and lightweight

Reviewers Didn't Like

Average specs Nook software doesn't feel fully integrated
Relatively expensive
Multiple redundant app stores
Low pixel density display

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Expert reviews and ratings

Barnes & Noble's first co-branded tablet with Samsung falls short. It's a basic Android with some appealing Nook integration, but it doesn't go far enough, and the hardware stumbles for the price versus other 7- and 8-inch slates. Read...

By Computer Shopper on October 02, 2014

It's hard not to see the Galaxy Note 4 Nook as last-ditch effort from Barnes & Noble and something of an afterthought for Samsung. Between B&N's reader-centric innovations and Samsung's hardware prowess, this team could have designed a killer reading...

By Digital Trends on September 11, 2014

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook is good, but suited best for those already invested in B&N content. However, there are other great options from Asus and Lenovo for those just looking for a low-cost Android...

By tabletpcreview.com on September 11, 2014

While it doesn't offer much to distinguish itself from other Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook is a decent 7-inch tablet at an affordable...

By cnet on August 29, 2014

For those locked into a Barnes & Noble library, the $179 Galaxy Tab 4 Nook might be worth a look. But its poor performance and complicated controls might scare others...

By LaptopMag on August 28, 2014

With an improved reading app, the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook could be a compelling choice for loyal Barnes & Noble customers. But if all you want is a budget Android tablet, you can do better, even at this...

By Engadget on August 28, 2014

It's hard to look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook and not think of it as a sort of surrender. Barnes & Noble gave the hardware and tablet business a better-than-college try, often pushing technology boundaries to some acclaim , but little notice. Its...

By mashable.com on August 23, 2014

Editor's Note: We've corrected our reportage of an error within Barnes & Noble's press materials for the device and removed the relevant detracting "con".] Don't count Barnes & Noble out of the tablet game just yet. The company has enlisted one of the...

By TechRadar on August 22, 2014

Samsung introduced Galaxy Tab 4 Nook in collaboration with Barnes and Noble to take on the popular reading services such as Amazon and Kindle Fire. The Galaxy Tab 4 Nook costs $179 and comes preloaded with the $200 worth of free content for your reading....

By yologadget.com on October 17, 2014

Nope. Whats the point? On its own, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is a mid-range tablet with mediocre performance. With the addition of the Nook software, its just plain frustrating to use.That said, the Tab 4 sans Nook software is a decent option at that...

By gizmodo.in on September 08, 2014

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

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