A writer swapped his laptop for a Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and regretted it

A writer at Android Authority tried to use Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra in place of his laptop. He now calls it a big mistake. His main point is simple: a large screen, a keyboard and handy software features do not make a tablet a true laptop alternative.

What the tablet offers

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is a large Android tablet from Samsung. It has a big screen. A keyboard is available for it. It also has desktop-style software features, which are tools meant to make a tablet feel more like a regular computer, such as working with several things on screen at once.

What went wrong

The reviewer says those extras are not enough. The full article was not available to us, so the specific problems he ran into are not covered here. What is clear is his overall verdict: after trying the swap, he regretted it.

Who it affects

This matters to anyone tempted by a big tablet as a way to save money or carry less. That includes business owners, students and people who travel a lot. A tablet can look like a laptop on a store shelf. Daily work can tell a different story.

What to do

• Test the tablet on your real daily work before you give up your laptop.
• Keep the laptop until the tablet has proven itself over a normal week.
• Do not judge by screen size alone.

What is not known

Details on price, specific software limits and how the tablet compares with other models are not in the material we have. Readers who want those answers should check the original review.