A:AnswerThe beautiful OLED screen, it is more portable and faster (Android/ARM v.s. Windows), the S-Pen, and the keyboard is optional. Also slightly smaller so more portable.
If you have a lot of Android apps and few Windows apps (note Office for Android is on the tablet), it is easier to stay with Android.
If you have a lot of Windows specific stuff and it would give adequate performance, the ProS would be better - but you will be using the browser instead of apps for most things.
One is like a sedan, one is like a truck, they both work, but it depends on what you will use them for.
A:AnswerHardware wise, this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the iPad are very similar. The Tab S3, being an Android device, has a lot more flexibility in terms of configuration. That can be a plus for a power user, or a minus for someone else. For example with an iPad you have to use the mail app to access your email. On an Android tablet you can use the supplied email app, or install any one of a dozen others. But of course you have to spend the time deciding which of those couple dozen email apps you like the best.
Since you have an iPhone, the iPad will "integrate" better "out of the box". For example, photos you take on your iPhone will be available on an iPad with much less initial setup effort than with an Android tablet like the Tab S3. Also the iPad and iPhone will have more common apps. And the user interface on the iPad will be very similar to your iPhone. An Android tablet's interface will be different.
If you really like your iPhone and would not want to spend much time learning new things, get the iPad. If however you want a lot more flexibility in your tablet, potentially at the cost of a learning curve, get the Samsung.
Personally I love my Tab S3. But I'm also an Android phone user and like the flexibility Android gives me both on my phone and my tablet.
A:AnswerIf you have already purchased the tablet, then you should follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide, on the very first page there is a picture of the front of the tablet. On the RIGHT side about half way down you will see a series of small holes. The 2nd hole is where you insert the pin that came with your table and it will open up the area for you to insert your SD card.
A:AnswerLarry - all tablets are fragile if you drop it. I think you will find that the case that you keep it in is not a problem. I find that a case makes it easier to use. Some cases offer a number of things like pockets etc. If you don't want the case, I would suggest getting the insurance that is offered.
A:AnswerYes BestBuy always offers trade in options, and you may find some extended directly from Samsung. Still, you may want to check the current resell value on eBay, which Ive always found exveeds the offers made to trade in tech. Items in mint condition can fetch a great price, and the profits applied towards aquiring the newest and best tech on the market.
A:AnswerYes you can, you just have to set it up on the Google app and your good to go. Through the browser I think it only works through Chrome. I use it on mine everyday.
A:AnswerYes, but the port is USB 3.1 so you will need that kind of reader or an adapter. So far a card reader, USB camera, Ethernet, Seek thermal, IIRC FLIR too, an SDR radio all just worked via the USB port, but most had a normal USB-A or MicroB connector.
A:AnswerAs an S3 Tab 9.7 owner, I totally agree that it's strange that on release there's currently no "Black" Samsung keyboard cover. The "Gray" is automatically going to show dirt and wear much more, so I have held off, hoping Samsung will eventually produce a black keyboard -- Also, on another note from extensive search, it's true that there's many after-market Black keyboard cases for the S3 (primarily via Amazon), but be aware that the brand quality is highly variable, with most being mediocre at best, and also a major difference is that they all connect only via Bluetooth, not the built-in, more direct and stable physical "Pogo pin connector" used in the Samsung keyboard case.