The only thing I use my tablet for is reading manga. Everything else I do on my phone, or on a real computer. I have a work Windows laptop, and a home Alma 9 Linux desktop. I much prefer real keyboards, and somewhat prefer having a full keyboard and monitor of a desktop. Typing any real reply on my phone is an exercise in frustration, and I find the tablet touch keyboards actually worse than the phone because of having to hold with 2 hands because the keyboard is big and split, and somehow my left hand keeps hitting back, or something random when trying to hold or type.
I generally found Samsung tablets to be quite expensive, but then because of my use, I need a mid sized 10.1-12 inch screen and high resolution, like 2.5k or higher. Most cheap tablets are 720p or 1080p, even if the screen size is big. Which means lower quality display, and for Manga more scrolling around (which I can already do "for free" on my phone so ... yea).
It can be a little tricky, but you can get very similar (for viewing) to the $1,000 Samsung tablet for $250 in the AliExpress versions, like a Xiaomi Poco.
IDK what support you need or think you're getting with a Samsung or really any electronics - but in the last 15 years or so, the support is the same for all of them - you try and ask on the Internet or search for the answer online. The store employees know nothing, and the manufacturer doesn't actually provide much.
In terms of getting hacked, Android is basically Android - so Samsung and everyone else offering Android has about the same security. The main real risk IMO is dodgy apps, and that's handled by Google's Play store the same for all brands.
