Since the launch day of the first Apple iPad, many different Android-powered tablets have come and gone. In fact, there are models that got released as entirely different products even though they carried identical specs and are made by the same company. Such is the case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, which was released recently to a world that ended up getting confused. How exactly is it different from Samsung’s other tablet offerings, especially the Samsung Galaxy Tab?
The Note 10.1 may look and even feel just like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the rest of Samsung’s other Android-powered tablet offerings, but it is unique in at least two ways. One, it comes equipped with a slightly more powerful processor and more onboard RAM at 2GB. And two, it features a handy stylus, which for certain use cases is much better than simply using the touchscreen display for user input.
The base model comes with 16GB of internal storage space and Wi-Fi connectivity. And it also comes in a 3G variant with the same amount of internal storage. Overall, it is pretty feature-packed in terms of hardware, even if the screen is a little disappointing when it comes to native resolution. But Samsung makes up for it by giving us a special split-screen functionality that will allow anyone to run certain apps side by side, at the same time.
Despite the confusion, this tablet turned out to be an excellent addition to Samsung’s Android-powered range. The default operating system is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. But even before an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean finally becomes available—which it will—it’s fair to say that we have a real competitor to Apple's iPad.
Need To Know: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
1. Faster processor and more RAM allow better overall performance than Samsung’s own Galaxy Tab. (The Good)
2. Split-screen feature brings multi-tasking to a whole new level. (The Good)
3. The default operating system no longer the latest version of the Android software. (The Bad)
4. Built-in storage is limited to just 16GB per unit and the screen’s native resolution could have been better. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Jonathan Bray, PC ProThe Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is a top-quality tablet. It's as fast as a Kindle Fire HDX, has a good screen, decent great battery life, stylus support and expandable memory, along with infrared, universal remote-control support.It's expensive for an Android tablet: at £399, this ta...
- Mike Norris, BitBitByteAt $499 the Galaxy Note 10.1 is far from cheap (and that’s on contract even). Also, the display is lower resolution than many competing high-end Android tablets (and even a growing number of Android phones now). Video buffs and those looking for a more premium (looking and feeling) piece of ha...
- Mike Norris, BitBitByteAt $499 the Galaxy Note 10.1 is far from cheap. Also, the display is lower resolution than many competing high-end Android tablets. Video buffs and those looking for a more premium piece of hardware will be better served by devices like Google’s Nexus 10 tablet or Acer’s Iconia Tab A700...
- Daniel Howley, Laptop Magnull
- Chris Burns, SlashGearWith the Galaxy Note 10.1 you’ve got another excellent entry into the Samsung hero line of Note devices. This remains the largest Note-branded smart device on the market, and is now part of the 4G LTE family as well. Samsung continues to be the biggest opponent for the iPad on the market and – if th...
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