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Anyone swiched from Xoom to GT 10.1?
how do you compare the performance on both?
I plan to
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Currently contemplating on switching. The colors seem to pop more on the IO Tab 10.1 than with the Xoom... I'm also enjoying the haptic feedback.
Hey, yes i have due to having 3g on the australian GT. They are very simular they only downside is lack of expandable storage, otherwise i have no regrets, 3g is more important to me.
android.vibrant said:
Anyone swiched from Xoom to GT 10.1?
how do you compare the performance on both?
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I switched. Although I loved the Xoom I couldn't help it to trade it for the 10.1v Gal. Tab when I saw it in the store. The weight and the vibrant screen just makes this a better tablet for me. Btw speedwise both tablets are the same IMHO
appleflap, where did you buy your Xoom?
I still cannot find this 10.1v in Vodafone store (Eindhoven).
Not that I want to buy, but I want to see it
I played around with Acer Iconia A500 at MediaMarkt, and I don't feel impressed.
appelflap said:
I switched. Although I loved the Xoom I couldn't help it to trade it for the 10.1v Gal. Tab when I saw it in the store. The weight and the vibrant screen just makes this a better tablet for me. Btw speedwise both tablets are the same IMHO
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I bought the XOOM (silver 3G) from UK with all accressories , I just used it for 2 weeks then I got Galaxy tab 10.1v instead. I'm really happy now
If you don't care about SD card and 16gb is enough for you then get the Galaxy.
My xoom now for sale.
Things that I didn't like it on the xoom :
1. The worst screen color I have seen. (big reason for me)
2. sometimes it's die and even if you press power button the screen will not turn on, so you need to press volume + power for reboot ( <--- annoying)
3. Too heavy.
4. Speaker and camera position. (wrong place).
hi guys yesterday i got a galaxy tab 10.1 and i was using it for 2 hours and then i was unable to continue browsing and reading stuff on it because i got a headache!
also my eyes felt bad... i noticed that my eyes start feeling bad when i was scrolling down news articles. also my eyes felt bad while increasing/decreasing the text site of these articles.
after 2 hours i got a headache and i was unable to continue using it!
i believe that my eyes were unable to get used to the way in how a tablet operates (scrolling... text size increasing/decreasing constantly)
im scared because i dont know if this is normal and i really feel bad because i bought this tablet mainly for reading and now it appears that im not going to be able to use it anymore.
is this normal? this happened to you?
i must say that i can stay in front of my LCD monitor almost all the day and no headaches! my problem appears to be the tablet.
Well I'd be rife to give anyone medical advice, especially over the internet, but I can speak from personal experience. I have never experienced headaches from viewing a tablet's screen. I have the Galaxy Tab 10.1, and in all the time I've owned it, I've never experienced headaches while reading. I have had friends who have experienced this issue, and they've gone to the ophthalmologist and been prescribed glasses for when they are reading on an LCD. This could be something that you might want to discuss with your doctor. Good luck.
P.S. Not to be pedantic or anything, but this is in the wrong forum. This should be in the Q&A section of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 forum.
Headaches From Samsung Galay tab 2 7.0
I'm glad I found this post. I also get headaches from my Samsung Galaxy tab 7.0 version 2. I tried a Kindle Fire and didn't have this problem. This is too bad because the Galaxy does almost everything better than the Kindle Fire. But what's the point of feeling bad all of the time.
Does anyone have any suggestions other than getting special glasses?
I have a galaxy s2 and a tab 7.7 but I'm debating whether to shift them both and get a note.
I also have an iPad which is great for longer web sessions but no way near as portable as the 77 which is why I got the 7.7.
The note and 77 share the same resolution even though the note is smaller but is it too big as a phone?
The note also already has ICS roms , I'm slightly worried the 7.7 is going to get lost in the ever growing tab range and be slow for updates .
3 devices seems excessive even though I do use them all.
Help lol
I use both, well... I use Note and my wife use tab 7.7. Don't think you want to replace tab 7.7 with Note. Note is great for portability, I simply love it, but tab 7.7 is better for media / magazine / web consumption.
Stick with your S2 and tab 7.7. Or switch your S2 to Note and keep the tab.
crunchie-uk said:
I have a galaxy s2 and a tab 7.7 but I'm debating whether to shift them both and get a note.
I also have an iPad which is great for longer web sessions but no way near as portable as the 77 which is why I got the 7.7.
The note and 77 share the same resolution even though the note is smaller but is it too big as a phone?
The note also already has ICS roms , I'm slightly worried the 7.7 is going to get lost in the ever growing tab range and be slow for updates .
3 devices seems excessive even though I do use them all.
Help lol
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I like the Note a lot, and there is a fair amount of overlap between it and the 7.7. But, reading books on the 7.7 is much better, as is watching videos. The Note is great to pop in my car dock and use for Google Music streaming and nav apps. I have the luxury of both since my company pays for my wireless service.
As far as ICS ROMs for the Note, that's only for the N7000 international version, and so far it's pretty unsatisfactory. ICS is not a panacea, and I actually quite like most of Samsung's TouchWiz apps on the stock Gingerbread ROM (although I ditched the launcher in favor of ADW EX).
The 7.7 is on Samsung's list of "promised" updates for ICS, and since they just started updating the GS2, I think they're going to hold true to their word. I'm guessing it will be May for the 7.7.
I have both the Note and the 7.7. They are both great in their area. The note is great as a phone especially with the invlusion of the s pen. The 7.7 is excellent for ebook reading , browsing, and portibility. They both compliment each other
i have them both as well..
Id perferr the 7.7 for not being at work..
When i get home.. I switch my sim from the note to the 6800
I find as the months go by, i wouldn't have it any other way.
Very pleased with both, though only carry one at a time.
Good luck
Hi! I'm new at this forum and recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 tablet and I'm not really sure what to think of it yet. I was looking for a tablet I could use exceptionally for college purposes: to write essays, to take notes, to browse the web and essentially manage my college life (and of course watching a couple of movies from time to time ). I found the Galaxy Note 10.1 on the internet and fell in love with it, but the Galaxy Tab 3 was on sale on a local store and I read some good reviews about it so I bought it. I found out that it lags so much it becomes irritating and reboots at least once per day. I eventually installed Nova Launcher and the lag almost disapparead but it still happens when I'm browsing the web from time to time, and the reboots still continue , so I may return it or ask for another one. I read a couple threads saying you could root the Tab and use it for note taking too, but I'm not sure about rooting it now, since I will lose my warranty and I need it now because I'm in my first year in college. The display resolution really doesn't bother me that much, of course a better resolution screen wouldn't hurt a thing, but what I really want is something portable and productive so I don't have to carry around my laptop which is very heavy...
Should I buy the Galaxy Note or stay with the Tab?
Hi.
I make the same brainstorm in every new gadget i want to buy.
Better performance vs more expensive.
The key is value for money. Your valuation vs you money.
If the Tab doesnt meet your expectations, its has low value for you and turns out to be more expensive in the end comparing to the investment on a Note (2012 is cheap now).
Got a 10.1 and for note taking in meeting, net surfing emails etc its the BEST.
Take my following advice with salt and pepper:
I think you have already made the decision for swap it for a note and need some moral support
So here it is: Go for it
Regards
Nuno
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Note 10.1 2012 is not worth to buy, imho. If you really want Note, buy newer one. Samsung hasnt upgraded this device and I have already problems with that. You cannot share SNote files. Apps for smart-devices are nowadays often developed for Android 4.2/4.3 because those give much more opportunities to develope functions in apps. So if you are thinking to keep that device for somentime and buy smart-accessories, you will have problems. But if you are looking a cheap tablet with a pen, notngoing to share SNotes or not going to buy smart-accessories, then you might want to get this tablet. Otherwise, stay away from it!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000) is the CHOICE!
Don't listen people that you say 2014 is better and blabla...
I should have possibility to compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000) and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 (GT-P6050).
Even the 2014 has better HW, GT-N8000 has more followers and even official Samsung doesn't update GT-N8000 firmware from 4.1.2 to higher one, firmware on 2014 is Android 4.3 (by my oppinion worst Android ever!).:crying: But never mind. When I compare this two devices 2014 had lags, problems with Wi-Fi and even with S-Pen.
Antutu benchmark (after customization ROMS in both devices) show mi score Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000) = 20976 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 (P6050) = 31500. Really big difference. :good: But even 2014 is most high-perfomace tablet on the market, I felt GT-N8000 more efective than 2014. Strange, isn't it? But it's only my oppinion.
PRO's 2012 (GT-N8000)
-Big users support
-A lot of tuned apps
-User friendly
-Great work with S-Pen
-Price = $249
CON's
-Old firmware (but after customizitation you can have even KitKat 4.4.2)
-IPS resolution only 1280x800
-Less memory (16GB) but i Saw 32 GB version too!
PRO's
-One of big perfomance tablet ever!
-Great display resolution 2560*1600
-to future best tablet ever
CON's
-Unwanted apps, a lot of bloatware (but you can unistall it as you want)
-still new device, untuned apps
-A lot od lags
-New S-Pen do what should't be
-Price = $499
Thank you so much for all your replies! After reading a lot of reviews I decided to buy the galaxy note 10.1. (2012 version) and so far i'm very happy with it! I hadn't browsed a lot about the android version problem so i didn't know that it was so far late in the android version but in my case i don't find it a very big issue and i'm very happy with it, there is no lag at all (even when running a ton of apps). The only problem that i encountered was changing the wallpaper so it fits perfectly on the screen, because everytime i tried to change it im forced to crop the picture and turns the oicture to a crappy resolution... I was a little afraid since I hated the tab but so far so good. Of course I hope they update it in the future. I've been searching the web about roms and roots but I understood nothing... can someone enlight me or direct me to a topic where it is explained? My note is the gt-n8010. All I need is a shiny new cover for my note and i'm a very happy costumer! And maybe in a few years i will buy the next version
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Thank you so much for all your replies! After reading a lot of reviews I decided to buy the galaxy note 10.1. (2012 version) and so far i'm very happy with it! I hadn't browsed a lot about the android version problem so i didn't know that it was so far late in the android version but in my case i don't find it a very big issue and i'm very happy with it, there is no lag at all (even when running a ton of apps). The only problem that i encountered was changing the wallpaper so it fits perfectly on the screen, because everytime i tried to change it im forced to crop the picture and turns the oicture to a crappy resolution... I was a little afraid since I hated the tab but so far so good. Of course I hope they update it in the future. I've been searching the web about roms and roots but I understood nothing... can someone enlight me or direct me to a topic where it is explained? My note is the gt-n8010. All I need is a shiny new cover for my note and i'm a very happy costumer! And maybe in a few years i will buy the next version
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
(you might want to update the firmware first before doing this)
If you want to use any pic for a wallpaper do this:
Install simple image wallpaper live wallpaper. It lets you select sny pic you want for your wall and it works great and is free.
Go do it now.
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I would prefer N8013 over Tab 3 10.1 because:
More RAM (2GB vs 1GB)
Quad-core CPU (ARM vs X86)
S Pen
100% virtual buttons on the bottom (true tablet operation)
Flash (it does not work with X86 Android)
I prefer the note 10.1 over the tablet.
More functionally and productively.
I am considering getting this tablet to replace my old Tab S. (either the s5e or the A 10.1 2019. Not sure yet).
I have read many conflicting reports on the WiFi drop out issue so I thought I would stop by here and surf a bit.
So, my question, is the WiFi drop out a real issue?
I have also read elsewhere that Samsung has created what it believes to be a "fix" but don't know if that is real or not.
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I have used the tab for about 3 weeks now. Stock rom and rooted with Magisk and have not noticed any drop outs in day to day use.
Does the issue only surface when you hold it a certain way?
Had it for about a month totally stock and no dropouts here. I've worked my way through three different cases looking for one I really liked and they don't seem to have made any difference. I have the old A10 and the s5e is better than that for wifi.
After owning one for two months, I've had zero issues with the wifi (and a few quick attempts at reproducing the problem also failed to cause any wifi dropout). I suspect that:
a) It was over-inflated and only affected a very small subset of users, or
b) It was a problem with a specific production batch, or
c) it was addressed by a software update (maybe antenna diversity didn't work properly without a software update, allowing the tablet to change antennas based on how you hold it)
So right now (October 2019), I'd say any potential buyer should consider this a non-issue.
My one complain however is Samsung went cheap by going single stream, when the SoC was capable of double stream (meaning a max link rate of 433 Mbps instead of 866 Mbps). That SoC was also capable of 160 MHz channel width, but Samsung went with only 80 MHz max. For a 550$ CAD tablet, single stream is pretty silly when my older, less expensive Nexus 9 was dual stream. Nothing above 300$-400$ should be single stream in 2019.
TayzGpa said:
I am considering getting this tablet to replace my old Tab S. (either the s5e or the A 10.1 2019. Not sure yet).
I have read many conflicting reports on the WiFi drop out issue so I thought I would stop by here and surf a bit.
So, my question, is the WiFi drop out a real issue?
I have also read elsewhere that Samsung has created what it believes to be a "fix" but don't know if that is real or not.
Comments?
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One day of heavy usage, no problems. Even with large downloads.
Yes. The wifi is real. No. It doesn't bother me much.
It only happens when hold it in specific way, which is not the usual way I hold a tablet.
So it doesn't happen unless I want to by covering the left corner using whole palm.
Never had that problem. I dont think the problem is real
No issues here.
All OK with the wifi here. Need to update that I do have the S5E, as well as the Tab Pro 12.2 listed below.
No problem here, I've hold it daily in many ways (portrait, landscape, in bed, on the couch) and in the last 3 months I had zero wifi problems or drop outs.
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All OK with the wifi here. Need to update that I do have the S5E, as well as the Tab Pro 12.2 listed below.
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Hopefully you are telling the 12.2 tab pro owners to get one before it is too late! Great move!
Thanks to everyone! Think I'm going to get the s5e.
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Thanks to everyone! Think I'm going to get the s5e.
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Hey, I will be honest. When I cover the bottom right side the speed does drop a bit but if no one had ever pointed this out (the wifi problem) I would not have known. It can replace the tab pro 12.2 because in settings --> display size choose "small" and it seems like you would be looking at your tab pro 12.2 inch screen. So, get one! Great choice! and very snappy and fast. Because you are close to your wifi 30 ft it will not make a hill of beans. Hopefully the other note pro/tab pro owners jump on board before it too late.
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Hey, I will be honest. When I cover the bottom right side the speed does drop a bit but if no one had ever pointed this out (the wifi problem) I would not have known. It can replace the tab pro 12.2 because in settings --> display size choose "small" and it seems like you would be looking at your tab pro 12.2 inch screen. So, get one! Great choice! and very snappy and fast. Because you are close to your wifi 30 ft it will not make a hill of beans. Hopefully the other note pro/tab pro owners jump on board before it too late.
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Went ahead and bought the s5e. It seems like a really nice device. As far as the wifi goes, I'm within 30 or 40 feet of my router. If I hold the tablet in the lower left corner (landscape) I can get it to drop a bar if I try really hard. I notice no wifi degradation at all. I rarely (if ever) hold it like that anyway so it won't be an issue for me (if it's an issue at all). Glad I bought it.
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Went ahead and bought the s5e. It seems like a really nice device. As far as the wifi goes, I'm within 30 or 40 feet of my router. If I hold the tablet in the lower left corner (landscape) I can get it to drop a bar if I try really hard. I notice no wifi degradation at all. I rarely (if ever) hold it like that anyway so it won't be an issue for me (if it's an issue at all). Glad I bought it.
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Good Choce! I just hope the tab/pro owners don't miss out. If you never use the pen, as I have not, this is by far the best choice. I don't know which I love more, the battey life, the fast charge or the OLED screen. The price is amazing $399.00 at Costco + 128GB SD ext card + tax of course. GOOD DEAL! Man I have not turned on my tab pro for about 2 weeks now. I need to get a case but am having too much fun with this tablet. Wow, what a surprise!
The bottom left (landscape) is vulnerable. Everybody I put my hand there, I notice significant signal drop
I’ve purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e in May of 2019 as a replacement for my aging Sony Xperia Z4 tablet with a broken digitizer. I’ve just returned from 2 month-long trip throughout Europe and I must say that I’m extremely upset about my Samsung tablet due to constant Wi-Fi connection issues.
I’ve managed to get a screen replacement for my Xperia tablet before my vacation departure date and I’ve decided to bring both Sony and Samsung on a trip (my wife was using Sony tablet occasionally).
I’ve experienced numerous Wi-Fi connection issues with my Tab S5e and I’ve actually complained in a number of hotels about their crappy Wi-Fi, until I’ve realized the problem is with Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e only. On many occasions, my Tab S5e refused to connect to Wi-Fi, because the signal appeared to be too weak.
I’ve returned home few days ago and unfortunately, the return window for a Samsung tablet is closed and I’m stuck with a tablet that is unable to connect to Wi-Fi and is therefore completely useless in many cases.
My Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is Wi-Fi only model (SM-T720) and current software appears to be most up to date at the moment (PPR1.180610.011.T720XXU1ASG3).
I would like to hear from other users about their experiences and possible solutions.
I’m attaching a photo of both Sony Xperia Z4 tablet and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e side by side on Saint Marcel hotel room in Paris where my Tab S5e completely failed to connect to Wi-Fi. As you can see, SaintMarcel SSID is completely invisible to my Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.
czguy said:
I’ve purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e in May of 2019 as a replacement for my aging Sony Xperia Z4 tablet with a broken digitizer. I’ve just returned from 2 month-long trip throughout Europe and I must say that I’m extremely upset about my Samsung tablet due to constant Wi-Fi connection issues.
I’ve managed to get a screen replacement for my Xperia tablet before my vacation departure date and I’ve decided to bring both Sony and Samsung on a trip (my wife was using Sony tablet occasionally).
I’ve experienced numerous Wi-Fi connection issues with my Tab S5e and I’ve actually complained in a number of hotels about their crappy Wi-Fi, until I’ve realized the problem is with Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e only. On many occasions, my Tab S5e refused to connect to Wi-Fi, because the signal appeared to be too weak.
I’ve returned home few days ago and unfortunately, the return window for a Samsung tablet is closed and I’m stuck with a tablet that is unable to connect to Wi-Fi and is therefore completely useless in many cases.
My Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is Wi-Fi only model (SM-T720) and current software appears to be most up to date at the moment (PPR1.180610.011.T720XXU1ASG3).
I would like to hear from other users about their experiences and possible solutions.
I’m attaching a photo of both Sony Xperia Z4 tablet and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e side by side on Saint Marcel hotel room in Paris where my Tab S5e completely failed to connect to Wi-Fi. As you can see, SaintMarcel SSID is completely invisible to my Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.
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Man I wish I could help but I've had zero wifi issues with my new s5e. If I cover the lower left corner (landscape) with my hand sometimes it will drop a bar but never fails to connect and never slows down. Having said that, I will be spending a couple of days in a hotel in southern Texas next week and will be taking the s5e with me. I am anxious to see if I encounter any wifi issues. I'll let you know one way or the other when I return. I can tell you, my build number is different than yours (ASH1). Also, I just bought mine last week. Maybe something got fixed.
I've had it for about 2 months now and I never experienced any issues, both on 2.4ghz and 5ghz frequencies. I've never used it in a place with poor coverage though.
czguy said:
I’ve purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e in May of 2019 as a replacement for my aging Sony Xperia Z4 tablet with a broken digitizer. I’ve just returned from 2 month-long trip throughout Europe and I must say that I’m extremely upset about my Samsung tablet due to constant Wi-Fi connection issues.
I’ve managed to get a screen replacement for my Xperia tablet before my vacation departure date and I’ve decided to bring both Sony and Samsung on a trip (my wife was using Sony tablet occasionally).
I’ve experienced numerous Wi-Fi connection issues with my Tab S5e and I’ve actually complained in a number of hotels about their crappy Wi-Fi, until I’ve realized the problem is with Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e only. On many occasions, my Tab S5e refused to connect to Wi-Fi, because the signal appeared to be too weak.
I’ve returned home few days ago and unfortunately, the return window for a Samsung tablet is closed and I’m stuck with a tablet that is unable to connect to Wi-Fi and is therefore completely useless in many cases.
My Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is Wi-Fi only model (SM-T720) and current software appears to be most up to date at the moment (PPR1.180610.011.T720XXU1ASG3).
I would like to hear from other users about their experiences and possible solutions.
I’m attaching a photo of both Sony Xperia Z4 tablet and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e side by side on Saint Marcel hotel room in Paris where my Tab S5e completely failed to connect to Wi-Fi. As you can see, SaintMarcel SSID is completely invisible to my Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.
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Wifi analyzer by farproc in the play store does not work properly. I installed it on the tablet and would not connect to anything even when I was connected (or showed nothing when not connected). I think you should install wifi analyzer by VERN Software (open source) and give us a fresh screen shot. Anyway intersting, my signal does not change when I cover the whole tablet (even the right corner). Signal seems rock solid using the open source app.