Samsung has shown their new hi spec line-10.si and 8.4 inches but no new Note tablet. Does anyone think that they are done with the note line? Seems crazy but???
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Samsung has shown their new hi spec line-10.si and 8.4 inches but no new Note tablet. Does anyone think that they are done with the note line? Seems crazy but???
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That 8.4 tab did look sweet.. but without the pen, no thanks..
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I don't expect to see a successor to the Note 8, which is really a shame because, as we all know, it's a great size for portability and s-pen use. I've been quite happy with mine. Especially after the S Tab announcement, for what ever reason, I think the 8.4 S Tab is the unofficial Note 8 successor.
However, I'm (possibly) in a different situation than most in that I have a Note 3 so I've got my S-pen there. The only thing I don't like about the Note series is I always feel like I'm limited to TW-based ROMS so that I don't lose s-pen functionality. I flashed an AOSP ROM once, but it just didn't feel right on the Note (at the time at least) since the s-pen and probably other features were unusable so I restored a nandroid of Civato's before long.
This is probably heretical to say here, but the S Tabs are exactly what I was hoping they would be (actually I was disappointed that the Tab Pro 8.4 didn't have those specs). I'm lusting after the new 8.4 hardcore... I've been considering a tablet upgrade for a while. Hardware-wise it's exactly what I had been wanting, including the lack of a pen, as I often feel sort of "limited" when browsing the development forums... however I definitely understand the disappointment of all those without another device with an s-pen to play with
Lastly, I've seen the new tabs dinged a mark because they have the S5 back. I haven't used an S5, but however the back feels, as long as it's solid and stays on, the texture just isn't a factor. My Note 3 has the nicest backplate that I've seen on a Samsung device... and it's covered by a case 100% of the time. I've got no gripes with the back of my Note 8 that I can recall, as it's covered by a case 100% of the time. I wonder what percent of users of these high-end devices use them caseless? I guess it's good to mention something like that in a review, but considering it a con (independent of overall build-quality) in a pros / cons list just seems totally irrelevant to the majority of users.
Has anyone heard anything about the different iterations of the new Tab S? The ones they're showing now are wifi only, but its mentioned that an LTE version is coming later. In the past, Samsung has always made a version of their tablets with telephony capability (though they were never released in the US). I use an N5100 as my primary cellphone, so I'm particularly interested in whether there will be a Tab S with phone functionality. I haven't seen this mentioned in any of the articles I've read.
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Has anyone heard anything about the different iterations of the new Tab S? The ones they're showing now are wifi only, but its mentioned that an LTE version is coming later. In the past, Samsung has always made a version of their tablets with telephony capability (though they were never released in the US). I use an N5100 as my primary cellphone, so I'm particularly interested in whether there will be a Tab S with phone functionality. I haven't seen this mentioned in any of the articles I've read.
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Yes, we will get a Tab S with phone functionality. Saw it in a video by Android Authority on YouTube.
On phone, can't paste link...
Are you referring to SideSync? If so, that requires having a Samsung phone in addition to the tablet. I'm interested in using the Tab S solely as a smartphone. In other words, is the Tab S going to be like the Note i467 or the Note n5100?
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Hi all! as the subject says I'd like to know if there's any difference between the GT 10.1 and 10.1v? How many different models exist (10" from Samsung) ? AFAIK there's only one that's going to be released in the next days, but I may be wrong.
TIA!
Have you searched from the internet?
Not to be rude, but there are loads of information there.
Please do, and come back if you want something more specific.
The 10.1v is the "old" model, sold by Vodafone in Europe also Australia.
Hi
I have one 10.1v I bought a few days ago.from Vodafone, mine its not locked no Vodafone.
I believe from what I gave read that the 10.1v is a build from Samsung with some requirements from Vodafone....from the 10.1v runs stock honeycomb while I believe the 10.1 will run the Samsung touch wiz or something like that.
The 10.1v also doesn't have SD card, at least mine doesn't.....
For now that's what I know
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gogol said:
Have you searched from the internet?
Not to be rude, but there are loads of information there.
Please do, and come back if you want something more specific.
The 10.1v is the "old" model, sold by Vodafone in Europe also Australia.
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OK thanks! I'll try to find some more info googling... (like: are there HW differences between them?)
I know one of the biggest differences is that the 10v is thick like the xoom and the 10.1 is thinner than the ipad2
Uplinked through my mind
Though one sacrifice the newer 10.1 had to make seems to be with the camera. The back camera is only 3.0MP, while the older 10.1V has an 8MP camera.
Also not sure if the 10.1V is using a PLS display like the newer 10.1 is.
Both have Tegra 2 processors with 1GB RAM.
Mine has 8.6mm how much is the new one?
Thanks
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According to Samsung, the new model has exactly the same thickness as yours, check: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab
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Both have Tegra 2 processors with 1GB RAM.
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So YOU say! ;-) or do you have an actual source to back this claim up?
galtom said:
So YOU say! ;-) or do you have an actual source to back this claim up?
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Nvidia CEO is praising the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Many Galaxy Tab 10.1 Google IO edition owners shown Quadrant shots showing Tegra 2 inside.
As far as I'm concerned, there is no doubt it's Tegra 2. I thought this was put to rest a long time ago.
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Nvidia CEO is praising the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Many Galaxy Tab 10.1 Google IO edition owners shown Quadrant shots showing Tegra 2 inside.
As far as I'm concerned, there is no doubt it's Tegra 2. I thought this was put to rest a long time ago.
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yes, but galtom has been holding hope for exynos longer than anyone in the world. also, the engadget post on 7310gt rekindles my hope too.
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The way I see it (I know it is unlikely but... it gives me hope ) is that White GT 10.1 is wi-fi only.
Because Samsung has to compete with Apple and will want to be seen as cheaper this model will not feature Exynos, no sd card support or any other extras but nice price tag.
Black GT 10.1 will be a 3G and as such is competing in a bit different price class where price itself is secondary to extras and features. So even if pad with them will be a bit more expensive than iPad2 it is not that important. In mind of general public it will be settled that GT 10.1 is cheaper, thinner and lighter... once you want more from your device you pay extra but you get a lot more than from competitive product.
Another reasons for me to have hope are....
1. Why would you spend thousands of $ to develop a chip if you will only use it in some of you phones? It would be OK if Exynos was bad, but it is not... so first you pay to make it and than you buy from Nvidia??? Where is logic in this?
2. Since Samsung know already for a while about how good Exynos is I would think that with every passing day they will want to volume needed/produced to grow/improve. Wouldn't you?
3. It seems to me that it would be smarter for Samsung to use as little Tegra chips as necessary. Would you want to give money to your competitor instead of improving you EXISTING design and production unit. For me that looks like acting against myself?
4. It is steel a while before we will see 3G model, look at my point no 2.
5. If all units do come with Tegra 2 inside why so much secrecy in the subject? Isn't it not similar as to Galaxy S II story?
5. If not Exynos than - it still might be a divix certified device - questions is... will "add on" to tegra design from Samsung help with mkv and in general High Profile playback?
6. It seems to me that it would be funny if flagship computer tablet would be less capable than a phone or in some ways even as the tablet of previous generation. This would mean that if you would add a docking station to Galaxy S II in form of the 10.1 screen it would be the best tablet on the market ;-) (sort of recent ASUS idea).
If any one has a sensible explanation to points above... please share.
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1. Why would you spend thousands of $ to develop a chip if you will only use it in some of you phones? It would be OK if Exynos was bad, but it is not... so first you pay to make it and than you buy from Nvidia??? Where is logic in this?
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This covers all 3 of your first points in fact;
Samsung's internal business structure is not as monolithic or homogenous as you might expect. The mobile division does not just walk down the corridor to the semi-conductor business and say "hey we're building a new device, we want your best SoC for it.", from what I hear (and according to Engadget or ThisIsMyNext, can't remember which one) Samsung makes its own business units (and there are a LOT of business units) compete with external bidders for inclusion in their hardware / project (I hear LG operate in a similiar fashion as well). So it's not a given that Samsung will go with their own gear, just because it is in the family.
Also, considering the Galaxy S2 will be using both Exynos and Tegra 2 hints at difficulties producing enough Exynos units to fulfil the expected demand for the Galaxy S2. This makes me believe there will be no supply to use in the 10.1
See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_galaxy_s2#Launch
I honestly believe that Samsung will put priority for Exynos to be made available to the Galaxy S2. I'm sure Samsung would love to deploy the Exynos to as many devices as possible, but they may not be able to meet demand.
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5. If all units do come with Tegra 2 inside why so much secrecy in the subject? Isn't it not similar as to Galaxy S II story?
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You cannot take silence & secrecy to mean that they are being silent because they want to surprise everyone with something amazing like this being the first non Tegra 2 Honeycomb tablet.
It would be amazing for Samsung (or anyone for that matter) to release a tablet with an SoC better than Tegra 2, but I doubt that will happen with the 10.1. Of course, no one knows for sure and Samsung might be able to pull it together for the 10.1 3G launch, but I'd be more pessimistic than optimistic at this stage.
Hope you don't get too disappointed if it doesn't work out
I am already as much disappointed as it is possible.
And there is a tablet with better soc out there (ipad2) but because of stupid iOS all this potential is lost :-(
I was in app store yesterday to have a look at it...I would not hesitate and buy it but iOS and iTunes (itunes everywhere, for everything do put me of). + I do have a NAS drive ith over 800Gb of tv shows and movies that I do want to watch.
So both tegra 2 and iPad are no go :-(
Yes discounting the iPad 2 of course - I did mean a Honeycomb tablet
I also remembered that Samsung will be using the new Qualcomm Dual Core Snapdragon in their 4.5" "Hercules":
http://thisismynext.com/2011/05/17/exclusive-samsung-hercules-t-mobile-dual-core-infuse-4g/
This seems to further strengthen the claims of Samsung's cut-throat internal business unit policies and also the Exynos supply limitations. Maybe.
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How many different models exist (10" from Samsung)?
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As far as I know, there's 3 major versions of the 10.1" from Samsung.
1. Galaxy Tab 10.1V (this is the original 10.1 tab announced at MWC).
2. Galaxy Tab 10.1 (this is the revised design of the 10.1 tab announced at CTIA).
3. Galaxy Tab 10.1 IO (this is the limited edition Tab 10.1 given to attendees at Google I/O 2011, very slightly different spec to the normal Tab 10.1).
The variants of each type as far as I know is as follows:
The 10.1V comes in 2 variants:
1. 16GB or 32GB built-in storage (WiFi+3G)
The 10.1 IO comes in a single variant:
1. 32GB built-in storage (WiFi only)
The 10.1 comes in a variety of specs
1. 16GB, 32GB or 64GB built-in storage
2. WiFi only or WiFi+3G
3. Black or white
(Although, every combination of spec may not be possible e.g. I vaguely recall the 64GB model was not available for the WiFi only versions).
I've collated this info from various posts I've read so happy to be corrected if I've got anything wrong.
only correction here is the IO comes in Wifi only but Google gave you a 4G Mifi unit to go with it
Techno79 said:
As far as I know, there's 3 major versions of the 10.1" from Samsung.
1. Galaxy Tab 10.1V (this is the original 10.1 tab announced at MWC).
2. Galaxy Tab 10.1 (this is the revised design of the 10.1 tab announced at CTIA).
3. Galaxy Tab 10.1 IO (this is the limited edition Tab 10.1 given to attendees at Google I/O 2011, very slightly different spec to the normal Tab 10.1).
The variants of each type as far as I know is as follows:
The 10.1V comes in 2 variants:
1. 16GB or 32GB built-in storage (WiFi+3G)
The 10.1 IO comes in a single variant:
1. 32GB built-in storage (WiFi+3G)
The 10.1 comes in a variety of specs
1. 16GB, 32GB or 64GB built-in storage
2. WiFi only or WiFi+3G
3. Black or white
(Although, every combination of spec may not be possible e.g. I vaguely recall the 64GB model was not available for the WiFi only versions).
I've collated this info from various posts I've read so happy to be corrected if I've got anything wrong.
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only correction here is the IO comes in Wifi only but Google gave you a 4G Mifi unit to go with it
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Right, but that's only 90 days of service and has nothing to do with the tablet
the biggest difference is that 10.1v comes with only 512MB of RAM
I have 16GB, from Australia.
Hi Folks,
I was just wondering. Has anyone here got a Galaxy Tab 10.1? I have VegaComb 8.1 installed on my Vega and let me tell you I am very happy with it. However, having used this for a few weeks now, I’m finding myself using it more than my Laptop. I’m even beginning to look at some serious software i.e Office type apps, handwriting because I think it’s proving to be very valuable. But, here lies my dilemma. Do I invest in Galaxy Tab 10.1 so that all the shortcoming of the Vega (compared to the Galaxy Tab 10.1) can be addressed? You know, the poor screen viewing angle, weight and screen size. I’ve investigated quite a bit about the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and it seems that everything the Vega can do, the Galaxy Tab can do (and dare I say… sometimes even better!).
The VegaComb devs have done a fantastic job and I really appreciate their time and effort. Without them I think I may have parted with my Vega a few months ago.
Anyway, I thought I’d see what other Vega users think. Do I go for it or not?
Thanks.
This is purely my opinion but I believe if you are going to rely on the tablet heavily and wanting to invest in apps and do you work on it, its better to purchase something more reliable. I am not saying Vega is not good ( I have Vega replica and I am very happy with it ) but personally I would get something more sturdy and well built if that device is going to be the primary.
Before I get this replica I had Asus Transformer and it was totally fantastic. Unfortunately I had to sell it due to needing the money. But If I get a chance I would look into something like that or Galaxy tab.
But bear in mind there no such a thing as "perfect" device. All of their own pro and cons!
Hope this helps
I agree with "bennz"!
I think you can't compare a 1/2 cheaper Vega/clone with a Galaxy Tab 10.1, it's like trying to compare HTC Wildfire with double priced SGS2/iPhone4. You just can't!
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I agree with "bennz"!
I think you can't compare a 1/2 cheaper Vega/clone with a Galaxy Tab 10.1, it's like trying to compare HTC Wildfire with double priced SGS2/iPhone4. You just can't!
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I don't think price is anything to do with it, I bought the original Tab (FroYo) for £400 and it's not a patch on the Vega
The Vega has been an excellent device to tinker with: fairly innovative as an Android tablet, inexpensive, very good value for money and well supported by the devs. By now, the market is far more mature, and there are better offers, more reliable as bennz said, and better adjusted in price. No more Toshiba Folios and original Galaxy Tabs (as in, overpriced "top brand" pieces of crap) are in sight, so to say, unless Sony majorly screws up their new tablet series, and there's a much bigger variety to pick your tab from: I'd take 7 inches for my next tablet.
hello every body,i would like to buy a tablet,i'm confused, wich one should buy the galaxy tab or the ipad 3?
please helpe.............sorry for my english
yahya2110 said:
hello every body,i would like to buy a tablet,i'm confused, wich one should buy the galaxy tab or the ipad 3?
please helpe.............sorry for my english
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Go fore galaxy note 10.1
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yahya2110 said:
hello every body,i would like to buy a tablet,i'm confused, wich one should buy the galaxy tab or the ipad 3?
please helpe.............sorry for my english
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it depends, if you like to customize your tab along with using all its feature go for galaxy tab note. if you want to use what the device offers then go for ipad 3
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Go fore galaxy note 10.1
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thanks bro, do you mean galaxy tab or galaxy not?...i wold lik a 10.1 tablet
Get Asus tablet. They are getting more updates.
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Galaxy Note 10.1 is the latest Samsung device, much better than the Galaxy Tab 10.1
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yahya2110 said:
hello every body,i would like to buy a tablet,i'm confused, wich one should buy the galaxy tab or the ipad 3?
please helpe.............sorry for my english
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Neither one of them.
About the iPad, I don't even want to talk about it or any other iBullshett from Crapple. If you are one of the Apple fanboys, by all means please buy it and get out of here.
And now the Galaxy Tab. I have one and I wouldn't recommend anyone else to buy it. Talk about specs, Galaxy Tab isn't the best tablet out there, in fact it only has a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM and very poor screen resolution which lead to poor performances and speed.
But all that still doesn't annoy me as much as Samsung's lack of proper support for 3rd party development. ICS has been release to the public almost a year ago and here we are still desperately waiting. Sure you can flash some custom ROMs to have a taste of it, but thing is, none of those ROMs has a fully functional camera due to the lack of the required driver which Samsung doesn't want to release. The same thing is happening to the Galaxy S3 now, it might take years before S3 users can get the Project Butter (which has already been launched) to their phone. But this is kinda offtopic so I don't want to talk much about it. All I want to say is: due to Samsung's crappy support, stay away from its products.
What I'd recommend you for now is Google's Nexus 7. It's Google's very own tablet so you can be sure that you'll always be up to date.
I'll advice you to go with ipad 3.
I've my tab and my friend has ipad.
Comparing both.... Ipad is way better than 10.1
Incase you want android, go for nexus 7,note 10.1, or Asus infinity pad
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i have a galaxy note 10.1 and i am able to work wonders with the device. has this new feature that u can milti task which i expect everyone knows. i am loving the device
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thanks my friends
I don't know what some of these guys are talking about but my tab 10.1 works great for me, even being almost 2 year old technology. I love this tab almost as much as my s3, almost
Anyway, here's a video breakdown of the 2 side by side to give you an idea of what you're looking at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BG8A5shlP0
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In my opinion, iPads are toys. Great for entertainment but if you want something that is close to a lap or desktop replacement get a Tab. Ignore Browy. The Tab 10.1 does NOT have "very poor resolution" or performance. I updated to ICS and it's plenty speedy, and there are lots of custom ROMs and tweeks to enhance it even more. something iPads will never have.
Listen to Kishorsidu and Browy. I agree with what they say. Don't buy a Galaxy Tab 10.1 it's too old. It was a good tablet when it was first released, but technology has moved on, and there are much better devices out there whether you want Android or Apple.
If you ask it this way, ipad 3, for sure! 10.1 is ****ing slow and old, and fw support is weak(official and xda)
I know there are android fanboys around that will argue against any apple product no matter what. I find this stupid and fanboyant!
I've been through Symbian, Symbian UIQ, windows mobile 5, 6, 6.5 , iOS, android, dos3.3- dos6, windows 3.11, NT, 95, 98, XP, 7, beos, os/2, all sorts of linuxes starting with slackware 3.2.
What you learn in the end is: there is no best, superior super duper ultra os. It all depends on your needs, what you expect and like!
So, go to the store and compare, read reviews and decide.
Also note, android like any linux product is a beta( even the "stable" versions). Its for people that like fiddling with stuff. This is not a bad thing! I like doing this from time to time.
If, on the other hand, you need something that just works, without being constantly kicked, pushed, rushed and fixed you might like the ipad. I dont say that iOS has no flaws and bugs, what I say is that in general, the things that apple promised, work.
Also, note that all apple devices get at least 3 years of official updates. Most android devices get forgotten in oblivion by their makers in about an year and your only hope is xda!
P.S. This is not anti-android, anti xda post! I respect all xda devs for what they are doing and I like android as a concept! I'm just expressing my view on the current situation!
regards
samsung galaxy tab 10.1 is still good unlike everyone says. you just have to make sure you don't screw with it too much installing custom roms and whatnot. i have had mine for a year and it's still amazing fast considering the fact that it's loaded with a pile of apps. don't exclude it from your choices.
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In my opinion, iPads are toys. Great for entertainment but if you want something that is close to a lap or desktop replacement get a Tab. Ignore Browy. The Tab 10.1 does NOT have "very poor resolution" or performance. I updated to ICS and it's plenty speedy, and there are lots of custom ROMs and tweeks to enhance it even more. something iPads will never have.
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what rom do you recommend?
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what rom do you recommend?
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this rom is amazing. get it.
The right device depends largely on what you want to do with it, and whether you're invested in either ecosystem. If you've already got a library of music/books/movies, etc. via iTunes, then the iPad is the choice. The same is true if you're invested in Google's ecosystem.
However, in terms of Android tablets, I wouldn't recommend the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (unless you're on a tight budget, because one can be had fairly cheaply)...and I say that as someone who owns one. Its not that I dislike it. On the contrary, it really does everything I need it to do. The problem is there are several newer, better tablets out now.
Probably the top 3 I'd consider (not in any order):
ASUS Transformer - Quad core Tegra 3, 1920 x 1200 resolution
Nexus 10 - 1.7 GHz Exynos, 2560 x 1600 resolution, Google reference device will be among the 1st to get updates
Galaxy Note 10.1 - S-Pen functionality is awesome and it has some other great features
You may also want to consider a MS Surface or other Windows 8 tablet.
Could I possibly have your thoughts regarding whether to buy the Note or the Nexus 10. I have been using my friends Nexus 10 for a while and am impressed by its performance and reading up on the note it seems to have some performance issues. Have these been sorted out yet?
Also one of my main requirements for a tablet is its ability to highlight text very quickly be it in a pdf or Epub currently on the Nexus 10 I use an app called Moon+ Reader Pro which I find very slow during lectures and was hoping that the Note with its S pen can perform the task much quick. Is this the case?
Finally I going to the USA in a couple of weeks and noticed that the tablets are a lot cheaper over there. Would I have any issues if I purchased the unit over there i.e. warranty software hardware.
Is it the same?
Sorry I live in the UK
Thanks in advance for any help
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Could I possibly have your thoughts regarding whether to buy the Note or the Nexus 10. I have been using my friends Nexus 10 for a while and am impressed by its performance and reading up on the note it seems to have some performance issues. Have these been sorted out yet?
Also one of my main requirements for a tablet is its ability to highlight text very quickly be it in a pdf or Epub currently on the Nexus 10 I use an app called Moon+ Reader Pro which I find very slow during lectures and was hoping that the Note with its S pen can perform the task much quick. Is this the case?
Finally I going to the USA in a couple of weeks and noticed that the tablets are a lot cheaper over there. Would I have any issues if I purchased the unit over there i.e. warranty software hardware.
Is it the same?
Thanks in advance for any help
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As far as performance goes I think they have been ironed out. I got mine last week a d it shipped with the latest firmware. The only problem I've had is occasional reboots when trying to play youtube videos in the chrome browser and note the app.
The spen really makes it easier to highlight and copy and paste blocks of text that a finger is just too big to get effectivly.
cldcp00 said:
Could I possibly have your thoughts regarding whether to buy the Note or the Nexus 10. I have been using my friends Nexus 10 for a while and am impressed by its performance and reading up on the note it seems to have some performance issues. Have these been sorted out yet?
Also one of my main requirements for a tablet is its ability to highlight text very quickly be it in a pdf or Epub currently on the Nexus 10 I use an app called Moon+ Reader Pro which I find very slow during lectures and was hoping that the Note with its S pen can perform the task much quick. Is this the case?
Finally I going to the USA in a couple of weeks and noticed that the tablets are a lot cheaper over there. Would I have any issues if I purchased the unit over there i.e. warranty software hardware.
Is it the same?
Sorry I live in the UK
Thanks in advance for any help
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I prefer the Note 10.1 over the Nexus 10. Why? Productivity and good tablet at the same time. I doubt you would have any issues, maybe warranty issues.
The Note 10.1 2014 performance is awesome and that will stay long without having significant performance issue.
The lag can be ignored and doesn't affect the whole performance.
Regarding the nexus, i was in the same delima before taking the decision and get my Note
The Note is better in Ram, Processor, Display, allow SIM cards, allow Micro-SD cards ... Nexus 10 is better only in the price & receiving Android OTAs very fast.
The Nexus 10 became old (released in 2012) and after another year you will feel that it has very low specs or you can wait for a newer release of the device.
I got tired of waiting for a new N10. I am really liking the Note so far. TouchWiz is a little... Busy... But this tablet has so many great features, it's really a great device. With how old the current N10 is now, it's not even an option IMO.
Nexus 10 Gen2
I am only see some expected spec since last year
but no more news about it
I would prefer S-Pen of Note Series
Finally I going to the USA in a couple of weeks and noticed that the tablets are a lot cheaper over there. Would I have any issues if I purchased the unit over there i.e. warranty software hardware.
Is it the same?
Sorry I live in the UK
i have no nexus experience. from reviews its a very goof tablet, i do like my note and spen gives options for doing editing and markup that other tablets don't have or would be harder.
my caution is having a us version tablet in Europe. if you have lots of media purchased in UK i don't know what that would do. Versions of android on tablets are different. rooted all this can be changed, af you know your going that route. i dont have enough knowledge to tell you what problems you might have, and i would recommend further research .
if you buy in us i would get it quickly and give it a workout before leaving. many problems can be detected in a day or so , and you could return it while still here. personally i would hesitate buying us unless savings are substantial.
woody
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I was considering both tablets myself and ended up with the Note 10.1 2014 because (1) I have a Note 2 phone, (2) There was no ETA on the Nexus 10 v2, and (3) The Nexus 10 does not have a SD card slot. Right now I have a 64GB MicroSD caard in my Note 10.1 2014, which is HUGE. I don't like Google limiting me to cloud storage on a WiFi only device.
Otherwise they are probably the two best tablets available right now, so you're not really going to go wrong with either.
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I was considering both tablets myself and ended up with the Note 10.1 2014 because (1) I have a Note 2 phone, (2) There was no ETA on the Nexus 10 v2, and (3) The Nexus 10 does not have a SD card slot. Right now I have a 64GB MicroSD caard in my Note 10.1 2014, which is HUGE. I don't like Google limiting me to cloud storage on a WiFi only device.
Otherwise they are probably the two best tablets available right now, so you're not really going to go wrong with either.
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I got the note for exactly the same reasons...and impatience.
Downsides of the note are the bloat, sick of some of it (scrapbook constantly clogging up memory, video trimmer thing as well, never use these so dont need them in memory!) but havent yet rooted a device. Have a note 2 and dont use the pen that often but it is very useful when I do want to use it......its a bit like spending the extra getting a leatherman with a bit kit or one not as advanced.....you dont use all the tools all the time but they are there for when you do want to use them.
I think I could get away without the 64gb extra as most of my stuff is online or on a HD on my home network, I have got into using cloud/google drive a lot more (I am a Google certified teacher) which I am finding very good but trying to change a habit of a lifetime is difficult.
Recent articles are pointing to Google dropping out of this sector of the tablet market.....so who knows if a new Nexus 10 will come out.
My 1st post
I 'm new to this forum, & have similar confusion for tab purchase. I'm student & looking for all rounder table which would sustain for coming 2-3 yrs of update & advancements of apps to run on best tab. As google is about to stop its hardware line from this year so next best tab is Note 10.1 2014, considering productivity this is suitable to me. But how easy it is to use for layman & can ever this tab can get Kitkat update?
Sorry if I go wrong somewhere.
Depends if you are getting the 3g/4g version of the Note. Some American networks use different frequencies for their 3/4G to the rest of the world. You might need to check out if it's possible to ge the note you want and if the sim card you put in is able to be used....
If you want a wifi only then there should be no trouble except for warranty purposes...
I would play with the tablet a lot to see if there is any problems and put it through it's paces....
Guess what....I purchased it !!!
ultramag69 said:
Depends if you are getting the 3g/4g version of the Note. Some American networks use different frequencies for their 3/4G to the rest of the world. You might need to check out if it's possible to ge the note you want and if the sim card you put in is able to be used....
If you want a wifi only then there should be no trouble except for warranty purposes...
I would play with the tablet a lot to see if there is any problems and put it through it's paces....
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Brought Note 10.1 2014 SM-P601 32gb Black color...:good:
now I am among you buddies!!!:highfive:
tspatil001 said:
Brought Note 10.1 2014 SM-P601 32gb Black color...:good:
now I am among you buddies!!!:highfive:
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Sweet, you'll love it...
And welcome... :laugh:
Had the Nexus 10, its a fast, stable, simple UI tablet. But I got bored of it because I got used to my Note 2 and because of not having an Spen.
I gave it to my daughter and bought the 10.1 '14. TW may have some performance issues on stock but I really like most of the TW apps. Only thing I dont like about TW is the UI so I use Nova Prime. And honestly, I didnt get most of the TW issues posted here (maybe just luck).
I'm on Wicked ROM (4.3 TW Debloated) so its even a lot faster than before. Go for the Note 10 bro.
jinda628 said:
Had the Nexus 10, its a fast, stable, simple UI tablet. But I got bored of it because I got used to my Note 2 and because of not having an Spen.
I gave it to my daughter and bought the 10.1 '14. TW may have some performance issues on stock but I really like most of the TW apps. Only thing I dont like about TW is the UI so I use Nova Prime. And honestly, I didnt get most of the TW issues posted here (maybe just luck).
I'm on Wicked ROM (4.3 TW Debloated) so its even a lot faster than before. Go for the Note 10 bro.
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Check out my new P601's performance...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649138&page=6
See my post #54
GldRush98 said:
I got tired of waiting for a new N10. I am really liking the Note so far. TouchWiz is a little... Busy... But this tablet has so many great features, it's really a great device. With how old the current N10 is now, it's not even an option IMO.
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My thoughts exactly.
I would have bought the N10 if Google had stopped dragging their heels and brought it out before Christmas but they still haven't come up with the goods. The current N10 is old enough now that I wouldn't even consider it.
The UI on the Note 10.1 2014 isn't as smooth as that on an iPad, which it ought to be given the raw performance, but otherwise, I haven't had any performance issues at all.
Hi, I am getting a gadget that I choose as a gift and since I already have a nice phone/laptop/desktop all other stuff. I am thinking about getting a tablet. I am gonna use it for reading PDF in classroom and taking notes so it needs to have a stylus, so I can get rid of bulky books and notepads. I am stuck between choosing note 10.1 and Nvidia Shield.
How futureproof is Note ?
Shield already has Android L update. Does Note also has it ? If not will it get it ? When ?
How reliable is the stylus ? will it cover the needs of an engineer ?
Would you recommend buying the Note ? Why ?
Thanks in advance
kadeve said:
Hi, I am getting a gadget that I choose as a gift and since I already have a nice phone/laptop/desktop all other stuff. I am thinking about getting a tablet. I am gonna use it for reading PDF in classroom and taking notes so it needs to have a stylus, so I can get rid of bulky books and notepads. I am stuck between choosing note 10.1 and Nvidia Shield.
How futureproof is Note ?
Shield already has Android L update. Does Note also has it ? If not will it get it ? When ?
How reliable is the stylus ? will it cover the needs of an engineer ?
Would you recommend buying the Note ? Why ?
Thanks in advance
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For your needs I would consider note 10.1 2014 here is why:
No manufactures have Spen as good as Samsung note, hand down and it's very reliable.
Highest Resolution for tablet - is top notch for reading
External SDcard support
3gb ram - the highest in all tablet devices
Note 10.1 will get Android L.
I just got a note 4 (newest Samsung phone) and I don't see any real advantage over the note 10.1 2014 except for a little bit more advance Spen (easier to share and use and added twice the sensitives but I don't see any advantage). So based on this the note 10.1 will be a keeper for 3-4 years or more, unless in the future there will be a new invented feature that you may want enough to switch.
well the tablet is now a year old, but the hardware still holds up. Samsung released several devices way after this with almost exactly the same specs. I'd say it has another year left of still being somewhat high-end but like all technology, newer stuff will be better. On the software front i'd expect a long wait for lollipop and then sammy will probably stop its updates there. The dev community is slow on this thing so i wouldn't get your hopes up for updates that way. Sure, it could happen but don't buy this tablet assuming it will happen.
Yes, I agree with all the comments. I'd say wait for a month or so as Samsung will release note 10.1 2015 edition. The pricing of the new edition should not be an issue considering the competition out there in the market.
Stylus - certainly the note for an Android. Surface Pro 3 is nice if you need more, but it is big and heavy. Note pro 12 is too big for easy 1-hand reading in my opinion too (I can just palm the 10.1). I like mine and will be keeping it at least another year as my primary reading/surfing device. I have not been quite as happy taking handwriting notes on it as I thought I would be.