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Contents:
- Package
- Ranking
- Design, size, controls
- Display
- USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities
- Memory, RAM, and platform performance
- Camera
- Battery
- Working with stylus – especially ruler Note
- multimedia capabilities
- Software features – Android 4.3 and TouchWiz
- Impressions
Package Includes:
- tablet
- Charger with USB-cable
- Pen
- Guide
- Wired stereo (3G version only)
Ranking
This unit replaces the Galaxy Note 10.1, which entered the market in 2012 and has established itself as the device is not for everyone – high cost, it is unclear benefits of pen and work with him. All together in 2012 turned into a modest sales, which, however, exceeded forecasts as retailers, and the company itself.
 | Overview tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
Continuing to develop the direction
Note, in Samsung based, primarily, on fablety, in particular, Note 2/3 – they are very popular in the market, but most importantly, that showed why and how you can use the stylus. Note tablets called family companions to such devices can not – but what the audience familiar with phones and satisfied their functionality will consciously choose such plates, exactly.
When we talk about the art Samsung, one must understand that its cost is obviously higher than that of the second-tier competitors – price gap can be up to 20-30 per cent, as a rule, it’s not just paying for the brand, but also for more possible. Price-standard iPad tablet at about the same level. This raises an interesting conflict – those who seek to save, choose plates often from small companies, those who are almost unknown in the market, others are torn between the iPad and Samsung. Perhaps this choice is determined by the device manufacturer did not, and worldview – you choose iOS or Android, you closer and clearer. For example, for me, the Apple tablet is more convenient than those on Android, iPad although many deficiencies, lack of flexibility inherent in the system. In 2013, Google put a lot of effort in order to make to work on Android tablets better, and these efforts were not in vain. Let Android tablet sometimes suffer from stuttering, filled with confusing software manufacturers, but from the characteristics they have long overtaken iPad, and software vendors produce games and applications for both platforms simultaneously or nearly simultaneously.
Ranking Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition combined – on the one hand, this is the main plate of a diagonal of 10 inches, that is sort of a workhorse for all, having maximum performance and a long enough life cycle. That is why a device that started selling in November 2013, had the prefix 2014 Edition. Secondly, it is the continuation of a purebred line Note, which provides new opportunities for artists, students and creative people. But if in 2012 the main features have been implemented around the stylus drawing, then in subsequent versions Note they expanded business functions, such as the rapid creation of tables, graphs and illustrations. In my opinion, this tablet is worth to draw the attention to everyone who not only consumes the information read from the screen of the tablet, but actively notes, corresponding with other people and share information. Diversity input methods, its cataloging, storage, this model has no competitors. Unlike other Android-plates in a unique trait – a stylus that allows you to work with a variety of applications created for it and make it very comfortable.
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Design, size, controls
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Samsung models adhere to the basic rules of a simple color – white and black, the tablet – is no exception, it is available in two colors.
In terms of materials is a complete replica of Note 3, which we have seen in the past – back cover plate stamping got under the skin, but it is plastic. The front surface of the glossy display is covered with safety glass, which is almost no scratches.
size tablet – 243.1h171.4h7.9 mm, weight – 547 grams (the version with 3G, Wi-Fi normal weighs 535 grams). Ergonomics is a typical solution of – thin, with a mechanical mouse in the middle of the wide side, making an uncomfortable one-handed. In my opinion, one of the main competitive advantages of iPad is a metal case, for example, iPad Air weighs about the same, the same thin, but feels like a more expensive product. That feeling when you use Samsung tablet no, it’s workhorses. Interestingly, if the use of phones in exactly the same plastic is not perceived as a drawback, the tablet is more of a minus. It is unlikely he will wipe over time, breaks from falls or something like that happen, but the metal is metal, and it is perceived quite differently. Given that the case in this model can not be dismantled, no reason to use it was not plastic. Weight, size – all about the same, hence the incomprehensibility obsession Samsung is on plastic, this parameter is clearly losing company iPad.
Compared with previous generations of the family Note, 2014 Edition clearly wins on design and quality of execution – no gloss.
On the right side of the slot is the pen stylus itself became standardized and identical to those in Note 3. It can be inserted into the socket without looking any party. Realization of the shortcomings of the stylus holder specifically Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition can note a certain laxity in some instances, before buying worth checking this moment. Basic returns with mechanical problems connected with pen and holder. On the other hand, the amount of sales returns amid quite unobtrusive.
The top side you can see the IR port, it is used to control a variety of household appliances, such as TV. In the menu you can find the appropriate utility. On / Off button on this face is offset to the left, there is – the volume rocker. On the left side is a 3.5 mm jack for the headset. Finally, at the bottom end – the usual microUSB-socket. Above the screen you can see the front camera for video calls (2 megapixels), 8-megapixel main camera and a LED flash.
In 3G model the SIM-card is located on the right side, there is – the memory card slot. Two sides can see the dynamics, taking the metal mesh.
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Display
Screen – 10.1 inches, resolution – 2560×1600 pixels, which provides 299 ppi. Screen Type Super Clear LCD, digitizer with support from Wacom, which allows very precise and accurate to draw on it. The colors are bright, adjustable backlighting automatically comfortable, almost never misses, even under conditions of variable lighting indoors. The screen does not fade, the information remains readable.
16:9 aspect ratio that many seem interesting to watch the video, but then who and how to love. I see no problem in watching videos on iPad (4:3). In my opinion, the quality of the screen in this tablet one of the best and gives a clear advantage Samsung. However, it is not surprising – it is the quality screens company always won the competition. And if in the past the gap from the iPad with Retina screen was noticeable, but now it is not – these screens can be easily compared with each other.
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USB, Bluetooth, connectivity options
Bluetooth . Version Bluetooth 4.0 (LE). When transferring files to other devices that support this technology is activated Wi-Fi 802.11 n, a theoretical transfer rate is about 24 Mbit / s. Checking Transmission 1GB file showed maximum speed of 12 Mbit / c within three meters between devices.
model supports various profiles, in particular, Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, SIM Access, A2DP. Working with the headset does not cause any problems, everything is standard.
USB-connection . In Android 4 for some reason refused mode USB Mass Storage, left only MTP (also has a mode PTP).
Version USB – 3, data transfer rate – about 45 MB / s.
When connected to a PC is not allowed along with USB and Bluetooth, the device requires to disable Bluetooth regardless of its status (connected and transferring, or otherwise), which is very awkward. When USB-connected device is recharged.
microUSB connector also supports MHL, this means that using a special cable (it can be purchased at electronics stores), you can connect your phone to your TV (HDMI-output to). In fact, the standard and describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. This solution looks better than a single miniHDMI-connector on the body.
for GSM-networks EDGE Class 12.
Wi-Fi . Supported standard 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, master work is similar to that of Bluetooth. You can memorize the selected network to automatically connect to it. You can configure the connection to the router with one touch, to do this, press on a router, and enable similar button in the menu of the device (WPA SecureEasySetup). Of the additional options worth noting the setup wizard, it appears with a weak or fading signal. You can also configure the Wi-Fi work on schedule.
Also for 802.11 n standard supported operation HT40, which allows to double the capacity Wi-Fi (requires support from the other device).
Wi-Fi Direct . Protocol, which is intended to replace Bluetooth or start competing with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi version n to transfer large files). In the Wi-Fi menu settings section select Wi-Fi Direct, the phone starts to search for devices around. Select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now in the file manager, you can view files on another device, as well as transfer them. Another option – just find the devices connected to your router, and submit to them the necessary files, you can do it from the gallery, or other sections of the phone. The main thing that device supports Wi-Fi Direct.
NFC . The device is present technology NFC, it can be used with a variety of additional applications.
S Beam . Technology that allows for a few minutes to transfer the file to another phone several gigabytes in size. In fact, we see in the S Beam combination of two technologies – NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technique is used to authorize and bring phones, but the second is used to transfer the files themselves. Creative way to use recycled Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using the connection of two devices, select the files, and so on.
Infrared . Needs to use the phone as a remote control of various appliances. Automatically configured for almost any model of technology.
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Memory, RAM, and platform performance
model comes in several versions – the amount of memory can be set to 16 or 32 GB, RAM 3GB always. After downloading the free RAM exceeds 1.2 GB, but it was quickly reduced to 300-400 MB and stays around this mark. No effect on productivity it has not, it is practically impossible to see the brake.
memory cards support up to 64 GB, but as their “hot” replacement.
tablet, which is sold in Russia, built on Samsung Exynos Octa 5420 – is an eight-processor in which the 4 core Cortex A15 clocked at up to 1.9GHz, and quad-core Cortex A7 – at up to 1.3 GHz.
terms of interface it works pretty quickly, though sometimes you may see a slowdown in the standard programs, which quickly disappear and appear chaotic way – it is the contribution that brings a proprietary shell from Samsung. In the synthetic tests tablet shows good results.
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Camera
Normal 8-megapixel camera without autofocus, unlike the last generation Tab Pro / Note Pro, which first used the camera with autofocus, although the resolution is not changed. Examples of multiple images. In my opinion, the camera on the plate – it’s what you use rarely – an extra feature.
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Battery
In the tablet worth
8220 mAh battery, according to the manufacturer, it can play videos up to 10 hours music – up to 117 hours, work on the internet (3G or Wi-Fi, does not matter) – up to 9 hours. In practice, these results can be safely considered to be ideal as the operating times of less than about half – so that watching videos in FullHD (avi, hardware acceleration, lights 70 percent) gives about 6 hours. Even change the backlight to minimum time does not work 10 hours. When surfing the web during illumination of 50 percent can speak about that time about 4-5 hours. On average, not very active use of the tablet will last 5-6 days quietly. With a very active use – 1 full day.
full battery – a little over 5 hours (2A charger supplied). You can safely leave the tablet at night, it is more negative than a plus – but these are different all modern tablets, including the iPad, which is not a strong point in this parameter. On the other hand, the time reference for the iPad remains the tablet market – is, in fact, 10 hours of video are honest, let out of the box and not all formats are supported. Two years ago, the gap of time was almost twice today it dropped to 1.5 times, but still noticeably different. This option is worth considering if you need a tablet as long as possible with the work, and the electrical network is not at hand most of the time.
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Working with stylus – especially ruler Note
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family devices Note maximum standardized – the same stylus, quality OCR pen pressure on the screen, software capabilities. Differs only in screen size, 10.1 inch tablet the most convenient option for drawing, charting, and the like. In a video about this tablet I was a little touched multitasking and features S-Pen, but will not be superfluous to repeat their description of their review Note 3 for those unfamiliar with such products.
InS Action all the notes are recognized, they can bind to actions so that you enter the record to call such and such, the phone recognizes it and adds to a calendar or provides for the right time to call from the phone book . Function is not very high demand and affects the imagination, perhaps, the most useless of all.
ScrapBook – an application that allows you to save text, images, and so forth from the screen, you want a piece of tracing page and then select a category. Everything is stored in one location, including video. Good function, which may be of interest as an analogue, albeit weaker, Evernote. The advantage is that this feature is built into the phone.
S Finder – a universal search on the phone and his memory, seeking information in all applications without exception (you can, however, configure the places where it is not necessary to search for anything).
Pen Window – draw a square on the screen, and there is a window of that size that you drew it application icons. In fact, it’s pop-up window, which may be needed when you are working somewhere and want, for example, to count something in the calculator. It hangs above the main window and can be closed at any time. Convenient.
Annex S Note has been updated, it has synchronization with Evernote (!), sufficiently user-friendly interface to manage notes, you can see a few pages, which is very convenient compared to the current version. I highly recommend to see a video about this app to share my delight – one of the most interesting programs on the phone.
InMulti Window Now you can open the same application in two parts of the window, for example, to speak at the same time in IM-messenger with two different friends. But the best feature that you can copy a message from one section to another.
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Multimedia Features
terms of playing music and video, this tablet compares favorably with both the iPad, and the majority of fellow Android. Out of the box supports most codecs, no dancing with a tambourine and install additional software.
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