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Benefits of Samsung phone and tablet

I'm purchasing a galaxy note 2 from sprint next week. I am also in the market for a tablet its either the samsung note 10.1 or the ASUS infinity. Is there any benefits of having a samsung phone and tablet? The reasons why I want a infinity is for the slightly better display and battery performance, but like the S-Pen functions on the note 2. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

zakolson5 said:
I'm purchasing a galaxy note 2 from sprint next week. I am also in the market for a tablet its either the samsung note 10.1 or the ASUS infinity. Is there any benefits of having a samsung phone and tablet? The reasons why I want a infinity is for the slightly better display and battery performance, but like the S-Pen functions on the note 2. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
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In my opinion I believe the note 10.1 out performs the infinity and if all you want is the display get the nexus 10. I've had my note for 2 months and love it

isnt the nexus 10 have no expandable storage?

No it's not, that can be a deal breaker for some but i figure between dropbox and other cloud services it wouldn't bother me. But back to between the note and the infinity. Screen res the infinity definitely wins but hardware it's a close race. In quadrant standard (take that for what it's worth) i score consistently in the mid 5000's. When it updates to jelly bean it will be much better. (my galaxy s3 went from 5200 to 6100 with the update) i have yet to slow this thing down.
even though it is a lower res screen it still has more pixels than the ipad 2 and HD movies still look pretty stunning.

If you see some of the post in this forum there is a word that N10 has lots of issue specificly with display as far infinity is concerned it has whole list of issues which have been talked about by its owners in this as well as forum specific to infinity but when it comes to note you will find there are some issues with quality but it restricted to display only and most of the actual users (there are many who are fake owners who only citizise note) will only praise not

I agree that there are very few issues with this tablet, and if you have a note 2 then you will love having both devices so similar, it will make syncing them a breeze.

I previously had the Transformer TF101 (the original copper); this Note blows it out of the water. Sure, the display isn't on par with the Infinity's, but I got the Note because I use it for taking notes and drawing stuff. For me, I rather have the stylus over the keyboard (though I am looking for a keyboard dock of a sort) because I take notes in physics classes. However.. I'd go for the Nexus 10 if you don't need the stylus. Although this tablet has better hardware than almost everything out there (or is it just everything?), the Nexus 10 is a great price for a great tablet with a great display, and that's all you need if you don't want the stylus. I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 for my phone, but I haven't noticed better syncing or whatever compared to when I used my Asus Tablet..

benefits:
- same apps for special Samsung markets
- synchronization works better on same brande devices
- special S pen application will works perfect on both device
- you need just Kies in PC (if you are using this kind of SW)
- compatibility of accesories

Which is more supported Asus Infinity tf701t or Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

Sorry, not sure where this thread should go.
I am looking at getting a tablet. My choices are down to Asus Infinity tf701t (The new one) or Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition. I am not a fan of TouchWhiz. I am looking at support right now because I will be rooting and more then likely installing a different ROM onto the tablet. That is the reason I am looking at support. Which one will more then likely have the most options for future ROMs. I am also looking at overall quality of the tablet.
I figure that if I go with the Note I can buy a bluetooth keyboard. I can deal without a pen on the Infinity.
Thanks,

Spud37 said:
Sorry, not sure where this thread should go.
I am looking at getting a tablet. My choices are down to Asus Infinity tf701t (The new one) or Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition. I am not a fan of TouchWhiz. I am looking at support right now because I will be rooting and more then likely installing a different ROM onto the tablet. That is the reason I am looking at support. Which one will more then likely have the most options for future ROMs. I am also looking at overall quality of the tablet.
I figure that if I go with the Note I can buy a bluetooth keyboard. I can deal without a pen on the Infinity.
Thanks,
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Too bad you didn't get a reply to your question in about a month. I currently have exactly the same question. I like the style of the Asus, the materials used, the "on screen buttons", but the Note is quite a bit smaller, a tad faster, more memory, a better screen and better wireless capabilities (801.11ac + BT 4.0).
I suspect the TF701T will have better support from XDA, since its Tegra SOC is better supported. Samsung's Exynos SOC is closed source as far as I know. I remember the Exynos 4 was poorly supported... So I'm torn between two choices: either the Samsung with more memory and a better screen or the Asus that might start out slower, might run out of memory in a few years, but will most likely get better support. I don't like to base a decision on "most likely" assumptions

Grrrrrene said:
Too bad you didn't get a reply to your question in about a month. I currently have exactly the same question. I like the style of the Asus, the materials used, the "on screen buttons", but the Note is quite a bit smaller, a tad faster, more memory, a better screen and better wireless capabilities (801.11ac + BT 4.0).
I suspect the TF701T will have better support from XDA, since its Tegra SOC is better supported. Samsung's Exynos SOC is closed source as far as I know. I remember the Exynos 4 was poorly supported... So I'm torn between two choices: either the Samsung with more memory and a better screen or the Asus that might start out slower, might run out of memory in a few years, but will most likely get better support. I don't like to base a decision on "most likely" assumptions
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General consensus is that the TF701T has a better screen than the Samsung Note 2014. Having seen them side by side I agree.
I will be building a rom for the TF701T over the Xmas / New Year period as I have 2 weeks off and nothing to do :good:

Unsurprisingly, Samsung has much bigger market share than ASUS (or any other OEM for that matter), and with Samsung’s marketing prowess, the Note 10.1 2014 edition is more likely to outsell the tf701t by an order of magnitude. As such, there are likely more developers for the Note because it is the more popular device.
As a point of reference, you can compare development support for the Note 10.1 (original version) and the tf700, two previously competing flagships from Samsung and ASUS. A quick look at their respective xda forums will show:
1. Note 10.1: 117 threads in the Android Development section, 18 threads in the Original Android Development section
2. Tf700: 108 threads in the Android Development section
Obviously the numbers can’t tell the quality of the development community, but if you go purely by size, the original Note 10.1 surely has an advantage.

At the moment if you have no interest in the S-Pen there's no point in paying the extreme markup for the Note 2014, especially if you don't like touchwiz. Most AOSP built roms do not support the S-Pen. You might as well hold out for a Nexus 10 for 300 if you're interested in the screen resolution.

Own TF700t and Galaxy 10.1 2014 version
Had the TF 700 for two months before the screen just started to crack and became non - responsive. No abuse, no drops, in a case. Asus would charge 265 + shipping to replace screen. Contacted credit card insurance, collected the money and bought the Galaxy 10.1 2014 edition. BEST DECISION EVER! Still exploring the uses of s pen and awesome functions. I also had the tf 201 and did drop that one, tried to replace touchscreen...but, didn't quite turn out. Go with the Galaxy - much better quality, features, support and access to accessories. Read other blogs/forums on the cracked screen issues that Asus has and complaints with bbb.

Asus is very good about releasing updates, for the first 2 years, asus does not allways put the most current version of android on their tablets at release though. Samgsung does not have as good of build quality. TF701 is metal, Gaxlaxy Note 10.1 2014 is all plastic. I would go with the tf701.
by the way you are not stuck on touchwiz, you can install clockwork mod, or install GEL and switch the font to a better font then samgsung's defualt.

10" Tablet (already have Nexus 7)

Hey all,
I'm an avid Nexus fan and currently have the Nexus 5 and the latest Nexus 7.
Now I like the 7" tablet but sometimes I find it a bit small, it's great for reading ebooks. But for browsing and Netflix a bigger screen is nicer.
Now I have been looking @ website of a local shop and there really isn't much choice if you want a capable tablet with android.
The Nexus 10 is old (and to be fair it look ugly), Xperia tablet has big ass bezels.
So the only option that remains is the samsung tab 4 Pro 10.1, tab 4 10.1 and the tab 10.1 note or an Ipad air.
I understand now why so many people have an ipad, there just isn't much choice.

[Q] Choosing a Tablet (DETAILS IN THREAD)

Hey all,
I'm trying to look for the ideal tablet to fit my needs and price range, so here we go:
- I'll most likely be installing a custom rom on it, so I care more about internal specs than stock rom
- screen is a big factor, since I'll be using the tablet mostly for movies, occasional/light gaming, and reading
- screen size between 8 to 10 inches
- don't really care about front facing speakers (i always use headphones)
- priced below $500
I've narrowed my choices down to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and NVidia Shield Tablet, but here's what's keeping me from making a final decision:
- Tab S has a gorgeous screen, but I don't like physical home buttons
- Not sure if CM11 or any soon-to-be-stable roms for the Tab S allow for fingerprint scanning, in which case the above is null
- Shield tablet's screen isn't as good (IPS vs super AMOLED, hd vs quadhd)
- Shield's internal specs are top-notch, but I don't game very often nor heavily, so in terms of regular day-to-day use, performance for Shield vs Tab S on CM11 probably won't have many differences (not sure about this though, can someone comment on this?)
- Tab S is more expensive ($50-70 more expensive on amazon)
Also, I took a look at a few other alternatives, such as the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4/10.1, which are one step down from the Tab S but according to a few videos on Youtube seem to be running buttery smooth on CM11 and are priced MUCH lower (around $230 on amazon).
I'm sure many people would benefit from a thread like this because I tried searching for recent tablet-choosing threads and nothing came out of it. Responses and advice would be greatly appreciated!
EDIT: reposted to correct section. mods please remove this

[Q] Choosing a Tablet (DETAILS IN THREAD)

Hey all,
I'm trying to look for the ideal tablet to fit my needs and price range, so here we go:
- I'll most likely be installing a custom rom on it, so I care more about internal specs than stock rom
- screen is a big factor, since I'll be using the tablet mostly for movies, occasional/light gaming, and reading
- screen size between 8 to 10 inches
- don't really care about front facing speakers (i always use headphones)
- priced below $500
I've narrowed my choices down to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and NVidia Shield Tablet, but here's what's keeping me from making a final decision:
- Tab S has a gorgeous screen, but I don't like physical home buttons
- Not sure if CM11 or any soon-to-be-stable roms for the Tab S allow for fingerprint scanning, in which case the above is null
- Shield tablet's screen isn't as good (IPS vs super AMOLED, hd vs quadhd)
- Shield's internal specs are top-notch, but I don't game very often nor heavily, so in terms of regular day-to-day use, performance for Shield vs Tab S on CM11 probably won't have many differences (not sure about this though, can someone comment on this?)
- Tab S is more expensive ($50-70 more expensive on amazon)
Also, I took a look at a few other alternatives, such as the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4/10.1, which are one step down from the Tab S but according to a few videos on Youtube seem to be running buttery smooth on CM11 and are priced MUCH lower (around $230 on amazon).
I'm sure many people would benefit from a thread like this because I tried searching for recent tablet-choosing threads and nothing came out of it. Responses and advice would be greatly appreciated!