Hey, i am very very interested in buying this tab but most online reviews say it slow, makes sounds cause plastic is cheap, scratches easily, looks cheap and the cameras useless, made me really not want to buy it but then i thought that's what certain people who had a ics version and were just over critical so i wanna know what u guys the users of this device think of the stock jelly bean note and custom rom type options, please be honest, if there problems or things u worry about u can say
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Hey, i am very very interested in buying this tab but most online reviews say it slow, makes sounds cause plastic is cheap, scratches easily, looks cheap and the cameras useless, made me really not want to buy it but then i thought that's what certain people who had a ics version and were just over critical so i wanna know what u guys the users of this device think of the stock jelly bean note and custom rom type options, please be honest, if there problems or things u worry about u can say
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Its true that the plastic creaks slightly (for me anyways), and that it scratches easily for sure. Its true the camera isnt the best, though its not bad by any means. Honestly, the selling points here are the processor and the s-pen, and for me, thats worth it 10 times over. The spen is the best stylus solution that im aware of for any tablet. The processor is insanely fast. I have not had a single complaint about it yet. Also, the IR port is a nice extra
Tl;dr, im very satisfied.
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Its true that the plastic creaks slightly (for me anyways), and that it scratches easily for sure. Its true the camera isnt the best, though its not bad by any means. Honestly, the selling points here are the processor and the s-pen, and for me, thats worth it 10 times over. The spen is the best stylus solution that im aware of for any tablet. The processor is insanely fast. I have not had a single complaint about it yet. Also, the IR port is a nice extra
Tl;dr, im very satisfied.
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So it is fast, nice, all the reviews say is the only pro, spen and multi screen, do u miss nfc and compared to the galaxy s camera and plastic wise how is it and can you get a dock able keyboard like tab 2 or just a bluetooth one, how does the IR thing work and finally the whole split screen only works with touchwize apps right so I can't have whatsapp and a movie open at the same time, $500 is alot of cash to spend then realise that it wasn't what u expected.
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Honestly it depends what your looking for in a tablet. I got this because I wanted the spen and a fast processor. I love to doodle and this was perfect for it . I also plan to use this for notes when I start my classes. As for the camera, I never saw the point to have a back facing camera on a tablet; its super awkward to take pictures with it.
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So it is fast, nice, all the reviews say is the only pro, spen and multi screen, do u miss nfc and compared to the galaxy s camera and plastic wise how is it and can you get a dock able keyboard like tab 2 or just a bluetooth one, how does the IR thing work and finally the whole split screen only works with touchwize apps right so I can't have whatsapp and a movie open at the same time, $500 is alot of cash to spend then realise that it wasn't what u expected.
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It is the fastest device I've ever uses , IR works perfectly on most of my devices at home ,split screen will include more apps in jelly bean update , the really bad thing about this tab is the silver frame , it is so damn fragile that your hand can scratch it easily and about the 500 $ is it WiFi only ?
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It is the fastest device I've ever uses , IR works perfectly on most of my devices at home ,split screen will include more apps in jelly bean update , the really bad thing about this tab is the silver frame , it is so damn fragile that your hand can scratch it easily and about the 500 $ is it WiFi only ?
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I think so, was the one on amazon, i plan to get it in korea, i think a Samsung device would be cheaper the 500 was a baseline i saw on amazon, i am a student in a school that doesn't allow tabs for notes but i will probably do research, write up projects in doc play games listen to music, i am gonna get a nice case for it, i drop my stuff alot, in a case can it survive a couple of drops from hand height and would a case make it alot stronger and less noisy
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I think so, was the one on amazon, i plan to get it in korea, i think a Samsung device would be cheaper the 500 was a baseline i saw on amazon, i am a student in a school that doesn't allow tabs for notes but i will probably do research, write up projects in doc play games listen to music, i am gonna get a nice case for it, i drop my stuff alot, in a case can it survive a couple of drops from hand height and would a case make it alot stronger and less noisy
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If you get a good case, youre set... i got the poetic slimbook case and while its allaround decent, i dropped my tablet once and now i have a nasty scuff on the corner and the back almost popped off o.o
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So it is fast, nice, all the reviews say is the only pro, spen and multi screen, do u miss nfc and compared to the galaxy s camera and plastic wise how is it and can you get a dock able keyboard like tab 2 or just a bluetooth one, how does the IR thing work and finally the whole split screen only works with touchwize apps right so I can't have whatsapp and a movie open at the same time, $500 is alot of cash to spend then realise that it wasn't what u expected.
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i never had nfc... multiscreen is nice and ive even found legitimate use in it when doing problems from the book (open in Polaris office) on S-note, side by side. Its nice but its not a reason to buy this tablet. Maybe it will be witn the jellybean update. The galaxy s camera is probably better, but again: Its a freaking 10 inch tablet rofl.. are you planning on doing photoshoots with this 10inch wall between the models and yourself?
You can get a bluetooth keyboard but as far as i know, samsung never went through making the keyboard dock they were planning to. You can just buy the galaxy tab 10.1" one and sand off the sides a bit.. i remember reading aboout that a few days ago (google it).
The IR port gives this thing the ability to be a universal remote control. Thats it.
Multiscreen can only do Polaris office, browser, snote, video player, gallery and Samsung's email client. Maybe JB will change that.
Go test it out at your local best buy so you know what youre getting yourself into.
As for the camera, I never saw the point to have a back facing camera on a tablet; its super awkward to take pictures with it.
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Awesome, i am a heavy gamer, things like nova 3, grand theft auto, deap space, that type of stuff, does the tablet do heavy gaming
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I play each of those games on the Note with no issues whatsoever. I use a PS3 controller with them to make it even better!
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I play each of those games on the Note with no issues whatsoever. I use a PS3 controller with them to make it even better!
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Thats so cool, looks like note it is, just need to get a good price in Korea, i am student so tight budget and all, my Korean friend who goes back there during holidays gonna look for me and if the price right buy it, i can't forsee any problems using it in South Africa if i bought it in Korea, change system language nice thing i can get Korean updates without flashing, does the note do the calling with earphones like tab 2 or don't u need earphones or what and finally is the warranty global
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As others have said: it depends what you want to do with it.
I want to use my tablet in a productive way. I write notes, use it with pdfs and annotating them and learning languages (flash cards).
I am a hobby photographer and enjoy doing sorting, selecting and light editing on the tablet instead of the desktop PC. I plan to experiment with more heavy stylus editing in the future.
Camera on a tablet is a non-issue for me. As far as i'm concerned a tablet could come with only a front-facing camera for skype.
For my taste all phone and tablet cameras are junk and only useful for quick snapshots. That's why I don't need a tablet cam.
Scratching is a non-issue for me as well. I treat my stuff way more delicately than other people apparently.
Squeaking? When i lay on my back and hold the Note with one hand above my face the torquing will give a extremely mild squeak from the bezel area. Nothing worrying.
Everything runs smooth as butter.
Battery is amazing.
The big points for the Note are the stylus and the multiscreen functionality and the mini apps. For me who uses it mostly productively it is amazing. I suppose others who are more into entertainment want more; I am quite satisfied.
I guess there are better choices for purely entertainment, passive purposes.
Btw: afaik gadgets are more expensive in korea. Sometimes they have models not available anywhere else though (not the case with note 10.1 though afaik)
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Btw: afaik gadgets are more expensive in korea. Sometimes they have models not available anywhere else though (not the case with note 10.1 though afaik)
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Interesting i would of expected a Samsung device manufactured in Korea to be cheaper there, the more expensive prices in Korea take about $200-$400 off the price if you were to get it in South Africa which takes it from hellishly expensive to reasonable price and more importantly affordable and buyable
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Let me put it this way you have Ipads and you have Android Tablets (not taking in Windows8 tablets bec still new) If you want a Vanila tablet which will only allow you to do what i can do go for an Ipad, but if you want sometime more professional and something that you can customized then you need to look at an Android device, forget what all the reviews say this is one of the best Android tablets out there.
Those who say that its laggy and all that **** are idiot who are just lying, I always believe the proof is in the pudding if you have a friend who owns one just see it for yourself open as many apps as you can and see whether it lags or not.
With respect to multiscreen yes it is limited and may grow with JB but then there is no other Android tablet with that feature.
The battery life is great, yes its a plastic body and hence creeks will be there as thats more a charectristic of plastic though I have noticed non, nor do have any scratches.
But overall the build quality is good.
Again it depends what are you looking for in a tablet, but I can say one thing for sure do not go by what reviews say they are bull ****
Apparently Kprea has very genetous tax benefits for exports.
In the end it doesn't really matter since your friend is going to check the actual price and get a final confirmation.
As for bargain shopping: nothing beats the US (generally speaking) for electronics and many other stuff.
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Apparently Kprea has very genetous tax benefits for exports.
In the end it doesn't really matter since your friend is going to check the actual price and get a final confirmation.
As for bargain shopping: nothing beats the US (generally speaking) for electronics and many other stuff.
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Of course. I was refering to pure purchase price. Mail ordering internationally extremely rarely works out to ones benefit in terms of bargain shopping.
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Of course. I was refering to pure purchase price. Mail ordering internationally extremely rarely works out to ones benefit in terms of bargain shopping.
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Yeah, i am not mail ordering, my friend gonna buy it at the Korean Samsung shop then bring it back
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Note vs ipad vs thinkpad
my experience haveing had extensive experience with 3 tablets, Ipad 2, Thinkpad slate, and Note 10.1 is:
Metal is firmer than plastic. duh but plastic is lighter than metal so all and all I dont think the construction of the Note is an issue at all besides nearly everyoen puts it in a case so who cares what the back is made out of if you have it in a case anyway I never understood the revewers obsession with this. To me the reviewers who focus overmuch on the materia used are either intentionally being biased towards apple or are completely out of touch with how most peopel use the tablet.
The thinkpad was built really well externally (my power button broke and had to be repaired) adn had a variety of very convienient ports but it was a bit bulky and a bit buggy, all and all I liked it alot and it converted me from ios to my first android product so I have very little bad to say about it.
the ipad2 is what it is, it works well for basic content consumption, my wife figured out how to use it in no time, it is boring to use and if you want to do something with it like put a movie on it or download a torrent or put a widget or send multiple things in an email your pooched it cant and wont do it. In my opinion sharing files,calendar items,pictures etc is so half baked in ios that it is laughable! Hardly any reviewers talk about how easy it is to share stuff with android again an indication that they are mostly out to lunch with how people use their devices.
Note 10.1 by far the best of the bunch, the build quality is fine I have very little creaking if any on mine and now that it is in a case it feels as solid as my wifes ipad (also in a case) only a bit lighter. Speed and lag very fast no lag I cant for the life of me understand how reviewers describe this tablet as laggy either they have a lemon or they are full of sh**. I have had no lag I have had it side by side with my wife ipad2 and have opened a bunch of apps side by side and loaded a dozen web pages and the note is always faster (as you woudl expect since it is a current gen product and the ipad 2 is not).
Mini apps, I love them there has been lots of times when I am in the middle of reading or editing a document and someone asks me to check email, or to calculate something and I just pop up the mini apps and then close it when done. sure it would be nice to have more options for apps that will multi task but all and all this is a great feature that I have used losts
Screen: sure not Hd but to be honest I really dont miss the HD option the screen looks good to me and I have no trouble watching a movie or reading a web page or email on it so I am happy to compromise the HD screen to have the spen which I like and use alot.
since moving from my ipad and iphone 3gs I have fully converted to android the note 10.1 and my SGIII work perfect together and are much more versatile than my iphone/ipad combo due to the enhanced sharing and tethering options .
Can anyone please tell that how is the internal memory divided in the note 10.1 in each of the16, 32 and 64 versions? I think it is divided in 3 parts(useable internal memory, USB and system partition)
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Just remember though, if you need to return it for warranty fix you're gonna have to go back to Korea... I bought a Note 10.1 off the net and it came from from Austria, I live in Australia. It fried itself good and I had to return it for warranty, Australian repairers won't touch it under warranty as its not covered under Samsung's Australian warranty. Has to be sent back to Austria.... I sent it back to company a few days ago, I'm waiting to hear back from them.....
Got another one though, from Australia this time, as you would be surprised how you miss it... Will be eating rice and tuna for the next month or so...
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IcedCube here. I have in my possession a Galaxy Tab 7" and for the life of me, I love the little thing (I recently got a ICS Chinese Tab but it's a different kettle of fish. ). I carry it everywhere I go, as it's a beautiful size. Looked at the Galaxy Note, and went "Pfft. So what? My sexy little Galaxy Tab is what I want". And even if it's a little "fat", it feels like a tank. I've dropped from chest height onto a concrete floor by accident and it survived. Not a single scratch or crack in the screen. And it had it's protective OEM cover on it too.
Recently (okay, maybe one or two months ago), I got rid of my Iconia Tab A501 (3G). Kinda feel sorry I did that though, because as soon as I loaded the leaked ICS up on it, I felt the Tegra power. Anyway....
My friend recently got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9" and I was surprised at it's size and performance. So I guess I am a little envious; but whatever. I was wondering if you guys could help me suggest a tablet. I know I can search google myself, but here we go.
My local PC store has a ASUS Transformer TF201 I believe, but not sure if it's 3G or not. It looks pretty nice and that keyboard is awesome - replenishes vital juice while you type. I wish the Iconia had a keyboard for it, because that Dock connector was quite under-used...
Needs to support hardware video decoding. This helps me along boring car trips, I can load up my anime and have the H/W decode the x264 video stream, without my battery life being depleted quickly. I know Tegra video decoding got really good in ICS, but yeah.
Hardware accessories. Optional, but if the tablet has options (like keyboard) or other things that I can buy to add on to it if I wanted to, then that would give it bonus points.
I know how the Tegra 2 was a bit poor in comparison with other tablets, so if it's not nVidia, then I guess it might be interesting. I'll take a look at nVidia tabs too, so I'm not ruling them out.
Bonus points if there's custom ROMs for it. Even more bonus points if there's AOKP or CM9 for it.
On that note, unlocked bootloader. I'm looking at you, Acer.
At least 10" screen, unless the 8.9" screen has a high resolution. My chinese tab runs at 1024x600 and it's a little meh. I miss the 1280x800 screen that the Iconia Tab has. The screen should also be sharp, because I don't like blurry text.
3G Support. Because what's a tablet to me if I don't have WiFi access on the road? I know I can carry around a pocket WiFi hotspot but then you have to recharge it's batteries and all that crap. Also must be GSM since Australia doesn't have CDMA anymore (was killed off in 2005/2006).
At least 8GB or 16GB internal storage. Bonus points if the tablet has microSD slot, so I can slip in an external microSD filled up with my songs, etc.
Decent battery life. Don't want something that will conk out in less than half a day. Do note that I would be using it on the road, so it should be able to survive moderate web browsing use.
Price tag that won't give the wallet a heart attack. If possible, less than $500. I can go over this, but if I can get it under $500 (or even see if anything's up in the XDA marketplace.... now there's an idea...)
Alright. So that's the list. Over to you!
Hi!
I think, that a Acer Iconia A510 would be nice. That is the tablet i buy in the next few days, if it is available in germany.
I hope, that the display and the reaction time is good on it.
The power with a quadcore and enough of RAM in a 1280-panel would be very nice for everything and the price is OK for that.
I tested the Sony Tablet S-Tab and it was very very nice to handle. It was (only) a dualcore, but it was very smooth to surf and use all the apps. But now the hardware is to old and the price to high for that.
Greets from germany
Sony S-Tab, eh? I never heard of that. Sounds rather interesting - I guess I'll add that to the list of "random research" to do.
in the Design Aspect and style its Sony
samsung tablets r surely gaining momentum recently but i dont lik samsung designs and UI. if u hav taste in good designs and UI styles and special unique features i recomment Sony tablets ..they are awesome and iam sure u wil fall in love after evaluating a sony tablet.. just try on..
Sony tablet S is very nice very good.. pricing not much bad.. its worth.. soon getting ICS update.. its really fantastic piece of hardware..
galaxy tabs are rather feels lik boring aftr a while of use.. othr tabs just feels dull and there isnt anything special of its kind.. but i guarantee sony delivers everything u need..its truly of an impressive feel u ever get..
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samsung tablets r surely gaining momentum recently but i dont lik samsung designs and UI. if u hav taste in good designs and UI styles and special unique features i recomment Sony tablets ..they are awesome and iam sure u wil fall in love after evaluating a sony tablet.. just try on..
Sony tablet S is very nice very good.. pricing not much bad.. its worth.. soon getting ICS update.. its really fantastic piece of hardware..
galaxy tabs are rather feels lik boring aftr a while of use.. othr tabs just feels dull and there isnt anything special of its kind.. but i guarantee sony delivers everything u need..its truly of an impressive feel u ever get..
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Looked at this. Saw a WiFi-only one, looks pretty interesting. However, when I eBay'd a 3G version, the price tag broke my wallet. Also looked at the Sony P Tab, which has 3G and Dual 5.5" screens (looks like a clamshell). Price tag stung the wallet.
I also took a look at the Iconia Tab A510 model, and it looks like it'll suit the bill. The price tag is still is a bit of an issue, but I guess I can sell my Galaxy Tab on the XDA marketplace to get some cash.
I dont know the size but Asus Padphone?
You thought about the Nexus 7?
...sin you already have the tab. And they worked with Asus on it.
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ASUS PadFone: Possible, but looks like it might be out of my league. GSMArena states it's around 610 EUR, which means... according to XE.com... 754.420 Australian Dollar. That's some serious cash right there, and would also mean that it would replace my Galaxy Nexus...
Nexus 7: No 3G version I believe. Gotta have something that does 3G since it's impractical to carry around a modem in my pocket every single place I go.
Galaxy Note also looks like a worthy contender.
I'll probably get flamed but oh well. Get the new iPad. You might not be able to get the 3G version but you should be able to get the wifi model for your budget. If you've got a smart phone then most likely you can tether to it for 3G access providing you have a decent data bundle.
The screen outs any Android tablet. You'll get a better app choice, it's fast and runs extremely smooth.
I've got a Teg 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and my iPad destroys it in everything. Ok it doesn't have flash nor will Jelly Bean. No expandable storage, cloud storage fixes that, you can jailbreak it easily and get iFile and get the camera connector kit for a few dollars then you can hook up an SD card for those longer journeys.
It simply is the best tablet I've tried and now I see why it is widely popular. Jailbreaking it opens a ton of useful features.
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I'll probably get flamed but oh well. Get the new iPad. You might not be able to get the 3G version but you should be able to get the wifi model for your budget. If you've got a smart phone then most likely you can tether to it for 3G access providing you have a decent data bundle.
The screen outs any Android tablet. You'll get a better app choice, it's fast and runs extremely smooth.
I've got a Teg 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and my iPad destroys it in everything. Ok it doesn't have flash nor will Jelly Bean. No expandable storage, cloud storage fixes that, you can jailbreak it easily and get iFile and get the camera connector kit for a few dollars then you can hook up an SD card for those longer journeys.
It simply is the best tablet I've tried and now I see why it is widely popular. Jailbreaking it opens a ton of useful features.
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> new iPad
Ever since I know how the new iPads and such are made and how much effort you have to take into consideration when trying to repair it yourself, I wouldn't even consider one. Plus, I will not support a company that is trying to eliminate Android. Call me crazy, but ever since Android got into my blood, it's been calling my name every time I attempt to walk away from the OS.
I have had an WiFi only iPad in the past, and while it was very nice, I found when I went back to an Android device, I felt refreshed knowing I'm using something loved by the community and I have the freedom to root and install a custom ROM if I feel like it. On iOS, it's locked down and while you can regain root access by jailbreaks, can I download a completely different ROM on the iPad and use that? Nope.
I understand your views and I'm not flaming anyone, I'm just stating that I'm a Droid and I'm not going to let myself be corrupted by Apple. I've had my share of Apple devices in the past (owned 2 iPhone 3G, a MacBook, 2 PowerPC Mac Minis (one of which I still own) and an iPad), and yeah.
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the best size tab I've seen is the 7.7
Tbh I am so annoyed that the nexus isn't a 7.7 ... it just looks too narrow at 7" and i'm contemplating whether to get one or not. 7.7 or Note IMO
Have a look at one, its the best size IMO
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the best size tab I've seen is the 7.7
Tbh I am so annoyed that the nexus isn't a 7.7 ... it just looks too narrow at 7" and i'm contemplating whether to get one or not. 7.7 or Note IMO
Have a look at one, its the best size IMO
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I looked at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 and i must say, i think that hits the "I'm sold!" Button. The screen looks pretty good and the resolution is a nice 1280x800. 7" normally gives you a 800x480 screen resolution, and that is a little skinny if you hold it upright.
Get any if the ASUS Transformer Pads. You can get an older model that will definitely fit your budget and your needs. The transformer tablets have FAR AND AWAY the best battery life when equipped with the attachable keyboard. I believe it has 3G capability. It has a 1200x800 screen if I remember correctly. It has a Tegra processor depending on the model, and is upgradeable to ICS.
Or just get the LATEST Transformer and go slightly over budget, but it will satisfy all your other needs. (Tegra 3! )
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Thanks everyone for your comments. I decided to buy another Iconia Tab (A501), because I have used it in the past and I really liked it. Plus, the recent development with the Patched Bootloader means that I can run another OS on the tab if I wish to. So yeah.
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This. I have the iPad 3 and love it, but I honestly wish I never sold my iPad 2. The gains from the screen are not worth the added thickness and weight, shorter battery life, ungodly charging time, and frame rate drops when gaming. Unfortunately now that I have used a tablet with such a high resolution, I couldn't go back to the iPad 2 even if I wanted to. I wish I never saw this screen :/ BTW,This is coming from an Android fan who just preordered the Nexus 7.
Hi guys,
I've got a question! i am considering the note 10.1, but all over the internet the reviews are kinda negative about the gui speed / the screen! (compared to the apple... -.-") i hope you guys can me share your experience with me ! cause i dont always believe the reviews
I was thinking of buying the nexus 7 (but many say its small), tf300 asus and i also heard about the Acer Iconia Tab A700.
But i was really curious about the note 10.1 because the most of my products are always samsung (D8000 tv <3, sgs, 830 ssd<3, etc), i am an engineering student so i thought notes and the math thing would be really cool! quick drawing with the spen!
But after reading through a couple of reviews on the internet there is alot they have to whine about... they say the processor is the best in town but on the other hand the gui and user experience are worse than the tf300. so they said to take the tf300 over the note 10.1 cause the asus got more memory for 90 euro's less.
My greatest concern is the lag they experience in the review, like the old tablets.. but the also say that the processor its not the fault they blame firmware/shell. if that so can we expect updates ? Cause i want the tablet to be smooth!
I hope you guys can share some thoughts !
Thx!
read around a little and you will see that the typical user experience on here is quite different than that of the reviewers.
There is a threads about "is it worth buying?" On the first page. Read all of the posts. It will give you the answers you seek.
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Check these videos and then make a decision for yourself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30409239&postcount=1
Watch mobiletechreview review and you'll have your answer. Honest and unbiased reviews from that site.
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Any review which complains about "lag" on this device is clearly using a pre-production model. I have an i7 laptop and this tablet loads webpages faster than that does.
The only legitimate knock on this tablet is the screen. For the same price you can get a MUCH better screen on the iPad. BUT, with this you get the S-Pen. If you don't care about note taking or drawing by all means get an iPad 3. But if you like the idea of a pen that really works, get this.
I'm also in this predicament .... it hasn't come to Canada but I saw a video on android police....the back casing looks like it isn't on right or something......bounces.....is that the case?
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Any review which complains about "lag" on this device is clearly using a pre-production model. I have an i7 laptop and this tablet loads webpages faster than that does.
The only legitimate knock on this tablet is the screen. For the same price you can get a MUCH better screen on the iPad. BUT, with this you get the S-Pen. If you don't care about note taking or drawing by all means get an iPad 3. But if you like the idea of a pen that really works, get this.
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They uses the ones Samsung send to them. and i dont really like apple.. its like jail to programmers in electronics . i really think the pen would help me out in college!
the full HD i dont really miss yet! and cause the tf700 if only available here in the 64gb version with dock for 643 euro! so its a lot more than i am willing to spent
Thx btw for the links they help alot!
You're an engineering student ? How could You do WITHOUT the SGN 10.1 ?
Even I as a teaching surgeon only wonder after 1 week of having this ultimate device how I have lived without it ? ( well, I had my SGNote).
It's not the device by it it's tech specs alone but the entire concept and interface and 10000000% usabillity in every second of one' s life
And that's only the beginning. It's running now for 2 weeks on the market and the US update already improved the usability significantly ( see posts)
I know of 3 10.1s in my sourrounding, one is my wife and her working profile is completely different to mine but every day she says: how did I live with this crappy iPad-**** up to now using a Pad /Tab device approx. 6-7 hours per day.
At no second there was the slightest lag or crash and I use it to the possible limits ( well there IS a lag: but only when my providers radio-mast is too far away or 3G Radio channels are cramped :crying:
Id recommend this device. its nothing like the negative reviews portray. solid built device. its the most powerful tablet on the market today. it has a great 720P Hd display. true stereo speakers that can't be matched by any device. whether in clarity or loudness. Ics version of android thats put together very well. great battery life. S pen feature that integrates seamlessly into the Os. even if you font use pen, this device is great based on speCs and software alone.
Ill even say those negative reviews arent representative of this device at all. for an engineering student or any student, this is a great choice.
Based on my experience with it so far, it gets my stamp of approval. The infinity a good choice also but I saw you say price of it plus dock is more than youbwant to spend. go with the note 10.1 you wont be disappointed with how fast n fluid it performs plus the usefulness of the s pen.
Let me put it this way. One review i read decided that the SGN10.1 was fail because they took a poll that said most tablet users didnt think a person looked "cool" using a stylus. Lol, who the hell cares if i look cool or not if i have a better tool to work with?
Anyway the critics all slammed the Note as well and it went on to be a monster seller.
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I went to the local electronics shop i can get the device for 345 euro (437 dollar).
I think i go with the note 10.1!
Thx guys for the great help!!
Wakez said:
I went to the local electronics shop i can get the device for 345 euro (437 dollar).
I think i go with the note 10.1!
Thx guys for the great help!!
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You wont be disappointed, bought mine on launch day in the UK and cannot put thing down. Before this tab I was using the Asus Transformer original and can honestly say that this device flys in comparison.The S-pen experience and handwriting recognition is unbelievable!
btw guys
Whats the difference between the n8010 and the n8013 ?? Cause i know the n8000 is the 3g/4g version. but on the samsung website they call it the n8013 but here on my retailers they call it the n8000 and the 8010...
different hardware ?
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Nvm i found out what the difference is the
8013 = US wifi only version
8010 = EU wifi only version
Hello,
I've had the tablet for about a month now (8010). I really love it. But I am sure many of you will agree that there is alot of room for feasible improvement. This was how I felt about the galaxy note phone that I currently have as well. Accordingly, I feel that when the galaxy note 2 10.1 tablet comes out... it will have significant OS improvements that will make it much better.... Only for this reason am I considering returning the product just to be more patient for the second generation... your thoughts?
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Hello,
I've had the tablet for about a month now (8010). I really love it. But I am sure many of you will agree that there is alot of room for feasible improvement. This was how I felt about the galaxy note phone that I currently have as well. Accordingly, I feel that when the galaxy note 2 10.1 tablet comes out... it will have significant OS improvements that will make it much better.... Only for this reason am I considering returning the product just to be more patient for the second generation... your thoughts?
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The later generations are typically better, and there are typically later generations coming out all the time, so if you wait for the note 2 10.1, you will find some issues that will be improved on with the note 3 and so on, or some other device. That is how things work and progress, so it really depends on how much money you have if you are able to continue buying the latest and greatest every 6 months or so and want to take the time to get everything set up again. I figure I'll be fine with this one for a couple years and then upgrade a generation or so down the line or go to something else that becomes better. It is never ending as technology is constantly improving and methods for development are always improving and changing.
In order for companies to have money and staff for their proper research and development, people need to purchase their products on the market now and invest that way.
I am perfectly happy with my Note 10.1. I would suspect the Note 10.1 v2 won't be out until late next summer so you have to decide if you want to wait that long go for it.
As for improvements to this I would be curious what you think needs major improvement, so much so you would return this. I am actually quite impressed with the software on this. I have a Galaxy Nexus and Xoom both with Jellybean so I was a little hesitant getting a non Nexus device but I must say Samsung has done a pretty good job with this OS, even TouchWiz is pretty good. While we are promised Jellybean soon, and I am fairly confident we will get Key Lime Pie, I doubt we will see anything after that unless the dev community is able to make it happen. As of now I am good with this because the tablet is good enough not to need much more from the OS.
Speed and responsiveness thanks to the quad core and 2 Gb of RAM is impressive. Unlike the Tegra2 in my Xoom, I believe this hardware will hold up well for the next 2 years of app development. Even with Jellybean on the Xoom, the Note 10.1 with ICS is much smoother (thanks its internals).
All this to say I am very happy with this tablet.
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Hello,
I've had the tablet for about a month now (8010). I really love it. But I am sure many of you will agree that there is alot of room for feasible improvement. This was how I felt about the galaxy note phone that I currently have as well. Accordingly, I feel that when the galaxy note 2 10.1 tablet comes out... it will have significant OS improvements that will make it much better.... Only for this reason am I considering returning the product just to be more patient for the second generation... your thoughts?
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It's kind of a bad comparison you're making. The Note 10.1 is the equivalent of the SGS3 and Note II both h/w and s/w wise. The OG Note I was equivalent to the SGS2 and OG G-Tab 10.1. Samsung sold only 700K OG G-Tab 10.1’s in the U.S. after spending $500K marketing them and distributing them via the U.S. carriers. That’s pretty pitiful considering it was deemed the most compelling Android tablet on the market and the best alternative to the iPad. All the Android tablet makers are also now making W8 tablets. Depending on their success with W8 you may see them greatly reduce or pull out of the Android tablet market completely.
This article talks about Android tablets in a post-W8 tablet world…
"I think [productivity-focused Android tablets] are going to fade away," says Rob Enderle, the principal analyst of the Enderle Group, summing up the group consensus. "I think we'll see Windows convertibles and hybrids pick up that category. The keyboard really goes with Office."
The analysts I contacted also agree that Windows tablets will quickly gobble up Android's market share in the premium-priced tablet segment. Dropping $500 or more on a 10.1-inch Android tablet requires a lot more deliberation than spending $200 on a 7-inch Google Nexus 7. For this reason, analysts believe, consumers will flock toward the more seamless (and less glitchy) Windows experience when going for a big-screen (and non-iPad) tablet.
But will Android tablets vanish entirely? Most of the experts I spoke with don't think so. Excluding Forrester's Rotman Epps, most analysts expect Android tablets to be around for the long haul, albeit in a niche role that focuses on low prices and media playback.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2012231/is-windows-8-an-existential-threat-to-android-tablets.html
The only thing I think that the note misses:
A working and reliable office clone, with the ability to ink
A note taking program that records audio, as it takes not. Like livescribe does, or onenote does. I was quite suprised to find that this doesnt exist in android yet.
A keyboard accessory, that works like a clam. A tranformer type keyboard would be fabulous
Otherwise I think the Note 10.1 is fabulous
Yup. I agree with the others. You're trying to decide if you should own the best android tablet or nothing?. The Note 10.1 stands out in front of the other tablets. So it your looking for the best tablet, this is it. Don't wait.
If you really would like to upgrade when the next model comes out, I would keep the Note 10.1 until then.
I agree, this is by far the best tablet on the market.
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What you did not mention is what is that you do not like in the note.
Samsung has given note hardware that is not required at present like 2gb of ram one of the reasons for doing so is to make it future proof upto a certain extent, I belive a life of a laptop is 3 years, cellphone and tablet may be around 2 years and with period I think note would be good enough.
Yes the screen resolution on PAPER looks like it needs improvement but that was I think to keep price down because of the Spen.
But overall I believe its a great tablet.
One thing I can challeng no other tablet can do or will do for a long time to come is write a mail using spen believe me my handwriting on a scale to 1-10 is 1 and still it recognises it and thats something awesome
Thanks for all your responses! My biggest worry / problem with this tablet is to build quality. Overall, for a 500+dollar tablet I feel like its overall aesthetics aren't as sleek nor seem as durable as it should be. [really didn't mind the plastic build on my note phone but I guess a tablet it does seem a little cheap. Secondly, I think the biggest improvement can and will be made in themulti-app functionality. I enjoy the experience of it right now but it is not truly a polished function of Samsung's feature. Included should be hOw S- memo functions. LastIy the biggest disappointments Come from Polaris. I use a bluetooth keyboard to really Use my tablet as a laptop replacement for small tasks such as organising class notes. But I often am frustrated with how Polaris functions. Though the merit of the tablet is its s-pen the inability to be productiveWith a keyboard on Polaris makes me wonder if I should seriously consider Windows...
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I think you have formed an opinion against the note if you think polaris is not good enough you can look at other office apps on market place spend few extra buck or dl it from sites
Looks are concerned well once in case they wont matter but I have the bluish grey like the one on SG3 and I love how the back looks but again I have case so its not visible. but then its onces taste. I feel looks wise tablet may not win awards but its not an ugly duckling either. its a look samsung has gone with for all its mobile devices so whether you like it or hate it you have to live with it
After owning the first Galaxy Tab, Asus Transformer and the Galaxy Tab 7.7 the 10.1 note is without a doubt the one i have enjoyed and used the most. The screen resolution is a slight let down after the 7.7 but everything else is best on the market at present so this is a keeper. Good for media and useful for business.
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aycn602 said:
Hello,
I've had the tablet for about a month now (8010). I really love it. But I am sure many of you will agree that there is alot of room for feasible improvement. This was how I felt about the galaxy note phone that I currently have as well. Accordingly, I feel that when the galaxy note 2 10.1 tablet comes out... it will have significant OS improvements that will make it much better.... Only for this reason am I considering returning the product just to be more patient for the second generation... your thoughts?
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I think u should wait for the tablet that will launch in 2040... it would be perfect. Would have a full frame prismless dslr integrated, will be able to change physical shape, will have quantum computing cpu, 12800 ppi display, ffc (far field communication chip, allowing u to beam photos from distant planets without internet) and will be powered by a nuclear fusion cells that can outlast human life span on one single charge!
But in order to pass this time till next big thing comes... buy note 10.1. It brings a smile on my face everyday! Hopefully it will give u same joy!
Enjoy the journey!
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smrsxn said:
I think u should wait for the tablet that will launch in 2040... it would be perfect. Would have a full frame prismless dslr integrated, will be able to change physical shape, will have quantum computing cpu, 12800 ppi display, ffc (far field communication chip, allowing u to beam photos from distant planets without internet) and will be powered by a nuclear fusion cells that can outlast human life span on one single charge!
But in order to pass this time till next big thing comes... buy note 10.1. It brings a smile on my face everyday! Hopefully it will give u same joy!
Enjoy the journey!
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This is good stuff. Personally I love this thing and I use it to about 1/10th of its ability. It's fast, smooth, and there is so much to it that I'm just enjoying reading and researching this thing. The great thing about this, and android in general, is options. We have lots of options.
I am always amazed about complaints, particularly in the cell phone arena. People have completely forgotten its a damn phone. If you want a super computer, well go buy one. Same can be said for the tablet market. If you are working on some complicated excel sheet, and you get pissed because something gets corrupted or something, chances are, you should be probably using your computer for that excel sheet that is mission critical for your 8am meeting. Don't get mad cause some formula driven excel sheet got corrupted why you tried to edit or create it on your tablet
My last rant will be about one of my iSheep friends who I let play with it. He held it, turned vertically, then horizontally, then vertically again, repeat a few more times etc. He snapped a couple pictures, then handed it back to me after 45 seconds and said, "this thing is terrible...its clunky and awkward". I looked at him, shook my head, and did the best sheep imitation I could muster. That cult is more then I can handle.
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So I'm really interested in a Note 10.1 because I've always wanted a tablet with a proper stylus. There are however a few questions I want to ask before I commit to buying one.
First, how is the build quality of it? I've read quite a few reviews where they say the build quality is not that good? What's your experience of it? Is it as bad as the reviewers say?
Second, How is Touchwiz? I've herd quiet a few complaints that it cripples the majority of Samsung's products and the Note 10.1 is no exception.
Finally, and probably the most important thing for me, is the S-Pen. How is that? I've seen a few videos on YouTube displaying it and it does look good but what are your views about it? Have you come across any problems with it?
Also are there any other problems you've had? Browsing the Q&A forum, it does appear to be quite problem prone.
KnockerDolt said:
So I'm really interested in a Note 10.1 because I've always wanted a tablet with a proper stylus. There are however a few questions I want to ask before I commit to buying one.
First, how is the build quality of it? I've read quite a few reviews where they say the build quality is not that good? What's your experience of it? Is it as bad as the reviewers say?
Second, How is Touchwiz? I've herd quiet a few complaints that it cripples the majority of Samsung's products and the Note 10.1 is no exception.
Finally, and probably the most important thing for me, is the S-Pen. How is that? I've seen a few videos on YouTube displaying it and it does look good but what are your views about it? Have you come across any problems with it?
Also are there any other problems you've had? Browsing the Q&A forum, it does appear to be quite problem prone.
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First: Build qualit may not be super deluxe style but its good, abit slippery though so watch out.
Second: TW isnt that bad, its not perfect (What you define as perfect is totally up to you) , but it works.
Finally: S-Pen is wonderful. I always seem to press the button on the pen, it annoys me like hell sometimes. Responsive and pretty fast. Ive noticed some problems on JB but its not pen related i guess.. The text Im writing dissapears too fast and it starts with a capital letter for some reason, Ive to type pretty fast.
Besides that, abit too lowres screen and OK camera its a superb tablet.
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First: Build qualit may not be super deluxe style but its good, abit slippery though so watch out.
Second: TW isnt that bad, its not perfect (What you define as perfect is totally up to you) , but it works.
Finally: S-Pen is wonderful. I always seem to press the button on the pen, it annoys me like hell sometimes. Responsive and pretty fast. Ive noticed some problems on JB but its not pen related i guess.. The text Im writing dissapears too fast and it starts with a capital letter for some reason, Ive to type pretty fast.
Besides that, abit too lowres screen and OK camera its a superb tablet.
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I'm upgrading from an iPad 2 and I think the res on that is fine so i'm not that fussed about the res. Thanks!
tcntad said:
First: Build qualit may not be super deluxe style but its good, abit slippery though so watch out.
Second: TW isnt that bad, its not perfect (What you define as perfect is totally up to you) , but it works.
Finally: S-Pen is wonderful. I always seem to press the button on the pen, it annoys me like hell sometimes. Responsive and pretty fast. Ive noticed some problems on JB but its not pen related i guess.. The text Im writing dissapears too fast and it starts with a capital letter for some reason, Ive to type pretty fast.
Besides that, abit too lowres screen and OK camera its a superb tablet.
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Its not an aluminium chassis... but then everyone complained when the GalaxyS2 came out that "the back is all plastic? no aluminium? cheap and tacky shoddy workmanship samsung" etc etc.
I've had my S2 for over a year, and its as sturdy as it ever was. Aluminium is solid, and its heavy, and it is certainly not a necessity. The build of the note so far (for me, anyway) has been absolutely fine. no give, no creaking.
I havent even noticed touchwiz really. Seems just like every other touch system. You swipe to change pages. Press apps, apps open. It works.
The S-Pen is the main reason I bought this tablet, and so far it seems to do the job just fine. Much easier than using the finger-thick stylus on the ipad (my previous tablet). If you want a wacom digitiser in your tablet pc, then there is really no other choice.
Depends what you want a tablet for really. I wanted one I could use for artwork, and the Note is the best for that.
If you just want to browse and play games, I'd probably say to get a Nexus 10.
You say you want a proper stylus though, and for the price theres no contest. I believe theres a samsung pro tablet that runs windows, with a stylus etc (someone told me it was an alternative option when I was looking at the note), but it was over £600 in the UK, which is almost 3x the price of the Note here.
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Its not an aluminium chassis... but then everyone complained when the GalaxyS2 came out that "the back is all plastic? no aluminium? cheap and tacky shoddy workmanship samsung" etc etc.
I've had my S2 for over a year, and its as sturdy as it ever was. Aluminium is solid, and its heavy, and it is certainly not a necessity. The build of the note so far (for me, anyway) has been absolutely fine. no give, no creaking.
I havent even noticed touchwiz really. Seems just like every other touch system. You swipe to change pages. Press apps, apps open. It works.
The S-Pen is the main reason I bought this tablet, and so far it seems to do the job just fine. Much easier than using the finger-thick stylus on the ipad (my previous tablet). If you want a wacom digitiser in your tablet pc, then there is really no other choice.
Depends what you want a tablet for really. I wanted one I could use for artwork, and the Note is the best for that.
If you just want to browse and play games, I'd probably say to get a Nexus 10.
You say you want a proper stylus though, and for the price theres no contest. I believe theres a samsung pro tablet that runs windows, with a stylus etc (someone told me it was an alternative option when I was looking at the note), but it was over £600 in the UK, which is almost 3x the price of the Note here.
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I want it for note taking and a bit of sketching so a stylus is a nessesity. Tried a stylus on my iPad 2 but it was awful and unaccurate.
Omg, please stop using quote from the post right above... :banghead:
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Omg, please stop using quote from the post right above... :banghead:
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Why, It outlines what we're referring too...
As for the note, It has good build quality, I've no problem on the 4 I bought, 1 for me, 1 for brother and a couple for friends... All grey and no creaking... You'll probably put it in a folder case anyway for safety and ease of carrying.
S-pen works great, not the best artist but I had the capacitive stylus and the s-pen is so far out of that ballpark its embarrassing to capacitive stylii everywhere...
Screen is actually quite good for colours, it looks like samsung really tweaked the graphics to get the best out of their hardware. Apparently there can be lightbleed on the white tab but can't say I've noticed any problem on my grey one....
Up to you if you want to get the 3g or wifi-only tab, 3g works quite well and being able to make phone calls from my note 10.1 is just awesome, add to that the bluetooth stylus and its really a good combo, no more star trek wannabe with a bluetooth headset hanging off my ear and the stylus is really no different than having that retro handset that seems to be the rage atm.... Better really as you can put it in your pocket like a pen... Also, no embarrasing conversations with the world as your audience....
Can have up to a 64gb sd card to save all you wonderful creations, music, videos and books (work files too if you have any room left)...
I have the 32gb internal 3g variant. That gives a whopping 96gb of storage.... Almost enough but I still push the boundaries of wanting more....
Having the floating apps are good when you need to be able to do 2 things at once, at this point I haven't seen any other tablet that multitasks..
I like it and have no regrets on this purchase... Best out there atm...
Thanks for the info! I've decided to take the plunge and get one. Got the grey Wifi 16GB version and should arrive tomorrow! Looking forward to using it!
Just an FYI - if you already have a wacom tablet, I have the bamboo, you may be able to use the pen from it on your note 10.1 too... This is good if you prefer the feel of a normal pen/pencil over the short square pen that's supplied.... There's nothing wrong with it but I personally prefer the feel of the bluetooth stylus because it is more like a pen...
And if you get a case it may be an idea to look at getting something that can store a wacom pen, in case you get one later...
And trust me, you'll love the note....
The build quality is good in the sense that it's all held together and it hasn't fallen apart on anyone yet in the 4 months that it has been out. Okay.
The build quality is not good in the sense that the chassis has flex and it groans when picking it up. The underside is also flexible plastic. It doesn't feel like a solid slab like the ipad and therefore inspire the same confidence in handling it.
But really, it doesn't matter because the pen input makes this tablet. If you need it then you won't mind the build quality.
Stick it in a good case and you won't care whether it's made of plastic or rubber.
Recommend any good ones? I prefer the folio cases.
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There is a setting you can change for thism and I belice it is called recognition time. Keyboard settings/handwriting and the recognition time. Oh and you click on handwriting for the menu.
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Recommend any good ones? I prefer the folio cases.
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There are a couple threads around discussing cases.
Poetic has a decent line. You may want to get a case that allows portrait as well as landscape support, but that is up to you. Personally if I need portrait, I'll just hold the damn thing.
Got mine just the other day. I too was a little concerned about the build quality but also the screen, however it's fine in my opinion, comparable to the S2/S3 phones, plastic but solid enough, I get no creaks at all. I find the screen bright and sharp, no problems here at all.
I personally don't judge a table or any other device on the launcher as you can change and personalize that, I am happy with touchwiz though, its smooth and just works.
S - pen seems fine to me, there can be a little lag when you are moving quickly across the screen but you shouldn't really need to do that anyway, I find it very accurate and very usable.
I havent yet found any problems with the device as stock, although I had a cooked ROM in place about 30 mins after I got it home. If you can pickup one of these on a cashback offer you can get it for as little as £260-280, total bargain in my opinion.
Well I just got it today and so far it's awesome. That S-pen really is the best feature of it. Are there any essential apps I need? Also when is Jelly Bean for it going to be out in the UK? I've read a few posts but can't find a definitive answer.
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Are there any essential apps I need?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1940731
As what other had said, just slip your GN to a solid and/or firm casing and it will becomes firm - exactly the same thing you will do with those aluminum-made tablets...
The screen resolution is not the same with an iPad or even Nexus 10 but it is not really that bad... it is decently watchable and usable, again, suitable for its purpose...
And the S pen functionality is simply the best in the market...
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Hi!
In order to study a little better and browse/mail too, I finally decided to get a tablet. After discarding the iPad because I get frustrated after a while using it, I was going for the Note 10.1 but I won't be needing a good stylus anymore and I'm way more comfortable using a "cheaper" 330€ tablet than a 500€ one, so the only option left is the Tab 2 10.1 with the pretty nice pop up apps that compensates the lack of MultiWindow (which I hate in my Galaxy S2) (I'm not considering a tablet without good customization like Touchwiz. I want the S-Calendar and in a tablet, plain Android is kind of boring.)
So I wanted to ask if you guys told me not to buy it for any reasons. Or maybe you encourage me even more!
PS: Won't use it for games. I just need decent smoothness and good battery, which I'm pretty sure I'll get with the P5110.
Thanks!
Within 8 months: Motorola Xoom, Kindle Fire, Nexus 7, SGT 7.
I use for reading books, PDA, GPS in car, listening to music and rarely a camera. A 10" tablet was too clumsy for me to hold in one hand and the GPS too large to use while driving.
When you go to buy shop around for your 10 choice. There were many deals a couple of weeks ago.
BTW, I found if you don't like what you get the used market is brisk and you can get back most of what you pay.
I genuinely cannot fault this tablet. Bought it about 2 months ago on an impulse buy. Set me back £230 and honestly one of the best purchases I've ever made. It does everything you want from a tablet plus more. The jellybean update just reiterates how good the tablet is for the price. There is very little to no lag, The screen is absolutely amazing, speakers are fantastic. If you want a speedy android tablet for an absolute bargain, definitely get one. All i want now is multiscreen!
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I genuinely cannot fault this tablet. Bought it about 2 months ago on an impulse buy. Set me back £230 and honestly one of the best purchases I've ever made. It does everything you want from a tablet plus more. The jellybean update just reiterates how good the tablet is for the price. There is very little to no lag, The screen is absolutely amazing, speakers are fantastic. If you want a speedy android tablet for an absolute bargain, definitely get one. All i want now is multiscreen!
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Thank you!
Yeah MultiWindow would be great...
king200 said:
Within 8 months: Motorola Xoom, Kindle Fire, Nexus 7, SGT 7.
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So, wait 8 months for something "better" knowing that 8 moths from that time there will be a list of "even better" devices. They cycle never ends. There is no way to stay ahead of the curve; except to buy every device.
But more to the point, you other comments are valid. For straight up reading the 10 inch is a tad cumbersome.
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antonio1475 said:
Hi!
So I wanted to ask if you guys told me not to buy it for any reasons. Or maybe you encourage me even more!
PS: Won't use it for games. I just need decent smoothness and good battery, which I'm pretty sure I'll get with the P5110.
Thanks!
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I've had my 10.1 for a couple of months and I couldn't be happier with it. So far, I use it for social stuff, reading and movies and have no complaints at all. Running AOKP JB. No complaints at all.
I already have it since a few hours. It's great. A little bit laggy with 4.0.3 but I'm going to update to JB right now
Thank you
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antonio1475 said:
So I wanted to ask if you guys told me not to buy it for any reasons. Or maybe you encourage me even more!
PS: Won't use it for games. I just need decent smoothness and good battery, which I'm pretty sure I'll get with the P5110.
Thanks!
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It's a bit of a toss up imo. first of all, it isn;t cheap, although for comparable models it is great imo, and for what it is, it is great imo. being a tablet.
My assessment is it has reasonable power for comparable tablets, it is imo way better than a IPAD, even a 3, though the screen and camera are not as good, the apple is just annoying on almost all levels, imo. I am just getting into rooting it and the benefits that come along with that (And being careful to try to steer away from the bans of it.) and I am quite satisfied with my GT-P5113. which is the 16 GB, wifi only. I use VOIP, remotely control my systems and use my file servers for the heavier lifting from the tablet, and it goes pretty flawlessly. I also occasionally play some games, though honestly most are lower end at this stage for the tablet I think, there are still decent ones. same with applications....If I want to edit video/etc, I'll do it on my main systems, or remotely on my main systems from my tablet.
That being said, it is pretty good for music, ok, for playing videos after converting to a reasonable format, and imo excellent for reading ebooks of all types. I like the larger screen rather than the smaller ones frankly. it IS unwieldy, but a hand puck (simply a small puck to attach to the middle of the back. I made mine, but I believe they make them, and mines attached by velcro, for easy removing. scratchy side on the puck.) removes that problem, imo. (It also allows me to attach it to my car's dash and motocycle also.) anyways, I do not know any reason not to buy it, really, unless you want to spend way more money than the others are worth imo. It works. and it works well imo.
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It's a bit of a toss up imo. first of all, it isn;t cheap, although for comparable models it is great imo, and for what it is, it is great imo. being a tablet.
My assessment is it has reasonable power for comparable tablets, it is imo way better than a IPAD, even a 3, though the screen and camera are not as good, the apple is just annoying on almost all levels, imo. I am just getting into rooting it and the benefits that come along with that (And being careful to try to steer away from the bans of it.) and I am quite satisfied with my GT-P5113. which is the 16 GB, wifi only. I use VOIP, remotely control my systems and use my file servers for the heavier lifting from the tablet, and it goes pretty flawlessly. I also occasionally play some games, though honestly most are lower end at this stage for the tablet I think, there are still decent ones. same with applications....If I want to edit video/etc, I'll do it on my main systems, or remotely on my main systems from my tablet.
That being said, it is pretty good for music, ok, for playing videos after converting to a reasonable format, and imo excellent for reading ebooks of all types. I like the larger screen rather than the smaller ones frankly. it IS unwieldy, but a hand puck (simply a small puck to attach to the middle of the back. I made mine, but I believe they make them, and mines attached by velcro, for easy removing. scratchy side on the puck.) removes that problem, imo. (It also allows me to attach it to my car's dash and motocycle also.) anyways, I do not know any reason not to buy it, really, unless you want to spend way more money than the others are worth imo. It works. and it works well imo.
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Too much imo, imo.