- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- 10.1"
- 32 GB
- WiFi 3G
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Released August, 2012
Rated 80% by by Bill-Clark (Feb, 2013)Don't expect a quad core to be amazingly faster than a dual core, but it can handle concurrent tasks with aplomb.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
First reviewed August, 2012
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
10.1”
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Rated 100% by by Eddster (Aug, 2012)It is blazing fast and buttery smooth (even with Samsung's Touch Wiz UI).
screen size
10.1"
7.9"
8"
Galaxy Note 10.1 by john-LampeYou will not be producing large scale on art on this small tablet screen, but for the doodler/artist it's good enough.
Galaxy Note 10.1 by Amazon-Woman (Oct, 2012)Blow up the screen to a 13" + size, and, then the difference would be clear.
screen resolution
Galaxy Note 10.1 by Pen-Fanatic--PenzIt's not a. "bad" display by far, but the Retina Display is simply crisp and beautiful to look at.
Galaxy Note 10.1 by B.-Stoops (Dec, 2012)If you're debating between this and an iPad, I think this is a clear winner unless you have a specific need for the iPad's breathtaking Retina display.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB  | 2 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 1.9 MP  | 5 MP |
Galaxy Note 10.1 by c|net (Mar, 2013)The front camera won't wow you with its quality, but at 1.9 megapixels, it won't distract you either as long as you're not planning to do more than some videoconferencing on it.
Galaxy Note 10.1 by c|net (Mar, 2013)The tablet's front camera won't wow you with its quality, but at 1.9 megapixels, its quality (or lack thereof) won't distract you either, as long as you're not planning to do more than some videoconferencing on it.
processor
Galaxy Note 10.1 by DSh (Sep, 2012)The speed for 1.4 Quad Core is more than impressive for now days, I'm glad that I bought it.
Galaxy Note 10.1 by Bill-Clark (Feb, 2013)But if you hate lag, you'll love a quad core because there's just about always enough processor for whatever the device is doing.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
cpu speed
Galaxy Note 10.1 by Harriet (Sep, 2012)Same price, $499, faster processor, expandable memory, S-pen, multiscreen capabilities, 2 gigs ram, I even prefer the screen layout (wider than ipad) for watching movies and videos.
Galaxy Note 10.1 by Fazal-N.-Juman (Sep, 2012)Almost a year ago I bought the Lenovo Thinkpad tablet and while the hardware was very good quality, the software was the let down, also the tegra 2 cpu just couldnt handle the HD mkv movies.
sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark
Galaxy Note 10.1 by HoushaSenBut Galaxy Note 10.1's sunspider result is simply in another dimension.
Galaxy Note 10.1 by HoushaSenSunspider benchmark of infinity was decently fast so browser should be fast, which again it was when working.
battery life
8 hour
13 hour
10 hour
Galaxy Note 10.1 by C.-Jones (Aug, 2012)It has a true filing system, is fast, has true multi-tasking, great screen, great battery life, great software and a solid build.
Galaxy Note 10.1 by Haidozo (Aug, 2012)With the default settings-50% auto brightness, GPS and Wifi on, bluetooth off, and power savings mode off, I achieved an amazing 13:56 (hrs:mins) of battery life over three sessions before the Note powered itself off.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Quad core -
Capacitive -
1.9 MP -
5 MP -
10.1" -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors -
2 GB -
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean -
be online anywhere that has cell coverage -
1,193 ms -
Detects movement for interactive apps -
Great for maps and navigation apps -
Aug, 2012 -
Get directions and navigation, geotag photos -
1.4 GHz -
bypass PIN entry, easier to unlock with one hand -
1.9 MP -
use multiple fingers at once for more complex interactions -
Can be operated hands free
cons
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Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
Poorer input sound quality -
3 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v3.0)
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 485 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Dave-Kline (Sep, 2012) Rated 60% by by haneke (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by Fordrus (Aug, 2012) |
Screen
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 80% by by Brian_ChargersFan (Jan, 2013)This product would have received 5 stars from me if the resolution was up to the Nexus and iPad retina standards.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Aug, 2012)Here and now though, it’s a tough choice, made no easier by the fact that the new iPad with its gorgeous Retina Display also costs around the same.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Aug, 2012)The screen’s 16:10 aspect ratio also makes it better suited to watching movies and reading comics than the iPad’s squarer display, though the 1,920 x 1,200 Transformer Infinity is by far the better option.
Apps
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by lady_kate (Feb, 2013)The S-pen used in combination with sketching apps or the preinstalled S-pen apps is fantastic.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by Joseph-Learn (Dec, 2012)< 5 games total I think > but she still enjoys the 5 games that are on it.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 80% by by Imaginary-Fox--KitsuneIt also supports Nook and Kindle (and I'm sure others) so you can shop at other app stores too for your games, music, movies, books, etc, you are not tied just to Google.
Type
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by Aaron-Hammack (Oct, 2012)The vector based drawing and minimalistic Android-centric interface is excellent.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 80% by by Peter (Nov, 2012)FYI: I am an expert in windows and linux.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by HoushaSenHaving stable Android system is just an amazing.
Operating system
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by HoushaSenIf the actual software is working perfectly, do we really need/care newer OS?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by HoushaSenIn addition, Nexus 7 is made by ASUS and has very similar specification to transformer prime, so future proof in terms of software update on infinity is the best on the market.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by Anya-Reitz (Aug, 2012)The multitasking features are excellent when I want to watch a movie and draw or write something; I can float the movie player in the corner.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 100% by by HoushaSenBut in reality, I always surf net, so generally I could never get more than 6 hours from 100% full charge.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32 GB | Rated 60% by by S.-Diehl--SD (Aug, 2012)This thing uses 5 volts to charge instead of 12 volts, my Iconia can charge from 10% to 100% in 75 minutes!
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Google Nexus 10 Fastest processor Google Nexus 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
 | 3 | Apple iPad 4 Largest amount of storage capacity Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
 | 4 | Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF300 Has a microphone jack Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF300 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
 | 5 | Microsoft Surface RT Biggest screen Microsoft Surface RT vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
 | 6 | Samsung ATIV Tab Longest battery life ATIV Tab vs Galaxy Note 10.1 |
 | 7 | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Newest on the market Note 8.0 vs Note 10.1 32 GB |
 | 8 | Sony Xperia Tablet Z Higher resolution rear camera Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
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