The Samsung galaxy note 10.1 LTE is a
powerful all-round media machine with uberfast, smooth performance and tons of
useful, cool and quirky features to keep you coming back for more
The Note 10.1 is like the Android version
of that other gaming, movies, media and apps tablet SAMSUNG’S Note 10.1 tablet
is a creative masterpiece, thanks to the brilliant and responsive s-Pen stylus
and imaginative software. Now you can upload your masterpieces or stream media
with no irritating buffering, thanks to the 4G-compatible note 10.1 LTE
version.
Samsung’s
Note 10.1
Design
As you’d expect, nothing has changed as far
as looks are concerned between the standard and 4G versions of the Galaxy Note 10.1.
It’s a tad longer and slimmer than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, at 262 x 180 x 8.9mm.
The glossy sheen of the chassis gives off a premium vibe, making this one of
the better-looking tablets we’ve seen lately (even if Apple’s iPad is still the
best bit of eye candy). The silver rim that houses the speakers is clearly
plastic rather than metal, but the shiny white body is still gorgeous and we’d
be proud to whip this out on the tube.
Admittedly there’s a small amount of flex
to the tablet, but it’s certainly one of Samsung’s better builds. At near 600g
it’s as heavy as the iPad however, and smaller hands will find an awkward
balance in mono-handed use, so will have to hold it in portrait mode. We’re
also irritated by the proprietary charger port on the base, which means you
can’t just slip in a spare micro USB cable to charge the Note 10.1 4G.
The SIM card slot is the main difference
between the Note 10.1 4G and the standard Note 10.1. slot in a 4G SIM card now
and enjoy uber-quick mobile broadband, streaming HD videos with ease or
uploading your latest photos or creations to social sites in just a second.
Around London we had a consistently strong signal, although we recommend
checking EE’s coverage webpage to see if your area is supported before handing
over the hefty monthly subscription.
As
you’d expect, nothing has changed as far as looks are concerned between the
standard and 4G versions of the Galaxy Note 10.1. It’s a tad longer and slimmer
than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, at 262 x 180 x 8.9mm
Crystal clear
The Galaxy Note 10.1 4G packs the usual
brilliant display we’ve come to expect from Samsung. The 10.1-inch LCD screen
with 1280 x 800px resolution produces crystal clear images and impressively
vibrant colors -though not quite as realistic as the iPad’s Retina screen. As
for sharpness, the 333dpi Retina display wins by a shade - it’s higher-res than
the printed page - though the Note 10.1 LTE has higher levels of brightness.
However, it’s the responsiveness of the
touch-screen - in combination with the bundled S-Pen stylus - that is truly
phenomenal. Every gesture is picked up instantly and accurately, and the great
range of apps help you get really creative.
On top of the impressive S-Pen, the Galaxy
Note 10.1 LTE packs two very respectable cameras - a 1.9-megapixel front-facing
one and a five-megapixel rear camera, in case you’re one of those tourists who
takes photos with a tablet. The rear camera is a little slow but the results
looked fine, and there’s loads of ways to edit and share your snaps as usual. Our
review sample came with 16GB of built-in storage and could be expanded via the
microSD memory card slot, giving you enough room for thousands of photos.
Samsung’s
Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE adds speedy network connectivity to the original tablet,
and turns a fantastic creative device into a future-proof one
Under the hood, a quad-core 1.4GHz Exynos
processor and 2GB of RAM -double the standard tablet amount -allow the Galaxy
Note 10.1 4G to multitask with ease (and you can open multiple windows at once
- for instance, to browse the web for info while compiling an email). Best of
all, the battery life goes well into the night, despite the hyper-bright
display and constant Wi-Fi and media use. We estimate a good 9 hours on a
single charge with moderate use, while streaming HD video over Wi-Fi gives you
five-and-a-half hours of life.
The Verdict
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE adds speedy
network connectivity to the original tablet, and turns a fantastic creative
device into a future-proof one. It’s fast, smooth and packed with features from
almost-professional photo tools to tiny gimmicks that make it a joy to use.
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Samsung’s
Note 10.1
- Price: From $600
- Size: 262 x 180 x 8.9 mm
- Weight : 597g
- Display: 10.1 inches
- Resolution: 1280x800 pixels
- Camera: 5 megapixels
- Front camera: 1.9 megapixels
- Video: Yes
- Processor: 1.4GHz quad-core ram 2GB
- Storage: 16/32/64GB, microSD
- Internet: Wi-Fi, HSDPA
- GPS: Yes, GLONASS
- Browser: HTML
- Email: Push
- Music player: MP3, Vorbis, WMA, AAC, ACC+, eAAC+, AMR(NB,WB),
MIDI, WAV, AC-3, Flac
- Video player: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8,
VP8
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