Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Overview of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Introduction
Rumors about the Galaxy Note 10.1 went for a long time. We even had a "first look" predreliznogo sample. Since it was a long time, and Samsung have upgraded this pretty plate. By the way, the company did not call Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet: «Galaxy Note - this Galaxy Note». But if in the case of the usual Note this statement is justified, then the Galaxy Note 10.1 is incorrect. This tablet, as it may call. His positioning is very simple - it is a top solution for users who need high-quality, powerful and functional tablet, as well as for those who need to work programs that support work with S Pen. This model is above the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
Планшет Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (здесь и ниже изображения производителя).
Completion

    
Tablet
    
S Pen,
    
USB cable for connection to PC
    
power supply,
    
Headset with remote control
This is one of the few tablets, complete with high quality headset that is-gag. The same model is used in the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note. In the headset has a button and receive a call volume rocker, double-click on the button toggles the admission to the next track, triple - the previous one. Headphones sit well in my ears and do not cause discomfort to use them conveniently.

Charger "prefabricated." For the power supply is connected the USB cable and the cable plate. Disadvantage of this solution is obvious - because only a complete cable for connecting to a PC, will have to pull it from the charger.
Appearance, materials and controls
Because of the numerous lawsuits from Apple, Samsung began to think carefully about the design of their models. One can say with absolute certainty that the Galaxy Note 10.1 does not look like the iPad.Let's start with the front side. Above the screen is the front camera and light sensor, and on each side - two stereo speakers. Finally, Samsung have decided to have the speakers in the front, not sideways. They have a good supply of the volume, you can comfortably watch a movie in places with an average noise level. Surround sound, it is clearly seen in games such as Asphalt 7.At the top end are a power button, volume control (both performed in the same style as in the Galaxy S3) slots for the SIM-card and card microSD, infrared and 3.5 mm jack for headphones. The decision to place the headphone jack on top, I think not the best, yet it is more convenient when it is on the side. But the power button installed where it should be - on top, I mention this separately, because now the fashion to put the power button on the right or left, that at least uncomfortable. Buttons and rocker have a soft click and the average course, no problem was not with them.The main use of the tablet material - plastic, in my test was a white version of the tablet, the feeling is that it uses the same plastic as the white Galaxy S3. It is glossy, but the fingerprint is almost invisible. Also on sale will be a tablet gray color.
Screen
In the Galaxy Note 10.1 installed 10.1 "screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. The display is covered with glass Gorilla Glass. Type of matrix - PLS, let me remind you that this house development Samsung, designed to make rival IPS-matrix. Feature of the PLS-matrices are the soft natural colors and high viewing angles. The picture is not distorted even at high deviation. The maximum level of brightness for comfortable video viewing on public transport, the minimum is sufficient for reading books in the dark. Fades in the sun, but the information remains readable.Traditionally, Samsung added a few additional settings for the screen. For example, you can choose from several modes for displaying flowers. In my opinion, this setting is redundant, since it is designed for leveling acid colors SuperAMOLED-matrices for PLS also has no problems with high contrast, so there is no need to change the color gamut. In any case, this setting is, and it works. In addition, the present technology of "intelligent anticipation" - the screen stays on for as long as you look at it. It works by using the front camera.In the tablet is a light sensor, it works well in most cases exhibited a comfortable level of brightness, but sometimes you want a little "tweak" it in the settings. However, this is easily done by using the slider located in the open string states.The surface of the display gets dirty, fingerprints can be clearly seen with the screen off.
I screen in Note 10.1 liked him a large supply of brightness, pleasing colors and high viewing angles. Also, the feelings that we used the oleophobic coating, it is very comfortable to drive on it with your finger. However, it is important to remember that the Samsung - one of the leading companies producing a variety of displays, and many users (and myself included) expected in this model is a matrix SuperAMOLED Plus with Full HD resolution, because all the competitors have already begun to submit their model with such a resolution (New iPad, Asus TF700, Acer A701). But, apparently, Samsung decided to put aside such screens in the future, which is strange, because Note 10.1 - the flagship device for the second half of 2012. And yet, despite the relatively low resolution for the flagship tablet, my tongue does not turn the screen name in Note 10.1 bad or defective.
Dimensions
In Note 10.1 customary for such a diagonal size. The model is thinner than the Acer A701 and Asus TF700, but heavier than the latter.
Stand-alone operation
I watched the video from the tablet at maximum brightness for about two hours and another hour playing Asphalt 7, in this mode Note 10.1 lasted 3 days.Also, it uses a proprietary power-saving technology from Samsung: limited CPU frequency, changing the brightness of the screen.
Memory, Memory Card
Will be available in three versions tablet, with 16, 32 or 64 GB of internal memory. In the version with 16 GB of memory available for user 11.3 GB, the rest of the space is reserved for system operation. It also supports microSD memory cards up to 64GB.The RAM is 2 GB free after loading about 1.4 GB. This is one of the few tablets with the amount of RAM at the moment it does not really need, it is clear that this is "the amount of stock" may in the future it will be in demand.
Go to content >>>Performance
This is the first tablet from Samsung, which uses a quad-core Exynos own production, running at 1.4 GHz. The same processor is installed in the Galaxy S3. As a graphics accelerator is used Mali-400 MP.
In the synthetic tests Note 10.1 shows excellent results and is in the first place ranking.
In fact, the model works really fast and did not experience any performance problems. All modern games such as Asphalt 7 are no brakes. Separately, encouraged by the fact that the same news from Gameloft available for this model, as in the same Tab 2 7.0 was a lot of games that are incompatible with its processor. By the way, apparently, the processor is located in the upper right corner, this part is heated most strongly at high loads. This is a great location because when you hold the tablet in landscape orientation, then do not feel its heat.
Go to content >>>Operating system
The model comes with the Android 4.0.4 and the latest version of TouchWiz shell over it. Details about the Android 4.0 you can read here. And about innovations in the TouchWiz I'll discuss later.Lock Screen. To unlock the need to swipe your finger across the screen in any direction. The screen is unlocked with a beautiful animated water ripples. The bottom has four shortcut to open one of them must be "svaypnut" on the label facing up. In the settings you can change the labels or remove them altogether, and add the current weather map of the region.Desktops. Completely identical to those in the Galaxy S3. The grid size - 8x8 icons. Scroll smoothly in most cases, however, when using a large number of branded widgets appear freezes. When paging is possible to see the beautiful 3D-animation.The status bar. In the center is a small arrow that causes icons of certain programs. When you click on the icon opens a window a compact program. This solution is used in all recent models of tablets. In addition, the status bar there is a familiar button captures, if you want it, you can assign a different action.Browser. When you open the user sees the most visited thumbnail tabs. You can even synchronize with Google-account. There is a built-in read mode, when you turn that page is converted to a readable format. The browser is fast, convenient to useit.Keyboard. Let me remind you that Samsung refused to use Swype in their products and began to set their own keyboard. Note 10.1 in the latest version of this keyboard. Supported input with flourishes (like Swype) and the rapid change of the appearance of the keyboard using the pinch: you are driving your fingers together, and you offer three types of layouts: a compact, plain, and divided. I really liked the split layout, print text with it is very convenient. Compact version is perfect for fans of the text input strokes, in addition, you can put a compact version of the keyboard in any corner of the screen with the retention of two fingers on it.Video editor. With this program you can add some special effects to your videos, for example, to insert a frame, change the shades of colors, add text to the selected portion of the video and add background music. The editor is simple, but functional.Applications for viewing video and listening to music has not changed in comparison with other plates. Their detailed review you can read here. The only novelty was the music box, which sorts music by mood, I remind you that the same solution used in the Galaxy S3.One of the "chips» Note 10.1 is the ability to make calls using the tablet. For this pre-installed proprietary applications. The address book is very nicely done, but the photo quality considerably spoils the picture, then you can only expect to upgrade to the Jelly Bean.Books. Dropbox. When you first log into your account you are presented with 50 GB of space. However, if you already got a place with a smartphone Galaxy S3, then an additional 50 GB will not give.
S Pen
One of the main differences from the majority of Note 10.1 tablets is precisely the presence of handles S Pen. Recall that in the past samples are not hidden in a pen tablet. Apparently, after reading many negative reviews about this arrangement, Samsung decided to add a special compartment for it. I welcome this change, but the decision to place the handle in the lower right corner find a failure. To get it is not very convenient. To interact with the screen uses a technology called Wacom. The screen begins to react, even when S Pen is still at a distance of 1-2 mm from it.To work with the pen has several built-in applications.S Note. A revised program notes. The Samsung badly worked on this program, it was very functional. When you create a note, you are offered to choose from several templates, notes, I really liked the pattern "recipe", it is made beautiful and original.After selecting a template, you can start typing your notes. At the top of the screen is the control panel. Through it you can quickly add a note in the picture or audio.Now the most interesting button is marked with a formula. With it you can enter handwritten text (program detects it perfectly, I was pleasantly surprised), draw the figure and enter the formula. In the drawing figures, they are automatically aligned.Formula. One of the most impressive "chips» Note 10.1. You can write the formula of the hand, and the tablet will recognize it fine. Moreover, it will show you the solution and build the chart, when it comes to features. Amazing functionality, I do not think it is much needed, but its presence is definitely impressive. Incidentally, the derivation of solutions-enables "multiple windows" - half of the screen takes service notes, and the other half - open a browser page with the decision.Below - an example of handwriting recognition.
Photoshop Touch. Frankly, I was not expecting much from this application, was convinced that it is capable of only simple processing. However, the program proved to be very functional, in addition to the usual changes of background, here you can also gently remove unnecessary items from your photos and edit them.The game Crayon Physics. Your task - to help the ball in the roll up to the stars, prorisovyvaya his way. Great game, great specter functionality of the pen.On the handle there is a button, if you hold it while clicking on the screen, will make a screenshot, which you can easily edit. And when you double-click on the screen is caused by the window notes.
Wireless interfaces
Wi-Fi (b / g / n) - the tablet excellent reception network, where Galaxy Nexus periodically loses network, Note 10.1 shows the number of divisions.Bluetooth 4.0 - the latest version of Bluetooth, distinguished by the lack of power in standby mode.GSM-module - the model has a slot for a SIM-card, respectively, you can use the mobile Internet 2G/3G.IR - basic functionality in IR port is working with TVs Samsung.
Camera
In the tablet has two cameras - rear 5 megapixel with autofocus and flash and a 1.9 megapixel front. The camera interface is the same as in the other plates of the company, Roma described in detail it here.Note 10.1 shoots quickly, but pictures do not always sharp. That is, it is perfect for a quick shoot anything but high-quality photos should not count.Examples of photos on the main camera:
The maximum resolution of 1280x720 video. Sample video from Note 10.1 below.Sample video (MP4, 69 MB) At the front is quite a high resolution camera, but the Note 10.1 is not certified by Skype, so if you call him by the picture quality will be lower than they might have
Conclusion
On sale will be 3 versions of the tablet 16GB +3 G, 32GB +3 G and 64GB +3 G. Version with only Wi-Fi in the sale will not be. The user can choose between white and gray colors of the body.The Samsung worked over pretty Note 10.1, it's pretty much changed in comparison with the pattern that we saw earlier: added a new processor, a slot for a pen set, changed some of the program.I liked the plate, he strongly stands against the competition, primarily, of course, a pen and programs for him. But personally, I was expecting from Samsung's flagship tablet at least Full HD resolution, because all the competitors have already submitted their solutions to these screens. Apparently, Samsung decided to ignore the race for performance and focused on the soft-parts, and I must say, they have turned out well.The cost of the tablet is not yet specified, but most likely it will be at the level of competitors, and serious competitors Note 10.1 three:Acer A701. The flagship company of the tablet is Acer, which is the main features of the screen with FullHD resolution and a quad-core Tegra 3. but the model itself is thicker and heavier than the Note 10.1Asus TF700. The new flagship of Asus. It also has a screen with Full HD resolution, in addition, it uses S-IPS matrix, which outperforms PLS in brightness. In addition, unlike the A701, TF700 is similar to Note 10.1 weight and dimensions. Plus you can connect a keyboard with an additional battery. If the Note 10.1 will be similar to the TF700 price, then he can not compete with them on equal terms.The New iPad. At the moment this is the best tablet on the market for an additional set of features and programs / games. The choice between the iPad and Note 10.1 - it is rather a choice of operating system, and the tablet is not an option, if you're willing to put up with restrictions iOS, then the iPad, of course, preferable, and if not, then the Note 10.1, in addition to an open operating system Android, there are and many other soft-benefits (same pen).Pros:

    
High-quality screen,
    
nice design,
    
IR,
    
Working with formulas
    
the presence of a pen
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