Comments on: Galaxy Note 10.1 Gets Spotted, Sports 2GB of RAM and Phone Companion Capabilities

By: Max_says

Max_says — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:18:00 +0000

Since its a note with the pen experience being its main selling point, i am surprised it dint choose an 8.9 inch screen which will be more suitable for this, as it can be held in one hand for a longer time than a 10.1 inch tablet

By: UrDoGG

UrDoGG — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Hate to be negative here, but this will end up being just another skinned tablet that will fail. Would be awesome if they would put straight Jelly Bean on hardware this good.

By: Oscar

Oscar — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:37:00 +0000

It looks like a a lot similar to the tab 10.1 2.

By: AlexKCMO

AlexKCMO — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:19:00 +0000

I disagree, but it’s one of those things that comes down to use. If you’re trying to replace your laptop, 10″ is really the way to go. the TF series comes close, but isn’t quite there; and I think that’s the big problem with tablet sales right now. I think for the types of things 99% of the people will be doing on a tablet (with the big exception being Netflix).

I have a feeling the MS Slate (Pro Edition) is really going to take off. I’ve found Android very lacking in the productivity space because it’s trying to compete directly with the iPad. Professionals that I’ve seen using the iPad (in a hospital setting) always bitch about the 2 point touch limitation of the iPad. I’ve recommended Android, but the media has painted Android as a cheap copy and they aren’t interested.

Slate offers something Android or iOS doesn’t. The Smart cases have the built in keyboard and track pad, and it can run x86 apps. OneNote with it’s full handwriting recognition is going to be a HUGE plus. Sure, I can write with a stylus that side of a magic marker on Android, but I’ve yet to see any decent recognition of the handwriting. It’s not effective for note taking. Slate will offer this, and I see Slate digging into iOS and Android 10″ sales pretty hard.

By: AlexKCMO

AlexKCMO — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:11:00 +0000

This entire conversation thread is really throwing my brain in the gutter…..

By: picaso86

picaso86 — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:08:00 +0000

hahahaha that is too funny… I wouldn’t be surprise!

By: r0lct

r0lct — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:37:00 +0000

I think the N7 is going to hurt a lot of 10″ tablet sales. They really have to show some compelling reasons to spend $200+ more. The extra 3″ isn’t going to do it for most I would guess, especially if it’s just for recreation and not a work device.

By: MrEnglish

MrEnglish — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:22:00 +0000

This may be the first Android tablet that makes me want to actually buy one. It’s got some interesting features. Definitely worth a look at least.

By: Butters619

Butters619 — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:20:00 +0000

I might have trouble fitting this in my pocket, just saying.

By: moe6

moe6 — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:19:00 +0000

To be fair the Note presents a different use case than most 10″ tablets with it’s S-Pen and all.

It kinda floats my boat but I am still set on the Surface Pro for this job. 7″ is the perfect tablet, in the more tablet tradition of content consumption, for me though since all I do is read. Just waiting on the N7′s teething problems for now since I’d have to import it anyway.

By: socalrailroader

socalrailroader — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:12:00 +0000

Thanks!

By: hot_spare

hot_spare — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:01:00 +0000

The S Pen could come handy for making calls. Check this patent from Samsung:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/15/samsung-files-a-patent-for-a-capacitive-stylus-with-nfc-and-headset/

By: Ariel Enriquez

Ariel Enriquez — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:53:00 +0000

I’ve got a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 but I won’t hesitate to trade it for this- I’ve been wanting a Note since last year!

By: Ariel Enriquez

Ariel Enriquez — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:51:00 +0000

GrooveIP works great!

By: hot_spare

hot_spare — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:50:00 +0000

Because of the SoC.. It uses Exynos 4412 which supports a max resolution of WXGA. If you wanted a Full HD or WQXGA ( 2560 x 1600 ) display, we need a better GPU (like Mali T604 in Exynos 5250). Also it would be hard to drive such a high density display with low memory bandwidth. That’s why new iPad and the Exynos 5 has a higher memory bandwidth compared to other SOCs. We have to wait for mass production of Exynos 5 before we can have a higher density display from Samsung in Tab/Note lineup. Exynos 5 is in “customer sample” phase now.

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/Exynos/news_12.html

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/product/application/detail?productId=7668&iaId=2341