Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 pens a new future

The latest Android tablet from the South Korean manufacturer could be a true iPad killer

by Hiranand Sunny

04:45 AM Aug 23, 2012

 

SINGAPORE - Samsung has had relative success in the world of Android tablets but its latest offering, the Galaxy Note 10.1, could be its most impressive yet.

 

Expect fast processing speeds when using the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. PHOTO COURTESY SAMSUNG

Thanks to the 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of internal RAM under the hood, the device's processing speeds were fast and images on its 1,280 X 800 screen extremely sharp.

And with plenty of screen real estate to spare, the split screen function allows users to operate a plethora of apps at the same time without suffering a drop in performance.

The tablet also boasts a 5-megapixel main camera and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, and will come shipped with the Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

When all is said, it is really the S Pen stylus that sets the Galaxy Note 10.1 apart from its competitors.

The S Pen makes it easier for users to create and edit more content, such as videos and notes. Its handwriting recognition feature is one of the most accurate I've tried, and students will like the Formula Match function, which corrects any mathematical formula you write, based on Google search.

Creating works of art with the S Pen is easier now as the tablet comes pre-loaded with the Photoshop Touch app - which normally costs S$13.49.

On the surface, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 looks like most of the tablets already on offer in a very crowded market. But the S Pen and intelligently designed user interface on the device may make this the true iPad-killer everyone has been waiting for.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 will be available here from Saturday. The 3G and Wi-Fi version will retail for S$998, while the Wi-Fi-only version will cost S$798.


 Source: www.todayonline.com