Thread: Samsung Tab 10.1.

After much thought I've finally decided to Pop on a Tablet. Not interested in smart phones or small screens so it's the 10 ".

So you guys who are tuned into this tecky stuff. what model should I buy and what am I looking at ?

Searches have bought up the following.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.1. Approx 18 K.

Does sound about right?, is this the best for me considering I want the large screen with all the fruit.

I'm sticking with Samsung thanks.

Ta

I have a Galaxy Tab 8.9 inch version.

Think it's a step back performance wise from the rest. It's only used for pissing about and nothing serious, so that doesn't matter.

I got it because of the size. 7in is too small and 10in is too big.

Was something around 11k but as far as I know is weak performance wise compared to the rest of them. Never touched another one though so wouldn't know.

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There's a new Samsung Galaxy Tab, the S2. It comes out this month or it may already have hit the shelves. That's a 9.7 inch and is thinner than the iPad air 2.

Samsung also have a mid range 10 inch, their A series.

The new iPads will be out next month.


If that Galaxy Tab s2 is 800-900 USD like I'm reading, I'd much sooner front another 8-10,000 baht and get a Surface Pro 3/ Macbook Pro/ Macbook Air which will blow it away in every department

^ the 10.1 is old hat, batty

It comes with 4g for that price,



This is the A series, it comes with an anti Aussie screen lick saver.... A crayon... It has no office on it either. This is the boy for you Tezz

you wont go wrong terry, comes out best in all the reviews.

I'm considering it too.

how much in Thailand for the 32GB one?

£279-£320 here in the UK depending on where it is bought.

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Table Score 79%
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Samsung’s flagship model has a dazzling 2,569x1,600-resolution screen and a super-fast processor – perfect for even the most intensive games, and every bit as good as the iPad Air.

At 465g and 7mm thick it’s one of the slimmest tablets around, making it easy to hold and brilliantly portable.


The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is yet another Android tablet from Korean manufacturer Samsung. It's the company's flagship model, designed to rival the iPad Air, and is equipped with an AMOLED screen and fingerprint reader. Find out whether it gives Apple anything to worry about in our full review below.

This tablet is every bit as good as the market leader, the iPad Air. It has a dazzling screen, it's super-fast and you can expand the memory by a generous 128GB. It scores exactly the same as the smaller version, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 - so if you prefer something a little more compact (and cheaper), have a look at that too before making your decision.

What is it?
It's Samsung's latest large flagship tablet. It runs on Google's Android operating system, has a razor-sharp 10-inch screen, and it comes with a fingerprint reader. But all this doesn't come cheap, and priced at around £400, it's at the premium end of the tablet market.

What's it like to use?
Pick this tablet up and you'll be impressed by just how slim and light it is. At 465g and 7mm thick it's one of the slimmest tablets around. The rear casing is made of pimpled plastic, which is OK but looks a little cheap, especially when compared to its metal-cased rivals.

It has a dazzling 2,560x1,600 resolution screen. This makes for incredibly sharp and vibrant images. The screen also remains strong and clear, even when taken outside in bright sunlight (many tablets will appear faded and it can be hard to make out what is on the screen). The sound from this tablet is better than the average too, making it a great option for watching films and catch-up TV.

The 1.9GHz-processor is extremely fast. This means it'll handle even the most intensive games without breaking a sweat. And in daily use, swiping is smooth and the touchscreen reacts instantly.

You can expand the memory by up to 128GB thanks to the micro-SD card slot. This is very generous and means you don't have to worry about running out of space on your tablet.

Samsung has included a fingerprint reader for added security. All you need to do is register your finger, by swiping across the sensor eight times, and then you can use your fingerprint to unlock the tablet. We found this worked slightly better on the smaller sibling model and that this larger version was a bit temperamental, requiring us to stroke the sensor a few times before it unlocked.

You can create multiple user accounts, meaning you can keep your apps, music and other content separate from the rest of the family's. You can also set up a restricted account to control the apps another user has access to - good if you're planning on sharing your tablet with your children.

It's also a handy option for work as you can open Word and Excel documents without having to download an additional app first. Plus, it allows you to display two apps side by side - great for multi-tasking.

What's the battery life like?
Battery life varies dramatically depending on what you're doing. You'll get an impressive 13 and a half hours of video playback, but just seven hours of wi-fi web browsing. To put this in context, the iPad Air lasts for 13 hours of video playback, or just under 11 hours of web browsing.

Is there anything I should watch out for?
There's not much that we don't like about this tablet. However, it doesn't come with an HDMI out port which means that you can't hook it up to your TV or a larger screen.

And if we're really being picky, the sound that the mic picks up when you record video on the tablet is a little muffled, but that's about it in terms of negatives.

Should I buy it?
Absolutely - this is an outstanding tablet and a strong rival to the iPad Air. If you want a premium, large-screen Android tablet this is the device to go for. But if you'd rather save a bit of cash, have a look at the slightly older Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 instead.

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Pros: Dazzling screen, slim and light, fast processor, expandable memory

Cons: Plastic casing, no HDMI out port, battery life for web-browsing could be better

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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014 79%
This flagship model from Amazon is one of the best tablets we've tested. The 2,560x1,600-resolution screen squeezes in more pixels than the iPad's Retina display, which means it looks vibrant and punchy.

The battery life is good, too – you'll get 10 hours of web browsing from a full charge.

Read our full Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014 review.

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Google Nexus 9 75%
Google's Nexus 9 is a great all-round tablet – the 2.3GHz processor is fast enough to handle everyday tablet tasks, including playing games and videos.

Sound quality is particularly good – the speakers are positioned on top of the tablet, so the sound doesn’t get muffled by your hands.

Read our full Google Nexus 9 review.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 77%
With a dazzling display and lightning-fast Snapdragon processor, this is a superb compact tablet. In fact, it's one of the best tablets we've tested.

Despite its slightly larger screen size, it somehow weighs even less than the featherweight iPad mini 3. And giving change from £200, it's much more affordable than the Apple tablet, as well as newer Samsung models.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 review.

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Asus MEMO Pad 7 ME572C 75%
We were blown away by this tiny tablet's battery life. It will last you almost 14 hours for video playback, or around 12 if you're browsing the web.

It features an impressive 1,920x1,200-resolution display – that's a lot of pixels considering the screen is only 7 inches, and so gives crisp, sharp visuals.

Read our full Asus MEMO Pad 7 ME572C review.

Tesco Hudl2
Tesco Hudl 2 74%
The second tablet from Tesco really impressed us – now available for around £100 and with plenty of parental control options, it's a great-value family-friendly tablet.

The 1.83GHz processor is fast enough for flicking through web pages and running apps, and the display is crisp and bright.

Read our full Tesco Hudl2 review.

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Remind me not to come to any of you fossils for tech advice

I've got the 12.2 and mountings on the wall in the kitchen and bathroom so I can use it as a mobile TV.

Runs Stalker like a champion.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I've got the 12.2 and mountings on the wall in the kitchen and bathroom so I can use it as a mobile TV.

Jeepers.

Is TV really that important to you?

Can't imagine it being so important that cooking and crapping can't be done without it.

TV in every room. The only way to fly.

Of course it is.

Asus has a 250 usd flip - 10 inch touch chromebook which rotates the whole way to use as a tablet

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Originally Posted by Luigi

7in is too small and 10in is too big

My missus agrees

Originally Posted by Luigi

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I've got the 12.2 and mountings on the wall in the kitchen and bathroom so I can use it as a mobile TV.

Jeepers.

Is TV really that important to you?

Can't imagine it being so important that cooking and crapping can't be done without it.

Never heard of the Food Network?

Or watching a bit of TV while soaking in the bath?

I don't actually bother with it when I'm having a tom tit though.

^ streaming the cricket in the dunny would be a rather posh idea

Originally Posted by lom

Originally Posted by Luigi

7in is too small and 10in is too big

My missus agrees

I hope we are not talking about tablets ?

Originally Posted by thaimeme

Originally Posted by Luigi

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I've got the 12.2 and mountings on the wall in the kitchen and bathroom so I can use it as a mobile TV.

Jeepers.

Is TV really that important to you?

Can't imagine it being so important that cooking and crapping can't be done without it.

You'd be surprised as to the complete surrender that mobile units have become - all consuming.

I said TV.

Fuck off jeff, you're obviously too stupid to participate in this conversation.

Originally Posted by Dillinger

Jesus,

That's the first time I've viewed the front page of Teak Door in its original format for years.

Right old whore house innit.

OK, I've been doing my home work on this Tab.

In Australia I can get it for 13.5 K Baht.

The 4G model is 17 K Baht.

That's 3,500 Baht or $140 AUD extra.

Do I pay the extra for the 4G ?

Thanks.

I'm of to " Fortune Town " today to see if the Thais will sell me the 4G for 17 K.

If so I'll buy it. Better to get it I recon.

So I troll around Fortunetown today and the best price I get for the 4G is 18.5 K.

Try MBK tomorrow and if no good price I'll just buy it in Perth on the next trip back, 5 weeks away.