Review of Samsung Note 10.1 2014 Edition: Tablet with IRBlaster

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) version is expected to be launched for Diwali in India. A Samsung official also confirmed that Galaxy Gear Smartwatch and Galaxy Note will also be launched in India on September 25.

Review of Samsung Note 10.1 2014 Edition: Tablet with IRBlaster

The updated Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition is the newest note from Samsung. The new note offers some new hardware, offers some new specs and hopefully will be chosen for inclusion of its S Pen, among all other hands-on-only devices. It also has a new design and updated software, though not Android Kitkat. Of course it is expensive. But is it worth the price one needs to know.

Mumbai: Samsung has given its pet device a new look. The old one was chunky and rounded. Whereas the new Galaxy Note 10.1 is much slimmer and sleek with square edges. It looks more like the Note 3 Smart Phone. Though the faux leather back cover with faux stitching did not get rave reviews it has been retained. The usual array of Samsung buttons, including the big Home button are in the front, alongside the back and context sensitive menu. The speakers have shifted on to the sides of the tablet where they could interfere while handling.

The S pen input device is a favourite of Samsung customers. The unique addition attracts it to artists and graphic designers the most. Of course one can have loads of fun just doodling or making notes on the spacious screen. The new Note offers advanced hovering over features. Also the S Pen syncs well with the screen. It has improved note conversion and handwriting recognition features. With a little bit of training the S Pen could be used with ease.

The S Pen could be used for anything to do with writing. It’s most useful to write contact numbers and names. Also the tablet works well regarding contacting through various modes like Skype. It is good enough to make calls on the go.

It has a higher resolution screen like most other tablets. A higher resolution means more power. But the tablet has enough battery space though this means a longer charging time. The Note’s screen is bright and very detailed. Its 2560×1600 pixel screen is a much higher resolution than Apple’s 2048×1560 in iPad Air. A minor irritant factor with higher resolution screens is that most Android-based apps are not ready for them and look soft even when expanded. The tablet sports a small reddish button on top known as IR blaster. This is infrared and is used to operate any device with infrared, say as TV remote.