Samsung - Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition - 16GB - White

I must first say before writing this review that I have tried several Android tablets, Windows tablets and even several iPads. I have learned to appreciate the differences in each device and their respective Operating Systems. With that being said on with the review. After using my sisters new Galaxy Note 3 10.1 2014 Edition I decided to go buy one of my own the very next day. This is my new Android go to tablet. The screen clarity is amazing my games, movies and shows via Netflix all look fantastic on this display. The tablet is very fast and responsive love the S-pen as well writing with it felt almost natural but I am still getting use to it. I have never really used my tablets to write notes with the pen just typing with the keyboard. I also really like the fact that my tablet had an option to disable the Google and Samsung apps that I would not be using. I was also able to uninstall a few of them without root access so this works great for me. I will be using this tablet as it came no rooting. I am not a really big fan of the touch wiz ui but it is actually pleasant to use on this device and appears much cleaner and refined than earlier versions. None the less I still opted to download and use the Kit Kat Launcher from the Play Store. This just has become my favorite launcher so it's just a matter of personal preference. The speakers on this device are also fantastic the sound has great clarity and my games, movies and music sounds great. The tablet is also very comfortable to hold despite being a 10.1 inch tablet it's not too heavy or bulky. I am also impressed with what Samsung did with the case on this device to me the design is very pleasant and stylish. Samsung did an excellent job with this tablet the processor,3 GB of RAM and the high resolution display are all a plus. I would have loved to catch this one on sale but I feel the money spent on this tablet was well worth it. Samsung has won me over again with this device. I will admit that I was sorely disappointed with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 model. But I truly feel that Samsung has redeemed themselves with this device and this is by far one of the best android tablets that I have owned. I am very pleased with this tablet and would recommend it to anyone who's budget will allow them to purchase this device.

The tablet is everything the online reviews say it is. Excellent graphics, great memory, extended battery life. I use it in my work as an architect; great in the field. Adobe Reader is a must as is AutoCad 360. Still trying to master Sketchbook and all the Google Plus stuff that comes with it. Maps works great, although i tend to use my phone for that as i did not get the 4G tablet version. It comes with a basic word processor and spreadsheet application; maybe i haven't used them enough, but I'll keep Word and Excel and my desktop for now. Get yourself a cover with a hand strap on the back like from the Stuff Company. Bottom line: buy it.

I bought a Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 inch tablet, which had a dead pixel. A few days later I decided I couldn't deal with it and chose to return it, and upgrade to the Note 10.1 2014. Could not possibly have made a better choice. This thing is a beast. OCTO-CORE processor, 3GB RAM, 2K resolution. I have yet to run an application that causes it to slow down. Images are clear and sharp, wi-fi is extremely reliable and the sound is clear. The S-Pen is a really handy tool, especially for precision clicking, and using drawing apps, it even registers pressure differences. The whole thing looks really slick, feels durable and has just about everything in the right places. I know some people are sick of buttons mounted on the bezel, there are 2 soft buttons there, and a hardware home button. It's exactly the arrangement I like though, the same layout that's on the Galaxy S3 phone. My gripes are minor but irritating nonetheless: The power cord is absolutely ridiculous. It's not even 3 feet long. Worthless. When this thing is plugged in, I can't even stand up straight to use it because the cord is so short. I don't know why they chose this, because the Galaxy Tab that I bought first had a much longer cord, and seemed to use the same connections, why not put the same cord in this box, too? Of course it's a specific Samsung cord, too, so trying to buy an aftermarket replacement won't do you any good, and the tablet won't charge properly with any other cable. I called Samsung to complain and they directed me to their official parts retailer... who only sells the same 3 foot cable. I'm just not impressed that the most expensive tablet on the market right now comes with such a restrictive power cable. I just went through my garage and found an extension cord, plugged that in and now I can at least use the thing while it's plugged in. I think that bothers me even more because it's really the biggest flaw the thing has. I bring the thing everywhere. The battery lasts quite a long time, and charges pretty quickly. The cameras are "okay", not spectacular. I do not regret this purchase at all, and I'm glad I brought back my Tab for it.

I am a tech-savvy veterinary medical student and after my original ASUS Transformer finally bit the dust, I needed a tablet I could use in school. I was looking for a 10" model that offered: 1. great processing capability 2. bright, vivid screen that I could use to take digital notes on and could load high res images such as digital x-rays that I need to view for school This tablet is sleek and stylish, looks beautiful and the screen produces crisp images in vivid color. I will say the that the screen takes fingerprints quite easily but they aren't super visible when looking at the tablet straight on, and are easily cleaned off with a little screen cleaner and an appropriate cloth. So far is holding its battery life a full day on days I use it heavily and multiple days if I'm using it lightly. I generally take notes on PDFs using Adobe Reader and for the most part this is seamless. I don't play graphic heavy games on tablets so I can't comment on that but so far my crossword app has worked great! Web surfing on both Chrome and Firefox are awesome. Actually just realized I haven't even touched the built-in browser, so can't comment on that. I purchased a case from an outside retailer for MUCH less than the samsung smart cases. Don't waste your money there. The stylus is the reason you will buy this tablet and it does NOT disappoint. Recognizes handwriting really well (though I have pretty neat writing), able to draw beautiful fine, precise lines and write cleanly--coming from using a passive stylus with a round rubber tip, there is just no comparison--this is so much better. S-Notes is a great app as well (Samsung's built-in note app). Snaps really firmly into the tablet, I've never worried about it falling out, and the tablet immediately recognizes when you've removed the stylus. There is a small button on the stylus that you can press to bring up a menu and it does take a little time to get used to using the stylus without constantly pressing the button but that's a minor annoyance. Finally Samsung has built in some great new features like a multiwindow capability, ability to turn the screen off or pause the video you're watching when it detects you have looked away from the screen, separate images for lock screen and wall paper, and just some other small, nifty features. Basically the only downside is the price. This tablet is pricey, no doubt, and if you don't NEED a 10" and you're not going to use the stylus much, then I wouldn't pay extra for them--get a Nexus 7 which is all the tablet this has, a little smaller and no active stylus, but half the price. But if you're a stylus user or need a 10" model (which Google doesn't offer) you will not regret this purchase. Love it.

This Galaxy has a gorgeous display and lightning processor. Love multitasking but find that I often need cellular service. It is light weight, has a perfect screen and syncs my Google stuff seamlessly. Love this tablet. I've had it for 2 months and am quite possessive with it to my wife's displeasure.

The S-Pen isn't squishy, so small handwriting is readable and it can transcribe writing to text by circling it. I can import a meeting agenda and take notes on it, as I used to by printing the agenda. Then I can turn it into a PDF and save it to my computer or share it with others. Using MiFi, I can stream videos from the internet and the picture is amazing. I can go practically anywhere with it! I can use drawing apps and do things with them that I couldn't do with the squishy stylus. AND you can add memory to it. I bought a 16 GB tablet and added a 64 GB microcard! I am just beginning to discover all this tablet can do.

I love this tablet. Excellent screen, good battery life, looks great. Stylus is what sold me on this tablet over iPad air. It's a must when using for business.Took a little time to learn everything this tablet is capable of, but getting very good with all the functions. By far the most advanced tablet out there right now. Would highly recommend it.

I bought this tablet because I wanted a tablet I could take hand-written notes on that was also an android that I could add apps to. The cost of this functionality is pretty high - the operating system tends to lag, and the technology is still pretty clunky since they haven't given the tablet the same technology boost as the Note 4, but I love it because it's exactly what I need at work - I can take handwritten notes, draw pictures, and view them later on evernote. However, I wish there was more competition in this area maybe then Samsung would get a move on in upgrading this tablet.