Hi all. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a stylish multifunctional Android tablet with the proprietary TouchWiz interface and powerful hardware. The ideal choice for work and play.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, despite its involvement in a new series of devices that support the active S Pen, is the heir to the very first 10-inch tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The tablet itself is very unusual. It is both for individuals and for avid “gamers”. Let's first look at General characteristics devices:
▪ 10.1-inch display (1280x800 pixels)▪ Four nuclear processor Samsung Exynos 4412 1.4 GHz (ARM Cortex-A9)
▪ 2 GB random access memory▪ 5 megapixel main camera
▪ 1.9-megapixel front ▪ Slot for microSD cards up to 64 GB
▪ Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth▪ 7000 mAh battery
Continue reading under the cut
Well now let's begin...
Design
The tablet itself is very similar to its younger brother - Galaxy Tab 10.1. It is practically impossible to distinguish them. It feels like Samsung has one designer and is running out of ideas. We will forgive this.
The speaker layout is well implemented in the tablet, which is very convenient when you hold the tablet and you feel the surround sound.
At the top end we see:▪ Shutdown and reboot button
▪ Volume rocker
▪ Slot for microSD card up to 64 GB
▪ IR port for use as a remote control
▪ 3.5 mm headphone jack
▪ SIM card slot
Screen
Possesses TFT screen on 10.1
inch ( Samsung proudly announces this in the device name) and resolution 1280x800 pixels. The screen is very responsive to touches. Built into the screen itself WACOM"Sensor for recognizing a special pen S Pen. Supports simultaneously 10 touches:
S Pen
The most important feature in a tablet is the pen. S Pen. Comfort and pen recognition are excellent. It is very convenient for drawing and lessons. There is one for him special programs from Samsung"a - S Note, S Planner, Paper Artist, PS Touch(Premium Suite Pack).
The pen also supports the Air Pen function. The function works in this way - you move the pen 3 mm and a round cursor appears.
The S-Pen itself:
IR port
Another interesting idea from Samsung. This time the tablet can be used as Remote control(Remote Control). How to use your tablet Remote control carried out by the program Peel SMART Remote:
This is what the control looks like: 
Performance
The tablet is running Android version 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (if you purchase 4.0.4 ICS).
He has 2 gigabytes of RAM(Excellent for the market) 16/32/64 gigabytes of internal memory, processor Exynos 4412 with MP-Mali 400 video accelerator (everyone forgets about Tegra 3).
Tablet in AnTuTu Benchmark received 15284 “parrots” - on par with Galaxy S III, And overtaking Google Nexus 7.
The tablet itself can handle any hard and simple games such as: Subway Surfers, Cut the Rope, Modern Combat 3 & 4, The Amazing Spider - Man, Real Racing 3, NFS Most Wanted, Asphalt 7, N.O.V.A 3. (Alas, the games were present on the tablet, but they were deleted)
Interface
The tablet has a proprietary shell (Updated Nature UX) TouchWiz. It is very convenient, fast (Sometimes it freezes) and simple.
Here is TouchWiz itself (Nature UX): 
This is what it looks like menu: 
Total
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1- an excellent tablet, leading the tablet market, costing from 22 thousand to 31 thousand rubles, which is quite good. For this price we get powerful device, with special S Pen, at the same time we are pleased Premium Suite package. If you decide to buy it - your choice is the right one.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 262 mm (millimeters) 26.2 cm (centimeters) 0.86 ft (feet) 10.31 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 180 mm (millimeters) 18 cm (centimeters) 0.59 ft (feet) 7.09 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 8.9 mm (millimeters) 0.89 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.35 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 600 g (grams) 1.32 lbs (pounds) 21.16 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 419.72 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 25.49 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Grey |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 32 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
| Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 440 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | PLS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 10.1 in (inches) 256.54 mm (millimeters) 25.65 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 8.56 in (inches) 217.55 mm (millimeters) 21.75 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 5.35 in (inches) 135.97 mm (millimeters) 13.6 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 149 ppi (pixels per inch) 58ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 62.92% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography White Balance Adjustment |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) OPP (Object Push Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 7000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 40 h (hours) 2400 min (minutes) 1.7 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 2230 h (hours) 133800 min (minutes) 92.9 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 40 h (hours) 2400 min (minutes) 1.7 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 2230 h (hours) 133800 min (minutes) 92.9 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery. | Fixed |
| Charging connector - proprietary |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for body (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC committee in compliance with the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998 and IEC standards. | 0.697 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.1 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
The Samsung Galaxy Note phone, released a year ago, became the first successful Android device with pen input. And the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, which only recently reached Ukraine, is an attempt to transfer Galaxy success Note into the tablet segment. But how successful will this “test of pen” be?
Specifications Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 | |
|---|---|
| operating system | Google Android 4.0.4 |
| Display | 10.1 inches, PLS, 1280x800 pixels, 16 million colors, touch (capacitive matrix) |
| CPU | Exynos 4 Quad, four ARM Cortex-A9 cores, clock frequency 1.4 GHz; integrated video accelerator Mali-400MP |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Flash memory | 16 GB + slot for microSD cards XC (up to 64 GB) |
| Camera | 5 MP, autofocus, 1080p video recording; front camera for video calls |
| Wireless technologies | Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Interfaces | Samsung Dock, 3.5 mm headphone output |
| GPS | Yes |
| Dimensions and weight | 262x180x9 mm, 600 grams |
Appearance and design
Externally, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is almost identical to the popular Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet. It is also completely made of plastic (white or gray) with a silver edging, which hides two front-facing speakers. Overall, the quality of materials and build, in my opinion, does not correspond to the price level of the tablet - both the iPad and the Apple Transformer Prime/Infinity boast much more impressive cases.
On the top edge of the tablet there is a power button, a volume rocker, a microSD card slot, an infrared transmitter window, a headphone output and a SIM card slot. In my opinion, the location of the headphone jack can be called downright unfortunate - it would be better to place it in the corner of the tablet.
On the bottom edge of the Galaxy Note 10.1 there is nothing except the Samsung Dock connector and a microphone hole.
Screen
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is equipped with exactly the same screen as the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. This high-quality PLS matrix with a diagonal of 10.1 inches has a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. It is characterized by pleasant soft color rendition and wide viewing angles. When set to maximum brightness, the screen remains readable in the sun.
Software and functionality
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has its own TouchWiz shell installed on top of the Android 4.0.4 operating system, and many of standard programs(for example, calendar) are replaced with their own versions. In addition to programs for working with the S Pen (which will be discussed below), the tablet comes pre-installed file manager, Samsung ChatON messenger (similar to WhatsApp) and Polaris Office office suite. It is impossible not to say about Smart program Remote, which allows you to use Note 10.1 as a remote control remote control almost any appliance in the house. The remote control codes are downloaded from the Internet.
An interesting point: the stock video player allows you to place the video in a small window on top of your desktop or other programs. This feature is called Pop-Up Play. That is, you can, for example, work in text editor and at the same time watch TV series with one eye.
S Pen and multi-window
Like the Galaxy Note/Note II smartphones, the Note 10.1 tablet is equipped with a pressure-sensitive S Pen (1024 levels of pressure recognition) using Wacom technology.
The pen itself is relatively small in size and, like the tablet itself, is made of plastic. The prototypes shown in February at MWC 2012 did not have a pen compartment in the case, but this deficiency was eliminated in commercial samples of the tablet. When you remove the pen from the pen compartment, the tablet automatically shows sidebar with applications that support pen input - unfortunately, these shortcuts cannot be edited, but you can specify an application that will be launched automatically when you remove the pen.
Galaxy Note 10.1 supports handwriting recognition. Recognition really works and even understands Russian quite well, but typing in virtual keyboard Personally, I still get it noticeably faster.
To work with the pen, the tablet comes pre-installed with several applications, the main one of which is, of course, S Note. This program allows you to create notes that combine a large number of different elements (including text, graphics, pictures, video and sound). IN new version S Note for different types notes provided different templates- from plain text to minutes of a meeting, diary entry or travel report. Notes can be grouped into folders.
There is also formula recognition here, as in the updated version of S Note for Galaxy smartphone Note.
In dual-screen mode (which will be discussed in more detail a little later), the stylus allows you to take a screenshot of a web page or photo from the gallery, cut out a piece of any shape from it and drag it into a note.
Another pre-installed application that artists and other people who work with graphics will appreciate is Photoshop Touch. This is a greatly simplified version of the “big” Photoshop, which, however, allows you to fully edit images. PS Touch is one of the few programs that can recognize pressure when using the S Pen.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 is the first Android device to be able to display two apps on the screen at once in a kind of multi-window (more precisely, dual-window) mode. Unfortunately, only your own can work in this mode. Samsung apps, and that’s not all, but only the browser, S Note, gallery, mail client(but not standard Gmail), video player and Polaris Office suite.
Another disadvantage of this “two-window” implementation is the slow switching between simultaneously running programs. Let’s say that if you have a browser and an office suite running at the same time, then when you move from one application to another, it will begin to respond to user actions not instantly, but after 1-2 seconds.
Performance and autonomy
Unlike the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, the Note 10.1 is equipped with a fast 4-core Exynos 4 Quad processor clocked at 1.4 GHz and Mali-400MP graphics, as well as 2 GB of RAM. Due to this, it is the fastest Android tablet in the world on this moment, which is confirmed by the results of synthetic tests. In real life, when switching between desktops, there is sometimes some stuttering (if there are a lot of widgets on them), otherwise the tablet is very fast. An update to Android 4.1 should potentially make it even faster.
Bottom line
Without a doubt, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is one of the top Android tablets in terms of performance today. Combine that with the unique S Pen and you've got one of the best-looking Android tablets on the market. The disadvantages include the screen (the resolution of 1280x800 pixels is noticeably inferior to FullHD in ASUS Transformer Infinity, not to mention the iPad with Retina display) and case materials (again, ASUS and Apple are ahead in this parameter). At the same time, the Note 10.1 is priced exactly like an iPad with a Retina screen, so the attractiveness of a Samsung tablet in the eyes of a buyer depends primarily on how much a particular buyer needs a stylus.
5 reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1:
- high performance;
- loud high-quality speakers;
- possibility of use as a remote control;
- S Pen with 1024 pressure recognition;
- convenient S Note application.
1 reason not to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1:
- low screen resolution compared to direct competitors.
The release of this tablet was accompanied by a lot of rumors, because announced at the beginning of 2012, it appeared on the shelves only in September. Samsung made the most of this time to improve the device's characteristics and release a worthy competitor. First of all, of course, devices from the American manufacturer Apple. And finally, at the beginning of September, the famous Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, codenamed N8000, appears on the shelves of many stores. This device was positioned as a hybrid of a tablet and a smartphone, despite the criticism of many authoritative experts, the device Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 had great success among users.
Design and overall impression
The emergence of a completely new device from Samsung took place under very severe pressure from competitors. In the same year, Apple releases an updated iPad, with a very high resolution, and as we know, Samsung has a problem with this. Next, an original solution from Asus appears on the market, codenamed TF700 - a universal transformer with a docking station and an additional battery. Samsung's decision to delay the release of the N8000 until the end of the year is now clear.
Appearance
Samsung, as before, adheres to a very strict design of its devices, which is why many users noted the great similarity of the Note line with the previously updated Galaxy line. The front panel of the device is covered with protective glass. Gorilla Glass, wide screen bezel and front-facing paired speakers.
Front panel
By the way, the N8000 tablet has a larger, wider silver edging, which makes the device look massive and solid, but does not carry any functional load. At the top is the front camera eye and light sensor, at the bottom is the Samsung logo.
Rear side
The device came in two colors: white, as in the image above, and dark – a standard move on the market tablet computers. On the reverse side there is a camera and flash, as well as an unusual silver insert where all the wireless interfaces are hidden. At the bottom left is a compartment for a proprietary stylus, but more on that later.
Tablet ergonomics
The main disadvantage of all tablets produced by Samsung is the proprietary connector for charging and connecting to a computer. Alas, the Galaxy Note N8000 was no exception: if the cable breaks, you will have to look for the original cord. Other manufacturers prefer to use a standardized micro-USB connector.
Bottom view
To the left of the connector there is a small microphone hole, and the tablet supports phone calls. Samsung traditionally placed all other functional elements on the upper side edge - this is, so to speak, a business card.
Top end
Here you can find:
- Power key and volume rocker;
- Slot for flash cards up to 32 GB;
- Audio headset jack;
- IR port for controlling Samsung TVs;
- SIM card slot.
The remaining sides are completely empty, so holding the N8000 in a horizontal position is very convenient, while the speakers remain exposed.
Specifications
Until the very moment the tablet appeared on store shelves, it was not known what filling it would have. They said that the gadget would have a dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, but after the previously mentioned devices entered the market, such parameters would not impress potential buyers.
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 4412, 4 cores at 1.4 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Graphics adapter | Quad-core ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
| Screen | 10 inches, very low resolution 1280x800 pixels, multiple touch and stylus support |
| Wireless interfaces | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS/GLONASS and 3G, in addition Wi-Fi Hotspot and Direct modes |
| Cameras | 1.9 MP front and 5 MP main, flash and autofocus |
| Main memory | From 16 to 64 GB |
| OS | Android 4, with updates |
| Dimensions | 262x180x8.9 millimeters |
| Weight | 600 grams |
| Autonomy | About 24 hours when changing operating modes |
From the above table it follows that the Galaxy Note 10.1 is positioned by the company as a flagship. But the rather low screen resolution, compared to its competitors, spoils the whole picture and causes great regret - it fell a little short.
Equipment and stylus
The N8000 touchscreen device received good factory equipment, which is worth a detailed review:
- Assembly charger;
- Cord for connecting to a computer;
- Branded headphones;
- Default stylus and replacement refills with attachment;
- Documentation and the tablet itself.
Basic equipment
Let's take a closer look at the stylus, because it is what gives the Note line its leadership qualities compared to the Galaxy. The stylus is a multifunctional tool, which for some reason many manufacturers neglect, but Samsung, as before, does not stop sticking to its line.
External outline
The pen, like the entire body of the device, is made of plastic. good quality, has a tetrahedron shape and fits perfectly in the hand without causing any discomfort. On the body, a little closer to the tip, there is a button that blocks absolutely all actions of the stylus. Why this is needed remains a mystery.
Work tool
The pen holds perfectly in its pocket, so to speak, which minimizes the chances of loss, since in this case you will have to look for the original stylus. The capabilities of the branded touch pen will be discussed a little later - don’t worry, this interface deserves a lot of attention.
Operating system overview
Immediately after the purchase, users were introduced to one of the slowest and most buggy operating systems - Android 4.0.4. Anyone who has encountered it will definitely confirm the above words. Even the most advanced hardware becomes useless under this version of Android.
Desktop
Immediately after the release of the new version of the operating system, Samsung immediately sent updates and thereby allowed the device to show all its advantages. The Galaxy Note 10.1 comes pre-installed with a huge number of applications that relate to the stylus in one way or another.
Application menu
The interface of the main window has a standard design: the main part is occupied by the working area, where program shortcuts and widgets are located, and at the bottom there is a taskbar, consisting of four touch buttons and a panel quick access. At the top there is a link for a quick Google search and a button to launch the application menu.
Additional panel
In the center of the taskbar there is a checkmark, clicking which opens additional panel, where the user can place frequently used applications, see above.
Touch pen capabilities
As mentioned above, the manufacturer placed the main emphasis on software for a branded stylus and it was right:
- S Note – multifunctional application for notes;
- S Planner – diary;
- PS Touch - Photoshop for Android;
- S Memo – quick notes;
- S Suggest – program assistant.
Demonstration of capabilities
For example, you can easily take a screenshot and place various information on the resulting image, as shown above. Samsung developers did a great job, the N8000 device really deserves praise.
Main menu
S Note is not just another application, it is a collection of programs intelligently combined together. When launched, the user is prompted to select one of the downloaded templates, depending on the topic of future notes.
Recognition system
In addition, the Galaxy N8000 received a new software function– Multi-Screen, which allows you to work on two windows, as shown below.
Dual window mode
Tables, diagrams, complex chemical and mathematical formulas, and much more that can be useful for both a student and a successful businessman.
Input system
Therefore, a stylus for Samsung is something more than just an additional accessory.
Wireless Internet setup
To download and install some applications on your tablet, you need to connect to the Internet, and to do this, launch the settings. Click on the first item in the list, remembering to activate Wi-Fi module, and expect a list of available points to appear on the right side.
Quick setup
After completion, you need to select the point you like and click on the name to connect, after entering the access code. Don’t forget that after connecting, special parameters for working with Wi-Fi are activated: synchronization with a computer and fast data transfer. Almost all Samsung devices are equipped with this function.
3G network
As it became known earlier, the N8000 device, thanks to a SIM card slot and a special GSM module, supports:
- Sending SMS messages;
- Phone calls;
- Mobile Internet.
The 3rd point is of the greatest interest and also requires preliminary configuration for use. So let's go back to Galaxy settings Note 10.1, and more specifically in the “Additional” item.
3G internet
In the right window, click the “Mobile networks” option, then be sure to check the box next to packet data and go down to the “Access points” item.
Data transfer
If you have not previously used the mobile network, the window will be empty. In the upper right corner, click on the button and select “Create...” from the list. Filling out the fields necessary information and be sure to save it before leaving. Now you just need to activate data transfer through the quick access panel and use the Internet.
A bunch of empty fields is alarming, then you can try requesting automatic settings from the operator via a special message.
System maintenance
Basic operating room Android system, which Samsung uses significantly limits the user's experience - this is done with good intentions. But for experienced owners, and even more so for developers, this is not enough, so root rights and CWM are normal practice for tablets.
It is worth noting that the Galaxy Note N8000, as Samsung's flagship, regularly receives updates. Therefore, it is better to abstain unless necessary, especially if there is no experience.
First, download and install the drivers: https://yadi.sk/d/ukF_4MRiBXBUJ.
Of course you can use proprietary program KIES, but after installation you will have to completely remove it, and this is potentially problematic, since the same drivers will be affected.
The link: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N8000 contains all the released updates for the device in question. Starting from the very first - service version and ending with Android version 4.4.2. In addition, you should download the firmware program - Odin, for example, the address: https://yadi.sk/d/TRY9Q4G7AfUwR.
Instructions for firmware
After installing the driver, run the Odin program, and also take out the firmware file from the archive and move it to comfortable spot, which does not contain Cyrillic characters. First of all, we check whether the checkboxes are checked, as shown below - this is important. Now you need to add the files:
- Bootloader button – a file containing the word APBOOT;
- PDA – word CODE;
- Phone - Modem;
- CSC - CSC.
Main window
We fill in the PIT field based on the presence of a file with the pit extension; it is individual for each tablet model. Turn off the Samsung device, press Power button and reducing the volume to enter download mode. A warning message and a prompt to continue will appear on the screen as shown below.
System warning
Press volume up and connect via USB cable to the computer. Once again, carefully check the program - click Start. During the firmware installation, it is better not to touch the devices at all and wait 10-15 minutes until the setup is completed.
Completing the installation
The appearance in the program of a green-shaded rectangle with the inscription “PASS” indicates successful firmware of the tablet.
If errors occur during manipulations, the firmware must be started from the very beginning, namely by installing the drivers.
Broken Recovery
This step is required if you want to root your device. The only good news is that installing CMW (modified bootloader) is completely reminiscent of the firmware process that was described above. Odin is a universal application.
Main window
As before, install the drivers and the Odin application, if this has not already been done. We turn off the Samsung tablet by long pressing the Power button and only then switch it to download mode. In the program, uncheck the “Auto reboot” box, and through the PDA, select the CWM file from the link https://yadi.sk/d/dW1oFpGZkemR9. Click Start and wait for everyone to complete necessary steps on installation.
Getting root rights
Download and move the archive with root rights for Android 4.2 to the root of the touch tablet memory https://yadi.sk/d/jR5pn0wRkemXs. Next, we install the broken Recovery as described above. To enter Recovery mode, press and hold the Power button and volume up.
Main menu
Next we get to the main thing Recovery menu, where, using the same buttons:
- Volume – to move between items;
- On/off – confirm the selection.
We go down to the highlighted item - install zip files from memory, and select.
Search for a file
In the next menu, launch the built-in explorer for file system. Using the buttons, we find the previously reset archive with root rights, as shown below.
Obtaining root rights
We select this file and wait until the system automatically installs everything; when finished, all that remains is to return to the main menu “Go Back” and reboot the gadget.
Please note that root rights for different versions Android are incompatible with each other - this will require you to search for the necessary archive.
The installed SuperSU utility may ask you to update - be sure to allow it and reboot the device when completed.
System rollback
This process involves downgrading from Android 4.4 to 4.1 and requires careful preparation:
- Download the file with the firmware, for example, from here https://yadi.sk/d/nlZYfDnADLbYT;
- Get all the files from the archive to a convenient place;
- By normal renaming in Windows, remove the md5 ending;
- Through the program Total Commander open the resulting file and remove tz.img and sboot.bin from it;
- Save and close the main file.
And then, using the instructions for installing CWM flash the device with the received files through the Odin program. Naturally, first install the drivers, put the gadget into download mode and save all necessary information. To make the firmware normal: go to factory recovery and clear the cache with the Wipe data/factory reset command.
Detailed review
Unexpectedly, I recently came across a powerful 64Gb Samsung tablet from the Galaxy Note N8000 series, or to be more precise, I came across a counterfeit of this model.
About a week ago the phone rang. A friend called me and told me that they were offering to buy him new tablet for only 250 dollars. At that time he was interested real cost of tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 64Gb 3G, to which I answered him with data received from Yandex Market - the price of a new tablet varies from 7.9 to 9.5 million. Belarusian rubles (800$ - 970$).
Out of curiosity, I looked at the characteristics of this model.
Characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb tablet
- 4-core processor 1400 MHz
- 2 Gigabytes of RAM
- 64 GB of internal memory
- 10.1 inch screen
- High screen resolution - 1280 by 800 pixels
- 2 cameras
- Case with separate keyboard
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other gadgets
According to my friend, this The tablet was purchased at the beginning of the month in Moscow, but now the owner needs money and so he sells it. A friend told me that this tablet even has warranty card and receipt from the store with the Euroet stamp, which in principle eliminates the possibility of counterfeiting.
Omitting details, he bought this tablet for $150, and he received such a discount after he said that he needed to connect it to the computer and check everything. Neither one nor the other had time, so they agreed on this.
A little later, a friend of mine brought this tablet to me for testing, but at that time I had work to do and I still had to go to training. In the end, I was able to start checking the tablet only late in the evening and that’s where all the fun began.
How to check the tablet?
When I got home, I tried to turn on the tablet, but it wasn’t possible for me to do it the first time. It turned out that the battery of the Galaxy Note N8000 tablet was completely discharged.I connected it via USB to my computer, the charging indicator lit up on the screen and then I was able to start the device for the first time.
Cool - everything works, I opened applications, clicked settings, connected the tablet to WiFi, used the Internet and even played some games installed by the previous owner. During such work, the tablet turned off several times by itself, and the battery charge level constantly jumped in an incomprehensible way - this alarmed me somewhat. Later, I attributed all the problems to a dead battery, turned off the tablet and left it to charge.
When my friend returned for the tablet, he asked me to send him a couple of movies and imagine my surprise when, instead of 64 gigabytes, my computer recognized only 2.
In the tablet settings it was displayed and inner memory and another 64 gigs, but for some reason not all of them worked.
I decided that N8000 tablet lacks drivers. In the device manager there was indeed an unrecognized device labeled “Android”.
I climbed on Samsung official website, selected the desired device, downloaded and installed the Samsung Kies 3 program with drivers on my computer, and immediately encountered a new riddle. The thing is that the device was not recognized by the program at all, at the moment when my samsung smartphone The Galaxy S 2 was perfectly detectable.
I’m sitting at a dead end - I don’t understand what this tablet needs, what it lacks. In general, I fiddled with it for about 2-3 more hours before I began to think that it might actually turn out to be a banal fake.
I visited the legendary portal about mobile devices w3bsit3-dns.com, in search of useful information, I tried to update operating system tablet, tried to reflash it and eventually even did ( full reset), but still didn't get any results.
The next day I called another friend who also works in computer technology and tried to find out if he had encountered a similar problem. It turned out that it stacked and directed me in the right direction. He said it was fake.
How to distinguish a real tablet from a fake?
For some time I searched the Internet for any related information on how to distinguish a real tablet from a fake, in particular, how to identify a fake on the Samsung Galaxy Note N8000.1.
For the original tablet, the camera is in the center– on the fake it is moved to the corner.
2.
A real Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 tablet screen resolution 1280x800– the resolution of a fake is much lower. In my case, it was 960 by 600 - in other words, shortcuts and application icons were simply huge.
3.
Fake tablet models do not have GPS. Try turning it on, and everything will immediately fall into place.
4.
Original Samsung smartphones and tablets in “naked” mode equipped with special applications like Samsung Apps, ChatON, Group Cast, etc. at a time when the functionality of fake versions is significantly reduced.
5.
IMEI code Of course, this is not an indicator, however, in new and real devices it is always present, and in fakes it is usually written “unknown” instead.
6.
Fake Samsung tablets are not recognized in the original Samsung program Kies.
A little from myself and photos
I’m sure if you dig deeper on the Internet you can find many more ways to identify a fake, however, in this case, for me the very fact of the distribution of such tablets became a kind of discovery.Okay, here my friend bought a tablet directly from his hands on the street, but it turns out that there have been cases when such models were quietly sold to clients in fairly reputable stores like Svyaznoy. Where is the world heading?
And yes, by the way, after realizing and accepting the fact that the purchased Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb tablet turned out to be a fake, I again asked my friend to show me the warranty card and the receipt from the store.
At first glance, everything is as it should be, the amount matches on all documents, the receipt is stapled to the warranty card, the stamp, as is usually done in stores, is applied to the corner - everything is according to the rules. But if you take a closer look, it turns out that for some reason the book for the tablet comes from Samsung Galaxy TAB and not from the Samsung Galaxy Note and for some reason that same IMEI code is not registered at all.
In fact, this is what the tablet itself looked like.
This is what the main application menu looks like. Note the huge labels that hardly correspond high resolution, which I talked about earlier.
And these are the settings of a fake tablet. The N8000 model, Android version and other indicators are the same, but where is the guarantee that this data is generally adequate?
This is what the back cover of the Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb tablet looks like.
And by the way, a friend whom I called to find out if he had come across such a fake, said that most often the inscription on back cover It was not made with paint, but simply pasted on, so this moment can also be used as a test.
Considering that today it was difficult for me to find any information about counterfeits of this nature on the Internet, I hope that few people fell for the scammers and did not get away with it.
In general, this is how things are. Good luck everyone and be careful.
If you were offered to buy a fake or, God forbid, you became a victim of these scammers and swindlers, tell your friends about it. Warn and protect your loved ones!
Law enforcement agencies are not interested in solving such problems, and judging by how actively the discussion is going on, it has already gained enormous momentum.
Let everyone know about this chaos - this is quite logical and correct.
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