Q. I'm going to be a freshmen in college this fall. And I really want a great reliable tablet (not an ipad). I saw the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and really liked it but then I realized the Note 10.1 is the one with the stylus and I can write. But I can get the Tab 10.1 and get a detachable keyboard, but It doesnt come with a stylus so I cant "write down notes" HELP!! Which one should I get!! I love them both but I really want a stylus and I really want a keyboard. Can the Note 10.1 have a keyboard attached?
A. Yes, the S Pen of Galaxy Note is the main difference, you can draw and drop notes with the stylus. The Galaxy Note has more powerful processor so you'll find it smoother when running heavy tasks. Here you can find a good comparison between the two:
http://budurl.com/GalaxyNoteOrTab
Let me give a more detailed comparison here.
Areas that the two tablets are the same / similar:
- Same resolution and pixel density (1280 x 800 149ppi)
- Same screen size (10.1")
- Same stereo speakers
- Similar weight (both around 1.3 pounds)
- Similar battery life (both around 8 hours)
The Galaxy Note 10.1" is more expensive, as it's a more advanced tablet compared to Galaxy Tab 2 10.1". Here are areas that the Galaxy Note is better:
- It comes with a stylus called S Pen, and it has a more sensitive touchscreen for drawing on it
- 1.4GHz Quad core processor (vs 1.0GHz Dual core processor on Tab 2)
- Better rear-facing camera (5MP with LED Flash light vs 3MP with no light)
- Better front-facing camera (1.9MP vs 0.3MP)
- More built-in RAM (2GB vs 1GB)
- Video out (HDMI out vs none)
So if you need the stylus for drawing and dropping notes then definitely get the Galaxy Note. If you don't need it, and you don't mind the slower performance of Galaxy Tab 2, then you can get it. And sure you can a bluetooth wireless keyboard for both devices. Try to look up for "Kensington bluetooth keyboard case" on Amazon, it's a good one.
Tablet for Graduate School? Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Questions?
Q. I'm starting graduate school in Social Work this month. During my undergraduate years, I would carry around my 6-pound laptop for taking notes in addition to textbooks. Don't ask how I did it...
Now I'm interested in getting a tablet for reading e-books, taking notes, audio recording lectures, and scheduling my time. As a plus, it would be great to access my email, browse the net, and watch videos while riding the bus for 1 hour & 30 minutes...
I'm considering the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 for those purposes, but I have a few questions...
1. Is it the best tablet for taking notes?
2. Is the keyboard you can buy just as functional as a laptop keyboard? Good for heavy note taking?
3. Can I sync or transfer my notes from the tablet to my laptop or vice versa? (I have Windows 7 and use Microsoft Office and PP the most).
4. Can it record audio for long lectures (3 hours)? Good quality audio playback?
5. Is the size practical for reading e-books?
6. From your experience, what is the battery life?
7. Is it worthwhile to get 4G wireless? How much do you pay monthly for that?
In the end, I'm not looking for something to completely replace my awesome 6-pound laptop. Just something to get the job done while I'm away from home.
If you have any other tablet or app recommendations, then please share your thoughts. Thanks!
4.5. If it can record audio, can you still multitask (like typing notes or switching apps) without disrupting it?
A. 1. Is it the best tablet for taking notes?
...Yes. With the S-Note and S-Pen it is definitely best and well optimized for taking notes
2. Is the keyboard you can buy just as functional as a laptop keyboard? Good for heavy note taking?
...Yes. You have the bluetooth keyboard and it is pretty good for typing
3. Can I sync or transfer my notes from the tablet to my laptop or vice versa? (I have Windows 7 and use Microsoft Office and PP the most).
...You can transfer files from Galaxy Note to computer by either plugging in USB cord or you can also transfer wireless through WiFi.
4. Can it record audio for long lectures (3 hours)? Good quality audio playback?
- If it can record audio, can you still multitask (like typing notes or switching apps) without disrupting it?
...Yes you can record depending on the storage you have left. And the Split screen function on Galaxy note allows you to run two processes even side-by-side on same screen
5. Is the size practical for reading e-books?
Yes. It is pretty good size to be frank
6. From your experience, what is the battery life?
Read these comments on Galaxy Note 10.1 from an actual user, would definitely help you out on this decision:
http://www.amazon.com/review/RKIOCBP4HWGMU/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B007M506WS&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=aebmx-20
7. Is it worthwhile to get 4G wireless? How much do you pay monthly for that?
Payment depends on the package and the network provider. So it varies a lot. If your usage is outside home mostly. Then only I would recommend the 4G.
Hope this was helpful!
ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?
Q. I'm not a techy type of person so i was wondering which of these two tablets to buy. i read on both their sites and it says that the transformer that it has a faster processor but I'm not sure in general about the two tablets. if anyone owns these tablets please give me advice about their pros and cons in your opinion and which to buy with evidence. thank you
A. I have a Transformer & I am very pleased with it. Our company has a few Galaxies. They really have more similarities than differences. The best feature of the transformer is the optional keyboard, which adds two usb ports, a full size SD slot & brings the total battery life to 16 hours.
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