Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Consumer electronics, semiconductors, home appliances, telecommunications equipment |
| Website | www |
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a tablet device featuring a display size of ten point one inches, engineered and distributed by Samsung Electronics. Operating on Android version 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean in European markets), this tablet is tailored for multimedia activities such as video playback, audio listening, and internet surfing. It represents the second installment within the Samsung Galaxy Note lineup, which highlights the integration of a stylus input tool—branded as the S Pen (where S denotes Samsung)—enabling users to perform functions like drawing and note-taking efficiently.
Details
The Galaxy Note 10.1 was first introduced on 27 February 2012 during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, Spain, featuring a dual-core processor clocked at 1.4 GHz. Its commercial launch occurred on 6 August 2012 across markets including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The retail model was equipped with a 1.4 GHz quad-core Exynos 4412 chipset, identical to that found in the Galaxy S III and Note II models. Storage options included 16, 32, and 64 GB variants, complemented by 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Subsequently, the device became available in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea on 16 August.
By 2014, Samsung initiated the distribution of the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update across Europe, accessible via over-the-air (OTA) delivery as well as through Samsung Kies. This update featured Samsung’s revamped TouchWiz UX interface enhancements.
Reception
The Note 10.1 garnered positive feedback from numerous technology reviewers. Dave Oliver from Wired UK awarded the device a score of 9 out of 10, highlighting its adaptability, speedy processor, handwriting capabilities, expandable storage, and high-quality camera, positioning it as a strong competitor to the iPad. Meanwhile, TechCrunch praised the tablet as "awesome, great, and brilliant," particularly noting the extensive collection of applications optimized for the S Pen as a standout feature.
See also
- Samsung Galaxy Note lineup
- Samsung Electronics Corporation
- Samsung Galaxy Note II model
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet
References
External links
- Official Samsung webpage
- User guide for Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000
- Quick start guide for Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi