I am trying to make a purchase decision. I am a Mac user. The MacBook Pro 15" is my work computer. I use it for research, scientific writing and pdf reading. It is 2kg. I have been looking for a lighter device (preferably below 1kg) that I could use for pdf annotation and reading while waiting at the bus stop, on the bus and in restaurants. A Note Pro 8.4" would be the most ideal device but Samsung decided to release only a S-pen less Tab Pro 8.4" I considered to get the 12.2 Pro but worry that it is a bit heavy. Also, at that price, I could get a Surface Pro 2 or a pen-based Windows 8 tablet. What suggestion do you have? Any news on when a Note Pro 8.4" will be out? Thanks.
No idea yet mon. We all rely on google for info really. If the 12.2 is too big get the Note 10.1 2014 edition. Same specs but very light and mobile
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hajime_android said:
I am trying to make a purchase decision.
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Nothing's changed since you asked the same questions in this earlier thread you started. And since the same people who responded the first time are still here you'll get the same answers. That is if they take the time to respond again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581022
hajime_android said:
I am trying to make a purchase decision. I am a Mac user. The MacBook Pro 15" is my work computer. I use it for research, scientific writing and pdf reading. It is 2kg. I have been looking for a lighter device (preferably below 1kg) that I could use for pdf annotation and reading while waiting at the bus stop, on the bus and in restaurants. A Note Pro 8.4" would be the most ideal device but Samsung decided to release only a S-pen less Tab Pro 8.4" I considered to get the 12.2 Pro but worry that it is a bit heavy. Also, at that price, I could get a Surface Pro 2 or a pen-based Windows 8 tablet. What suggestion do you have? Any news on when a Note Pro 8.4" will be out? Thanks.
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there is the older Note 8.0
or maybe you would consider Tegra Note, so far Ive been hearing good things about it
Well if it means anything to you I've dumped a Lenovo Tablet 2 for the Note 10.1 2014.
I have a laptop (and a desktop) and wanted something smaller and lighter. The Lenovo is great if you really need the desktop apps. But the pen and apps for it seem better on the Note. And at the time I got the Note I could have gotten the Surface Pro (version 1) for about the same price, even with the touch cover. I'm happier with the note than I was with Lenovo and I really don't think the extra power of the Surface Pro would have made any difference, to me at least.
I heard that the Note Pro 12.2 can charge faster. Is this true? This could be an determining factor. Don't know why the Note Pro 12.2 LTE is not available yet.
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I have sold my laptop. PC and am getting $900 the guy wanted me two ship it out of USA so if any one asking why a $589 laptop turn in two a $900 laptop we'll that's why any ways I. Am now using the iPad air Wish is good for now but with only 1GB of ram you can only do so March. So I want two get me a 32GB samsung note 2014 and use that has my mine tablet./computer. The ? Is is it worth it. I no the 3GB of ram will be a big jump over the iPad air 1GB of ram
So onwer of the samsung note 10.1 2014 How do you like yours was it worth it two you all so is there any lag with the note 2014 ? All So how. Is suching the web on the note .1 2014 ever now and then I. Get crash on my iPad with 7.0.4 but I can live with it
Plzs note I used my iPad. Two posted this so plzs forgive me if there any spelling mistake
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Hi
I have sold my laptop. PC and am getting $900 the guy wanted me two ship it out of USA so if any one asking why a $589 laptop turn in two a $900 laptop we'll that's why any ways I. Am now using the iPad air Wish is good for now but with only 1GB of ram you can only do so March. So I want two get me a 32GB samsung note 2014 and use that has my mine tablet./computer. The ? Is is it worth it. I no the 3GB of ram will be a big jump over the iPad air 1GB of ram
So onwer of the samsung note 10.1 2014 How do you like yours was it worth it two you all so is there any lag with the note 2014 ? All So how. Is suching the web on the note .1 2014 ever now and then I. Get crash on my iPad with 7.0.4 but I can live with it
Plzs note I used my iPad. Two posted this so plzs forgive me if there any spelling mistake
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I love people that enlist forum participants as their personal concierges. Here are threads that, if you read them, answer your questions. Probably multiple times. You're welcome.
Your galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition experience - pro's and con's - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2482756
Anybody NOT happy with the display? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2615750
Note 10.1 2014 as a laptop replacement? Surprisingly close. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526070
Finally made the Switch - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2610644
Lag on the galaxy note 10.1 2014 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477388
What's the difference between the 2014 and the new tab/note PRO models? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618049
Olny one of your post have some in two do with my post the rest of the links do not have any thing two do with my post
Sorry, but LOL. Barry was kind enough to do most of the work and post the useful threads talking about different aspects of the tablet, and you want to be spoonfed more? Just browse the forums and you will find plenty of information!
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Considering to get the Note 10.1 2014 or the 12.2 Note Pro. Is it true that the 12.2 Note Pro will be available for purchase in March? Somewhere I read that it will be the first week of March. During this waiting period, I am considering to get the iPad Mini Retina Display or iPad Air or Note 10.1 2014 and when the 12.2 Note Pro comes out, do a trade-in immediately when the 12.2 Note Pro is out. Do you expect that all the problems (e.g. lag, when the power is low, cannot use the device even it is plugged in to the electric socket because charging is slow, etc.) with the current 10.1 2014 will be fixed in 12.2 Note Pro? I read that recharging on the 10.1 2014 is slow but Samsung has not implemented faster charging via USB 3.0.
Latest rumor is for a Feb 14 release of the Pro series. Rumor is based on an internal Samsung memo restricting employee vacations that weekend.
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So it is better to wait until then to see how it goes?
hajime_android said:
So it is better to wait until then to see how it goes?
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What do you want?
The 10.1 and 12.2 are very different in size, if you need a bigger tablet your better off just waiting.
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If possible, I want both the 12.2 and 8" versions.
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Rumor is based on an internal Samsung memo restricting employee vacations that weekend.
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The Tab|Pro 8.4 and 10.1 are the same price as the iPad Mini Retina and iPad Air respectively. The Note|Pro 12 prices are set at a new high for Android tablets. These aren't going to be jumping off the shelves; especially to the point of needing more staff to handle the throngs of anxious customers. If you break it down and de-emotionalize it the Tab/Note|Pro's they're just another set of high-end Android tablets with top tier h/w specs, a new user interface, and a bunch of included s/w that's all provided by third parties that are already available today for any Android tablet. That might be really exciting for us (N10.1-14 owners) and enthusiasts but does anyone here think Samsung's 2014 premium tablets are going to turn the market on end and have Apple quaking in their boots? I think they'll do well (+/-10-15M sold this year including the N10.1-14) but those aren't big numbers in the greater scheme of things when there will be +300M mobile devices sold this year by Samsung.
and yeah
at this point I expect the high-end to be updated each year. This year got the screen on the 10.1 from junk to quality resolution. Samsung should have a process-shrink on their chips in the next year, so likely higher-performance at lower power consumption chips will be available a year from now. I'll probably skip the next generation (unless it blends and makes ice cream) but my wife's 1st gen nexus 7 will be ready to be replaced in the next generation of 7".
On the size side, after a month with a 10", I would not want larger in a tablet. I can just barely palm the 10" in portrait mode. I love the larger screen compared to a 7", but the 7" fits in a jacket pocket and the 10" will not.
Anybody knows why Samsung does not make the Note Pro 8.4 available at the same time? Do they want us to buy the 12.2 first and when we feel that it is too heavy, they release the Note Pro 8.4?
Although I need a laptop to run engineer and CAD applications, most of the time I could do the web browsing and document typing/reading on a tablet I suppose. The Note Pro 8.4 is good to use when I am waiting at the bus stop or on the bus. The 12.2 is good when I use it at the restaurant while waiting for the foods.
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The Tab|Pro 8.4 and 10.1 are the same price as the iPad Mini Retina and iPad Air respectively. The Note|Pro 12 prices are set at a new high for Android tablets. These aren't going to be jumping off the shelves; especially to the point of needing more staff to handle the throngs of anxious customers. If you break it down and de-emotionalize it the Tab/Note|Pro's they're just another set of high-end Android tablets with top tier h/w specs, a new user interface, and a bunch of included s/w that's all provided by third parties that are already available today for any Android tablet. That might be really exciting for us (N10.1-14 owners) and enthusiasts but does anyone here think Samsung's 2014 premium tablets are going to turn the market on end and have Apple quaking in their boots? I think they'll do well (+/-10-15M sold this year including the N10.1-14) but those aren't big numbers in the greater scheme of things when there will be +300M mobile devices sold this year by Samsung.
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I would prefer the Samsung eventually as I can make phone calls using the Pro 10.1 and 12.2. I can also access flash flash websites, have additional memory and most importantly S-pen.
Can anybody confirm whether or not the Pro 12.2 has native phone calling and receiving capability? I plan to get a headphone with a mic. Thanks.
hajime_android said:
I would prefer the Samsung eventually as I can make phone calls using the Pro 10.1 and 12.2. I can also access flash flash websites, have additional memory and most importantly S-pen.
Can anybody confirm whether or not the Pro 12.2 has native phone calling and receiving capability? I plan to get a headphone with a mic. Thanks.
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Almost all Samsung's tablets come in 3G and/or 4G versions which have a Dialer and MMS app. Exceptions being the U.S. and Turkey. I have a 3G N10.1-14 imported from Latin America.
Does that mean the international 4G LTE version of the Note PRO 12.2 will have native phone capability?
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Does that mean the international 4G LTE version of the Note PRO 12.2 will have native phone capability?
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Yes.
Sample...
The Note|Pro 12 Wi-Fi is up for pre-order on the Samsung UK site. It's also got pictures of the tablet from all sides. Earlier, there was confusion about the placement of the USB 3.0 port with some pics showing center bottom and some showing center right. The official pics have it center right.
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/tablets/tablets/SM-P9000ZKEBTU-gallery
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The Note|Pro 12 Wi-Fi is up for pre-order on the Samsung UK site. It's also got pictures of the tablet from all sides. Earlier, there was confusion about the placement of the USB 3.0 port with some pics showing center bottom and some showing center right. The official pics have it center right.
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/tablets/tablets/SM-P9000ZKEBTU-gallery
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Pre-order the Note Pro 12.2 today and get a free Gamepad
£649.00
Scheduled to ship on Feb 4. 2014 in black or white
It seems that the one available for pre-order is not an international LTE version. Am I right?
hajime_android said:
It seems that the one available for pre-order is not an international LTE version. Am I right?
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Wi Fi model only SM-P900
£649 , that's daylight robbery.
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So the 8.4 cellular model is out now?
I have pre-ordered the NotePro 12.2 LTE some weeks ago for 899 Euro. Big tab, big price. Even the iPad Air is cheaper.... (869€)
I am so excited !!
But - disappointment wouldn´t be a surprise.
Officially the release here in Germany is 8th calendar week, which has started today ! Cyberport assumes delivery on 21st February.. Just in 3 days.
Will give you my personal impressions here when it´s here.
Device arrived today here.
My unit´s display is yellowish at top, mainly top left and right corner.
Inacceptable for me personally, that´s why I´ll make a return and get another one,
Anything else:
UI ist ugly and stuttering. Pen is working fine, overall impression is really nice.
Will install another Launcher on the next unit.
So Im interested in a tablet...
Had ipad mini when they came out. I liked it a lot. Found no use for it since I got a note 3. I didnt like the cross platform so I dumped the ipad mini.
Now im in the market for a tablet again.
Im debating...on the 10.1 I think (since I have the note 3)
Do I get a refurb or a used 2014 version???? OR do I spend the $ and get the pro version?
I think the only differences are:
USB 3.
Flash on camera
faster processor
(Unless I stand corrected)
redrover69 said:
So Im interested in a tablet...
Had ipad mini when they came out. I liked it a lot. Found no use for it since I got a note 3. I didnt like the cross platform so I dumped the ipad mini.
Now im in the market for a tablet again.
Im debating...on the 10.1 I think (since I have the note 3)
Do I get a refurb or a used 2014 version???? OR do I spend the $ and get the pro version?
I think the only differences are:
USB 3.
Flash on camera
faster processor
(Unless I stand corrected)
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I think I would wait to see what the KitKat update brings to the Note 2014 first and how important the S-pen is to you.
The Tab10.1 Pro does not have USB 3.0 only the 12.2 Note Pro has it.
The s pen comes with both units doesnt it???
The pro and 2014 edition also have the same processor and speed and the 2014 10.1 does have a flash with the camera.
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The s pen comes with both units doesnt it???
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Are you talking about Note 10.1 2014 VS Note 12.2 Pro or Tab 10.1 Pro?
Tab 10.1 Pro no S-pen. and only 2gb ram.
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Are you talking about Note 10.1 2014 VS Note 12.2 Pro or Tab 10.1 Pro?
Tab 10.1 Pro no S-pen. and only 2gb ram.
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Hmmm
I guess I missed that...
I was looking at the 10.1 2014 version.... and trying to compare that to the pro version 10"...
the pro 12" comes only 32 and 64 is about $750
I guess comparing the 10.1 2014 to the PRO 10.1 it seems like the older version is a better deal...
the 12" pro is WAY too expensive for me...
I was just asking I have a situation where I can get an open boxed 2014 10.1 for 400 plus tax...I was seeing if that was worth doing...or get the newest one...Im always skeptical about getting refurb and open box stuff...
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Hmmm
I guess I missed that...
I was looking at the 10.1 2014 version.... and trying to compare that to the pro version 10"...
the pro 12" comes only 32 and 64 is about $750
I guess comparing the 10.1 2014 to the PRO 10.1 it seems like the older version is a better deal...
the 12" pro is WAY too expensive for me...
I was just asking I have a situation where I can get an open boxed 2014 10.1 for 400 plus tax...I was seeing if that was worth doing...or get the newest one...Im always skeptical about getting refurb and open box stuff...
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There`s no Note PRO 10.1, only Note 10.1 2014 edition, the Pro 10.1 is the Tab not the Note.
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There`s no Note PRO 10.1, only Note 10.1 2014 edition, the Pro 10.1 is the Tab not the Note.
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Right Tab...
anyways...I was just tryin to figure out if I should go for the 2014 10.1 version or the newest 10 samsung tablet.
Sorry for any confusion and stuff
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Hmmm
I guess I missed that...
I was looking at the 10.1 2014 version.... and trying to compare that to the pro version 10"...
the pro 12" comes only 32 and 64 is about $750
I guess comparing the 10.1 2014 to the PRO 10.1 it seems like the older version is a better deal...
the 12" pro is WAY too expensive for me...
I was just asking I have a situation where I can get an open boxed 2014 10.1 for 400 plus tax...I was seeing if that was worth doing...or get the newest one...Im always skeptical about getting refurb and open box stuff...
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The Note 10.1 and the Tab Pro 10.1 are the same price right now at Samsung.com.
As far as the open box unit goes.... keep this in mind, Samsung only covers warranty on devices purchased from authorized dealers. So if it is not an authorized dealer you will need to purchase a warranty for about $85.00. I always buy a 2 year accident policy with my tablets so that warranty exception is not a problem for me.
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The Note 10.1 and the Tab Pro 10.1 are the same price right now at Samsung.com.
As far as the open box unit goes.... keep this in mind, Samsung only covers warranty on devices purchased from authorized dealers. So if it is not an authorized dealer you will need to purchase a warranty for about $85.00. I always buy a 2 year accident policy with my tablets so that warranty exception is not a problem for me.
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Im not worried about a warranty.
Anyways getting back from bestbuy
the newer 10" device has microsoft office type apps on it. No S pen only on the 12". comes with kitkat faster processor.
The samsung rep said those office apps arent going to work for the older 2014 version of tablet.
outside of that...I didnt see much of a difference...
the open box is at a local bestbuy for me.
So is it worth to spend 400 on the older 2014 model (the newest 2014) 32gb and pay 400 plus tax or get the newest with kitkat for 550?
seems like a lot of $ just for that office suite no spen and higher resolution...
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Im not worried about a warranty.
the newer 10" device has microsoft office type apps on it. No S pen only on the 12". comes with kitkat faster processor.
The samsung rep said those office apps arent going to work for the older 2014 version of tablet.
outside of that...I didnt see much of a difference...
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Samsung reps don't know much. I'm running Hancom office (what you call MS office type) on my 10.1 2014 right now. There is a post on this board how to get it working. And it's likely it will be available at some point from Samsung apps.
S Pen is what makes big difference for many users. I use it every day, for me Tab Pro is not even an option.
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Im not worried about a warranty.
Anyways getting back from bestbuy
the newer 10" device has microsoft office type apps on it. No S pen only on the 12". comes with kitkat faster processor.
The samsung rep said those office apps arent going to work for the older 2014 version of tablet.
outside of that...I didnt see much of a difference...
the open box is at a local bestbuy for me.
So is it worth to spend 400 on the older 2014 model (the newest 2014) 32gb and pay 400 plus tax or get the newest with kitkat for 550?
seems like a lot of $ just for that office suite no spen and higher resolution...
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Also the resolution is exactly the same. Basically everything in the Tab Pro and the Note 10.1 2014 edition are exactly the same other than the S Pen and Software version. The Note 10.1 2014 edition should be getting an update to kit kat soon so basically the only real difference is the s pen which is pretty amazing if you're going to take notes. As the other guy said, the office suite is pretty easy to import to the note.
There is no note pro 10.1. Only tab pro 10.1. The specs are identIcal with galaxy note pro 12.2 and tab pro 10. tab does not come with a stylus
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There is no note pro 10.1. Only tab pro 10.1. The specs are identIcal with galaxy note pro 12.2 and tab pro 10. tab does not come with a stylus
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Tab Pro 10.1 has 2Gb RAM.
Tab Note Pro 12.2 and Note 10.1 2014 have 3Gb.
Sounds like I should get the 10.1 2014 refurbished and hack on what I want.
Unless I go for the 12" but that's easy too expensive
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Marshall1975 said:
The pro and 2014 edition also have the same processor and speed and the 2014 10.1 does have a flash with the camera.
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The 10.1 tab pro has 2 gb of ram whereas 2014 edition has 3
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Hey guys, I don't know what to choose "Samsung Tab S 10.5 - 16gb" Or " Samsung Tab Pro 12.2 - 64gb" they're the same price in my country. Both are 4g. I don't know why the tab pro 12.2 got this discount. I'm confused what to choose, the extra 48 giga and more screen estate over the super amoled screen (i don't care about the fingerprint). What do you guys think, any recommendations? Thanks.
The Pro 12.2
Yes go for the pro 12.2 also make it as your daily driver
I'm on the same boat. Tab S 10 vs Note Pro 12.2
The price difference is pretty small here, so it doesn't matter much.
I don't care for S-pen. I had a Note 2 and I guess I used the S-pen 3 times during the 2 years I owned it.
Tab S 10 has better Super AMOLED screen, but Note Pro 12.2 has BIGGER screen.
Tab s is better in every way. The 12.2 is a heavy brick
Another vote for the tab s. I had both and wouldn't trade this beautiful screen for nothing. It's all up to preference though
Depends on if you want ROMs or not, the Tab S barely has any ROMs for it.
I'm looking at one of these Samsung 12.2 tablets mainly for my comic collection. I think the only difference between the Note Pro and Tab Pro is the stylus and software. Is that correct? Just wondering if either one is easier to root or anything like that? I notice that this forum is far more active than the Note Pro one.
Thanks for any advice.
Never mind I got my answer.