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Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 Pro Reviews

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itreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Even with our caveats, it's hard not to really like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. It's a neat tablet with minimalist chassis design, a superb screen, and no real problems handling applications, thanks to its powerful processor.

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Oct 24, 2011

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is an attractive purchase: it’s well-built, slim and light, has a valuable collection of quality apps, and sports a comparatively low price. It even fares well in performance benchmark tests against its competitors. However, some of these competitors offer better value by building memory card slots and comms ports into tablets costing roughly the same price. Here, Samsung takes yet another leaf out of Apple's book, as all those niceties will cost you extra.

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Aug 04, 2011

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GSMArena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It's not easy being an Android tablet these days. The iPad is the supreme ruler of the market, leaving but a small part of it to the huge number of competitors. So even if the Galaxy Tab 10.1 manages to successfully tackle a few dozens of devices running the same platform plus a few exotic competitors, the best it can hope for is go at the number two spot. But that's not necessarily bad - Rome wasn't built in a day and Samsung is certainly under no illusion that it will manage to knock Apple of its tablet perch with a single device. Apple took a gamble with slates, it worked and now they have the advantage in a rapidly expanding market, while the competition is playing catch up.

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Sep 08, 2011

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www.pcper.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Tab 10.1 is the most sleek, lightweight, and portable 10" tablet I've ever tested and it was very quick and responsive during performance and usability testing. The 1280x800 display was very eyecatching when we watched high-definition videos and performed other general tasks. Using the standard keyboard was a bit challenging at first, and I was a pretty disappointed that the tablet didn't have Swype integrated into the keyboard functions as well. While I appreciate the time Samsung spent on the overall quality of the Tab 10.1's construction and design, I would have liked more attention paid to the details in the software and custom apps department. Like many consumers, I have high expectations when I pay $500 for a mobile device. I expect it to do almost every task that my laptop can do, and in some instances, I expect to be more productive too. That being said, the Tab 10.1 met most of my expectations and I think they have room for improvement to make the tablet more flexible to consumer needs so we can integrate the tablet with other devices we use in our personal and professional lives.

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Aug 10, 2011

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TheVerge‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Samsung may not always make moves we understand, but its decision to go back and revise its first Honeycomb tablet after the iPad was announced was a very very smart one. The Tab 10.1 is now the thinnest tablet on the market and yet doesn't sacrifice battery life or performance for its trim dimensions. Does that mean it's better than the iPad 2? In some respects, yes. Its camera takes better shots and it's lighter to hold, but Honeycomb's trailing app selection continues, and will continue to, hold back even the most miraculous Honeycomb hardware. If you're in the market for an Android tablet, the Tab 10.1 is hands down the sleekest money can buy. The $550 ASUS Eee Pad Transformer does add an incredibly unique dimension with its keyboard dock, but as a standalone tablet, I much prefer Samsung's well-revised Tab 10.1.

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Jun 15, 2011

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www.computeractive.co.uk‘s review Edit Like Unlike

All in all, there's little to complain about with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, and it's easily the best Android tablet on sale now. For range and quality of apps, the iPad 2 still has the edge, but if you're more interested in a lightweight but high-quality way to access the internet, then this is a better buy.

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Sep 28, 2011

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Fudzilla‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Both tablets’ performance is pretty similar, seeing as how both use Nvidia’s Tegra 2 SoC, which has proven to be good in multitasking and Android 3.1. Galaxy Tab 10.1 looks sleeker, it is easier to hold in one hand, but you may find connectivity a bit lacking. On the other hand, Transformer boasts a more robust build, mini-HDMI and microSD card reader and while a bit heavier, the finishing touches are quality. Thanks to the docking station, Transformer will turn into a notebook, which is not the case with Galaxy Tab 10.1.

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Sep 02, 2011

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v leaves a basically positive impression that is only marred by a few drawbacks. Bonus points are the modern case, the haptically pleasant plastic, the wireless and sensor equipment and the Nvidia Tegra 2 (250) System-on-a-Chip solution's performance. This is opposed by the virtually non-existent connectivity, the scope of delivery on an economical level and the 10.1 inch screen's high-gloss surface.

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Aug 11, 2011

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The slickest Android tablet yet: at last the iPad 2 has, almost literally, met its match

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Aug 12, 2011

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It's the thinnest and lightest 10in tablet, and a gorgeous bit of design. If the latter is your choice, there isn't a better 10in tablet out there, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a deserving Best Buy award winner.

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Aug 02, 2011

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Slimmer and lighter than an iPad 2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 proves that Android tablets don't have to be iOS's ugly sisters. It tops off a svelte design with a brilliant screen, decent battery, solid video support and a comfortable-to-hold back. Aside from limited connectivity, its faults are wider Android problems rather than things to level at Samsung and its design team.

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Aug 02, 2011

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ubergizmo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the first tablet that can go head to head with the iPad 2. The hardware packs an elegant and sleek design combined with great performance, in a thinner and lighter chassis than the Apple device. Featuring a great display, good audio, larger image and similar battery life, the Samsung device delivers a better video playback experience than the iPad2, except for the lack of Netflix (coming soon, I hope) and Hulu applications. For some people, Flash support in the browser is very important, so we can list this as a key feature that Samsung delivers which is lacking in the Apple tablet.

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May 21, 2011

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is still an excellent tablet and media consumption device, however, and if you're specifically in the market for a 10.1" unit, this one is going to be very tough to beat for a while to come. Fans of Android should have an easier decision here, but those who are OS-agnostic may take comfort in the larger app selection found on the iPad 2. Give developers a year or so, and we may be singing a different tune though.

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Jun 10, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Considering its significantly thinner and lighter design, as well as more polished OS, we do think that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the better all-round offering at this time. As long as these two are priced exactly to one another, it’s difficult to side with the HP TouchPad before HP manages to bring a number of improvements to the platform that will enhance the overall user experience. Until then, the TouchPad will remain at its current position of being a runner-up in this comparison.

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Jul 11, 2011

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Liliputing‘s review Edit Like Unlike

That said, I’m still not convinced anyone needs an Android tablet. There are still only a few hundred apps designed specifically for this sort of tablet — which means that most of the apps you run on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 are also available for Android smartphones. If you have an Android phone and find yourself constantly frustrated by the limitations of the small screen, or if you want a tablet specifically because you want a mobile device that you can use without increasing your monthly phone bill, I suppose this type of tablet could fit the bill.

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Jul 04, 2011

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tabletpcreview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Tab 10.1 features excellent hardware and design, and Honeycomb 3.1 also impresses. Still, limited app selection is this Android tablet's glaring drawback.

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Jun 24, 2011

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you're not into the locked down app store mentality of Apple, where only the saintly apps are approved, or just prefer the Android OS to anything out of Cupertino, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is your best choice in an increasingly crowded market.

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Jun 15, 2011

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

With a thin-and-light design, a gorgeous display, a high-quality camera, and great battery life, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the best iPad contender so far.

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Jun 16, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Literally, it’s a coin toss between the two mainly because they are priced evenly and have their own unique strengths that appeal to certain individuals out there. In terms of design though, we know that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has the prestigious title of being the thinnest and lightest, but when thinking about their starting price of $500, the iPad 2’s thin profile, solid construction, and choice of premium materials radiates more value for the buck. However, Android 3.1 Honeycomb on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 offers a higher degree of personalization, better implementation of notifications, and an integrated experience that’s barely contested by the iPad 2. Additionally, Samsung’s tablet is the go-to device if you’re intimately interested in shooting photos and videos. In the end, it’s truly the platform experience that vastly separates the two, but no matter which way you dissect it, both are undoubtedly regarded as being the top contenders in this ever-growing tablet space right now.

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Jun 15, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Priced at $500 for the base 16GB Wi-Fi model, it definitely is forgiving, but taking into account the novelty and inexpensive route that some other Honeycomb tablets are flaunting, it really makes it hard for some to unequivocally fall in love with the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1. Nevertheless, future software updates are surely going to aid the tablet to differentiate itself from the current crop. Indeed, it's by far one of the better designed Android tablets out there, but after seeing similarly spec'd Android tablets priced cheaper, like the Acer ICONIA TAB A500 and Asus Eee Pad Transformer, the only recognizable advantage with the GALAXY Tab 10.1 is none other than its slim looks – and that's what you're primarily paying for. If you really prefer looks, then the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is for you, but if value and savings are things akin to your style, then you might want to consider checking those other Honeycomb tablets.

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Jun 13, 2011

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

For those who like the idea of owning an Android-powered tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one sexy piece of hardware. It's just as thin and even weighs less than the iPad 2, and the latest Android 3.1 OS makes using Honeycomb a much better experience. If you don't mind the extra weight, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer offers similar performance to the Tab 10.1 for $100 less and works well with an optional keyboard. Overall, though, the Tab 10.1's sleeker design, great display, loud speakers, and strong endurance make it among our favorite Honeycomb tablets.

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Jun 08, 2011

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MacNN‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Samsung seems to have made an insightful decision by scrapping the early 10.1V to go head-to-head with the iPad 2. The refreshed Tab 10.1 arguably represents the most competitive tablet emanating from the Honeycomb realm. Hardware capabilities are not exceptionally different from other tablets, however the new Tab's refined aesthetics and attractive price help push the device to the head of the Android crowd.

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Jun 10, 2011

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the thinnest Honeycomb tablet available, but until Samsung pushes out the customized user interface it's planning, you won't really know what you're getting.

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Jun 10, 2011

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MobileBurn‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I really admire that Samsung was able to react so swiftly to changes in the marketplace between the time it initially announced the original, thicker Galaxy Tab 10.1 and time that it was to come to market. The company's ability to scrap the old design and push out something that outdid Apple's iPad 2 in mere months is inspiring. The new Tab 10.1's hardware really is lust worthy, too. It is so thin and comfortable to hold, the widescreen display looks fantastic, and it all weighs next to nothing. The Android 3.1 operating system that powers the tablet, though, still leaves me somewhat underwhelmed. I had high hopes for the TouchWiz flourishes that Samsung showed on Honeycomb at CTIA this year, but unfortunately they did not make it to the production device.

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Jun 10, 2011

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Whether you go Wi-Fi only or opt for a connected version, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the first Android tablet that makes a credible, and successful, run at competing with Apple's iPad 2. It matches iPad in most every way-design, price, and even that intangible IT factor. Where it falls short lies is in sacrificing ports, but that alone isn't a deal-breaker; heck, Apple's been doing that from the outset. Google's Android Market continues to make it more difficult to find tablet-optimised apps than Apple's App Store does, but again, that may not be a deal-breaker. If neither of those constraints phase you, then the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one of the top tablets you can consider buying today. And it becomes the flagship Honeycomb tablet for showcasing what Android 3.1 can do.

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Jun 09, 2011

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