14 DAY TRIAL // The Galaxy Note 10.1 line of tablets is one that has taken to keeping the name, despite the hardware and software being periodically refreshed. Right now, Samsung is inaugurating the third iteration, from what we can tell.
There was the original Galaxy Note 10.1 of 2012-2013, then the Galaxy Note 10.1 second edition launched at IFA 2013 in September.
Now, Samsung has created the third iteration of the Galaxy Note 10.1, which it names 2014 Edition even though it's already available.
Which is to say, the tablet is up for order in Sydney and Melbourne Samsung Experience Stores, November 25 being its arrival date.
Galaxy Note 10.1 retains its main advantage, namely the 10-point multi-touch capability with S-Pen support.
The ability to call special menus with the stylus and manipulate various apps in stackable menus carries over from the previous generation.
One might even argue that the Galaxy Note 10.1 is the greatest multi-tasking media/business tablet still powered by Android (Android 4.3+).
“We’re very proud to build on the success of the first GALAXY Note 10.1, a tablet that created a different category for Samsung by offering Australians the ability to experience content in engaging ways through a great display, constantly updated and refreshed digital content and S Pen functionality,” said Arno Lenior, Samsung Electronics AU.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition seems to only be available in Australia for now. It has a thickness of 7.9 mm / 0.31 inches and comes in two versions.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Wi-Fi sells for $649 / €649, while the one that also has 4G support sells for $799 / €799. The storage capacity is of 16 GB, expandable via memory card. Jet Black and Classic White color options exist.
Not the smallest price ever, but it can't really be denied that the Pen Window feature has certain uses that no other tablets can emulate (drawing windows on the screen and opening any applications in them, having several browsers open at once, or other programs, taking handwritten notes, etc.).