Samsung has added another interesting option to its lineup with the all-new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010, and on paper it looks like a device that wants to be your daily driver. Announced in 2012, August. Released 2012, August, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm 2 (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
Under the hood you will find the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm), paired with 2GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main 5 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a Non-removable Li-Ion 7000 mAh battery unit. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010? What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering strong battery life, a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Even so, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 holds its own and represents a solid, no-nonsense buy. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
