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Samsung succeeded in placing their smartphones or phablets Note as well recognized as productive teams and beyond entertainment. Indeed, it is surely his most celebrated teams and the reference in that segment. Some unique applications and use the S-Pen certainly helped to make it.
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro we’ve been testing a few weeks at Engadget pursues the same strategy but in tablet form. In this case we are going to a strange diagonal for a tablet. Are we convinced the daring Note Pro with 12 inches as a team with a future? Come and read our analysis
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Video Review Galaxy Note Pro
Nothing better to start our analysis of the Galaxy Note Pro ride with a video where I meet him up close and in great detail:
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro Main Specifications
It’s not just the screen. The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro puts everything on your part to be on the spec sheet a tablet with good features. The principal:
| Pro Samsung Galaxy Note, Specifications |
readability=”5″> | Physical Dimensions | 295.5 x 204 x 7.95 mm, 753 grams |
| Screen |
TFT LCD 12.2-inch |
| resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels (247 dpi) |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.3 GHz |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Memory | 32 GB with microSD |
| Version software | Android 4.4.2 |
| Connectivity | LTE |
| Cameras | 8 megapixels, Flash LED (front 2 MP) |
| Battery | 9,500 mAh |
| Price | 749 euros (WiFi) / 849 euros (LTE) |
Galaxy Note Pro 12: size “no man’s land “
If you mention the figure of 12.2 inches and you associate the name tablet, probably think I’m crazy. It was not me, was your Samsung Note Pro more diagonal. Even found ultrabooks on the market for less diagonal choose this tablet.
Are these two inches more than the classic model of 10.1 inch Android notice is then? Well enough. Considering the Note 10.1-inch model, we are talking about
weight gain of no more and no less than 200 grams , plus grow 4 cm wide (in landscape mode) and 3 cm high. The only physical dimension that is maintained at an acceptable level is the thickness, which remains unchanged, below 8 mm.
To win just two inches, this stretches Note Pro impractical limits except for a tablet thickness
All this without changes to level design. We found exactly the same as with the recent Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, ie back simulating skin, simulating frame metal finish but actually still plastic, and a S-Pen with its own compartment. As discussed in Note 10.1 analysis, this finish convinces us and like it, and I think it conveys very well the idea of ??”professional” finish.
This Note Pro 12 is definitely meant to be used in landscape mode. You try to catch it or not handle vertically or with one hand. In fact,
natural and convenient way to work with him is really having it resting on the knees or a table , which we already ahead of its difficulty to be elected to purchase: Why give up a team or a hybrid ultrabook so fashionable?
Pretty overwhelming size and weight that is above other high-end tablets (although less diagonal course) as the Air or the iPad Tablet Xperia Z2 (both move in about 300 grams less) penalizes classic tablet applications such as reading. The effort to optimize screen size regarding physical dimensions and minimize weight for comfort is not reflected in a model like this Note Pro
When it comes to play or playing content, the big screen is a delight whenever we choose to keep the team supported as noted above or grabbed with both hands well. In that case it is true that no Note Pro appears to be very heavy, being those 700 grams well distributed.
In fact, when compared with Surface Pro Note Pro see that this is about 200 grams lighter , and if we go to a convertible as the Vaio Duo 13, the Note Pro is almost half the weight. In terms of connections, we found the
USB 3.0 port at the bottom (you can also use a microUSB connector if you want), a slot for microSD cards and button Home, volume and audio input 3.5 mm. An infrared port to use this behemoth as a remote control, which, if you go for a professional profile team, I think clearly leftover Also included
Pro Galaxy Note screen. Inch more we are not worth outdoors
As we have seen, Samsung stretching diagonal of this Note until Pro 12.2 inch . The resolution that bet is 2560 x 1600 pixels , a figure which gives good results in 247 dpi. Although the Note 10.1 slashing 300 dpi, the sharpness is comparable to the usual reading distance, and not appreciate much difference
The Note Pro stumbles into a difficult stone. Visibility Outside
Regarding the panel, Koreans, also as in Note 10.1 2014 Edition, have chosen to put a classic TFT LCD panel under the protective glass screen. A performance level faulted and get excellent viewing angles, outstanding brightness of 600 nits , accurate color reproduction and contrast very accomplished.
The hits back be visibility outdoors , which does not exceed an acceptable and thanks. A common use of this equipment would be working mode is officiating in any condition, usually on the move, so you visibility deficiencies in intense natural light is really a problem for potential buyers.
In As for size, the increase in diagonal screen space chases win to have up to four applications open at the same time and
to manage more information at a glance , but something that gets excessive differences to Note 10.1 2014 Edition.
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performance, excellent autonomy
With a shaped by a quad-core processor at 2.3 Ghz and 3 GB of RAM base, experience Users with Note Pro was successful … but without great fanfare . A level benchmarks shown lazier than the Note 10.1 2014. For example, in Antutu, compared with more than 35000 points obtained by the model of lower diagonal, the Note Pro has taken an average that has not reached 32000 points . In Quadrant is also lower than other models on the market with less than 19,000 points.
All this does not mean the Note Pro does not work smoothly, and indeed there is the possibility of a
multiwindow up to four applications , but then I noticed that the number of pixels to move is choking a bit.
A clear advantage to find the relative Note Pro or a hybrid ultrabook is its autonomy
Dondo yes you successful with this Note Pro Samsung is on drums. He has placed an impressive 9,500 mAh battery (much of the extra weight gone there to stop) that has left us a range in our tests not exactly 12-13 Samsung promises navigation, but always around 10 am . Excellent figure that fits what we’ll sue a team here.
An intensive workshop with it we can leave well enough battery to return the next day without fear of making left at home charger.
An important aspect to consider with such battery capacity is, as far as possible, reload the computer with a USB cable 3.0 , so that the required time will not last forever.
S-Pen, which makes a difference … for a few
Having landed in the market very recently, Note Pro has the advantage of including and version 4.4.2 . Android under the TouchWiz interface . If the analysis aim to Galaxy S5 Samsung had been content to apply small customizations and the inclusion of own services, with the Note range could not do the same.
In the segment of Android tablet yet is able to make the cut as in the smartphone world, and that we should value it
especially Samsung’s effort to give value to their teams . It is especially in this range of products more professional cut, where Koreans can make a difference.
What do your S-Pen, which have no doubt that reached a level not seen before in this segment in this Note Pro . It is accurate, light, well designed and can draw and create content freehand with high quality and completely natural way, for there to be afraid to rest your hand when using the stylus. If you are creative, here this Note Pro does make the distances with his potential rivals.
S Pen Associates we find the bulk of applications made in
Samsung . There are the well known Air Command with direct access to search applications, drawing or taking notes over any application, from which they will speak in detail in our analysis of Note 3. Deserve special mention Scrapbooker (organize and highlight information) or SketchBook
amazing , optimized in this Note Pro and yes that shows the full potential of the combination of S Pen and 12.2 inch screen.
The number of applications that incorporates Samsung this Note Pro is bulky and completely focused on the business / professional environment. We have for example a full keyboard that takes advantage of the entire screen space to be comfortable. It is just by size, but to write seriously really want an external keyboard.
At the company level have e-Meeting for shared activities, Cisco WebEx virtual meeting or group Remote PC, which promises
remotely access your Mac or PC , although it is not a feature that can not be obtained by means of third-party applications. They are poorly designed and they work as promised but generally only going to take advantage if the other team also use the Samsung tablet. We have left for last the option of multi-window . In a device for producing and with such a diagonal, this ability to have up to four open applications (can not have any) promised, but when we do performance low enough and in the end, only two better leverage the four, which remain anecdote. Yes, we have no doubt that the multi-window should be an option to enhance the tablet ecosystem.
Can we consider mobility option to work
Beyond analyzing the common aspects in our reviews of gadgets, the goal I had with this Galaxy Note Pro was to assess the extent we can proceed to consider it as a candidate for that category of gadget they want us to help work on mobility without adopting the classical format ultrabook or laptop .
Preconditions for my should be portability, autonomy, touch capabilities on the display, LTE connectivity and a number of applications / services that allow me to edit documents with some credit.
The Galaxy Note Pro competes against Surface, but has a great handicap: Android is not ready to compete with Windows 8 on a tablet productivity level
Swimming See the Note at the beginning we have felt overwhelmed by their screen size that we have gradually grown accustomed. As mentioned in the section on software, Samsung has endowed numerous own applications that are highly complementary to those already available in the Android ecosystem to work in office or email. But above all it has enhanced the use of S-Pen to edit documents with handwritten notes or make sketches. Nevertheless, Android is still far from what we can offer Windows 8 on a tablet / hybrid.
multiwindow applications or Remote PC we have proved the most useful. It’s always a good idea to have two windows open at the top with a video or web space while the rest is occupied by our email or text document where we are writing. Or to attend a video conference taking notes and at our Twitter. And if the connection holds, control and have “mirror” on the screen of tablet applications running in our regular computer is another attraction that you can engage us. Of course, here the factor
accessories must always be taken into account , especially with respect to the keyboard. Along with a cover that allows us to place the tablet leaning on a table, are the two essential accessories you should always carry this Note Pro to take advantage of actual job functions. Doing so, we’re including enough elements that would approach in price and weight to a model like the Surface Pro or a hybrid. Where Samsung wins them, as we discussed, is autonomy. In fact, the most direct rival that comes to mind for this Note is Samsung’s Pro 2 Pro for Microsoft Surface. Both models escaping from the idea we have of tablet consumption (of Microsoft by weight and price of Samsung for the size) and tune performance and buying motives for a professional market as we have indicated you want to give up their laptop certain scenarios.
The note and review of Engadget
If the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 aimed very good ways tablet seriously and seeks applications and be spread by using the pen, this Note Pro Ruffles curl but for us excessively. It screen diagonal of hand for what we consider a tablet, yes better options in their 12.2-inch multi.
On paper its features do not detract at all, starting with the glossy screen and ending with a perfect digital pen at this level. We’ll see if he can establish a successful new category as did the Note smartphone in the world. Movements in the tablet market professionals seem to point to that path curiously. A couple of blackheads important given the professional profile you are targeting are found in the screen, which does not meet outdoors, and in the software. To qualify for the professional market Android still has some way to go against Windows 8 and even iOS, and Samsung is making efforts to do so, but need help. Hence our lower note in the software. If we add that price (849 euros
LTE model ) is not tight about his potential rivals ” Classic “in the tablet market high-end, the prospect of this Note Pro is quite small. But if you just believe and know the “user manual” and not be disappointed.
7.8
Design 7
Screen 8
Performance
7.5 Software 7
Autonomy 9.75
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Pros
Finish the back Great pen experience Autonomy ??
In against
- excessive size for use as tablet
- performance when we demand
high Price
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Software
- environment and ecosystem professional
The tablet has been transferred to the test by Samsung. You can see our policy relations firms
The Korean company Samsung is not the first time he approaches the scene of the IFA electronics fair to present their new handsets. Samsung and presented its latest mobile devices belonging to the family of phones Note . So it seems that the company will present its new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 coinciding with the opening of doors IFA . Thus, the new terminal was officially presented to the media in Europe. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will offer new features and advanced capabilities for all users. The latest leaks have a high-end terminal with a 5.7 inch screen and a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels to be able to play 2k content . Also, the screen will have a flexible panel Youm to bend the sides smartphone . Furthermore, the device is expected to have a fingerprint sensor and a manager to measure heart rate as including the Samsung Galaxy S5 . For now, users will have to wait for all the features and the departure since the company has not made any statement on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 . 
