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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 video review

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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.

Overall

8/10

Andrew Williams

By Andrew Williams
Reviewed 02 August 2011
Updated 15 March 2012

Price as reviewed

£372.49

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    • 1: Design and Connectivity
    • 2: OS, Apps and Games
    • 3: Screen, Touchscreen and Gestures
    • 4: Camera, Video and Battery Life
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  • Reviewed by Andrew Williams
  • 02 August 2011
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  • Recommended by TR

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 details

Battery Life
8/10
Design
9/10
Features
7/10
Performance
8/10
Overall
8/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Fab screen
  • Ultra slim, light design
  • Good video compatibility

Cons

  • Poor connectivity
  • Non-expandable memory
  • Let down by Android app scene

Price as reviewed

£372.49

Manufacturer

Samsung

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simon jackson

11:43 AM on 3 August, 2011

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Part of me is really tempted by this tab, but another, stingier part of me wants to wait for kal el. I already have a tegra 2 phone, so spending money on another tegra 2 device (albeit a slightly faster one) feels a bit like buying the same thing twice...

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12:52 PM on 3 August, 2011

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Thanks for the review!

It seems really good for the most part, but the connectivity issues (no HDMI output???) and non-expandable memory put me off... 13gb free space sounds a lot, but I would fill that in no time.

I think I will wait another year before jumping into the tablet market, by which time it might start maturing; as I am waiting for a suitable one that I can use for business and personal use e.g. having a stylus like the HTC Flyer (but built into the chasis) with more programs using it - for business meetings. As well as tons more memory to hold my [business & personal] dropbox contents which are around 70gb plus putting on some movies, tv shows, music, etc.

As my camera will need replacing before long I would also like to see one with a better quality camera.

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1:52 PM on 3 August, 2011

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Perfect timing for the review, as I'm currently 1/2 way through my move to a tablet at home.
I'm currently using a 2009 macbook but am switching certain duties (email storage, music & photo & video storage, iPod syncing) to a eBay sourced Dell Zino HD run headless in the spare room.
Based on this review, I'll still be picking up a Transformer with keyboard this weekend for day to day use and putting the macbook up on eBay. Say what you like about Apple, but the resale value is excellent :-)

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betelgeus

5:02 PM on 5 August, 2011

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i definately prefer the aspect ratio on this,something i hope ipad 3 gets.

shame you couldn't put ios on this or i'de get one.

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10:45 AM on 7 August, 2011

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I'd have to say I was disappointed, having played with a Galaxy Tab 10.1 yesterday.

The principal disappointment was the responsiveness of the screen. Try tilting the screen from horizontal to vertical and you'll see what I mean.

The uncertainty of response (which you mention when describing the halting scrolling action) rather tends to keep it out of the iPad league, I fear.

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karlwaters

1:23 AM on 9 August, 2011

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Got this the other day after falling for all the hype and reviews.

The touchscreen has a major bug which hasn't been mentioned here at all. After a couple of hours playing and getting to grips with the tab, I started to notice a very irritating problem – at times the touch screen will become completely unresponsive, usually for 5-10 seconds.

Google Maps foe example will freeze completely for 5-10 seconds and then force close.

Infuriating to use and a complete waste of money IMO. Shoddy hardware/software disguised as a high end device. Save your money.

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4:10 PM on 9 August, 2011

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I cant believe this product is getting so many positive reviews! I have had mine fro about a week now and I have had many problems with it. Screenfreeze, touchbug, problems with charging, etc etc, the list is endless and I dont think it's an isolated problem as I have seen quite a lot of people saying the same sort of thing....
anyone else??

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9:47 AM on 19 August, 2011

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I didn't read the reviews as my Galaxy was a unexpected gift. However now that I have it I am disappointed and wish my friends had read the reviews. I thought maybe the screen sticking/freezing was just my unit, however seems to be a factory/design problem. Is there a chance of a Samsung recall?

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6:42 PM on 19 August, 2011

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touchbug issue is still continuing for me. uploaded video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_PQRom5eCg

absoultely sick of this now. samsung should get off their backsides and fix the bugs. people like me have paid £400-500 for this piece of kit which doesnt work. complete nigthmare atm.

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1:02 PM on 24 August, 2011

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I've also got the infamous 'oil slick' issue on my GT 10.1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orEJGB9r7OE

Have seen many many people complaining of this on youtube and forums.

Anyone from TR care to respond?

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