Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N8010 16GB

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  8 out of 10

Short extract: – just take a look, it’s got quad-core power, making it ideal for serious gaming, films and even video and graphic work at a professional level. Can you tell that Samsung’s battling up against Apple here?

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  6 out of 10

Short extract: The original Samsung Galaxy Note was something of a breakout success, with its large 5.3in screen and stylus setting it apart from the slew of other Android handsets and tablets. For the Galaxy Note 10.1, Samsung wants to replicate this success, but with a model that's the same size as a traditional...

Conclusion: Some clever touches and we like the stylus, but it's an expensive tablet and the screen is low resolution compared to the competition

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  6 out of 10

Short extract: The 10.1in Android tablet comes with a stylus, true-multitasking, a quad-core processor and the option of voice calling.

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  8 out of 10

Summary: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is Samsung's best 10-inch tablet yet. It's propelled by a powerful quad-core chip and the S Pen stylus marks it out from the competition (so long as you have a use for it).

Short extract: The Galaxy Note 10.1 is a powerful 10-inch Android tablet that packs a handy stylus like the original Galaxy Note smart phone.

Conclusion: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1's screen resolution may be trounced by the iPad, but it features a powerful quad-core processor and the S Pen sylus will appeal to creative types. Even if you have no use for the pen, the Note 10.1's fast overall performance, sensible design, decent screen and useful...

• Fast performance from quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, Bright, bold screen, The S Pen stylus is a helpful addition on a tablet
• Feels somewhat cheap, No Android Jelly Bean, Few apps make full use of the S Pen and some are buggy, Some S Pen features aren't enabled by default

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  8 out of 10

Summary: Updated: A powerful and versatile Android tablet with a Wacom S Pen and unique Jelly Bean skin.

• Amazing Wacom S Pen is stylus heaven, Mammoth specs = powerhouse, Innovative split-screen multi-tasking, IR blaster and optional 3G, Excellent value
• Unattractive design, Limited connectivity, No mobile keyboard dock (yet, Average screen, Average battery life