The BBC home page opened in 5.6 seconds, and in the Android-only Quadrant benchmark the Galaxy Tab scored 2,200, again a typical score for a high-end tablet. It was no surprise, therefore, to see the SunSpider JavaScript benchmark complete in a very similar 2.4 seconds – just a smidgeon behind the iPad 2’s 2.1 seconds. Internally, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is based on a 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, again matching the Asus Transformer. The only downside is that, predictably, the widescreen format feels slightly unwieldy in portrait orientation. Based on Samsung’s Super PLS technology – the company’s own take on IPS – it’s as bright and colourful as you could ask for, offering excellent viewing angles and an arresting maximum brightness of 492cd/m2 (brighter than Apple’s display), with a punchy contrast ratio of 600:1. The screen is a delight too – a multitouch 1,200 x 800 LCD panel giving more screen space than the iPad 2 and a sharper dot pitch.
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The plastic back isn’t quite as bulletproof as Apple’s metal casing, but like the Asus Eee Pad Transformer – hitherto our favourite Android tablet – it feels sturdy and warm to the touch. The looks have been updated since Samsung first demonstrated the device in February, but it’s still lighter than the iPad 2 at 565g, and a fraction of a millimetre thinner. It’s a shame, because the Galaxy Tab has a lot going for it. Update: The EU-wide ban has now been lifted but Apple’s legal action continues, so it’s possible that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 might once more be withdrawn from sale. Samsung plans to appeal against the ruling, but once current stocks are sold there’s no telling whether or when there’ll be any more. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 looks eerily, insolently similar to an iPad 2 – and it probably doesn’t help that its various capacities and 3G configurations are priced to precisely match Apple’s corresponding models. Glance at the picture and it’s not hard to see why. They’re loud with great clarity and while they still don’t hold a candle to front facing speakers the speakers are placed in such a way that you’ll never accidentally block them with your hands whether you’re holding the tablet in portrait or landscape.As we write this review, it’s been announced that sales of Samsung’s latest Android tablet are to be halted across Europe, following legal action from Apple. What separates the Tab 4 10.1 besides it’s larger display is the dual speakers on the left and right sides which is a big improvement from the tiny single speaker on the 7 and 8 inch models.
For being plastic it feels very solid and lightweight making it very comfortable to use for long periods of time. The hardware is not unlike any Samsung product we’ve seen before being entirely constructed of plastic with a fake leather texture on the back and a chrome trim wrapping around the perimeter of the tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 is the biggest out of the Tab 4 bunch and if 7 or 8 inch tablets are just too small for you then Samsung’s got you covered with the 10.1.
With a bright and vivid display, solid build quality, dual speakers, and great battery life, this tablet is a great option to consider and if having cutting edge specs isn’t a factor then this tablet just might be worth it.
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