Monday, March 30, 2015
Review Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10 1 – Tablets Magazine
Affordable middle tablets have become very popular over the last few years. Initially it was mainly the smaller tablets that fell in the affordable range, but there are now more and more ‘big’ tablets with a price tag of around 250 euros. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) is one of them, and so it is time to make a review of this tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1.) – Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4 | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 10.1 inch 1280 x 800 |
| Digitizer | No |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2GHz 400 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
| Storage Memory | 16 GB |
| MicroSD | Yes |
| HDMI | No |
| USB | Yes, microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | Yes |
| 3G / 4G | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.0 |
| NFC | No |
| Cameras | 1.3MP webcam and 3MP camera |
| Battery | 6800 mAh Lithium Polymer |
The list of specifications is not very impressive, but at the same time it ticked all the boxes of the list of specifications that you would expect from a modern tablet. Add to that the price tag of just over 260 euros and you have a handsome tablet for a good price
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1.) – Hardware and design
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) is available in two different versions; black and white. This review is a black version uses only the white version is also recognizable as a Samsung product with a milk-white front and back. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) is made of plastic, and glass. Of course there’s glass on the front and thus the display protected. Surrounding the display are again almost symmetric edges (short edges are slightly less wide) and Samsung are the standard buttons also incorporated back to the front of the tablet. A physical home button with two touch-sensitive buttons for back and multitasking we see on the front again. Where normally those buttons light up after handling this the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) does not.
The back of the tablet is made of plastic and has, again inherited typical Samsung finish to give. leather impression Fake stitching it back roads left though. At the back of the Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) this time is the camera without LED flash, processed and on the sides of the tablet you will find include stereo speakers, microSD card reader and buttons for on / off and volume., the place where the front and back of the tablet is coming together moreover, with a silver frame that the Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) a net that gives upscale appearance.
Display
This is the fourth generation of Samsung Galaxy Tab and the screen since the first version never really changed. The 10.1-inch display is called a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, which results in a less than impressive pixel density of 149 pixels per inch. This is undoubtedly one of the components making Samsung the price of Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) has managed to keep within bounds but meanwhile we still expect something more, too cheap Samsung tablets.
The pixel density makes sure that you can distinguish the individual pixels on the screen and you do not optimally sharp lyrics will see, and that there is some level of detail is lost in the images and photos. Also, it is thus less than full HD so is there anything of the image is lost when playing movies. This does not mean that the screen is unusable, it is for most applications really sufficient. But only meet minimum course is not a qualification should be. Strived
Incidentally, color, contrast and viewing angles well organized, but it pales screen course in a direct comparison with a screen like that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 . tablet offers a reasonably natural view contrasting with nice black levels and excellent viewing angles for normal use. brightness is not particularly high, but the tablet is used in some brighter light environments well.
Connectivity
The offer of connection is again very standard and basic. has Wifi chip with support for 802.11 a / b / g / n signals, including signals in the 5GHz spectrum. That’s worth an extra plume. Naturally, this tablet also features Bluetooth 4 , 0, a microSD slot to expand cheap (up to 64GB supported) Memory and there is a MircoUSB connector for connecting to a computer or, more importantly, a charger.
Speakers
The speakers are incorporated on the sides of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1). Due to the screen size of 10.1 inches is more than enough room to get. Genuine stereo effect audible The speakers are very nice for a tablet and as long as you do not cover the speakers accidentally with your hands (they are, after all, on the side where the tablet handling), the sound is perfectly adequate for playing games, watching a Youtube video or listening to music via Spotify. For serious use, so watching a movie or longer listen to music, of course there are better options in the form of the 3.5mm headphone jack or Bluetooth 4.0 connection.
Cameras
The cameras are about the only part of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) that does not score enough. Where the rest of the hardware is always with the narrowest of margins as does the cameras are just not as good. Not even with the best will in the world and knowing that this tablet is nice affordable. I maintain that it would be better to save the camera on the back road costs to show up and give out. something more to a webcam for both a more than optimal lighting conditions is needed to make something usable plates get.
Battery Life
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) has a fairly large battery of 6800 mAh, which is very positive, because you can without any problem a full day. Recharging is via a standard microUSB port and I have several chargers can be used as a charger, positive so without any problem Playing some games, browsing the Internet and social media I could easily an hour or 10 forward with the tablet. Looking at the competition that is certainly a positive point
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1.) – Software
Samsung products come with Samsung software. That should really not be a surprise anymore. Under the layer of Samsung simply turn the Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) course on Android, namely Android 4.4.2 KitKat. At the time of writing about the most recent version available. Of course carries the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) also Google’s approval so you have access to all the standard Google apps and services, including the Play Store and Google Now.
Samsung’s TouchWiz interface is quite famous so just about every user of a Samsung tablet considering buying is aware of this skin, and perhaps attaches even some extra value to the skin. because Samsung has quite a few skills Learn to handle in this skin. Personally, I recently become a fan of the multi-screen capability that has Touchwiz, it is quite possible to run. two apps side by side Just about every interface element is adapted and looks slightly unlike standard Android. Yet most matters still to be found in the same place or returned to a logical alternative. way I personally do fan of the place (below left) which is the default Google search bar installed.
In addition to the adaptations of all small and large interface elements Samsung also distinguished itself often Delivery of a large number of apps. Fortunately they abandoned it lately, at least in the way in which these actions are accessible to users. Samsung offers users still cool actions 50GB Dropbox space or free trial periods for various services / newspapers / streaming media services, but those actions are now housed under a special Samsung Apps app where users can therefore choose which action or not self- used (and installed) is. Where the Galaxy Tab S a special widget is available to promote these actions we see these additional widgets not return the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) . The range of activities also varies by model, with the more expensive Galaxy Tab S tablets, there are some trial subscriptions extra available
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) – in use.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) is clearly based on casual use. terms of specifications and price A power-user who wants more in the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab NotePro line choice, but for example, a family with this Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) as a second or perhaps third Screen are service needs do satisfy the tablet fine. As Samsung puts it, it’s an awesome device to any TV to watch on the couch (with headphones), or to use for a recipe app in the kitchen.
Despite the disappointing resolution to me was so concerned it well suited for watching TV and Youtube videos, reading, I would recommend less again. The screen is not necessarily very restless, but I notice that my eyes get tired more quickly when reading, for example, compared with a higher resolution retina display iPad mini.
Performance
The performance is the final component that is approached in this review, and again scored Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) again sufficient. tablet is fast and does not feel anywhere always go smoothly, but the tablet is very constant and stable. So although it takes a little longer to start a game always eventually start it. As his games once they are loaded anyway useful. A modern game like Modern Combat 5 is running fine, and that says a lot about the power.
Casual games may therefore not a problem. The browser feels quickly sat down, even if you use that in (splitscreen) with another app. It is primarily the interface where you can sometimes see a few frames thinks too little. Samsung chooses all kinds of small animations that make the skin unnecessarily heavy, and so things just what langzamen feel
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) -. Conclusion
In principle, this is the perfect tablet for Dutch culture it is a real 6 Just slightly better than adequate, but we walk in school usually is not much harder than necessary. And a 6 in the Netherlands enough. It is unfortunate that Samsung was not just a little bit more ambitious and a prettier screen was installed in the tablet than it was just point been better. However, the Samsung also earned some bonus points because all those good marks do work together very well, and therefore more than the sum. Also in view of the price you have to say that Samsung has the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1) is a great product on the market as a premium brand. Short, thick enough for this model from Samsung.
