SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRO 10.1 Sizes

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRO 10.1 tablet 10.1 It was introduced within the CES 2014 exhibition, where the Korean Samsung brand introduced the update of the line of his tablet PC, among which the model was also. By itself, the ruler turned out to be stylish and expressive. As you can see, in the title of the gadget appeared the prefixes of Pro, which is associated with the highest resolution of the display. Excellent technical parameters and a beautiful design for sure will attract the attention of potential buyers who wish to get a 10-inch apparatus.

Appearance

Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, like other models, is made in the design concept using the back cover, stylized under the skin, which looks great and expensive (even not looking at the fact that it is plastic). The front panel, centered, appeared a physical button that launches the list of open applications. Tablet dimensions are standard for this type of devices - 243.1 x 171.4 x 7.3 mm, and the weight is 469 grams. The case is presented in classic color solutions - black and white.

Video: Unpacking tablet

Display

Display resolution is the main advantage this device - at 10.1 inches it is 2560 x 1600 pixels, with their density in 299 ppi. Matrix performed using Super Clear LCD technology. The clarity of the image and its quality is at the height, you can watch movies, play modern games and other multimedia. By the way, all models of the presented line of the display has given the display resolution.

Iron Parameters

Here Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is perfect, according to the principle of "New Model - Top Filling". Main chip Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974: 4 KRAIT 400 kernels with a frequency of each 2.3 GHz and graphic chip Adreno 330. In Suma with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal memory (There is a slot under MicroSD) These parameters will allow you to fully load the device with heavy applications and do not experience discomfort - everything is smoothly and lily.

Video: Comparison of performance with iPad Air.

By the way, this processor has a version with LTE, while the 3G model will receive an 8-core Exynos 5 OCTA processor by 1.9 GHz. All this power, and even such a high-definition display must be provided with enough energy, so in the tablet installed clean battery 8220 mAh.

Camera and Other

Do you think the tablet can not do good pictures? Oaky! A good 8-megapixel camera with LED backlit is introduced into Galaxy Nout Pro 10.1. This sensor is installed on many smartphones of the company. She knows how to not only make high-quality pictures, but also to record Full HD video.

Video: Overview in Russian

Software debugging

As it should be the 2014 models as the operating system is used latest version Android 4.4 Kitkat, as well as the latest version of the Touchwiz brand shell. The interface, by the way, is somewhat reminiscent of the tiles in Windows 8. We can download:

New models:

For owners:

Your mark:

Many advantages at the appropriate price

At the exhibition of Consumer Electronics CES 2014 at the beginning of the year, Samsung presented a large-scale update of its tablet lines that received in the title "Pro" suffix. At the end of January, we described in detail about the largest and expensive from new models - Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. And today, on the contrary, it will be about the smaller and budget - Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, version without 3G and LTE.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRO 8.4 (SM-T320) specifications

Model number: SM-T320
Singlery system: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (8974)
Central processor: 4 Krait 400 @ cores 400 @ 2.3 GHz
Graphics processor: Adreno 330
RAM: 2 GB
Display: IPS, 8.4 ", 2560 × 1600, 359 ppi
Internal memory: 16 GB
MICROSD card support (up to 64 GB)
Wi-Fi 802.11a / B / G / N / AC (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, IR port
Cameras: 2 MP Frontal, 8 megapixel rear with flash
Micro-USB, 3.5 mm connector for headset
Battery capacity: 4800 mA · h
Operating system: Google Android 4.4.2 (with Magazine UX interface)
Size: 219 × 128.5 × 7.2 mm
Mass: 331 g

The choice is 8.4 inches as minimal diagonal is not particularly original. We have already dealt with almost identical on the dimensions of the tablet - well-proven LG G Pad 8.3. As for the rest of the famous competitors, the size of their displays is different diagonally at least half a do.

	SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRO 8.4	LG G Pad 8.3	Google Nexus 7 (2013)	iPad mini Retina.
Screen	IPS, 8.4 ", 2560 × 1600 (359 ppi)	IPS, 8,3 ", 1920 × 1200 (273 ppi)	IPS, 7 ", 1920 × 1200 (323 ppi)	IPS, 7.9 ", 2048 × 1536 (326 ppi)
SOC (processor)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (8974) @ 2.3 GHz (4 Krait 400 kernels)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 @ 1.7 GHz (4 Krait 300 kernels)	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro @ 1.5 GHz (4 Krait kernels)	Apple A7 @ 1.3 GHz (2 Cyclone kernels, 64 bits)
Graphic processor	Adreno 330.	Adreno 320 (discerned)	Adreno 320.	PowerVR G6430.
RAM	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB	1 GB
Flash Memory	16 GB	16 GB	16/32 GB	from 16 to 128 GB
Connectors	Micro-USB, 3.5 mm connector for headset		Micro USB, 3.5 mm connector for headphones	Lightning, 3.5 mm connector for headphones
Memory card support	microSD (up to 64 GB)	microSD (up to 64 GB)	not	not
Cameras	Frontal (2 MP) and rear (8 MP, with flash)	frontal (1.3 mp) and rear (5 MP)		frontal (1.2 mp) and rear (5 MP)
the Internet		Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi (optional - 3G and LTE)	Wi-Fi (optional - 3G and LTE)
Wireless modules	Bluetooth, GPS / GLONASS, IR port	Bluetooth, GPS, IR port	Bluetooth, GPS.	Bluetooth, GPS (optional)
Operating system*	Google Android 4.4.2.	Google Android 4.2.2.	Google Android 4.3.	Apple iOS 7.
Battery capacity (ma · h)	4800	4600	3950	6471
Dimensions (mm)	219 × 129 × 7.2	216 × 126 × 8	200 × 114 × 8.7	200 × 134 × 7.5
Mass (g)	331	338	294	339
Average price (Ya.Market)	T-10673484.	T-10547274.	T-10451398.	T-10546224.
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRO 8.4 (Ya.Market) offers	L-10673484-10

* At the time of writing the appropriate article

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 Compared with competitors, wins not only on the density of pixels. It also installed the most powerful SOC and the rear camera module the greatest permission (By the way, he is the only outbreak). The IR port is not forgotten - the distinctive feature of almost all Samsung tablets.

Equipment

The tablet's delivery kit turned out to be the most minimalistic: Micro-USB cable and a network adapter (5.3 V, 2 A). But on Samsung paper, as self-respecting large manufacturer, not stupid

We had an American version of the tablet on testing. Devices officially sold in Russia are, of course, are accompanied by adapters with a suitable fork.

Design

In the design issues, the South Korean manufacturer is characterized by the characteristic sequence. Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is a reduced version of Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, which preserves the elements of a larger model unchanged.

To evaluate the dimensions, we give comparative photos of Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 and Google Nexus 7 (2013):

If you compare TAB Pro 8.4 with iPad Mini Retina, then in numerical characteristics it is clear: when the display is diagonally, more than TAB Pro 8.4 turned out to be half astimeter already, which cannot but rejoice. If you keep the tablet in the book orientation, then the thumb is a bit visits the display. However, it is not scary in the OS interface. The only active zone in this case is in the upper corner: if you take the tablet for the edge where the clock is located, then the menu will start opening android notifications. However, this position in practice is hardly applicable, therefore, in the worst case, several millimeters of the screen will be overshadowed by one hand.

The Samsung logo is aligned above the display, the lighting sensor and the front camera is inferior to it. At the bottom - the touch-sensitive touch buttons of the task manager and return, as well as the mechanical menu key.

On the other hand, we still have a pleasant to the touch plastic panel textured under the skin. With artificial seam and small thickening in the area of \u200b\u200bthe connectors.

In Note Pro 12.2, the rear camera was aligned in the middle. Here it is located with the edge, which is not so comfortable for shooting. There is also an outbreak, which competitors usually nevertheless neglect.

On the left side there is a memory card connector. The plug during testing is not started.

From the opposite of this side connector, most of the tablet functional elements are concentrated. In the middle - IR port, on the corner - the microphone hole, between them - the standard Android buttons.

On the top edge of the tablet is 3.5 mm connector for headphones.

For charging and data transmission, the Micro-USB connector is used. Samsung uses a more high-speed standard exclusively in the flagship mobile devicesah (for example, in the notorious Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and Galaxy Note 3).

Stereo speakers, as the most compact tablets are now taken from most compact tablets, are derived by thin slots on the underside. This deprives the use of two speakers instead of one, as sound sources are still mixed and offset (if you use the tablet in landscape orientation). Let us remember the second generation of ASUS FonePad 7 - he had everything in order in this plan. The maximum speaker volume of TAB Pro 8.4 is at an acceptable level, but no more.

In Pro-update, the first input is still remains the exclusive function of the Note model - it is necessary to somehow distinguish it from the older Tab. The quality of the tablet assembly is at a high level: no suspicious sounds during active use has not published the case. However, he was noticeably heated even with a minor permanent load.

Screen

The facial surface of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to scratch. Judging by the reflection of objects, there is very effective anti-glare filterTo reduce the brightness of the reflection, approximately equal to the Google Nexus 7 screen filter (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, we give a photo on which a white surface is reflected in the screens of both tablets (Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, as it is not difficult to determine - on the left, then they can be distinguished by size and characteristic buttons icons):

Both screens are dark, and the brightness of the screen screens is 81 at the test device and Nexus 7. The tripling of the reflected objects in the Tab Pro 8.4 screen is very weak, it suggests that there is no air between the outside glass (it is the sensor of the touch) and the surface of the matrix The interval (OGS-One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (type of glass-air) with highly different refractive factories, with other things being equal, such screens look better with a strong external illumination, but their repairs in the event of a cracked exterior glass costs much more expensive, since it has to change the entire screen. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (fat-repellent) coating (very effective, maybe a little bit more worse than Nexus 7), so traces from fingers are removed significantly, and appear at a lower rate than in the case of conventional glass.

When manually controlled brightness, its maximum value was ordage 400 cd / m², and minimal - 5 cd / m². The maximum value is quite high, and considering good anti-reflective properties, with bright daylight The image on the screen should be well distinguishable. In complete darkness, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. Works automatic adjustment Brightness over the illumination sensor (it is the right logo on the front panel). In automatic mode, when changing external light conditions, the screen brightness is rising, and decreases. In full dark in automatic mode, the brightness decreases somewhere to 7 kD / m² (dark), in conditions lit by artificial offices (approximately 400 lux), the brightness is set to 160-170 kD / m² (optimally), in a brightly lit surround (corresponds Clearly outdoor lighting, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) rises to 400 cd / m² (to a maximum that is logical). Eventually function of the auto-adjustment of brightness, except for the conditions of complete darkness, works adequately. At any level of brightness, the illumination modulation is actually no, so there is no flickering of the screen.

This tablet uses iPS type matrix. Micrographs demonstrate a typical structure of subpixels for IPS:

For comparison, you can familiarize yourself with the micrographic gallery of the screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without inverting shades and without a significant shift of colors Even with a large departure of view from perpendicular to the screen. To compare, we give the photo on which the same images are displayed on the Nexus 7 and Tab Pro 8.4 screens, while the brightness of both screens is set to about 200 cd / m². Perpendicular to the plane screens White field:

Uniformity is good, the color tone is close to the tone of the Nexus 7 screen (when photographing the color balance on the camera is forcibly set to 6500 K). And test picture:

The color rendition is good and color saturated from both screens. Now at an angle of about 45 ° to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much from both screens, but the contrast at an angle in the case of Tab Pro 8.4 decreased sharply due to the increase in the brightness of the black field. And white field:

The brightness at an angle in both tablets has noticeably decreased (at least 4 times, based on the difference in excerpt), but in case samsung The decline of brightness is less (photograph brightness 234 versus 217 at Nexus 7). In this case, the color tone has changed slightly. The black field during the diagonal deviation is highlighted strongly and acquires a purple or red-violet shade. The photos below are demonstrated (the brightness of white areas in the perpendicular plane of the screens direction at the screens of the same!):

And at a different angle:

With perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is good. The corners of the brightness of the brightness differ, but there are no local illuminated areas, which is more important for the visual evaluation of uniformity:

Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is not outstanding, but, in general, normal - order 710:1 . Response time when moving black-white-black is 19 ms (11 ms incl. + 8 ms off.). The transition between halftons of gray 25% and 75% (for the numerical color value) and back in total it takes 32 ms. Constructed by 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve did not reveal in the lights or in the shadows, but the indicator of the approximating power function turned out from 2.18, which is close to the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma -Crying practically does not deviate from power dependence:

Color coverage is SRGB:

Apparently, the filters of the matrix mix the components to each other in moderation. Spectra confirm this:

As a result, the colors of images - drawings, photographs and films, - srgb-oriented space (and such an overwhelming majority), have natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is good, since the color temperature is slightly higher than the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black body (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for the consumer device. In this case, the variation of the color temperature and ΔE is small, which also has a positive effect on the visual perception of the color balance. Dark areas of the gray scale can not be considered, since the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.

The brightness adjustment range of this screen is wide, and the anti-glare filter is very effectiveThat allows you to comfortably use the tablet as a clear afternoon on the street and in complete darkness. It is permissible to use the automatic adjustment of the brightness that works more or less adequately, except in complete darkness it may have to manually enhance the brightness. The advantages also include an effective oleophobic coating, no flickering and air gap in the screen layers, SRGB coverage, good color balance. Traditionally, for modern (on IPS matrices) SAMSUNG tablets disappoint strong lighting of black color even with a very big look rejection From perpendicular to the surface of the screen. Apparently, the manufacturer does not consider this parameter particularly important. Therefore, the screen is not very suitable for watching the movies (especially with dark scenes), but this deficiency is unlikely to at least somehow affect when working with text, in games, etc. As a result of the totality of characteristics screen at tablet computer samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has high quality.

Operating system

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is running operating android systems 4.4.2 In the Magazine UX shell, which appeared in the Samsung Pro-Series plates. The differences from Note Pro 12.2 are practically no.

The number of tiles available for adding Magazine UX on working tables is significantly less here than Note Pro 12.2. In the usual Android, the icons on the notifications panel are always visible, and put forward it as in the twelve-day tablet, do not.

The lock screen has become even less functional. You can not insert widgets instead of hours, but you can add some inscription to them.

Unlike Note Pro 12.2, Hancom Office Office Package is not there, but you can download it for free. sAMSUNG applications Apps. Cisco WebEx conference service is already pre-installed. On Tab Pro 8.4, as well as SAMSUNG tablets, the Dropbox affiliate program is distributed - 50 GB storage for free for two years.

Of the 16 GB of internal memory, the user is available approximately 11.78 GB. The turning on the tablet takes about 23 seconds. The stability of the operating system is at a high level, but it is impossible to name it. Sometimes we have come across the scrolling and the impossibility of connecting the Samsung Apps with the server to download the update. And Magazine UX did not differ in flawless smoothness, which is well noticeable when setting up its desktops.

Platform and productivity

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Modification Snapdragon 800 modification system. It is often used in senior Samsung flagship models, for example, Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and Galaxy Note 3. In Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, the manufacturer decided to do without variations and, regardless of the modification of the tablet, installed the same single-grip system everywhere.

The processor part is formed by the four KRAIT 400 kernels - Qualcomm's own development architecture. They operate at a frequency of 2.3 GHz. To work with video used graphic processor Adreno 330, the nominal capacity of which is one and a half times higher than that of Adreno 320 installed in LG G Pad 8.3.

Browser tests clearly illustrate the sequential development of SOC Snapdragon. And if the superiority of the six hundred series over S4 Pro is very unstable, the difference between Snapdragon 600 and 800 is visible absolutely clear. But Apple A7 has yet to be developed.

Starting from this review, we exclude the QUADRANT complex Benchmark from the test set, which, according to our observations, does not have time for the development of mobile devices.

Antutu 4 indicates a large difference in performance with the six hundred and eight hundred Snapdragon series. And MobileXPRT stood out: here Samsung is already one and a half times smoking in performance, but absolutely identical to the LG in the interface operation. We can only agree: G Pad worked at least, no less smoothly than Tab Pro.

The scored score in Antutu X is almost similar to Antutu 4:

In the multi-core Geekbench 3 quad-core Tab Pro still eats the victory from dual-core iPad mini Retina. Some role in this played and twice the amount of RAM of the latter. Superpi puts Snapdragon 800 much higher than predecessors.

On Quadrant Benchmark, changes in the test set ends. To assess the game performance, we introduce two new benchmarks. Uses the demo scene based on the popular Unity game engine (version 4.2 at the time of this test). The Bonsai Benchmark also uses Unity, but, in addition, this test is also attractive by the fact that it is multiplatform.

What is the reason for such a non-compliance of the results in two benchmarks? The fact is that Basemark X is carried out in a fixed resolution, and Bonsai Benchmark adjusts to the resolution of the device. What greatly facilitates competition for the Digma tablet with a display of 1280 × 800 (Tab Pro, we will remind, 2560 × 1600 - exactly four times more pixels). For this reason, by the way, we expected a higher result from Clovertrail + in Basemark X.

Epic Citadel did not reveal a special difference between all Snapdragon; Moreover, our hero was even estimated a little worse than colleagues. But in Ice Storm everything is very clear: for S4 Pro, the test was all modes, the S600 received "Maxed Out!" In the basic, and for Snapdragon 800 already EXTREME - trifle.

	SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRO 8.4	LG G Pad 8.3	Google Nexus 7 (2013)	Apple iPad Mini Retina
GFXBENCHMARK T-REX HD (C24Z16 OFFSCREEN)	26 fps	14 fps	15 FPS.	27 FPS.
GFXBENCHMARK T-REX HD (C24Z16 ONSCREEN)	17 FPS.	13 fps	15 FPS.	21 fps
GFXBENCHMark Manhattan HD (C24Z16 OFFSCREEN)	11 FPS.	-	-	-
GFXBENCHMARK Manhattan (C24Z16 OnScreen)	5.8 FPS.	-	-	-

In multiplatform GFXBENCHMARK interesting comparison with iPad Mini Retina.. Tab Pro 8.4 did not become angry with him, but, as they say, breathing in his head. How do real games show yourself?

Most of the games of the test set on TAB Pro 8.4 works fine, but problems arose with a couple after all. We also noticed that with a long game the tablet, some screen areas are noticeably heated.

Video playback

Additionally, the MHL interface was tested. To test it, we used the LG IPS237L monitor that supports a direct MHL connection using a passive adapter cable from the Micro-USB connector on HDMI. Recall that Samsung has implemented its type of interface at the physical level. As a result, to connect an external device by MHL you need to use special adapters Or connect standard MHL adapters through simple passive adapters.

In this case, the test was performed using Samsung's branded adapter, while the conclusion on MHL was carried out in a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels with a frequency of 60 frame / s. When labeled orientation of the tablet, the image output to the monitor screen is carried out in the landscape orientation, while the image on the monitor is written in the screen boundaries in height, and narrow black fields are output from the right proportions.

With a portrait orientation of the tablet, the image output to the monitor screen is also carried out in portrait orientation, while the image on the monitor is written in the screen boundaries in height, and on the right and on the left are already wide black fields.

The sound of MHL is displayed (in this case, the sounds were heard through the headphones connected to the monitor, since there are no loudspeakers in the monitor) and has good quality. At the same time, the sounds through the loudspeaker of the tablet itself are not displayed, and the volume is adjusted by the buttons on the tablet case. In principle, in the tablet settings, you can select sound output mode - stereo or volumetric. However, in our case, the monitor took only stereo sound, so there was no choice. Again, in our case, the tablet with the MHL connected adapter, judging by the charge indicator, was charged, but at the end of the tests, the charge level was lower than at the beginning. Perhaps lacked power from an external source (they had a monitor) connected to the adapter.

Next, using a dialing of test files with one division per frame with an arrow and a rectangle (see "Methods for testing playback devices and displaying a video signal. Version 1 (for mobile devices)") We checked how the video is displayed on the tablet itself. Screenshots with shutter speed in 1 s helped determine the nature of the output of video files with various parameters: 1280 × 720 resolution ranged resolution (720p), 1920 × 1080 (1080p) and 3840 × 2160 (4K) pixels and frequency of 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames / s. In tests, we used the MX Player video player in the hardware mode and the regular video player when displaying an external monitor. The results of this (block entitled as the "tablet screen") and the next test are reduced to the table:

File	Uniformity	Pass
Tablet screen
4k / 30p.	oK	not
4k / 25p.	oK	not
4k / 24p.	oK	not
1080 / 60p.	excellent	not
1080 / 50p.	oK	not
1080 / 30p.	excellent	not
1080/25p.	oK	not
1080/24p.	excellent	not
720 / 60p.	excellent	not
720/50p.	oK	not
720 / 30p.	excellent	not
720/25p.	oK	not
720/24p.	excellent	not
MHL (output to the monitor)
1080 / 60p.	oK	few
1080 / 50p.	oK	not
1080 / 30p.	excellent	not
1080/25p.	oK	not
1080/24p.	oK	not
720 / 60p.	oK	few
720/50p.	oK	not
720 / 30p.	oK	not
720/25p.	oK	not
720/24p.	oK	not

Note: If in both columns Uniformity and Pass Green estimates are exhibited, it means that, most likely, when viewing the films of artifacts caused by uneven alternation and passage of frames, or will not be seen at all, or their number and notice will not affect the preservation of viewing. Red markers point to possible problemsrelated to playback of relevant files.

According to the frame output criterion, the quality of the video file playback on the tablet screen is high, since frames (or frames of frames) can be output with more or less uniform intervals and without frames of frames. However, uniform alternation of frames is a relatively unstable state, since some external and internal background processes sometimes lead to a periodic failure of the correct interval between frames and even (very rarely) to the passage of individual frames. The displayed brightness range is equal standard range 16-235, that is, in the shadows and in the lights displays all gradations of shades. When playing a video file with a resolution of 1080p (1920 × 1080 pixels), the image of the video file is displayed, exactly by screen width, but the actual resolution is slightly reduced due to the interpolation to the screen resolution.

With a MHL connected monitor when playing a video full-time player, the video file image is displayed only in the landscape orientation, while only the picture of the video file is displayed on the monitor, and only information elements and virtual controls are displayed on the tablet screen.

When playing video files with FullHD resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels) on the monitor screen, the image of the video file is displayed exactly along the screen border with the preservation of true proportions and the resolution corresponds to the FullHD resolution. The brightness range displayed on the monitor is equal to the standard range of 16-235, that is, in the shadows and in the lights are displayed all gradations of shades. Note that a regular player did not play our test files with a resolution of 4k, and MX Player cannot display video to the entire monitor display area. The second we counted more critical, and therefore the testing of the video output to the external monitor was carried out using the staff player. The results of the output tests on the monitor are shown in the table above in the "MHL (monitor" block. The quality of the output is good, but a little worse than its own screen, which can be explained by the shift of the player.

Typical output - MHL connection can be used for games, viewing movies, displaying web pages and other types of activity that wins from increasing screen size. True, you will have to purchase an adapter for Samsung or find the appropriate adapter.

We will estimate the playback of five standard video files:

Format	Container, video, sound	MX Video Player.	Full video player
DVDRip.	AVI, XVID, 720 × 400, 2200 kbps, MP3 + AC3	reproduces normal	reproduces normal, subtitles not
Web-DL SD	AVI, XVID, 720 × 400, 1400 kbps, MP3 + AC3	reproduces normal	reproduces normal, subtitles not
Web-DL HD	MKV, H.264, 1280 × 720, 3000 kbps, AC3	reproduces normal	reproduced without sound
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264, 1280 × 720, 4000 kbps, AC3	reproduces normal	reproduced without sound
BDRip 1080p.	MKV, H.264, 1920 × 1080, 8000 kbps, AC3	reproduces normal	reproduced without sound

Hardware decoding AC tracks with a regular player is not supported, like subtitles.

Support for wireless networks

We had a basic modification of a tablet that supports Internet access only through a two-way Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). In addition, Bluetooth 4.0 and IRDA used for remote control is in the Wireless Standards List.

Separate praise deserves navigation operation. Installing communication with satellites under the Moscow sky took from Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 a few seconds and, surprisingly, the connection was not blown away even when we returned to the room - such among tablets happens very rarely.

Connecting external drives. The transfer rate from the flashca was about 14.7 MB / s. In the opposite direction, the copying is slowed down, but still faster than the average - at a speed of about 8.13 MB / s.

Cameras

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRO 8.4 is equipped with two cameras. Frontal has a resolution of 2 MP, rear - 8 megapixel. The latter is also equipped with an outbreak; Other eminent manufacturers do not indulge us. The work of the rear cameras commented on Anton Solovyov.

Perhaps Samsung is one of the few companies that installs the camera in their tablets is not just for a tick. In this case, we are dealing with a camera that is quite worthy of a good smartphone, not to mention the tablet. Of course, it is a little rude by places, sometimes some acuteness is felt in the work, but in general, it is very worthy. There are practically no noise in the pictures, but the results of their processing are visible. The noise works sufficiently rudely, which does not interfere with the camera to work out minor details. With a bad lighting, the camera drops noticeably, but with good it works its 8 megapixel.

Given the lack of strong scrouping, the camera can be forgiven the lag for resolution from the older brother by almost 0.1 lines on the pixel. In the field plots, she copes well. In general, the camera is quite good and suitable for most artistic and documentary plots.

The camera can shoot video in Full HD format. Below are two rollers, with stabilization and without.

The camera is clearly not intended for too dynamic scenes, although pronounced ripples and distortion when shooting is not. Stabilization helps a little, but if you do not know that it is turned on, it can not be noticed. Sharpness when video shooting is quite good.

It is impossible to definitely say that sAMSUNG camera Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is better than in iPad mini Retina. Its favorably distinguish such items as greater permission and the presence of an outbreak, which is quite natural improvement, since the progress still does not stand still. In the pictures of the iPad Mini Retina cameras feeling some artistic. In the pictures of Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, some axes are felt, but with better detail. All this speaks of various camera use scenarios: Tab Pro will cope with documentary shooting, with artistic - perhaps, iPad mini Retina. If you remember the bench shooting, then the SAMSUNG tablet copes much better than the Apple product.

Autonomous work

Capacity sAMSUNG battery Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is 4800 mA · h - noticeably less than that of the iPad mini Retina, but more than that of the LG and Google Nexus tablets. In the settings, you can turn on the power saving mode. We used it in a reading patent.

If you compare the time that the tablet worked in a read mode (smaller load with power saving) and in video mode (large load with power saving), it becomes clear that the efficiency of the energy-saving mode is small. However, without it, Tab Pro shows excellent results in all scenarios, except for the game, for a couple of hours ahead of the iPad mini Retina.

When the costs of the computing resources of the tablet increase, and the screen ceases to be the main consumer of energy, the time of operation of the new Samsung tablet falls. It remains noticeably large than the Snapdragon colleagues, but before apple tablet No longer reaches.

Charging Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 from the network adapter from the kit takes about three hours. Using a USB port computer Tab. Pro is able to charge, but only in the off state.

conclusions

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is a tablet with a variety of strengths. To them, at least include productivity, display, as well as duration autonomous work (In most cases) and a very decent camera. On another scales, the parts that may be crucial only in particular cases. Perhaps Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is best suited as the main competitor of iPad Mini Retina. Including at the price - the appetites of South Koreans have long been not lagging behind their position in the market.

Contents of delivery:

The tablet
USB Cable Charger
Instruction

Positioning

The market already has such a model as Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, which appeared in the second half of 2013, despite the name, hinting that this is a fresh product of the current year. The device turned out to be remarkable, it is well balanced, it offers a stylus in a set, with which you can not only draw, but also create diagrams, manage content, make notes. At the same time, the model was sold in parallel with the previous tablet with a similar diagonal, but he is morally outdated, and the model Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 came to replace him.

To some extent you can perceive this device as an answer to Apple iPad Air, although they turned out quite different. Samsung at the moment there is a period of increasing the characteristics of the tablets, improve their quality and functionality. Perhaps the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 was published a fairly interesting solution, especially for those who for some reason do not want to buy iPad and prefers Android. De facto can be considered Tab Pro 10.1 with a top solution that will be in demand, at least for six months, then another model comes to shift.

Considering that in Samsung, only Apple is considered as a competitor in the tablet market, the pricing to all models is the same, it is built on the iPad level.

The model turned out to be interesting for everyone who is looking for a device for both home and for work, with a large, but not excessive diagonal of the screen. Very convenient on such a tablete watch movies, play, read documents. It is also nice that the time of work has not changed - it is at the level best decisions other companies.

Design, dimensions, control elements

The appearance of this device fully coincides with what we see in 2014 in the company's tablets: the back cover with embossed under the skin, two color options - black and white.

On the front surface - one mechanical button, it will not work in the album in the landscape orientation, it will not work with one hand, and it is impossible to reach the key, you will need two hands.

On the outside, you see the front camera, also the approximation sensor, in the upper end there is an IR port, with its help can be controlled by household appliances. There is also an on / off button, a paired volume adjustment key. On the right side - a connector for a microSIM card, as well as a memory card. The connectors are covered with a plug attached to the case.

On the left side there is a 3.5 mm connector for headphones. Stereo speakers are located on the sides. On the bottom - microUSB connector.

The quality of the assembly does not cause any complaints, the device lies very well in the hands (but two, and not one). Size - 243.1x171.4x7.3 mm, weight - 469 grams (4G version - 477 grams).

In comparison with Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

Display

Screen diagonal - 10.1 inches, resolution - 2560x1600 points, which provides 299 PPI. SUPER CLEAR LCD screen type. Colors are bright, the backlight adjustment in automatic mode is comfortable, almost does not flush, even in conditions of variable lighting in the rooms. The screen does not fade the screen, the information remains readable.

Screen aspect ratio - 16:10, which will seem interesting to watch video, but here who loves. I do not see the problems in watching video on iPad (4: 3). In my opinion, the quality of the screen in this tablet is one of the best and gives obvious advantages of Samsung. However, this is not surprising - it is precisely on the quality of screens, the company has always won from competitors. And if in the past lag from the iPad with the Retina screen was noticeable, now it is not - these screens can be safely compared with each other.

USB, Bluetooth, Communication Features

Bluetooth. Bluetooth 4.0 version (LE). When transferring files to other devices with support for this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is activated, and the theoretical transmission rate is about 24 Mbps. Checking transmit 1 GB file showed the maximum speed of about 12 Mbps within three meters between devices.

The model supports various profiles, in particular Headset, HandsFree, Serial Port., Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, SIM Access, A2DP. Working with headsets does not cause any questions, everything is forgiven.

USB connection. USB version - 2, data transfer rate is about 25 MB / s. In the senior models, version 3.0 with a USB connection device recharges.

The MicroUSB connector also supports the MHL standard, which means using a special cable (you can purchase it in electronics stores), you can connect the phone to the TV (to HDMI-output). In fact, the standard and describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. Such a solution looks preferable than a separate minihdmi connector on the housing.

For GSM networks provided EDGE class 12.

Wi-Fi. The 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC standard is supported, the workshop is similar to Bluetooth. You can remember the selected networks, automatically connect to them. It is possible to configure the connection to the router to one touch, for this you need to press the key on the router, as well as activate the same button in the WPA SecureEasySetup menu. From additional options, it is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears with a weak or disappearing signal. You can also configure Wi-Fi to schedule.

Also for the 802.11 N standard, the HT40 operation is maintained, which allows you to double throughput Wi-Fi (need support from another device).

Wi-Fi Direct. The protocol that is designed to replace Bluetooth or start competing with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi versions n to transfer big files). In the Wi-Fi menu, select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone begins to search for devices around. Select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now in the file manager you can view files on another device, as well as transmit them. Another option is to simply find devices connected to your router, and send the necessary files to them, it can be made from the gallery or other partitions of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

S beam. Technology that allows you to send a few gigabyte size to another phone in a few minutes. In fact, we see in S Beam a combination of two technologies - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technology is used to reduce and authorize the phones, but the second is already used to transmit the files themselves. A creative recycled way to use Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using connections on two devices, file selection and so on.

IR Port.. We are needed to use the phone as a remote control of various household appliances. Automatically adjusts almost for any technique model.

Memory, RAM, platform and performance

The model is available in several variants - the amount of memory can be equal to 16 or 32 GB, the amount of RAM is always 2 GB. After loading, the volume of free RAM exceeds 800 MB.

Memory cards are supported by a volume of up to 64 GB, however, as their "hot" replacement.

The Wi-Fi version is built on the EXYNOS OCTA processor - 8 cores, up to 1.9 GHz on the kernel. Productivity is typical and does not cause any questions. On the test there was 525 tablet, it on Snapdragon 800 is a quad-core processor in which the kernels operate at a frequency to 2.3 GHz. From the point of view of the interface, everything works quite quickly, although sometimes you can see the bracket in standard programswhich quickly disappear and manifest themselves a chaotic way is a contribution that brings the branded shell from Samsung. In synthetic tests, the tablet shows good results.

Camera

The usual 8 megapixel camera, the difference from the previous tablets - in the presence of autofocus. In my opinion, the camera in the tablet is what you use extremely rarely, is an extra function.

Battery

The tablet has a battery of 8220 mAh, according to the manufacturer, it is able to play video up to 10 hours, music - up to 147 hours, work on the Internet (3G or Wi-Fi, does not play roles) - up to 10 hours. Unlike the 2013 tablets, these results do not look perfect and attracted by the ears - we tried watching the video, it played about 9.5 hours at maximum illumination. These are quite good.

When navigating the network when highlighting 50 percent, we can say that the time of work is about 7.5-9 hours. On average, with not very active use, the tablet will quietly work 7-8 days. With very active use - 1 full day.

Time full charge Batteries - just over 6 hours (2a charging from the kit). If a year earlier, the time of operation of the iPad was reference for all modes, then in Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, it caught up and in many ways even overtake. And we see this for the entire spectrum of tablets with different diagonals.

Multimedia features

From the point of view of playing music and video, this tablet is favorably different both from the iPad and most of the Android female. Most codecs are supported from the box, no dances with tambourine and install additional software. For video, such codecs are supported: AVI, MP4, M4V, 3GP, MKV, WMV, ASF, FLV, Webm: MP4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, VP8, WMV7 / 8, Sorenson Spark, MP43.

For Audio - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA codecs: MP3, AAC, AAC +, EAAC +, M4A, 3GA, OGG, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, MIDI, SP-MIDI, XMF, I-MELODY.

The quality of sound playback is excellent - the model has no complaints, in the headphones the music sounds very good. When viewing video stereo speakers have a sufficient volume of volume, although they do not always have enough.

Software Features - Android 4.4 and Touchwiz

In the tablet initially costs Android 4.4 with the shell of Touchwiz. Especially in order not to repeat, an overview of all the capabilities of the software is submitted to a separate material. You can read it here.

Comparison with iPad Air

The main competitor for TAB Pro 10.1 is the iPad AIR, the same amount of memory at the start, comparable price - but the models have a fairly large number of differences to show them all. For convenience, I reduced all the data into one table, you can choose what is important to you.

	Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1	iPad Air.
Weight	469 gram	469 gram
The size	171x243x7.3 mm	170x240x7.5 mm
Corpus executed	From plastic	Aluminum
Memory size	16 or 32 GB plus memory cards up to 64 GB	16, 32, 64 or 128 GB, no memory cards
RAM volume	2 GB	1 GB
CPU	Snapdragon 800, 4 cores, 2.3 GHz (Wi-Fi version Exynos Octa 1.9 GHz)	Apple A7, two cores, 1.4 GHz
Screen	10.1 inches, 2560x1600 Points, 299 Points per inch, 16: 9	9.7 inches, 2048x1536, 264 dpi, 4: 3
Front-camera	2 megapixels	1.2 Megapixel
Main camera	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
IR Port.	To manage household appliances	Not
Price	In Russia, prices are the same for each model, both with LTE and only Wi-Fi

I am sure that from this tablet it is clear that at the same price, Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has many additional advantages and chips, but the strength of the Apple brand, as well as the metal case, is what looks winning in the iPad. In my opinion, these are equivalent products, and you need to choose the one that you like more on the basis of your tasks. Let me remind you only that in the LTE version of Galaxy Tab Pro you can not only receive SMS, but also call using the tablet as a full-fledged smartphone. In the iPad, such an opportunity is simply not that dramatically limits additional options for its use. But the time of work at the tablet from Samsung is even a little more, which has become a revelation for me.

Impression

The tablet turned out to be successful, it is all that is necessary for work, the working time is comparable to the iPad AIR, although inferior in video playback mode, albeit slightly. In some modes, the time of work is even more. In general, the solution was balanced.

The cost of the Wi-Fi version begins with 19,990 rubles, for the LTE version of 16 GB asked from 24,990 rubles. These prices fully coincide with those on the iPad AIR, the level of the same. It is difficult for me to say that it is worth choosing - on the side of the Apple's aluminum case, which can be considered a plus. But rather, the choice should go between the two worlds - IOS and Android. It all depends on this. By and large, these products are equivalent, and they can be perceived as the same. The model from Samsung turned out to be successful. Alternatively, you can also consider Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, especially if you need a stylus and you know why apply it.

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What did not like

Dimensions.

What did you like

Quality, display, weight.

What did not like

Breakdown during operation.

What did you like

Great tablet.

What did not like

SD card works strange

What did you like

Bright and large screen, powerful processor, Support 4G

What did not like

The first immediately went the stripe, but at a clear defect, why was it sent to the service and o! Miracle through some ten days I joyfully reported that it was yes, the production of a new defect and I can choose a new exactly the same. Pancake

What did you like

Screen Lou, speed, weight, work time; Toys - Hour 4 5, reading probably longer than 8, check it is impossible to children with the games of the discharge. The skin on the back side is not only pleasant but also allows you to safely hold in your hands. And I never worry about the films and covers, it is a plus. My friend has aipad and we have risen as they say, and my no worse data is easier to save on a flash and looks like a rocket.

What did not like

What did you like

Screen, speed, battery life,

What did you like

convenient to hold; easy; bright screen; Shunter works

What did not like

The presence of GPS conditional, the module is practically no worker, probably because of the inner layout of the tablet. Perhaps my instance is broken. Autostar works badly.
Pretty strong light circuit with a diagonal deviation from perpendicular.
Bad main camera (although why the rear camera is generally a tablet?)
For me, the main disadvantage - problems with positioning, as the tablet is purchased to navigate in automotive travel. And it turned out to be useless.

What did you like

Not bad screen (although the color reproduction is quite approximate), convenient weight and dimensions. Long live when watching a video. Easy and compact.

What did not like

Randomly because of my cryption was cracked glass. It turns out that half the tablet changes it in this model (only the board and battery remains). And it costs almost 9000r.

What did you like

It all satisfied until then ...

What did not like

Assembly quality (backlash and scrolling on the edges of the screen), a relatively fast battery discharge (close the applications). Long charging.

What did you like

Thin, light, powerful. Rear cover of plastic "under the skin".

What did not like

Many, very many.
1. Charges longer than it works.
2. There is no full-fledged work with an SD card, but it is the problem of Kitkat. This problem is solved only by loss of warranty.
3. I was surprised to find that not all applications work on it as it should or at all. Play Market in big duty.
4. By Samsung is completely left.
5. Production quality - like inexpensive noname and for such a price!

What did you like

The screen is really good, iron is powerful.

What did not like

It works disgusting: hanging, slows down, turns off when he wants. The battery is spent sooooochen quickly, the tablet is hot. Keyboard rubbish. The text on the screen is larenchable.
This is the most elementary. Many features are not yet mastered.

What did you like

Video and pictures are bright, sound is excellent, convenience to keep in hand, compact, light, thin. Agree. High-speed - controversial. But how does it work?

What did not like

Display technology costs (Super Clear LCD): Screen Pallor (compared to Samsung Galaxy Note II), flaming around the fur. Button scrape the screen, the "blots" appears when the glass appears under glass, like on the LCD computer.

Specifications

Windows 10 Pro.
12 inch display, Superamoled, 2164x1440 Points, 215 PPI, automatic brightness adjustment, color gamut setting
RAM 4 GB, built-in memory 128 GB SSD
Intel Core M3 (Skylake) processor, 6Y30
Front 2 megapixel camera, main camera 5 megapixels
USB 3.0, USB Type C, Wi-Fi 801.11 B / G / N / AC, MIMO, dual-band, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
GPS / GLONASS
3G / 4G module (W708)
Li-Ion 5200 Mach battery
Keyboard Case
Dimensions - 290.3x198.8x6.3 mm, weight - 696 grams (with keyboard - 1.09 kilogram)