Apple iPad Air vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014: Center of gravity

25 November 2013
With the smartphone market driven towards equilibrium, tablets will be the new battleground. The Apple iPad Air and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 emerge as the archrivals in the 10-inch category...

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  • 26 Nov 2013

AnonD-81363, 26 Nov 2013If you want x86 programs the go for a Surface pro 2. We are... moresurface 2 pro 8.1(not rt version) is awesome.
u can get 512GB-internal and 6k-playback.
then pen support, classic-programs and whatever-usb-support.
but....price is just BIG.

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    • Anonymous
    • Xr1
    • 26 Nov 2013

    Anonymous, 26 Nov 2013Lumia 2520 is trash in the eyes of this 2 tablets. Its usin... moresorry but 4:3 is CR@P!

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      • rwi
      • 26 Nov 2013

      Anonymous, 26 Nov 2013Lumia 2520 is trash in the eyes of this 2 tablets. Its usin... moreIf you want x86 programs the go for a Surface pro 2. We are talking arm based tablets here. Can you run mac os apps on your iPad? I didn't think so. Did you actually have a look at the 2520 before you commented? It also has a SD 800 chipset. Microsd, SkyDrive for more storage, built in Microsoft office. The 2520 is focused on mobility, and the screen is great for outdoor usage. Sure ms does not have 400000+ apps, because probably 5/10 of those apps wouldn't even make onto the store because of viruses and duplicate apps. Once again, I suggest you have a look at it closely before making any allegations of it being trash.

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        • AnonD-183110
        • mi7
        • 26 Nov 2013

        Anonymous, 26 Nov 2013the easy way android user to end story .... no no no, this time BMW is better than audi

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          • Anonymous
          • PGX
          • 26 Nov 2013

          AnonD-203057, 26 Nov 2013I will buy Nokia Lumia 2520 over these two :pLumia 2520 is trash in the eyes of this 2 tablets. Its using WindowsRT: it does not have Java/Flash/Desktop/or any of those x86 programs. Worse it does not have good applications.

          16:9 < 16:10 < 4:3 when it comes to landscape, other then watching video with less letterbox, its practically lousy in webbrowsing / holding / gaming.

          Unless you are stuck in only using Office everyday, i rather pick these 2 tablets.

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            • AnonD-203057
            • t7y
            • 26 Nov 2013

            I will buy Nokia Lumia 2520 over these two :p

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              • 3x2
              • 26 Nov 2013

              Anonymous, 26 Nov 2013Apple products need alot of them together to see its useful... moreThat is true it will kill your wallet for you to truly enjoy apple devices unless you rich obviously but for a everyday man not the best option in terms of how much you will splash out

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                • AnonD-170166
                • bG1
                • 26 Nov 2013

                I choose Lumia 2520 (with keyboard include)

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                  • Anonymous
                  • PGX
                  • 26 Nov 2013

                  Apple products need alot of them together to see its usefulness.

                  Comparing one by one is always at disadvantage.

                  iPad + Apple TV via airplay. Or iPad + Mac + iPhone via iMessage/Facetime/iCloud

                  Sure there are completing similar solutions, but they are all lacking or do not work well at all.

                  And, iPad (iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3/ iPad 4 ... etc etc).. once you get one, you can expect how the other one is, normal people only refer to "iPad", rarely the gen. Your software is detached from your hardware.

                  As for Samsung Note 10.1 2014.. well.. its just Samsung Note 10.1 2014. Next time will be another product.. and you start all over again.

                  IMO, if you truly need to experience Apple products, you need to buy the whole family of idevices.. but it sure to break ur wallet.

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                    • 26 Nov 2013

                    Anonymous, 26 Nov 2013At this level, it's not always about who can push out more ... moreTrue, but not entirely, the note 10.1 offers so much more for a student like myself, storage, apps & S Pen, making student life alot easier

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                      • AnonD-92238
                      • t1$
                      • 26 Nov 2013

                      For the first time in my life, I saw "cheaper base price" for an apple product

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                        • C46
                        • 26 Nov 2013

                        iFans alway refer Apple as exotic cars, hahahaaaa. I never see those car on sale, but I see Apple products are on sale. 10% , %15 , %20 , $50 , $100 , $150 off everywhere.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • IV$
                          • 26 Nov 2013

                          Arios, 25 Nov 2013It's ok.. you can cry.. this time KIA its better than Mercendes.the easy way android user to end story ....

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                            • Mmp
                            • 26 Nov 2013

                            Anonymous, 26 Nov 2013At this level, it's not always about who can push out more ... moreBut not as much things iPad can do. And that's more important. S-pen, IR, Flash, and multi-window are not the only things.
                            For example I can transfer up to 64GB , music , videos , pictures ....without even to use the cloud or battery of the Note 10.1.

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                              • 26 Nov 2013

                              My iPad Air is not usable with the low memory crashes with only 1GB DRAM. Safari lags too with the wavy effect when scrolling.

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                                • vxj
                                • 26 Nov 2013

                                PERFORMANCE matters, not specs..
                                and we all know who is the true winner..

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 2Am
                                  • 26 Nov 2013

                                  At this level, it's not always about who can push out more framerates. Because the difference is minimal in real use. Most people use tablets for web browsing, play videos, and simple games. It's more about how much stuff you can get done in one charge. Battery life has always been Apple's advantage.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Yiq
                                    • 26 Nov 2013

                                    AnonD-175158, 26 Nov 2013Don't be ignorant! Note is for the kids!As a matter of fact I've seen kids holding the iPad.

                                    I know the truth is hurt and you can't handle it right. You're better get used to it and face it.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 4@S
                                      • 26 Nov 2013

                                      Aside from the minor spec and performance differences, the Note owns the air hands down with it's features.

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                                        • QJq
                                        • 26 Nov 2013

                                        Arios, 25 Nov 2013It's ok.. you can cry.. this time KIA its better than Mercendes.Don't be ignorant! Note is for the kids!