A wonderful daily companion - from a normal user's perspective ...

A wonderful daily companion - from a normal user's perspective ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi 4 25.6 cm (10.1 inch) tablet PC (1.2GHz quad-core, 1.5 GB RAM, 16GB of internal memory, Bluetooth 4.0, Android 4.4.2, EU Plug) white (Personal Computers)

Customer Review

I am writing this review from a normal user who uses the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tab4 daily and has now collected a little experience with the device view. I will not enter into this too much on the technical specifications that have other reviewers have done excellently in front of me. For this they deserve my thanks, they have helped to show me the way in my purchase decision. Nevertheless, I note again that everyone ultimately has own and personal preferences of a tablet. It comes at the end but then again depends on how user friendly that your product proves in daily use. In this direction goes my review.

Background:
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The starting point was the following: In the family we have a laptop and another tablet. For this, each has a smartphone. Two older netbooks I leave on the sidelines. Four people, including two school children, the recources have simply proved to be too short for your daily needs. So it was decided in the family council to purchase a tablet. The honorable task of selection was transferred to me (of course!). The market for Tablets's become almost unmanageable and also hotly contested. The technology is developing so fast that it is an interested "Normalo" before making a purchase once have an overview, what ever is the current status. Which reminds me that many reviews here have helped to Amazon.

Ultimately, one must ask already quite at the beginning, which requirements you have a tablet and what you want to use it anyway. For us, these are surf the Internet, view images, listen to music, read simple office work, online tuition, books and games. A fairly wide range, which has also led to the decision for a tablet and no other laptop. Among the points in daily use later. After the fundamental decision for a tablet you're then also quickly in the system Question: Android or the brand with the apple. The decision was made quickly, because I have the option of expanding the memory and compatibility with existing devices important. In addition, fruit can be quite expensive ...

Tablets There are many claims. I personally do not think that you have to have the latest (and most expensive) model of a smartphone or tablet ever. But you can of course look different. For me, a tablet is a commodity that makes my life easier, entertains me and with whom I can communicate with the outside world. It is not a prestige project for me. We have also deliberately decided on the model only Wi-Fi. First, you save the follow-up costs of an additional mobile phone card, secondly you can now almost all over wifi to the internet. If the emergency not even be possible, you can still set up his cell phone as a hotspot and yet go with the tablet online.

Scope of supply:
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The unit is delivered securely packaged along with a proper charger and not just a USB cable. A printed manual is not in, but is available online, if you like. Really that's not necessary, however. The tablet is completely intuitive to use, if you are not a complete novice when it comes to technology. For me personally the entry was an easy, because I already know the operating system Android by smartphone ago.

Connections / Connectivity:
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The Tablet has a variety of access and call options. It has a micro USB connector, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. There are the on / off switch, the high / low volume button and the slot for a Mini SDHC memory card on the upper end side. The charging port is attached to the underside, which occasionally proves to be somewhat impractical. There is also a microphone and a headphone jack. This is in my view everything I need.

Appearance / feel / processing / protection:
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In terms of build quality, no wishes remain unfulfilled with this device with me. Everything makes a very valued and very well-made, robust impression. The back is not completely smooth and thus not prone to fingerprints. At just 500g can I find the device easy and enjoyable. The display is indeed resistant to scratches, however the use of a protective foil is recommended. Their attachment is a very unique theme :-( In addition, I am basically a friend not to use a protective cover. Here we have two different models in use. Either we use a simple shell with lid that is the lean solution. Alternatively, a model with a built-in Bluetooth keyboard. This is a great solution and makes a totally independent of the location.

Speaking of protection. I have considered it a good idea to complete the same when buying the tablet from Amazon with devices offered insurance for one year for very little money. Hopefully I do not need it, but that seemed like a good idea.

Display:
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The display has a size of 10.1 inches with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. That's not HD or Retina Display and certainly no longer the very latest technology, but here we are again at the claims that they are put in a tablet personal. The resolution is not brilliant, but the display delivers crisp and clear images. This applies to the general operation as well as for movies and photos. The viewing angle is comfortably far, so you do not always have to look at the display head-on. This especially makes sense when you look at together with other photos or surfing.

Performance and operation:
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The Galaxy Tab4 uses four processors from Qualcomm and a main memory of 1.5 GB. This too is no longer state of the art, but perfectly adequate to ensure trouble-free operation. Films and also more complex games run smoothly and without any lag, while playing or working, you can easily hear music in the background.

The tablet is equipped with the Android operating system, with which one gets along very quickly and intuitively. I am convinced for some time Android user and have felt here at home.

The wifi works fine and without problems throughout the apartment. Similarly, the Bluetooth function that I use to wirelessly connect a keyboard, speakers or headphones with the Tablet.

The tablet has an internal 16GB flash memory, which is actually sufficient for everyday use. Nevertheless, it's a big plus that the memory you can still spice up with a Micro SDHC card. Memory does not cost the world today and I have not bought a 64GB card to. Then I have accommodated a lot of music and photos that I can have in such a time and it does not have to prove the internal memory. That can do the performance of the tablets only good.

The daily use:
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Here the strengths of the tablets come right to the fore:

Internet browsing is a joy, no matter where you just sitting, standing or lying. Good that we have not decided on a laptop. The same is true for playing, watching TV or watching movies. Everything works without any problems, quickly and smoothly. The course also depends on the Internet connection.

Speaking at the convenience. I also read a lot on my Kindle, a simple model without backlighting. I think here I can save for the moment a new acquisition with lighting. It reads namely the KINDLE APP also just fine on the tablet. Not as tiring as on the Kindle, but still very good. I'm doing this anyway but only in a dark environment. Nice that you can adjust the brightness separately for this application in the App.

Listening to music makes fun with your tablet. Nice that here the speakers are side of the unit and not mounted on the back, because you the Tablet la mostly lying. The sound is also quite ok, but I always use actually, also look at the movies, an external Bluetooth speakers or Bluetooth headphones. The little things have a great sound that far represents the internal speakers to shame.

Look at pictures is also quite wonderful on this tablet. The quality of reproduction is despite supposedly outdated display just fine, sharp and clear.

Let's talk about serious things of life. Online Teaching and office work The online classes makes my kids so much fun. With enough light for the camera is well suited, the micro also. The same is true for Skype.

In the office work I see the tablet the only serious disadvantage compared to a laptop. But even that can be solved. There are plenty of free office applications with which you can continue to operate files, for example on its MS Office. It's great the preinstalled Memo app with which you can hold ideas in words, sound and image in the same memo.

As Amazon Prime customer I would have natürich also wished that I can stream movies and series with the Tablet. Unfortunately, this does not in principle with Android Tablets.

Battery / Mileage:
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The battery can I certify an excellent mileage. This of course always depends on the individual usage behavior and the settings such as the display brightness decreases. But enough with me a battery charge usually up to 10 hours. Charge the battery in about three sins, accurately measured but I did not.

Camera:
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I do not think that someone would buy a tablet because of the quality of the camera. Therefore, these also play a more step-motherly role in Tablets, exceptions may exist. Mir is the best camera important for occasional snapshots or course to Skype or teaching. Anyway, both cameras are not a big hit, do for my needs but what they are. Great Expectations I was not here anyway.

Conclusion:
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Now the review is nevertheless become much longer than expected. But I hope that they continue to help one or the other. Anyway, I'm completely satisfied with the Galaxy Tab4. From my perspective as a daily "normal user" my expectations were even exceeded. The user-friendliness of tablets that clear structures and clarity of the few menus and the overall build quality have also convinced me as the performance, battery life and of course the price. Here you can get for currently 250,00 a great sophisticated tablet, for which there are also plenty of accessories on the market if necessary. Given the price-performance ratio, I would call that a bargain. It does have some reason that is currently the best selling tablet on Amazon. Surely someone might see with other requirements which also completely justified different, but for me does all this at the moment as chalk and cheese. That's me then 5 star and worth a buy recommendation.

Edit 06/01/2014: For those who are looking for a useful guide to familiarize yourself with the familiar Table 4: With this guide I have had good experiences: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4: The comprehensive guide

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