Update Craze. Samsung has been bringing "updated" devices to the market as often as possible. The new Galaxy Note 10.1 from 2012 is now succeeded by the "Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition". The hardware is the latest on the market but can it, and the software, secure the top spot in the market?

For the original German review, see here.

The predecessor performed well with its 1280x800-pixel resolution and a 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, but the successor needs to be better: Samsung hasquadrupled the resolution. This means the tablet now offers the same resolution as theGoogle Nexus 10 (2560x1600 pixels). Like the "smaller brother", theGalaxy Note 3, the tablet utilizes a QualcommSnapdragon 800. This processor offers four cores that are all clocked at2.26 GHz. The predecessor used a Samsung Exynos 4412 CPU. Theoretically, Samsung has an 8-core CPU named theExynos 5420 Octain their catalog, but apparently, it will not be found in theNote 10.1 sold on the German market.

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The "Note" tag in the name signifies that our test model uses a SamsungS-pen. As with most devices of the Note series, this is found recessed in the device and is thus a constant companion.

Barely different from the predecessor.

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The case of the test model is the same as that of theGalaxy Note 3. Thenon-removable coverhas a leather look. However, touching it reveals that it is a polycarbonate (the favorite material for Samsung). Sometimes we ask ourselves if the design division at Samsung has been entirely removed, as there is no difference between the appearance of our model and that of the rest of the Galaxy series. The case borders are silver and the panel borders are glossy black. Thankfully, we still have thephysical home button. Like theGalaxy Note 3, we cannot complain about the workmanship quality. Samsung has perfected the use of its materials and thus can deliver high quality workmanship every time. Thetablet measures171.4 x 243.1 x 7.9 mm(~6.7 x 9.6 x 0.3 inches) and weighs 547 grams (~1.2 pounds). This means a reduction of 50 grams (~0.1 pounds) and the tablet has slimmed down in every area. Despite being slimmer, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is still just as tough as itspredecessor.

Despite the similar appearance and the much later release date, our test model is significantly different from theGalaxy Note 3in one way: the USB 3.0 port is no longer to be found. Although there is sufficient space for this port on the case, Samsung has chosen not to provide it. The left and right sides house a speaker each and above the left speaker we have the 3.5 mm audio jack. The lower right side has the slots formicro SD cardsandmicro SIM. Furthermore, the housing of the S-Pen can also be found on this side. The top offers aninfrared portin the middle, which allows the tablet to be used as a universal remote. To the left of this port, we have the volume rocker and the power button.