Samsung Hit CES With a New Line of Pro Tablets: The Galaxy Note Pro and Galaxy Tab Pro


SamsungGalaxy1Just a week ago, rumors surrounding a new expanding line of extra-wide Samsung Pro tablets scurried into ears. These rumors proved to be largely accurate as the company announced the TabPro line in three different sizes, as well as the brand new NotePro device in one size. The biggest news in all of these devices was the introduction of a 12.2-inch Samsung tablet display. The company's main goal in releasing this new flagship was to bridge a less noticeable gap between what is considered a tablet and a laptop computer. The release is perfect for professional users, and said to directly compete with Microsoft's Surface tablets. Also noted as a competitor against Apple's iPad, the Galaxy NotePro comes with a stunning 2,560 by 1,600 resolution on a 12.2-inch display. Basically an extravagant version of its little brother, the Note 3, the TabPro comes in bold with its four million pixel count. Whereas the Google Nexus 10 and Galaxy Note 10.1 may be seen toe-to-toe, the new 12.2-inch version brings about a so-called "stand-out" quality.

SamsungGalaxyHowever, the powerhouse of the NotePro is beyond pixels. It is loaded with a 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, coupled with 3GB of RAM, 32 and 64 GB of storage, microSD storage expansion, GPS, 8MP camera, 3G and LTE variants, Magazine UX interface, S pen functionality, and a smooth running KitKat 4.4. The Magazine UX is a move away from Samsung's traditional Android icon-based homescreen. Instead of grids of icons, the tablets show a customizable tile layout that separate apps and content into various tiles and pages (found remarkably similar to Windows 8). Both the larger screen and software are intended to compete towards more complex and professional tasks. Included are pre-paid apps and subscriptions all assisting in Samsung’s desire for the NotePro to be seen as a "tablet that gets things done". To accomplish this, Remote PC allows the user to install an app on a host and use it remotely from the tablet. Multi Window lets users to split their NotePro into 2 to 4 windows. Finally, e-Meeting, is a collaborative tool for users to share content. All is packed within a mere 1.7 pounds and under 8mm thick.

SamsungGalaxy2The TabPro lineup has only one major difference, it’s options. It comes in three different sizes, 8.4, 10.1, and 12.2 inches. There is not much alteration in design, besides the most notable difference being the lack of S pen stylus. The 10.1 and 8.4 models come with 2 GB of RAM, while the 12.2 animal is packed with 3GB, like the NotePro has. It is rather confusing to some why Samsung needed to make a line of tablets with the same specs, just without the S Pen. It is guessed that having all three sizes allow for the consumer to be that much more particular in their personal choice. Also with a 2,560 by 1,600 display, the TabPro comes powered with a (slightly smaller) 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 chipset, Remote PC, and most of the additional features found in the NotePro version. This bundle of goodies, by-the-way, is claimed to be more than $700 worth of pre-paid apps and subscriptions (the NotePro having the most value). The entire lineup of both versions is expected to release quickly in 2014, and prices are not yet available.

Topics: Technology News CES - Consumer Electronics Show Samsung Tablets

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