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Samsung Galaxy TabPRO and Samsung Galaxy NotePRO tablets now available in the U.S.

posted by Alan F. / Feb 13, 2014, 1:25 PM

Samsung Galaxy TabPRO and Samsung Galaxy NotePRO tablets now available in the U.S.

The Samsung Galaxy Pro tablets have finally made it to the U.S. and can be purchased starting today. The three tablets had been available for pre-orders starting last week The Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is available in black and white with either 32GB of native storage ($749.99) or 64GB of native storage ($849.99). The Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 is also available in both black and white. With 16GB of native storage, the tablet is priced at $399.99. Lastly, the Wi-Fi only model of the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 can also be purchased. Packed with 16GB of native storage, this slate is also available in black and white, priced at $499.99.

The tablets are driven by Android 4.4 and can be purchased from Samsung's online store, Amazon, Best Buy and Tiger Direct. The Galaxy NotePRO tablets include support for the S Pen, and offer some of the same features seen on Sammy's other Galaxy Note devices including Multi Window, handwriting-to-text, Air Command, and Pen Window.

Unavailable at the moment in the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2. That model will become available in March. Later this quarter, Verizon will offer a version of the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 with 4G LTE connectivity.

Samsung's Galaxy NotePRO and Samsung Galaxy TabPRO tablets can now be purchased

source: Samsung via AndroidGuys

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22 Comments

1. giani

Posts: 269; Member since: Nov 13, 2012

What ?! The 12" note 'pro' only $850 ?! Bargain !!! :))

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 1:43 PM 1

2. kryme

Posts: 469; Member since: Oct 24, 2013

its not apple..... and thats the 64gb

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 1:51 PM 1

5. Berzerk000

Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

It's actually $150 more expensive than the 64 GB iPad Air... For $50 more, you can get a Surface Pro 2. I'd rather go with the Surface.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 4:06 PM 2

13. hurrycanger

Posts: 1773; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

Surface Pro 2 is the best productive tablet! The Note Pro 12" is pretty much a giant flagship Android ft. Touchwiz toy for those who have extra money to spend. (Not like there is anything wrong with that though) I believe it's more expensive than the iPad Air because of the display size. The 10" one is what compares to the iPad Air, and... well, the price matches.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 9:56 PM 0

8. joey_sfb

Posts: 6794; Member since: Mar 29, 2012

Samsung also has their own group of fans. Their price are not cheap now especially outside U.S. Remember their U.S handset is lock down and require a U.S sim card to unlock before it could be use worldwide.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 5:50 PM 0

10. 0

Posts: 242; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

Pretty clear to me that you're a samsung famboy . iPads are priced okay compared with samsung tablets. For me I would always go for a nexus tablet. Samsung tablets sucks

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 6:42 PM 0

14. joey_sfb

Posts: 6794; Member since: Mar 29, 2012

To me both are expensive. But I would rather buy a note pro from their pressure sensitive pen. I write in foreign language and the pen helps alots.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 10:18 PM 2

17. 0

Posts: 242; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

Why not note 10.1 ?

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 11:31 PM 1

22. joey_sfb

Posts: 6794; Member since: Mar 29, 2012

I already own a 10.1 form factor. Now itching for a 12.2. Greedy in other words.

posted on Feb 14, 2014, 7:45 AM 0

3. Miracles

Posts: 560; Member since: Aug 31, 2013

Lol...that device is already old. New Tab 4 series coming on the 24th :P

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 2:11 PM 0

4. rangaha

Posts: 86; Member since: Dec 05, 2013

those are allegedly low range though

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 3:22 PM 1

6. Miracles

Posts: 560; Member since: Aug 31, 2013

We'll see how the prices match up then. If low-end then I want the price to be around 200-(no more then nexus devices)

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 5:10 PM 0

18. 0

Posts: 242; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

Nexus will always be better

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 11:31 PM 0

7. Arirank

Posts: 40; Member since: Jan 19, 2014

The ordinary Tab are surely has lowerrrr specs than the Pro one.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 5:47 PM 0

9. 0

Posts: 242; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

You have mental issues ? $850 is laptop money , and you're using it on a mobile device . Tell me what the cheaper tabpro 8.4 can't do but the note pro can ? Except for the Spen features

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 6:42 PM 1

11. Miracles

Posts: 560; Member since: Aug 31, 2013

I have to agree. You can easily get a great laptop for around that much. I'd never spend more than 500 on a mobile device.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 7:45 PM 0

15. joey_sfb

Posts: 6794; Member since: Mar 29, 2012

I just notice that it $850 is for a wifi model meaning the LTE model is actually higher. Thats way too expensive.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 10:28 PM 1

16. joey_sfb

Posts: 6794; Member since: Mar 29, 2012

To me S pen is why I buy Samsung. Without it Samsung is just another Android OEM. Can buy some cheaper brands with similar spec.

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 10:36 PM 0

19. 0

Posts: 242; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

I am willing to pay for my note 3 because it not only offers the S pen advantage but also better battery life , faster CPU , bigger screen and more ram compared to GS4. But for tablets iPad + nexus ftw

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 11:32 PM 0

12. williamdroid

Posts: 125; Member since: Jan 19, 2014

I had a chance to play with the Note PRO 12.2 It's actually lighter than I expected. It felt sturdy and that display looked gorgeous. But i agree with the above comments, for the price i would rather buy a laptop or a Surface. To each their own :)

posted on Feb 13, 2014, 8:11 PM 3

20. Lycan155

Posts: 254; Member since: Nov 24, 2013

Nah the note 10.1 is a better deal , but the problem is that it doesnt have 4.4 kitkat i hope the update the 10.1 version soon i want to run 4 apps at the same time :)

posted on Feb 14, 2014, 12:16 AM 1

21. docj8404

Posts: 73; Member since: Jan 23, 2013

While yes, one can certainly purchase a laptop for the price of a GN 12.2, I believe it all comes down to needs along with a lot of pros & cons to look at. In all fairness, I haven't been able to physically play with a GN 12.2, but from the previews & reviews, Samsung seems to realize that it isn't a cheap by, therefore I'd say this is one of the first Android based slates geared to provide competirion against notebooks. I must admit Android tablets haven't provided the most "productive" experiences in the past, due in part to size & software, but Samsung seems to of addressed some of these issues. Many people look at factors such as a relatively maintenance free OS , ease of use, expense associated with upgrading, productivity & portability. I point these few things out as these aren't really the shining points for windows based notebooks byvsome accounts. Again, even with the redesigned Samsung UX, it likely won't offer all that a Windows machine will, but it will certainly make a viable alternative for many people who are very much familiar with Samsung's Android & would like that continuity among devices in addition to something that will fill the void of a PC. Without going any further, I'm beginning to believe this may be a great alternative for those looking outside of a PC or Mac for their computer-like needs. The additional S-Pen functionality may be a big big factor in convincing potential consumers this may be the way to go when looking for a device to fill productivity & multimedia needs.