Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1 Preview
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Introduction
In January of 2014, Samsung introduced us to a brand new range of Android tablets – the Galaxy Tab PRO series. These are built with one intention in mind – to deliver a non-compromise experience through the use of well-polished, tablet-optimized software running on a high-end hardware configuration. And now, we have our hands on the Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1, which is the “middle child” of the family, standing between its 8.4-inch and 12.2-inch brethren.
Design
With the Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1, Samsung is playing it safe, sticking to its tried and tested design formula. The device is built of plastic and sports a metal-like trim on the sides. Upon flipping the tablet around we see its back plate, which has been treated to a faux-leather finish – a trait becoming increasingly popular among Samsung's gadgets. Overall, we're satisfied with the tablet's appearance. It is not the prettiest tablet in existence, but it doesn't look bad either.
As is typical for Samsung's Android devices, the Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1 has a slightly raised physical “Home” button underneath its screen, while the “Back” button next to it is of the capacitive kind. What's new, however, is that instead of a “Menu” button, we find a key for our recent apps. The “Menu” key has been implemented into the tablet's user interface and appears only when it is needed, in case you're wondering.
Display
The 10.1-inch, Super Clear LCD screen on the Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1 is one of the device's biggest assets. It has a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels, which produces an impressive pixel density of 298 ppi. We should mention that the panel uses a PenTile sub-pixel arrangement instead of the traditional RGB one, but that's of little importance given the display's sheer pixel count.
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