samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition or microsft surface pro 2?
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Surface pro 2 is a fully functional windows 8.1 laptop / ultrabook in a tablet! It is just slightly heavier than the previous iPad (not the air, which is 300g lighter), but it is no comparison regarding features and capability. So it depends what you want. I have obviously opted for the surface. As I travel a lot for work , now I do not need to carry with me both a tablet and a laptop. I only need now surface pro 2!
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I originally had the Note 2014 edition and replaced it with a SP2. Ultimately, I wanted to - take notes with a stylus- work with Word (work/school)- annotate PDFs with a stylus- Full web browsing (teach online, so full browser was key)Ultimately, Android is terrible at handling PDFs (seriously, check the reviews for PDF annotating apps) whereas Drawboard and OneNote are perfect for this. Also, native Word beats any and all attempts by other programs. OneNote + Wacom Stylus = perfection in note taking.And... as a bonus, all the desktop programs work. I can do everything with my SP2. I still had to lug around a laptop if I wanted to do Dreamweaver, etc. with my Note 2014.Your use-case may push you in another direction. I originally had the Note 2014 edition and replaced it with a SP2. Ultimately, I wanted to - take notes with a stylus- work with Word (work/school)- annotate PDFs with a stylus- Full web browsing (teach online, so full browser was key)Ultimately, Android is terrible at handling PDFs (seriously, check the reviews for PDF annotating apps) whereas Drawboard and OneNote are perfect for this. Also, native Word beats any and all attempts by other programs. OneNote + Wacom Stylus = perfection in note taking.And... as a bonus, all the desktop programs... » Read More I originally had the Note 2014 edition and replaced it with a SP2. Ultimately, I wanted to - take notes with a stylus- work with Word (work/school)- annotate PDFs with a stylus- Full web browsing (teach online, so full browser was key)Ultimately, Android is terrible at handling PDFs (seriously, check the reviews for PDF annotating apps) whereas Drawboard and OneNote are perfect for this. Also, native Word beats any and all attempts by other programs. OneNote + Wacom Stylus = perfection in note taking.And... as a bonus, all the desktop programs work. I can do everything with my SP2. I still had to lug around a laptop if I wanted to do Dreamweaver, etc. with my Note 2014.Your use-case may push you in another direction. « Show Less
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IMO there's no comparison. Android is incredibly limited and slow and buggy. A Surface Pro has real Windows on it, so VASTLY better software, and hardware, it has faster ahrdware, and Windows is actually faster than Android on the same hardware, despite Android being so limited. On top of that, Samsung's Android devices don't run stock android, so updates will be few and far between. I'd never choose Android over Windows, but if you must for some reason, at least get a Nexus as you'll get better support for it for longer.
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I have an Android Transformer 300(top ten, 2013), i3 laptop, and the Surface Pro 2. The last time I used the Transformer was day before Christmas. Pro 2 ALL the way!
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This product is only for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - 2014 Edition (2nd Generation)
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http://www.mobiletechreview.com/tablets/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-10.htm here is the difference between old and new. http://www.mobiletechreview.com/tablets/2014-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10.htm
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Only difference is the addition of the S-Pen. Apart from that, performance, size, features, is identical.Get the Tab Pro. $100 extra for a stylus is pointless.
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The Galaxy Note 1 has always had a different size cover even from the Galaxy Tab 2, so you could not use for the Note either because the first Galaxy Note was slightly thicker and heavier than the Tab 2 10.1. If you compare even the current Galaxy Note and Tab 3 10.1 models you will see the difference even now. The note has a beefier operating system than the Tab 2 or Tab 3 models and is designed so that you can use the stylus to actually write notes to the system. Or to actually draw or do diagrams, like a chalk board but with ability to save doodles.
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I love my Note 8. I had the Tab 2/7 and hardly used it. I use the Note 8 a lot. The resolution is very good. I also have a Galaxy S3 phone and they integrate well. I can't speak to the Tab 3/8. The S Pen is really cool but I haven't figured out how to make the most of it yet.
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Yes. Pro version on the Surface 2 and Surface pro 2 are the same size and i have my Surface 2 with a typical leather case also and it fits perfectly and with space so no worrys.
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Surface Pro 2 runs Office 2013 Home and Student very well. This includes word and excel, as well as other programs. I think it would also handle the more complete Office programs just as well.
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unsure what they've done with the 2014 model, but the older models have very glitchy trackpads. I would still hold off on the pro. Get the 2014 14in. Notice that the 14 inch is getting rad reviews by critics, but no one is saying much about the pro. That switchblade/trackpad is no good.
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Kerry: Just curious, did you buy the Galaxy Note N7000 (Note 1) or the Galaxy Note N7100 Note 2? Both are great devices, so either way, you will be happy with either!Regards,Daisy
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I have a Samsung pro 8.4 which it works great in...As long as the note takes a micro SD it should work
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the Note Pro comes with the S-pen stylus and S-pen interface as well as S-pen optimized apps. the Tab Pro does not include the S-pen or stylus features.
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I don't have this pen, but I do have both 2013 and 2014 versions of the Galaxy Note 10.1. The S Pens are interchangable as far as functionality but they will not fit the storage slot on the other device. If you want it to fit the storage slot make sure you buy an S Pen specific to the model.
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From what I researched, no. They have the same drawings available on the 10.1. I also have a surface pro 2 that has my manga studio on it, which is great and I love it. The Samsung is just so portable and slick to use.
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I'm not able to answer for the Note 10.1 2014 edition as I got my note 10.1 this year, my note works just fine with this docking keyboard. I would suggest that you contact Samsung support to be sure.
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Not entirely sure.....But the Surface 2 (with detachable key board and super fast processor) has so outperformed every other tablet/laptop I've ever used, I wouldn't consider anything else.....except, of course, the Surface 3.
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I'd have to guess that the older and newer versions ship under the same SKU. If you happen to get older stock, you'll probably get the slightly faster CPU. I'm really doubt a .3 GHz bump would really make a difference in the real world. http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266988/surface-pro-2-intel-i5-processor-updated-specifications