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[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] BarryH_GEG:
What a bizarre post. Like a lot of people here I used to root and ROM heavily because h/w was slow, RAM was sparse, and the OS and OEM s/w not very refined so rooting was a way of getting decent performance out of a device. Starting with my N2 I've left my devices alone. I was tired of breaking DRM protected apps, losing AllShare Cast, and dealing with the inevitable "work arounds" and "exceptions" custom ROMs required. People that connect to secure networks also can't do so with devices that have been compromised (EG: rooted) either because networks are now blocking them or their employment agreements make using a compromised device on the company network a terminable offense. And with KNOX and LG's "Gate" (which is the same thing) there are consequences for rooting that didn't previously exist. Believe it or not, some people actually use their devices as tools not just hobbies.

It's estimated enthusiasts (XDA'rs) make up 5% of mobile device owners. There were 250M smartphones sold worldwide last quarter and there are 5M members on XDA. That means 95% of people are using their devices as they come out-of-the-box. So for that audience objective testing like GSMArena's holds value. So comparing a modded N10.1-14 to a stock iPad Air is really kind of dumb considering the vast majority of people will be comparing and using them stock-to-stock. In stock form it's pretty clear the iPad Air has a battery life advantage over the N10.1-14. The N10.1-14 also has other advantages over the iPad Air. Neither is perfect. Why does discussing the strengths and weaknesses of both always have to end up in "my device can beat up your device" rants?

As for people moving between Android and iOS, who cares? They both have strengths and weaknesses that appeal to different audiences. More of my friends own Apple devices than Android and based on their technical knowledge and patience for investing time in their mobile devices the simplicity and structure of iOS makes it a better choice for them. I don't question their choice or try to convert them any more than I'd challenge someone's religious or political beliefs. Personally, I'd never buy an Apple device because of the rigidity and content limitations but that doesn't mean I don't admire what Apple's done and appreciate how well their products serve their audiences. Since I don't own stock or work for either Apple, Samsung, or Google I don't have a personal investment in who "wins."

People should buy what makes them happy. And I'd add that just because their choice makes them happy doesn't mean they have to cram it down the throats of others.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Strategist:
http://www.gsmarena.com/ipad_air_vs_galaxy_note_101_2014-review-1016.php

GSM Arena has a detailed comparison between the Air and Note 10.1. Fairly close and ultimately it depends on what you want the tablet for. If you find the S-pen useful for productivity stuff I would say the Note is the winner.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Rickdaddy:
what about the horrible lag everyone is facing?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] punkmilitia:
It was from early models or something. It just doesn't exist any more.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Rickdaddy:
So for the people with the early models, did an update fix the lag?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] snake2332:
FYI Real Racing 3 uses 1280x800 for all 3D content so the WQXGA screen doesn't make it look any better than, say, the first gen Transformer. Still a fun game. I play it with a ps3 game pad with analog steering even though the game disappointingly has no game pad support.

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Well said, good sir. I also appreciate the strengths of each device. My iPad4 (which replaced a TF700) ended up boring and frustrating me even with jailbreak and $50 of Cydia apps. My 5yo daughter loves it though so it's hers and I got the 2014 Note and love it. Sure the battery life is a decent amount less than the iPad but it's still ample. I do sleep daily and charge my devices, so I don't need 10 days on a charge. I love to tweak stuff and hate being locked down, so Android is perfect for me. Plus I despise the iOS keyboard, even with multiple Cydia tweaks. I can not believe how basic it is and that no one made a Swiftkey-like replacement for it. I like the Game Center and the way iOS handles push notifications. Maybe Google Play Games is good, I haven't checked it out yet. I really want to try a Win8.1 BayTrail tablet too, but can't afford one yet. Half Life 2 on a tablet would be hilarious and awesome.

Good point about how many people will use their devices stock. I couldn't believe how many GNexus owners complained about slow updates and bloatware. Like, really? You mean you don't just update to a new bloatware-free rom? You didn't root it on day 1? I told them they're using it wrong but people really just don't want to mess with their devices like us, maybe because they're scared or lazy or simply don't really care enough to take action but that doesn't stop them from complaining about something that they could easily remedy.

We should all just get along and appreciate each respective device and OS. Exaggerations don't help us, like saying this Note gets 16.5 hours of use in one charge, lol.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Ashade:
I don´t need to be indoctrinated. This is XDA Developers and people comes here to improve their devices, if they want a review of a stock device they can find it anywhere else. That's why people comes here to ask about how the device performs after being optimized. I am really happy you enjoy your device unrooted. As per debloated, there is no need to be root, as you can deactivate services on stock Android.

Taking two numbers and divide them doesn´t give an estimate of anything. One, there is more sites of side development apart from XDA- Two, there is no need to be registered to get access to the files, as a lot of people do in many different forums. I am not trying to defend the Note is better than the Air. As I stated since the beginning "standardized tests" for electronic devices usages don´t make any sense at all because of the diversity of use and because they don´t follow any kind of statistical approach, being therefore as valid as any other users opinion.

Good for you, I could say the same of your first previous statement. Who cares?

The first sentence on this last quote is the only one in which I agree with you. I am not cramming at anyone throats, and by no means to defend Android vs Apple as I have as many Apple devices as Android in my house, I am just saying that all your verbosity doesn´t give you more credit and that you should leave people discuss their experiences in the forum as that is the main reason they come here in first place.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Elim:
yesterday, I didn't use my Note and I lost 5% over the whole day (18 hours). I didn't test it but this give theoretically 20 days screen off ?

PS. And my Note is far away from laggish.

PPS. There are many different ways to find the 'best' device and I think we should the others here let choose what they find their best method. All different test have their pro and cons. Also standardised tests. I can propose to test it by yourself and make your own subject con and pro list and decide based on this.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Psycho Pufo:
Both are amazing, but I prefer the possibilities offered by Android
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] msavic6:
See thats the point where I'm at, both tablets are amazing and either one would be a giant upgrade from the Xoom but after exclusively using android for the past couple years, Could I live with the limitations of an iPad? I am probably doing stuff on my android phone daily that is probably not possible on an iOS device.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] thomast5:
I owned the previous ipad and the device itself is very basic, but where it shined was the devs and the apps they have produced, they crap all over most of the Android apps for tablets, or the lack of apps for the tablets. However I did use my ipad in a professional capacity for note taking, used a number of apps, handwriting recognition ones, and none could really make up for the inaccuracies in using a stylus, they were acceptable but not great. Also I missed the Android experience of just placing something on my SD card and finding an app that to use that file type.

It was great for games and catchup TV but lacked in the user friendliness of a device that just allows the user to do what they want on it so after 6 months of having it I gave it to my mum.

In regards to the note you have a device which is great for taking notes and accurate however I just wish a few more devs had jumped on ship with apps using the pen and just Android tablet apps in general but it's early days so hopefully that picks up.

I will state that my colleague has just got the 128gb LTE ipad air and it is so light, the note is light compared to the last version of the ipad but the air is so much lighter, no paper weight there.

If you like the experience of using an android device you will quickly be frustrated with the ipad but just for basic functions, reading books, comics, music, streaming media and games the ipad is probably your device
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] SomeGuyDude:
Fixed it for me. Bought one literally the first day and lag-free.

Keep in mind I'm no apple hater. Typing this on a Macbook Pro.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] dcc22:
I was a Ipad User in the past and bought the LTE 2014 a few weeks ago.

Here is my oppinion:

1) Freedom for Android. You can modify whatever you like. Note wins.

2) AppStore. This is a no brainer, Apple Apps are 500% more polished, fluid and usable. Clear winner Ipad.

3) Support. Apple wins by far. Seriously, Ipads have half the specs of a Note 10.1 and it runs three times smoother.

4) Input/Pens: Note 10.1 wins by far. Writing on an Ipad is a joke compared to this one.

5) Battery: same if you clean up your Note 10.1. For out of the box comparsion: clear winner Ipad

6) Features: sd-card, ir blaster, better resolution, very clear win for note 10.1

If App quality, out-of-the-box usage+long year support matters stick to Apple.

If you are more about modding, toying around using S-Pen for notes use 10.1

I mostly use the basic apps like gps and reading books/pdf + taking notes.

For that Ipads are to limited. You can jailbreak and mod the GUI like smaller spaces between icons but you can't completly exchange it using another launcher.

Even to copy PDFs in a folder an use is is a pain, you have to use Itunes and if it doesn't support what you like to do, you need some serious hacking like using IFile.

IOS structure is strange. Using the filebrowser Ifile you will see encrypted folders like 234234-234234-3-6345345-44234 where the apps are in. Then you have drop your stuff in it and hope it works.

My Opinion:

Once someone gets a Windows Tablet right, you can forget about Android AND IOS.

In 2-3 years I will go with Windows. They need a better resolution, lower price and an S-Pen.

Maybe Samsung will make one. Just check out those Win Tablets, even those for 500$ come with 64-128GB SSDs.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Diogenes5:
I use an Ipad Mini Retina and a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014. The Mini Retina is more my GF's but I still use it a lot.

The ipad is definitely smoother and easier in a lot of ways. For doing something in the fewest amount of steps and raw intuitive elegance, Apple products will always win out.

For anyone that is not use to tablets or doesn't like computers, I will always recommend apple products for them.

However, I need more power for productivity and media tasks so I got the Note 10.1. For writing, it blows ipad away though I do wish iAnnotate or Notability would really release a good Android version of their app :(. For media, it also blows ipad away. It is extremely annoying not to be able to play certain file types over my network or have flash not load on web-pages.

The Note 10.1 2014 is technically faster on paper but the Apple SOC is better designed with more ram bandwidth for a smoother experience.

I don't ever want for their to be a windows tablet because I hate Microsoft products with a passion. I used onenote during college 6 years ago and it was a mediocre bumbling product. I also used outlook which was a convoluted mess. The whole ribbon schemata microsoft added was a mess to begin with. Microsoft loves adding complex UI elements that don't increase productivity and add a huge learning curve to existing products.

What I could do on those software products back then, I achieve 10x as much simply by using evernote, any.do, and google apps. Microsoft has never mastered making good software (it's not in the organization's ability to create easy-to-use software). I use Microsoft products because I have to, never because I want to. I hope all of computing moves away from Microsoft. They sat on their monopoly for 20 years and did little to advance the user experience IMO (beyond windows 95 which was awesome :D).

The future belongs to mobile and cloud computing.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Patroy:
But someone said that iOS7 sucks and now android gives smoothes experience, than you said it is not, can't understand why there are so many opposite opinions
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] punkmilitia:
Right. Im going to look for a better camera around the house. IOS7 has frame drops when doing some stuff - even stuff like pulling down the notifications. Android on the other hand has far less frame drops on the 10.1.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] swaggerjacker:
The two devices aren't really in the same category. The Ipad is not a multitasking productivity tool. The Note is. The Note will never have the amount of apps the IPad does. I sometimes lament the fact that Some IOS apps are so much more complete than their Android counterparts. I have an iPad 3 and I love it. I'm learning more and more about my Note and loving it as well. I use a third party launcher with the Note, and haven't rooted it yet. Updates have been completed. Every now and then it lags, but it's rare. It usually happens when I'm doing something that my iPad could never do. But again, rare that it lags.

I'm in school and most of my books are in PDF form. With my note, I run Adobe reader and Polaris Office side by side in multiwindow mode. I can annotate the PDF and cut and paste into Polaris (I just drag and drop). If I'm downloading files while doing homework, I can switch to Utorrent and check the status, and move files if necessary. Then pull up the school website to check that I'm reading the right chapters. After my files are finished downloading, I can plug in my OTG/USB dongle and drop the files onto USB give to my GF, then get back to my homework. I use a wireless USB keyboard and and mouse with a multi-port USB adapter.

My iPad is more of a leisure tool. I have Office type apps and drawing apps etc, but never really use them. I could never get rid of this device. But for now, it cannot compete, not even remotely as a multitasking tool for my needs, and style. I tried note taking with it, but it was clunky and limited for me. I wasn't thrilled with the experience.

I don't understand why people go to forums and ask people what is best for them. Most don't even take the time to read the threads. If they did, they'd answer their own questions. They then argue with the people trying to answer their question. In an age where one can buy, try, and return if not impressed, with no penalty, why not do your own diligence? Why ask what should you get?

Lastly, I'll never understand why people troll forums searching for an opportunity to argue their devotion to a particular device/OS. I'm speaking of no one in particular. If you feel you're being called out, then that is on you. To the OP, someone suggested that you just try one. If that is possible, you really should do just that. If you've already made your decision, good for you. Tell us what direction you went in. That way we have something else to argue. :)

Steve
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Patroy:
In my country it isn't as easy as you think.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] swaggerjacker:
That's a bummer. Have you decided on a device yet?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Patroy:
No, I don't but i think, it would be better to wait for some new stuff that will be relased on 2014... Maybe new nexus 10
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] msavic6:
If the updated Nexus 10 ever releases...Google probably cut its losses with the Nexus 10 lineup as they shot themselves in the foot by releasing such cheap nexus 4/5/7.

Nobody will pay more than $350 for a nexus device ever since Google came up with the bright idea of releasing cheap devices. This basically destroys all chances that the new nexus 10 will be successful if it retails for anything above $350. People just won't buy it as Google has taught the public to expect cheap devices with premium hardware. It doesn't even matter what the specs are on the thing.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] BarryH_GEG:
There were a ton is issues with the original Nexus 10; far worse than anything being shared here. I know it was built by Samsung but it was to Google's spec. The N10's display was the first ultra-high res unit on an Android tablet and the dead pixels, light bleed, and temperature variances were legend. The N10 Gen2 is rumored to be built by LG. Check out the N5 forum to see a preview of coming QC issue attractions.

There are excellent examples of N10.1-14's. I have no screen issues (EG: bleed, yellow tint), no BT or Wi-Fi issues, no loose speakers or IR port, and no build quality issues whatsoever. I'm typing this on a BT keyboard that's been connected (without disruption) for over 4 hours. The N10.1-14 isn't an enthusiast device so the activity on XDA is the few enthusiasts that buy it and the mainstream who find XDA when Google'ing "Note 10.1 2014 problems."

So there are some issues but we'll never know what percentage of devices are affected and none of the alternatives available or proposed would appear to offer greener pastures.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Reiman76:
I'd always choose the Note for the simple fact that it has what i need and for these reasons:

1. SPen - I take a lot of notes during meetings which includes complex diagrams and charts. I also draw and sketch a lot everyday. The Note gives me almost the same experience as using the Cintique at the office without buying an expensive 3rd party stylus which i have to worry if the battery is still charged on it or not.

2. File Mangement - I need to move a lot of files around quite frequently within the device or to and fro on an external USB storage.

3, Expandable Storage - I carry a lot of my movies and documents with me when i travel. Cloud storage just isn't a reliable solution since some of the places i go to doesn't even have internet connection. I also don't like the idea of leaving my files with some company even if they say it's safe and secure.

4. Widgets - I don't like the idea of going through apps to find the calendar just to quickly look at my work schedule and tasks for the month. I like all my calendar and monthly task information big, easily seen and accessible.

5. Customization - I like to set up my tablet the way i want it to look and work based on my needs personally and professionally. And to feed my inner geek for modding when the mood hits me.

Since these are things the iPad doesn't offer, i don't buy it. I had an iPad before and found it too restrictive and limited. iPad zealots can boast that there are lots of productivity apps for it but apps won't help me since the features i need are either native to Android or are mechanical features inherent to the device. Although i don't take it against people who prefer Apple's products simply because they probably don't use tablets the way i use them.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] davidcave:
Note 10.1 2014 vs Ipad air

Here's a better review more scientific and unbiased http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=G_f2n57QDio
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Patroy:
Of course there always will be hardware issues but im focus more on software because nothing for me is more annoyng than stuttering and lags.. also im looking for device that will have good development community which nexus has
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] internetpilot:
The Apple hardware as usually vastly superior and it's difficult to argue 3rd party and even OEM accessory support. However, until someone figures out a way to put Android on iPad hardware, I won't be buying one for myself. The Note 10.1 2014 is the closest I've found to Android on an iPad, and you get a bit of bonus features as well.

As for all this talk about lag, I'm running my Note 10.1 2014 16GB stock and unrooted, loaded down with every app (and more) that I was using on my "ancient" Acer Iconia A-500 tablet, and I thought I was getting minimal (if any) lag on my A-500 - - I'm definitely not getting any lag now. I'm a career network engineer (long-time techie), so I not only know how to use every feature of this tablet, I actually am using most of them on a daily basis. I have zero lag.

All that being said, I have one original iPad and six iPad 2's in my house. Although most of my family has Android phones (my daughter is the lone iPhone hold-out), they clearly do not share my same view/opinion on tablets. And that's perfectly okay... y'know, for them to be completely wrong! :D Basically, different strokes for different folks, but after using this device, I don't think I could tolerate any other tablet currently on the market, and I say that as someone who isn't typically a fan-boy.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Patroy:
You have exynos or snapdragon variant?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] internetpilot:
Exynos.
[General Questions and Answers] tohsygnus:
help my sony xperia z won't turn on no led not charging no vibration it happens when i was able to install the dual recovery CWM and TWRP when my phone is finish installing it required to reboot with it self but my phone is dosen't turn on with no led i press the power botton my phone is dosen't turn on i disconnect the usb cable and connect it again but my phone is still not turn on and ill try to press the power botton with volume up the red led is on but no vibration and no sreen reaction when i release the two bottons the red led is turn off and try to connect my usb cable the my pc and press power and volume up it's only give sound connect and disconnect in my pc but my phone is not detected i try to fash my phone with the fashtool when i do the press volume down and insert the usb cable my phone is not responding no led no screen but the fashtool is still waiting but my phone is not detected also i try pc compasion and SUS but my phone is can't enter to recovery mode anyone can help me this problem? i do charging my phone about 24hrs. but nothings happens any anyone help me pls.?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Batou069:
Hello folks

I'm considering buying a USB DAC/Headphone amp, the line in is USB. Does anybody know if the LG G2 has digital audio output from the usb interface by USB OTG? And up to what bitrate is supported?

Thanks