Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
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Display: 10.1 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
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Chipset: Intel Atom
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RAM: 1 GB
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OS: Android (4.2)
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Battery: 6800 mAh
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Released Date: July 2013
Specifications
General
| Device Type | Tablet |
| Released | July, 2013 |
| Status | Discontinued |
Design
| Dimensions | 243.1 x 176.1 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 512.0 g |
| Colors | Brown, White |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | TFT |
| Size | 10.1 inches |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 149 PPI |
| Features | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Platform
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android (4.2) |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | No SIM |
Hardware
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Intel Atom |
| CPU | Dual-core, 1600 MHz |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Yes |
| RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 32GB |
| Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Yes |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Battery
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 6800 mAh |
| Battery Life | 40 hours |
Camera
| Rear Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 3 MP |
| Front Camera | 1.3 MP |
| Video | 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) |
| Camera Features | Video calling |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 4.0 |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Reviews
| User Reviews 1 User Reviews |
Performance exceeded expectations somewhat, though some lagginess remained. The Android control buttons on the sides proved frustrating in portrait orientation. - DetroitBORG |
| User Reviews 2 |
the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 fell short of being a truly competitive or value-driven offering among 10-inch tablets. With judging limited to specs for now, the reviewer invited viewers who purchased the device to share their real-world experiences in the comments - Unbox Therapy |
| User Reviews 3 |
The speakers deliver good volume and stereo separation. Battery life is impressive at over a week of light usage. The IR blaster is a nice addition since the tablet is likely to mostly stay at home. - Jared Busch |
| Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews |
Pros: - Loud stereo speakers - IR blaster for controlling TVs - Decent for media consumption Cons: - Prone to fingerprints/glare - Glossy plastic build feels cheap - Low 1280x800 screen resolution |
Samsung recently unveiled its latest 10-inch Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. The technology giant touted it as the premier tablet experience. However, early reviews suggest Samsung missed the mark given its high price and mediocre features.
The Tab 3 10.1 sports a 10.1-inch 1280×800 TFT display powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor with 1GB of RAM. It offers 32GB of storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. The tablet runs Android 4.2 out of the box along with Samsung's TouchWiz customizations.
Reviewers found the display quality lackluster, with more pixelation than expected. The plastic construction exudes a cheap feel, accumulating fingerprints easily.
Performance proves underwhelming, with frequent lag and crashing of 3D games. The mediocre 3MP rear and 1.3MP front cameras provided blurry, washed out images.
On the upside, reviewers praised battery life, lasting over a week with light usage. The speakers deliver decent stereo separation and volume too. Samsung's IR blaster enables remote control of TVs.
But at $400, pricing poses an issue. The display and performance fall far short of Google's cheaper Nexus 10. And the iPad 2 matches the Tab 3's power at a similar cost. Ultimately, Samsung fails to justify choosing this tablet over superior and less expensive alternatives.
While TouchWiz provides some differentiating features, stock Android likely better suits most buyers' needs. Samsung positions its tablet ecosystem as a key selling point. But that hardly warrants the lofty pricing.
Reviewers acknowledge merits like the microSD slot for external storage and IR television controls. Multi-window mode for split-screen app viewing would have helped as well. But its omission on the 10-inch model while present on the 8-inch one bewilders.
Overall consensus finds the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 a passable media consumption tablet. But laggy performance, a dim display, and a high price tag relative to the competition make this difficult to recommend. Given far better options now available, Samsung missed a real chance to compete.
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