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Samsung - Bundle Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 White 32GB Tablet - 1.9 Ghz Quad Core Processor
Average Customer Rating:
4.7
Rating breakdown 50 reviews
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
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1 Star
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96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Bundle Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 White 32GB Tablet - 1.9 Ghz Quad Core Processor
Customer Rating
5
Great productivity tool for students and office use
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: moeseph
from Trier, Germany
Expertise:Intermediate
I am using the Note Pro now for about two months and I don't regret the purchase. I am using the tablet primarily for school (I am a grad student). The daily tasks I perform with the tablet are reading and annotating pdfs, reading newspapers, reading emails, taking (lecture) notes. Occasionally, I also play with it and the Note is handling most games very well (no surprise with two quad core CPUs and 3GB RAM) but it is in the productivity department where it really convinces.
Note taking was the main reason why I went for the product. I would have preferred a windows hybrid machine as it combines the best of all worlds and let me use also Windows only programmes (like my reference programme) but the asking price for such machines was too high for me and a tablet is more light weight (I have found out about the ATIV 3 only after my purchase). Samsung offers a nice work around with a remote PC app where I can access my PC in the office remotely and most of the time I sit at my desk anyway.
The note taking works very well and the SNote app is very reponsive. So it is easy for me to keep up with the lectures and it feels as if I was writing on a normal notepad. The big difference, however, is that my notes are more neat. This is because I can resize and shift around text snippets and I can even insert photos of the blackboard. From time to time I even record the lecture. Another plus point is that I don't lose notes anymore (in particular because SNote will directly sync them either with the Samsung cloud or Evernote). Samsung also knew what they were doing when they designed handwriting recognition. I write cursive and not always very legible but in 99% of the cases the programme will recognize my handwriting (both in English and German).
Some people would argue that note taking with a PC is even faster and easier but for me note taking by pen was what I have waited for since I first saw tablet PC. Handwriting allows me to focus more and even to memorize better. In addition I find it more polite to write in a meeting or workshop rather to hammer along on a keyboard. Thank you Samsung for seeing the this potential in tablet PCs.
Having said all this, there are some minor flaws with note taking with SNote. Whilst palm rejection works well sometimes I will accidentally zoom in or out with my wrist. One can handle this with some practice but it would be great if there was also a setting to lock the zoom. The issue I had was that there was no direct input feature for formulae anymore (like in the first 10.1 Note). My main criticism is that Samsung is not selling another pen. The SNote pen is quite small so that it fits into the device and writing with it feels OK but I still would prefer to a slightly bigger pen (ideally with an eraser function too) - I find it actually quite surprising that the Note Pro is aimed at professionals yet there is no different pen available. I tried it with a more solid pen for earlier models of the Note but writing was not very precise (I use it now as a rubber).
The note taking works very well and the SNote app is very reponsive. So it is easy for me to keep up with the lectures and it feels as if I was writing on a normal notepad. The big difference, however, is that my notes are more neat. This is because I can resize and shift around text snippets and I can even insert photos of the blackboard. From time to time I even record the lecture. Another plus point is that I don't lose notes anymore (in particular because SNote will directly sync them either with the Samsung cloud or Evernote). Samsung also knew what they were doing when they designed handwriting recognition. I write cursive and not always very legible but in 99% of the cases the programme will recognize my handwriting (both in English and German).
Some people would argue that note taking with a PC is even faster and easier but for me note taking by pen was what I have waited for since I first saw tablet PC. Handwriting allows me to focus more and even to memorize better. In addition I find it more polite to write in a meeting or workshop rather to hammer along on a keyboard. Thank you Samsung for seeing the this potential in tablet PCs.
Having said all this, there are some minor flaws with note taking with SNote. Whilst palm rejection works well sometimes I will accidentally zoom in or out with my wrist. One can handle this with some practice but it would be great if there was also a setting to lock the zoom. The issue I had was that there was no direct input feature for formulae anymore (like in the first 10.1 Note). My main criticism is that Samsung is not selling another pen. The SNote pen is quite small so that it fits into the device and writing with it feels OK but I still would prefer to a slightly bigger pen (ideally with an eraser function too) - I find it actually quite surprising that the Note Pro is aimed at professionals yet there is no different pen available. I tried it with a more solid pen for earlier models of the Note but writing was not very precise (I use it now as a rubber).
The other reason why I opted for the Note Pro was the 12 inch screen. The reviews I read before mainly objected to the screen size but I find they are missing the point. The big screen is what it makes easier to be productive and makes reading and annotating pdfs a very pleasant experience. And if you think about it in professional life you carry around a note pad, so what speaks against carrying around a slightly smaller device instead?!
Reading in general is also a very pleasant experience with the tablet due to its high resolution screen. The display is crisp and has vibrant colours (I saw it in particular when I recently fired up my old tablet) but the yellow tones can appear sometimes a bit muddy.
Reading in general is also a very pleasant experience with the tablet due to its high resolution screen. The display is crisp and has vibrant colours (I saw it in particular when I recently fired up my old tablet) but the yellow tones can appear sometimes a bit muddy.
A final word on other features for productivity. I find the integrated email client and calendar functions are very helpful but this is particularly down to the fact that they can handle exchange servers so I my tasks and appointments are in sync across my devices.
The included Hancom word app is one of the best apps I have seen so far but editing without a keyboard (separately availble) it is not so much fun. I wish SNote would also allow to import docs so one could annotate and then return to the desk to make the subsequent changes.
The included Hancom word app is one of the best apps I have seen so far but editing without a keyboard (separately availble) it is not so much fun. I wish SNote would also allow to import docs so one could annotate and then return to the desk to make the subsequent changes.
By and large I am very happy with the device and I am glad the Samsung was so bold to settle for handwriting recognition and a large screen. It makes a difference when you are a paper pusher by trade like me.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, note-taking
Cons: lack of accessories
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Best One Yet
on September 29, 2014
Posted by: FirstL
from Lexington, MO
Expertise:Expert
This is my 3rd Samsung tablet and the best yet. I love the large size screen, big enough for a human to actually write and be able to read it. Photos are gorgeous on this. I've only had it a couple of weeks but I'm glad I took the plunge. I previously had the Note 10.1 but found it wasn't quite large enough screen for me to write on, need a little more acreage now that I'm getting older. Battery life is excellent as is the response time, I have the Wi-Fi version. Sound is extremely good on this one also. I have a new BFF and I haven't even used all the features yet.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This an amazing tablet
on October 27, 2014
Posted by: JPE2000
from MA
Expertise:Expert
Love the product so far, def an amazing tablet nice work samsung
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: little too pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing product
on December 18, 2014
Posted by: PrincipeInc
from Florida, USA
Expertise:Expert
great product only down side is the battery life other than that amazing color and super cool features
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This is the best tablet on the market hands down!
on February 25, 2014
Posted by: techwiz34
from Baltimore, Maryland
Expertise:Expert
I've never used a bigger, faster or more powerful tablet ever! This device could easily replace a laptop and has for me thus far. I have no complaints!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best * WOW * factor in the business: My Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
on May 20, 2014
Posted by: MadCat1977
from Plano, TX
Expertise:Expert
An amazing tablet, I just love it! It's perfect for anything. If I need to do something that the dinosaurs didn't include Android capability for, there's an app for that. This was purchased as a standard Windows laptop replacement.
The size is so much better than the Kindle Fire I have by almost twice. Any other comparison ends there.
There are many great accessories for the SGNPro 12,2. There's something for everyone to creat a customized tablet for travel or work. I particularly like my Zagg hard-cover keyboard. Serves as a nice protective cover and a standard keyboard when needed. I attached a picture of them together.
We just realized that our TVs, phones, and now the Pro 12.2 are all Samsung. We've been buying what is recommended on the tech sites when we need new items. I hope Samsung keeps up the quality and innovation.
We just couldn't be happier with our choices, and we all need less stress and more happiness! Thank you, Samsung!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, 1st-order of awesomeness, ease of use
Cons: moderately expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great apps
on May 21, 2014
Posted by: mom4life
from Michigan, USA
Expertise:Beginner
I just purchased my tablet and I love it!! I am not that computer savvy but this tablet is easy to navigate and download apps. The screen is big and the clarity is amazing. Games and movies are nice use for this tablet and business as well.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
everything good except
on May 24, 2014
Posted by: xhau
Expertise:Intermediate
This tablet needs a dimmer function for easy night time reading
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: night time reading
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US