processor Exynos 4 Quad ARM Cortex-A9 1.6 GHz speed with Mali400 GPU, support 2GB of RAM and 16/32GB of internal memory with a microSD card slot. And do not miss a hallmark of Note series, the S-Pen stylus and the ability to draw or write the way they do on paper. Estimates, this tablet will be launched in mid-April with a price of about Rp. 5.5 million for the 3G version.
Design and Body Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100
To design, Note 8 inches is taking a different grip from his brother, Note 10.1. If the Note 10.1 tend to be more serious with the body box, then 8.0 Note taking curved-arch design style of the Samsung Galaxy SIII. In fact, basically the 8-inch tablet is the Samsung Galaxy SIII is a giant. But the difference, next frame when the tablet in portrait position remains thick. Bezel that surrounds the tablet is enough to make an impression and exclusive premium arises, however, when touched, felt that overall the tablet is made of plastic.
The back of the tablet is quite interesting, there are patterns that emerge subtly, like a holographic patterns on the LG Nexus 4, but not too flashy like Google's mobile phone. Ergonomi Overall this tablet is quite good, actually hand grips fit, with body arched tablet. Grasped the hand is not a big problem for this tablet, with the portability which is clearly higher than the 10 inch big brother. Regarding the weight of 338 gram weight with this tablet feels very light, especially Note 8.0 feels very thin with a thickness of 8mm. Oh yes, this tablet back cover part can not be opened, so the replacement battery must disassemble the tablet.
The front of the tablet is no screen, no front camera on top and light and proximity sensors. There is also the earpiece, indicates the tablet can be used for teleponan. Below the screen exactly SGS III, no physical Home button flanked tap Menu and Back buttons. Micro SD port and SIM karti is to the left, while on the right there is the lock / power button and volume settings. 3.5 mm audio jack is on the top of the tablet, while the micro USB port and two loudspeakers at the bottom. Indeed enables stereo effect, but the position does not fit, it should position above and below the tablet, so no stereo sensation while watching video in landscape position. Already uses a micro USB charger, no longer port pin connector like the Galaxy Tab or Note 10.1.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100 Review and Test
Screen Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100
For display problems, although frankly resolution superior to Note 8.0 iPad Mini (1280x800 vs 1024x768), 8.0 Note screen quality is still below its competitors. Note 8.0 does not mean crappy screen, just looks standard and not punchy like the Apple tablet, in terms of contrast, brightness and viewing angle. White color feels a little less bright, while for a nice black color. Certainly, the PLS screen quality level higher than the Galaxy Tab 2 (both versions 7 and 10.1 inches) and is equivalent to the Galaxy Note 10.1. There are several display modes such as Dynamic, Standard and Movie.
Interface Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100
Note uses Android 8.0 Jelly Bean 4.1.2, so the performance helped by Project Butter. Overall performance of this tablet is good, although of course depends on your usage, but the quad-core processor and 2GB RAM diusungnya already qualified for your daily needs. In addition, of course, this tablet uses the TouchWiz interface, which has effects such as the SGS III Nature and Android phones from Samsung lately. Suppose on the lockscreen, the existing water wash effect. If you use the S Pen stylus to unlock the screen, there is an interesting effect of ink strokes, color can be changed in the menu Settings-Personal-Lock Screen. There are other modes such as Face Unlock, Face Unlock and Voice, Pattern, PIN, Password. In the Lock Screen you can customize by adding shortcuts, ticker, clock, weather and so on.
Test and Review Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100
On the home screen which consists of 5 pages, you can add two additional pages, widgets, application shortcuts, wallpaper, folder and page by holding the screen for a few seconds. Particular widget size can be changed. There is also a notification bar no longer appears on the taskbar at the bottom, but now none of the above, such as Android phones. In the notification bar shortcuts (quick toggle) for WiFi, GPS, Reading Mode, Voice profiles, screen rotation and more are available in the Settings-Display-Notification Panel. Also no access to change the screen brightness level. If you use the auto though, you can still change the screen brightness level by 10 levels.
Page displays apps in the app drawer 5x6 form. Divided into three namely Apps and Widgets and Apps Downloaded. The interface can be modified structure, could also alphabetically. Certain applications can you hide apps from the drawer.
Review Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100
There are many settings for the interface on Samsung's latest tablet. Among other things, you can use Easy Mode, to experience the use of the Home Screen which is easier for the first time using a tablet. There is a Reading Mode feature to optimize the use of the tablet to read, but it only applies to certain apps such as Google Books and Readers Hub. Then there is the Smart Stay, stay alive as long as the screen your eyes looking at the screen. There is also setting font type and size, and text level klaritas on others.