Samsung Galaxy NotePro & TabPro at CES 2014!

At CES 2014 Marques Brownlee visits the Samsung booth to preview the new NotePro and TabPro tablets, highlighting a whole Pro Series lineup that includes a 12.2 inch NotePro and three TabPro models in 8.4, 10.1, and 12.2 inch sizes. He compares the devices to the Galaxy Note 3, noting the shared faux leather back and stitching, and explains that the main differentiator between the NotePro and TabPro 12.2 is the included stylus for note taking and precision input. A key focus is the large screen real estate enabling true multitasking, with Samsung advertising four-way multitasking and a floating window feature that allows multiple apps to run simultaneously. Brownlee also observes the devices running Android 4.4 KitKat with Samsung’s TouchWiz on top, noting a refreshed notification bar, a new tablet UI with resizable panels, and the overall emphasis on productivity features rather than mere specs. Hardware highlights include 2560x1600 displays on the Pro models, especially the 8.4 inch Tab Pro, a large 8200 mAh battery, and the ability to insert SIM cards for potential phone calls, all while keeping the devices relatively slim and powerful. He concludes with personal optimism about hands-on reviews to verify performance and expresses excitement for how the Pro Series could shape Samsung’s tablet strategy in 2014, hinting at improvements that may carry into future Galaxy S5 software updates as well.

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