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Best Android Tablets in June 2014
Best Android Tablets in June 2014
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June is the first month of summer and because youll probably want to go out more, you may consider purchasing a new Android tablet. The Best Android Tablets column aims to review the most noteworthy slates that are currently up for grabs in the offer of the worlds biggest online retailer.
Because each customer has different needs we have included tablets ranging from 12.2-inches to 7-inches. Some of them are expensive, others are affordable, so we are pretty sure youll be able to find the one thats best suited to your needs.
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
At CES 2014 in January, Samsung introduced four new high-end Android tablets. The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 was one of them, boasting about a 12.-inch Super Clear LCD screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution and a pixel density of 247 ppi.
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is available with either 32 or 64 GB of internal storage and has support for microSD cards up to 64 GB. The processing tasks are handled by an octo-core 1.9 GHz Exynos 5 Octa chipset, helped by 3 GB of RAM. It also integrates an 8 MP primary cam, a 2 MP secondary cam, and has a 9,500 mAh battery.
In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 packs WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, IR blaster, microUSB 3.0, and LTE for certain models. It runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box with Magazine UX on top of it and it also features an S Pen stylus.
On Amazon the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 has a price of $649. For the 64 GB model youll have to pay $747.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is like a Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 minus the S Pen. It has the same 12.2-inch Super Clear LCD screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution, the same octo-core 1.9 GHz Exynos 5 Octa chipset, 3 GB of RAM, the same 8 MP primary cam, and the same 32/64 GB microSD-expandable storage options.
Connectivity-wise the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 arrives with WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, infra red, microUSB 3.0, and certain models are compatible with LTE networks.
Inside Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2?s case youll find Android 4.4.2 with Magazine UX, a 9,500 mAh battery, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, an IR blaster, and LTE for certain models. The front panel accommodates a 2 MP secondary cam.
Amazon is selling the White Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 with 32 GB storage at $549. As you may have guessed, the Black model has the same price tag.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1
Also launched at CES 2014 in January, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is pretty similar to the Note Pro 12.2 and the Tab Pro 12.2. Of course it brings a slightly smaller 10.1-inch display, but it packs the same resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a higher pixel density of 299 ppi.
Under the hood youll find the same octo-core 1.9 GHz Exynos 5 OCta 5420 chipset, 2 GB of RAM, 16 or 32 GB of native storage, microSD slot (up to 64 GB supported), WiFi, NFC, IR blaster, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0. The technical specs also include an 8 MP primary shooter, 2 MP user-facing camera, and an 8,220 mAh battery. Just like its bigger brothers the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 runs Android 4.4.2 with Magazine UX on top of it
The Black Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is in stock and currently on sale on Amazon at $399. If you want the White model you can get it for the same amount of money.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition was officially introduced back in October, but it has a powerful hardware platform that puts newer tablets to shame. Because were dealing with a member of the Note family youll get an S Pen stylus and S Pen-optimized software features. Launched with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, its upgradable to Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition features a 10.1-inch Super Clear LCD screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution, and its powered by an Exynos 5 Octa chipset with quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex A15 CPU + 1.3 GHz Cortex A7 CPU and Mali-T628 MP6 GPU. It also features 3 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB of internal storage, and microSD cards up to 64 GB.
The 10.1-inch tablet sports an 8,220 mAh battery, has LTE support (the Snapdragon 800 model), WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, IR blaster, and microUSB 2.0 and weighs 540 grams. For your picture-taking desires you can use the 8 MP primary cam or the 2 MP secondary cam.
On Amazon you can find the 16 GB Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition at $479, while the 32 GB model costs $527.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1
Officially introduced a couple of months ago, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is orientated towards the customers who dont want to spend a little fortune on a 10.1-inch tablet. The device arrives with a 10.1-inch TFT screen with 1280 x 800 resolution, it has 16 GB of native storage, supports expansion up to 64 GB via microSD, and has 1.5 GB RAM for your multitasking needs.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 packs a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor of unknown provenience, a 3.15 MP camera on the back, 1.3 MP user-facing camera, it runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box and it brings connectivity features such as WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0.
Amazon sells the White Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 at $343. Surprisingly, the Black variant is a bit more expensive, having a price tag of #349.
Sony Xperia Z2 Tabet
Sony took the wraps off the Xperia Z2 Tablet back in February at MWC 2014 and its the most powerful tablet created by the Japanese company yet.
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet leaves the factory gates pre-loaded with Android 4.4.2 KitKat which runs on a 10.1-inch TFT screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. The slate is only 6.4 mm thin and the clumsy customers will definitely appreciate its both dust and water resistant.
The 10.1-inch tablet is underpinned by a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, has 3 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB of microSD-expandable storage, and all the connectivity features worthy of a modern tablet: WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0. On the back theres an 8.1 MP cam, while the 2.2 MP user-facing cam should be perfect for video calls.
The 16 GB variant of the tablet is $515 on Amazon, but you should hurry up, because there are only 6 left in stock (at the time the article was written).
Asus Transformer Pad TF701T
Asus Transformer Pad TF701T has a 10.1-inch Super IPS + LCD screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution, features 2 GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of native storage, and support for microSD cards up to 64 GB.
The tablet runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean while the processing tasks are handled by a quad-core 1.9 GHz Nvidia Tegra 4 T40X processor. Theres a 5 MP shooter on the back, a 1.2 MP camera in the front and a non-removable Li-Po battery (31 Wh) underneath its case. In terms of connectivity youll get WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, and microUBS 2.0.
Asus Transformer Pad TF7101T with 32 GB storage has a price of $299 on Amazon.
Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Back in October 2012 Amazon introduced the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. As you have probably guessed, the tablet packs an 8.9-inch display. What you didnt know was the screen is build using IPS LCD technology and has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 features 16/32/64 GB storage, 1 GB RAM, 1.3 MP camera, and a dual-core 1.5 GHz TI OMAP 4470 processor. The connectivity features include WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB 2.0.
Unlike other tablets in the list, Kindle Fire HD runs a customized version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich.On Amazo, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has a starting price of $229 for the 16 GB WiFi-only model, while the most expensive variant (64 GB WiFi+LTE) costs $499.
Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Released almost a year after the Kindle Fire HD 8.9, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 boasts about a quad-core 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, 2560 x 1600 8.9-inch IPS LCD screen, 2 GB of RAM, 16/32/64 GB of storage, and a customized version of Android Jelly Bean.
Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 technical specs list also include LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and microUSB 2.0, an 8 MP camera with LED flash, and a front-facing shooter with 720p video recording capabilities.
Amazon is selling the 16 GB WFi-only model of their latest 8.9-inch tablet at $379. In case you want the 64 GB model with WiFi + LTE youll have to pay as high as $579.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
It debuted in January at CES 2014 and brings an amazing 8.4-inch Super Clear LCD screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution. Its called Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 and runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box with Magazine UX on top of it.
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 also has 16 /32 GB of native storage, support for microSD cards, 2 GB of RAM, and a 4,800 mAh battery. Its powered by a quad-core 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, weighs 331 grams, and is onlly 7.3 mm thin. On the back theres an 8 MP primary cam, the front-facing panel accommodates a 2 MP secondary cam, it brings WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, IR blaster, and microUBS 2.0.
The worlds biggest online retailer is selling the Black Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 at $349. As expected, the White model has the same price tag.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 was developed as a more affordable alternative to the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. It measures 210 x 124 x 8 mm and has a weight of 320 grams while sporting an 8-inch TFT screen with 800 x 1280 resolution, 3.15 MP primary cam, 1.3 MP secondary cam, 16 GB storage, microSD card slot, and 1.5 GB RAM.
The tablet features a 4,450 mAh battery and its powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU. In terms of connectivity it arrives with WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0. Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 leaves the factory pre-loaded with Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
On Amazon you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 for only $263.
LG G Pad 8.3
Just like its name suggests, the LG G Pad 8.3 arrives with a 8.3-inch IPS LCD screen with 1200 x 1980 resolution.