


The units we looked at offered both a Samsung logo and the global LTE symbol (in other words, not the special US LTE logos). There's not much to the back of the new 10.1, as it features an 8MP rear camera with BSI and AF and LED flash below it - and that's about it, aside from the obligatory logos. Don't be fooled, however, by the chrome edges of the device: while they look like aluminum from a distance, Samsung reps informed us that they are indeed a plastic build true enough, when you take a closer look, it's much more readily apparent - and it makes the tablet look cheaper as a result. Samsung has also decided to go with a single color across the back (with your choice of black or white), rather than a two-tone scheme as seen on the original Note 10.1. While this likely doesn't add anything to the tab's overall durability, it at least exudes more of a "classy" look - though it isn't a perfect solution to a lengthy build quality concern, we at least prefer this over the previous model's glossy plastic, which loved fingerprints more than life itself. It offers the same "leather-like" material on the back, with stitching on the borders. The 2014 edition, as we mentioned earlier, is closer to the design language of the Note 3 than its own predecessor. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
