November appears packed with some of the biggest deals for the tech industry. Some analysts agree that with all the hype surrounding the release of the Google Nexus 10 2, it will do well for Google to release the device this coming Black Friday. Google has a strong chance to boost sales considering the attention and the number of people waiting for the sale and the device. The release date presents lots of opportunities for the company. Nonetheless, with Samsung releasing its Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, Google is up for some tough competition, which will dominate?

Google Nexus 10 2

Some of the reported specs for the Google Nexus 10 2 include up to 10 hours of battery life and cleaner Android OS experience. If people will take a look at Google Nexus 5 and its integration with Android 4.4 KitKat, they will see a better Android OS. The latest OS boasts of deeper Android integration and improved digital assistant, Google Now.

Other reported specs include:

  • OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
  • Screen: Super PLS 10.1 in (2,560 x 1,600, 299ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 or nVidia Tegra 4
  • GPU: Adreno 330 (if CPU is Qualcomm)
  • Storage: Up to 32 GB (no microSD)
  • RAM: 2 GB or 3 GB
  • Cameras: 8 Mp rear, 2.1 Mp front
  • Connectivity: dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-side NFC, microUSB
  • Battery: Li-po 9,500mAh non-removable

It was also reported that the device will have a single speaker just on top of the display. Available colors will be black and white. The first generation was from Samsung but reports cite LG as the manufacturer of the second generation. According to latest rumors, Google will release the device around November 27 or 28. People will still need to wait for official announcement from Google.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

Samsung has been stepping up its tablet offerings for the past few months. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is a proof of that. Some of the key specs of the tablet are:

  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, Mali-T628MP6 GPU; Exynos 5420 chipset
  • 3 GB of RAM
  • Android OS v4.3 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UX UI
  • S Pen input and great software backend
  • One of a kind split-screen multitasking and pop-up mini apps
  • Quad-band GPRS/EDGE/HSPA and hexa-band LTE connectivity cat.4
  • Voice calls (on 3G and LTE models only)
  • 16/32/64 GB of built-in memory
  • 8 MP autofocus camera, 3264x2448 pixels, geotagging
  • 1080p video recording @60fps (LTE model) / 1080p video recording @30fps (Wi-Fi and 3G models)
  • 2MP front-facing camera; 1080p videos
  • Side-mounted stereo speakers
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Stereo Bluetooth v4.0
  • HDMI TV-out (adapter required), USB host (adapter required)
  • microSD card slot
  • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Infrared port
  • GPS with A-GPS support; GLONASS, digital compass
  • 1080p XviD/MKV video support with subtitles

People can choose from a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa-running Wi-Fi and 3G editions or a Snapdragon 800 supporting LTE. People looking for a sleek tablet can enjoy the high end appeal of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. Nonetheless, once Google Nexus 10 2 comes out, people may find a more affordable option that does not compromise on quality.