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NOOK Tablet 10.1 review

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The NOOK Tablet 10.1 currently has an Informr score of 8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
Unknown
Battery

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The new Nook is not a full-fledged e-reader — it’s a budget tablet with slightly specialized software. It lives in between these two worlds, attempting to pull the best from each, and because of this, it loses much of its identity (and its functionality).

- Matthew Wille, Input
PC Magazine
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Barnes and Noble's 10.1-inch Nook Tablet ($129.99) has the basic performance you need for looking at colorful content on the go, with decent battery life and unusual levels of service and support for the price. Those are all good things, though other tablets offer slightly better value if you don't...

- Sascha Segan, PC Magazine
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Screen Dandy

It’s not a fantastic tablet, but it’s an affordable tablet AND it’s a great tablet, and those are its strong points. The NOOK 10 has the flexibility of a gymnast and it is cheaper than other tablets with a similar hardware configuration. It has native storage capacity, battery life, and a screen tha...

- Zach Trimble, Screen Dandy

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Screen Size
10.1"

The NOOK Tablet 10.1's screen size is 10.1 inches with 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT8167a Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The tablet runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system (OS).
Camera
2+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 2+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
Unknown

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) battery. Barnes & Noble's performance ratings are 8.5 hours Wi-Fi surfing, 8.5 hours reading.

NOOK Tablet 10.1 Specs

Overview
Release Date November 14, 2018
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo

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Processor MediaTek MT8167a Quad-core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
Infrared
Bluetooth 1.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, OPP/FTP, HFP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB)
NFC
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 2+ Megapixels
Zoom
Flash
Additional Main Camera Info
 Effects, Geotagging, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1200 x 1920 pixels
Pixel density 224 pixels
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination
Zoom / Magnification
Screen Orientation Lock
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity Unknown
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 8.5 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 8.5 hours
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 26.2 x 15.8 x 0.38 cm (10.3 x 6.2 x 0.1 in)
Weight 459 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Physical keyboard
Text-to-Speech
Screen Reader
Keypad/Screen Lock
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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