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Samsung Galaxy Note tablet 2014 edition ships Oct. 10

Samsung announced Thursday that the 2014 edition of the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet will be available in the United States on Oct. 10.

The electronics giant unveiled the device at the

Unpacked Episode 2 event in Berlin . The next-generation tablet features a 10.1-inch display with a 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution, 8 megapixel camera, 1080p HD video recording, Android OS version 4.3 "Jelly Bean" and improved S Pen capabilities.

"We continue to evolve the Galaxy Note experience with the new Note 10.1 - 2014 Edition. With premium software features and a sophisticated design, we're delivering an exceptional and even more engaging tablet experience," Travis Merrill, vice president of tablet marketing at Samsung Electronics America, said in a press release.

A new feature called My Magazine lets users create a personalize news and social feeds, with an interface that is similar to Flipboard. Like the

Galaxy Note 3, the S Pen now has a feature called Air Command that launches a menu of tasks on any screen.

The Galaxy Note tablet 10.1 - 2014 Edition comes in black or white, and will cost $549.99 for a 16 GB model and $599.99 for a 32 GB model. Preorders for the device start on Sept. 27.

Check out more of the best tablets at CNET.

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