Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, 8.9", 1280 x 800 pixels, 16 GB, 1 GHz, Android, Black Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Display diagonal: 8.9", Display resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 16 GB. Processor frequency: 1 GHz. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). Assisted GPS (A-GPS). Weight: 16.4 oz (465 g). Operating system installed: Android. Product color: Black http://www.examiner.com/review/new-ipad-has-cach-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-has-everything-else It lacks the trend factor of an iPad, but it weighs a half-pound less, has similar specs, and can cost a whole lot less. The cheapest 4G iPad is $629.99, whereas you can get a Galaxy Tab 8.9 from AT&T for $479.99 with a two-year data commitment (plans sta... http://bitbitbyte.com/2012/03/15/review-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9/ I am not going to spend too much time on this review, as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has been out since this past October. I am waiting for a chance with the Galaxy Note, and decided I would wet my toes with a solid couple weeks in the Android world.Let me... https://www.techspot.com/guides/508-tablets-of-2012/ It's no secret that tablet makers are having a hard time competing with Apple in this still nascent market. In fact, the iPad is selling so well that it surpassed the number of PCs shipped by any individual PC manufacturer over the last quarter of 2011 --... https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-full-review-49079/ I've had the Galaxy Tab 8.9 by Samsung for about a full week now which means I've had some time to gather my thoughts and decide how I truly feel about the device.With all honesty this tablet is amazing it does very well with anything you throw at it from... https://www.androidauthority.com/unboxing-of-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-hands-on-video-47928/ Today I unbox and take my first look in the Galaxy Tab 8.9 by Samsung. This tablet packs a nice punch with it's specs sporting a 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 NVIDIA processor, 1GB of RAM, and a beautiful 8.9 inch display, which measures at 1280×800 pixels to pr... https://www.ubergizmo.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review/ I am a big fan of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as the best alternative to the iPad 2, and I am even happier with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, as it offers similar hardware and performance in a more compact body, which is great for people who are on-the-g... The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a great addition to the Galaxy Tab lineup. The hardware packs an elegant and sleek design combined with great performance, in a thinner and lighter chassis than the Apple tablet. the smaller size (8.9 inch) can be great for r... http://cellphonequick.com/2011/12/06/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review/ The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a nearly perfect size and weight and, thanks to a few user experience updates, it is an excellent vehicle for Android Honeycomb 3.2.The box contains: Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 Wall Charger USB cable Stereo Headphone 4 ear bud... Bright clear screen, Good bundled apps, Good battery life, Light and thin, Fast processor, Sluggish performance, Kinda expensive Most movies played bright and clear, with good contrast and deep, rich tones.Audio playback was predictably bland for music and movies – the speakers are too small and situated below the screen where music fills an empty void instead of emanating towa... https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-8.9-LTE-Review_id2925 Although AT&T’s 4G LTE network is still available in limited capacity across the country, we’ve already seen a handful of devices taking advantage of its speediness – like the HTC Jetstream, Vivid, and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. Well, Samsung is a... Maintains its overall size, Very lightweight, 4G LTE connectivity Sluggish performance, Still expensive Looking at AT&T’s selection of 4G LTE tablets, it’s obviously limited right now with only the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE and the HTC Jetstream. As much as we feel that its $479.99 on-contract ($629.99 outright) is still on the pricey side, since you’l... https://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review-28198178/ AT&T and Samsung have brought forth a tablet that adds to their set of sleek Android-based slates, this one the first to work with the carrier’s 4G LTE network. Inside you’ll find the rather powerful 1.5Ghz Qualcomm MSM8660 dual-core processor, Samsung... Samsung appears to be trying for every single size device here in the smart mobile world, with 10.1-inches, 8.9, 7.7, 7, 5.3, 5, 4.65, 4.52, 4.5, 4.3, and the list goes on and on. No matter what you want, Samsung has you covered in AT LEAST the displa... https://techcrunch.com/2011/11/29/review-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-is-just-right/ Short VersionThe Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a nearly perfect size and weight and, thanks to a few user experience updates, it is an excellent vehicle for Android Honeycomb 3.2. In many cases the dreaded Android lag is gone and 8.9 screen size is, like the Baby... Thin and light, TouchWiz UI Improves Honeycomb, 9 hour battery life, No expandable storage, $50 less than the 10.1, LTE version is bundled with contract I believe that there is such a thing as tablet fatigue and that it set in once the run up to the Motorola Xoom left everyone panting at CES last year. We don't review a lot of Android tablets simply because we find many of them derivative at best. However... https://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review/ What is the optimal size for a modern-day tablet? Is it 10 inches? Is it seven? Or, is it something smaller, like the economy-sized smartphone that is the Galaxy Note? We can't say for sure, but we surely can say that Samsung is as much in the dark as we ... Solid, clean designBright screen with higher ppi than 10.1Great battery lifeGenuinely useful TouchWiz customizations Minimally cheaper than 10.11GHz chip soon to be outclassed Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a little smaller, a little lighter and a little cheaper than the 10.1, but it's also a little bit better.... https://www.androidpolice.com/2011/11/05/review-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-thin-and-sexy-drops-a-size-but-touchwiz-kills-some-brain-cells-along-the-way/ Samsung was kind enough to send a Galaxy Tab 8.9 our way for review last week ("surprise!"), and I have to say: this thing is thin, light, sexy... and Samsung's custom user interface (UI), TouchWiz, is not fit for tablets.At A GlanceLet's take a quick ... The Tab 8.9 is a slim, sexy tablet with a lot of potential, but it's held back by a slow (albeit occasionally functional) custom UI. So, why would anyone buy the Tab 8.9? Casual consumers may not be particularly miffed by the comparatively slower perfo... https://www.digitaltrends.com/tablet-reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review/ Samsung is hell bent on beating the iPad at its own game. Apple may not appreciate the Korean manufacturer’s dedication to attacking the tablet market, but we do. Unlike Apple, Samsung has been experimenting with every screen size imaginable from 4 inc... The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is just more comfortable to hold and operate than anything else outside of the iPad.... http://dvice.com/archives/2011/10/review-samsung.php#more Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, Photo: Raymond Wong/DVICEBuilding a tablet in today's climate is hard. You'll either be called out for being a copycat by consumers or officially called out by Apple — the leading tablet maker — for blatantly ripping off its va... https://www.chipchick.com/2011/10/samsung-galaxy-tab-89-review.html Everyday more and more Android tablets show up on the market, and it’s starting to become overwhelming – even for geeks like us! The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (Wi-Fi Only) is one of Samsung’s latest Honeycomb tablets and it might also be Samsung’s be... Very Good display and great performance; excellent design and formfactor; neat TouchWiz interface; great cameras, Not running Android 3.2; a bit too pricey; tablet app selection in the Android marketplace is still limited; no social ports like USB or an SD card reader; no 3G/ 4G option. http://www.mobileburn.com/17168/review/samsung-galaxy-tab-89-review Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the long-awaited smaller sibling to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that was released earlier this year. One would not be faulted for confusing the two tablets upon first glance, as the 8.9 ... Thin and light design, nice screen, great battery life Sluggish performance, UI inconsistencies, lack of apps http://www.tabletpcreview.com/tabletreview/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review-is-the-screen-size-just-right/ There's nothing quite like finding the perfect fit. And I dare say that in the tablet market - where I find myself a little bit like a consumer Goldilocks where things are just a bit too big, or disappointingly too small ? Samsung has gotten pretty close ... 'Just right' screen size, very light weight, Best tablet display to date, Quick, stable peformance Subpar speakers, No useful inputs/ports, Less expensive than an iPad, but still too pricey Boasting smaller and lighter dimensions as well as a really rich display that is superior to the iPad, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 gets high marks in both aesthetic and performance categories. The tablet offers a lot here, all in compact form, but is miss... https://bgr.com/2011/10/21/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review/ Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 8.9 made its retail debut in September and it is nearly identical to its larger predecessor, the Galaxy Tab 10.1. It mostly packs the same hardware but, as its name suggests, has a smaller screen. I enjoyed the original Galaxy Tab ... I was a big fan of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet when it made its debut because it was the thinnest tablet on the market and one of the first Honeycomb tablets. Unfortunately, my joy for Honeycomb has long since diminished. That isn’t Samsung’s fa... https://www.gottabemobile.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review/ Samsung is one of the few Android tablet makers that has consistently delivered devices that look good, run well, and avoid the shortcomings rampant in this segment of the market.The 8.9 inch Galaxy Tab is not the exception to the rule. Just like the 10.1... Light and thin, Beautiful, bright screen, TouchWiz makes the interface look better, Multiple keyboard and other input options, Decent audio quality Expensive, Lackluster cameras, Design, The Tab 8.9 is nearly identical to the larger version, coming in at the same width (0.34 inches) but with a smaller 9.1 x 6.2-inch footprint. It still only has one connection port, the proprietary one on the bottom,... https://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-tab-89-review If you think there isn't much more to say about Samsung's Galaxy line of tablets, you're probably right. Since the Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched this past summer, it has been dissected and discussed a million times over. We love the screen, we love the thin... https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review-the-new-best-android-tab-5847094 I had major deja vu writing this. That's because as cool as the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is, it's basically just the Galaxy Tab 10.1, but slightly smaller. Which actually makes it noticeably better.If you're not a nerd, you shouldn't buy an Android tablet. Not yet... I'm loving the 8.9-inch screen. It really feels like they've hit the sweet-spot, size-wise. It's big enough that watching movies and playing games looks good, but it's small and light enough that it's super portable. I can fit it in my jacket pocket and w... The one thing that seems to have suffered for this size reduction is the audio. The speakers weren't great on the 10.1, but they sound even tinnier on the 8.9, which is too bad. It employs the same rear camera as the 10.1 which isn't great. That said, you... https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2011/10/ahead-of-the-android-pack-hands-on-with-the-galaxy-tab-89/ As Samsung keeps adding models to its Galaxy lineup, the Tab 8.9 sounds like little more than a grab for real estate on the number line. However, the tablet’s performance and weight are significantly improved from Samsung’s last entry with the Tab 10... Tablet feels very light in hand, but not cheap, Performance is great, every interaction is swift, Battery life is decent, TouchWiz is nice, doesn't bog down the system Keyboard can feet cramped, though it's fast and responsive, Camera is a step down in many ways from the Tab 10.1, App selection still lags the iPad https://www.mobiletechreview.com/tablets/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-89.htm twitter: @lisagade) The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the slightly more portable version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Honeycomb tablet. In terms of software and hardware the two tablets are nearly identical, with the Tab 8.9 being 1.2" smaller ... Great display, super-thin and light. Also available with 3G/4G HSPA+ on AT&T, Great display, super-thin and light. Also available with 3G/4G HSPA+ on AT&T, Great display, super-thin and light. Also available with 3G/4G Like the Tab 10.1, fewer ports and slots than most Android tablets, Like the Tab 10.1, fewer ports and slots than most Android tablets, Like the Tab 10.1, fewer ports and slots than most Android tablets, Lik https://www.pcmag.com/review/288561/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-wi-fi Bigger isn't always better. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is pretty much just the Galaxy Tab 10.1 ($499, 3.5 stars), minus 1.2 inches. It's a shrunk-down version of Samsung's flagship tablet, at a slightly shrunk-down price: $469 instead of $499. We judge... Very thin, Well-built, Good battery life, Solid performance, Android tablets are still short on tablet-specific apps, No HDMI out, No schedule for Android 3,2 upgrade, The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is better than its larger sibling, delivering the same Android tablet performance in a more compact package with a lower price. But it still suffers from the app deficit that plagues Android tablets. ... https://www.talkandroid.com/reviews/tablet-reviews/quick-hands-on-review-of-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-video/ As many of you know, Samsung recently held an event in New York unveiling their US edition of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 where we were able to get a quick hands-on before they allowed us to bring one of these bad boys home to play with. If you haven't alr... https://booredatwork.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-review/ Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the little brother to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 released earlier in the summer by Samsung. That doesn't mean it is a slouch in an comparisons.The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is only 8.6mm and the lightest tablet on the market( I mean it is super li... https://www.computershopper.com/tablets/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-8.9 Uncle! We certainly can’t complain about a lack of selection in the tablet market anymore. In the year and a half since the introduction of the original Apple iPad, handheld slates—an ever-increasing assortment of them—have popped up like ... Very thin, light, Gorgeous display, Lots of useful apps No HDMI port or card reader, Clumsy reliance on storage adapters This slim, light Android tablet has a beautiful 8.9-inch display, and it's very comfortable to hold and use. Just mind Samsung's few crucial omissions in the name of thinness. ... https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9 Samsung's latest Android tablet attempts to shake things up by offering an unconventional 8.9-inch screen along with the company's unique TouchWiz UX interface. The $469 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is ultra-thin and compact, but it faces stiff competition f... Attractive, slim design, Fast performance, Great display, Loud, crisp audio, Compact size A bit pricey, No SD card slot https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-8.9-Review_id2835 When we think about Samsung, one of the first things that tend to come to mind is the fanatical rate on how quickly they’re able to develop, produce, and bring devices to market – and it shows just by looking at their smartphone portfolio. Concurrentl... Brilliant and colorful display, Razor thin profile construction, Good battery life Sluggish performance, Kinda expensive If you find the original 7” Samsung GALAXY Tab too small and the GALAXY Tab 10.1 too big for you to handle, then it’s a no-brainer conclusion that the GALAXY Tab 8.9 offers that tangible solution in bridging the gap. Although it’s almost hard to not l... https://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9/review/ Just like computers and mobile phones, tablets are not a one-size-fits-all technology. Sure, Apple is selling plenty of iPads, but many people are looking for something a little more compact. If you want an Android tablet that's a little easier to wr... The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 packs the full Android Honeycomb tablet experience (soon upgradeable to Android 4.0), along with Samsung's useful customizations, into a compact body The lack of ports on the tablet will be a problem for some and the plastic back leaves the Tab 8.9 feeling less solid than the iPad 2 The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is everything we loved about the Tab 10.1 in a slightly smaller form, with a slightly smaller price. http://zomgitscj.com/2011/08/11/hands-on-with-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9/ Along with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (aka Tab 750), Samsung India also launched the Galaxy Tab 8.9 here, as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 730.We managed to get a quick hands-on with the medium-sized tablet but you’ll want to read our hands-on with the Galaxy Tab 10... https://www.androidauthority.com/check-out-samsungs-galaxy-tab-8-9-inch-touchwiz-ui-video-16211/ Oh custom UI's, won't you ever just stop? Apparently not. In a world of intense competition, manufacturers are increasing – not decreasing – the amount of resources they chuck their custom UI development teams. Why do they do this, you may ask? They are s... https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-8.9-Preview_id2754 “We will not be outdone!” - the bold statement made by Samsung execs after announcing the ultra-thin and models, barely a month after unveiling their initial variant for the next GALAXY Tab, which was supposed to come with a thickness of 10.9 mm. At ...