Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the world’s thinnest tablet, measuring 8.6mm only and it has a 1GHz dual-core processor just like the 10-inch model.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 runs with Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS, skinned with TouchWiz UX or TouchWiz 4.0, sporting a touch screen with 1,280×800-pixel resolution, equipped with 3 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, Dual Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n) antennas with 2.4 and 5GHz bands, HSPA+ connectivity up to 21Mbps, 1080p HD playback, DLNA support, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, gyroscope, accelerometer, digital compass
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with new version of Social Hub optimized for tablets that integrates email and social networks into a single view, Reader’s Hub, New Music Hub, surround sound system using dual speakers, Flash 10.2 support capability, powered by 6000mAh battery with 10 hour life and accessories, including the Samsung Stick – a Bluetooth microphone that can be carried in a pocket like a pen. A sound dock with powered subwoofer.
Full Technical Specifications Of Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
| Network | |
| 2G Network | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network | HSDPA/UMTS 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| Dimensions | |
| L x B x H | – – 8.6mm Thickness |
| Weight | 470 grams |
| Form Factor | Touch-bar Tablet |
| Display | |
| Type | TFT Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Size | 8.9 inches |
| Colors & Resolution | 16 Million Colors & 1280×800 Pixels |
| Input/ User Interface | Multi Touch Samsung TouchWiz UX Proximity Sensor Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate Ambient light sensor |
| System Properties | |
| Operating System | Android 3.0 Honeycomb |
| CPU | Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-Core 1GHz Processer |
| Storage Capacity | |
| Internal Memory | 16GB / 32GB internal memory storage |
| Expandable Memory | micro-SD card slot for up to 32GB memory |
| Browser & Messaging | HTML, Flash MMS, SMS, IM, Email, RSS |
| Camera | |
| Still | – 3 Megapixels – 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Secondary | – 2 Megapixels – 1600 × 1200 pixels |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Playback | 1080p HD video playback |
| Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth & USB | v3.0 with EDR Stereo & USB 2.0 |
| Headset | 3.5mm stereo headset jack |
| Radio | Stereo FM with RDS |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| DLNA | Capable |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| 3G | Yes |
| HSDPA | Up to 21 Mbps |
| HSUPA | Up to 5.76 Mbps |
| Video & Audio | |
| Video Formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 |
| Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, OGG, MIDI |
| Battery | |
| Type | Li-Ion 6000mAh Standard Battery |
| Playback Time | Up to 10 Hours |
| Talk Time | Up to 6 Hours |
| Other Features | Adobe 10.2 Flash compatibility 1080p HD, 720p HD video playback HSPA+ connectivity for 21Mbps download speeds Sound Station With GEL Woofer Stick Type BT Headset Reader’s Hub, New Music Hub Android Market, G-mail, Google Maps, G-Talk Twitter and Facebook Integration, YouTube Surround Speakers Quickoffice, Digital compass Gyroscope |
| Colors Availability | Black |
Price & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 will cost you $469 and $569 for 16GB and 32GB, respectively. No word on release date yet.