The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is now available in Singapore, with the 3G (16GB) model retailing at S$768.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Honeycomb tablet at S$768 today.
The GALAXY Tab 8.9 now joins Samsung‘s 10.1 and 7-inch GALAXY Tab to provide consumers with an array of tablet sizes, depending on their needs and preferences.
At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 453g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is targeted at today’s mobile professional, from writing emails on a business trip to reading an trashy eBook in bed.
Key highlights of the GALAXY Tab 8.9
- Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering enhanced multi-tasking, user interaction and navigation.
- Supports HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduced data transfer times.
- A 3-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera, providing smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.
Detailed specifications of the Galaxy 8.9 are tabulated below:
| Display | 8.9” WXGA 1280×800 |
| OS | Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) |
| Processor | 1GHz Dual Core application processor |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n) |
| Camera | Main(Rear) : 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash Front : 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera |
| Video | Format : MPEG4/H263/H264, Divx/Xvid Playback : 1080p Full HD Video @ 30fps Recording : 720p HD Video |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, AMR-NB/WB 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker |
| Enterprise Solutions | Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Polaris Office |
| Value-added Features | Android Market |
| Google Mobile Services : Google Talk Video Chat, Google Maps, Books, etc |
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| Samsung TouchWiz UX | |
| Samsung Mini Apps Tray | |
| Social Hub, Readers Hub *Availability differs by region |
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| Adobe Flash Player 10.3 | |
| Sensor | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light sensor |
| Size | 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm, 453g |
| Battery | 6100mAh |
| Network | HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Price | 3G (16GB) at S$768 |