Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

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  8 out of 10

Short extract: What’s the perfect sized tablet? If we are going by sales, it's the one that measures in at 9.7-inch Apple iPad 2 . That hasn't stopped Samsung covering all the bases with its Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet - the latest to join the growing legion of Galaxy Tab devices.

• Gorgeous clear screen, Light, portable design, Touchwiz 4.0
• Price, No HDMI, USB ports, Poor sound performance

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  9 out of 10

Short extract: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is one of the best tablets yet released.

• Bright clear screen, Good bundled apps, Good battery life, Light and thin, Fast processor
• Not as many business apps, Smaller screen for movies, High price, No built-in USB or HDMI ports, Some muddy movie playback

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  8 out of 10

Summary: Large enough to enjoy a film on but smaller than a hardback book, 8.9 inches could be the perfect size for a tablet. Add good build quality and great performance and the only thing holding back the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is its shocking price-tag.

Short extract: Large enough to enjoy a film on but smaller than a hardback book, 8.9 inches is the perfect size. The only drawback is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's price.

Conclusion: Samsung tries to make products to satisfy every possible taste and budget. This time, they got it right. The Tab 8.9 is a welcome addition to the crowded Android tablet marketplace. It's nicely designed and very well built. Its size is a nigh-on perfect balance between performance and portability.

• Ideal 8.9-inch dimensions, Lovely 1,280x800-pixel screen, Fast and smooth, Useful TouchWiz skin
• High price, Still a few bugs, Lacks the integration of Apple or Amazon tablets

Short extract: Samsung has expanded its range of tablets so it now encompass almost every screen size imaginable. The latest addition to the family is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, which as its name suggests sports an 8.9in screen. Here's our hands-on preview of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.