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Tweet Find Coverage: Release Date: Q2 2011 Released For: International - Discontinued The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is slightly smaller than the iPad. It features a faster Nvidia Tegra dual-core 1-gigahertz processor and a revamped Google's Android 3.0 software, which is optimized for tablets. The tablet features a 8.9-inch touch screen display with a 1280 by 800-pixel resolution, dual-cameras -- a 8.0-megapixel back-facing one with auto-focus and high-definition video recording and a front-facing 2.0-megapixel lens for video calling. Additional features include Wi-Fi and HSDPA connectivity and either 16- or 32-gigabytes of storage.

• Runs on Google's new Android 3.0 software, optimized for the larger screen
• Striking 8.9-inch TFT-LCD display delivers a mobile experience for watching films, viewing pictures, e-reading or sharing documents
• Front-facing 2.0-megapixel camera for face-to-face video chat over 3G
• Rear-facing 3.0-megapixel camera to capture still images and video
• Connect through 4G HSPA-plus connectivity, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0
• Readers Hub, Samsung's e-reading application, provides easy access to a vast digital library -- from classical literature to bestsellers and reference materials
• Media Hub offers a gateway to a films and videos, and Music Hub gives access to a wide range of music
• Powered by a Nvidia Tegra dual-core 1.0-gigahertz chip for high-performance

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