74 of 82 people found the following review helpful.
Loving it!
By D. Heronemus
As an avid iphone lover (I have a 4S), thought I would give Android a try for my tablet. Love the small, light form factor on this - makes my wife's ipad look like a bit of a clunker!
High-res screen is great as well, plenty of room to type, read, watch videos, etc. Occasionally the slightest of lag when using it, most of the time as snappy an ipad.
Overall I'd buy this again. I've had it for two days now, becoming proficient, comfortable using it. Definitely spent more time setting this up the way I wanted it than I would an Ipad - but enjoy having the widgets and customization.
In short, love my iphone for quick handy tasks on the go, but prefer this for sitting on the couch and casual surfing.
Couple of must have apps for all of you new to Android - Dolphin Browser for pad, Newsr, News360, Score Mobile.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful.
Just Right!
By goofysmom
I've felt sort of like Goldilocks in my quest for the perfect android tablet. First I bought the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (from amazon) which I loved but it was large. Then I bought the Kindle Fire which was too small. Then I found the Galaxy Tab 8.9 which is just right! I did have some serious issues with the 10.1 when Samsung pushed 3.2 in late November and mine bricked. Of course, this had to happen while I was out of the country. Was able to get wifi back, but not bluetooth and autorotate. When I got home, sent it back to Samsung. BTW, their first-tier customer service was/is totally clueless. I knew more about the Tab than the rep. Second-tier was fine, however. While the 10.1 was gone, I ordered a Kindle Fire. It was lots of fun but small, kind of clunky, and a bit limiting in what it could do. Sent it back. When the replacement 10.1 arrived, I sold it on ebay and bought the 8.9 at Best Buy. Couldn't be happier. Perfect size - small enough to fit in my handbag, but large enough to type on. Very easy to hold. Bought a couple of handy little adapters on ebay which allow you to charge it with a micro USB, same as my phone. I totally recommend Samsung tablets, especially the 8.9!
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
By Louise N Clark
Our house is split betweeen an Ipad2 user and a Droid geek. I researched lots of tablets before deciding on the Samsung 8.9 for myself and I am so pleased that I purchased two more for my active families with grandkids. I really like being able to access the file structures and manipulate my device. It is important to me to know that I can add, delete or move pictures, music, and documents as I choose. I wanted the flexibility offered by an Android device. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 size is enough smaller and lighter than my husband's Ipad2 that I find it more convenient to put in my bag and hold in one hand. I also highly recommend the Nataal Premium Stylus for all capacitive screens and the rooCase Dual Station Black Leather Case...with Stand and Elastic Hand Strap for the 8.9 Galaxy Tab.
