Samsung Galaxy GT-P7310MVGR (8.9-Inch Screen) 32GB Tablet - Metallic Gray

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Samsung Galaxy GT-P7310MVGR (8.9-Inch Screen) 32GB Tablet - Metallic Gray

• 32GB Internal Memory (Solid State Drive)
• Android Honeycomb 3.1
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 1 GB RAM
• 8.9" WXGA TFT display, 1280 x 800 resolution
• Bluetooth v3.0, USB 2.0 port

Processor: 1.2 GHz ARM 610
Ports and Connectivity
USB Ports: 1
Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 0.34 inches, 9.09 inches, 6.21 inches
Weight: 15.84 ounces
Power
Battery Type: Nonstandard Battery
Wireless
Wireless Type: 802.11bgn

• Under 1 pound and only 0.34 inches thick for great portability
• Adobe Flash compatible for unrestricted web browsing
• Android 3.1 OS with open access to over 200,000 apps for full customization
• Dual-core Tegra 2 processor and 1 GB of RAM provide power and speed
• One-year warranty

Dual-Core Processor Provides Speed and Power

A dual-core Tegra 2 processor and 1 GB of RAM deliver lightning-fast speed whether you're surfing the web, watching HD video, or playing the latest games. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 also features Adobe Flash compatibility, allowing you to experience unrestricted browsing on millions of web pages and play any Flash compatible game with no buffering, stalling, downloads, or plug-ins. And with up to 10 hours of battery life, the Galaxy Tab offers endurance as well as power.

The Galaxy Tab supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v2.1 connections. A 30-pin IF connector and USB 2.0 compatibility offer easy file transfer and charging.

 

Light, Sleek Body with HD Display Ideal for Gamers

At less than 1 pound and measuring 9.1 by 6.2 by 0.34 inches (H x W x D), the Galaxy Tab is remarkably light and won't cause fatigue during prolonged use, so gamers can play all day and road warriors won't have any problems. The easy-to-grip tablet is designed to fit comfortably in your hand and bag and travel with ease.

Enjoy your media in beautiful clarity thanks to the Galaxy's 8.9-inch WXGA widescreen display with 1,280-by-800-pixel high-definition resolution. The widescreen aspect ratio lets you see more of the original image without cropping or black bars.

 

Access to Android Market for Full Customization

The Galaxy features the Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system, which offers exceptional speed and power for immersive web browsing and multitasking. With open access to Android Market--the fastest growing app market--over 200,000 apps are only a touch away, giving you the freedom to customize your tablet for all of your web and entertainment needs.

 

Intuitive Android OS Designed for Multitasking

Since Android 3.1 is designed specifically for tablets, computing is visual, fluid, and intuitive, making multitasking a breeze. The Quick App Tray can float above other applications, keeping important tasks at your fingertips, while multiscreen scrolling allows you to view up to five screens at the same time. The system's enhanced browser includes tabbed pages, form auto-fill, bookmark syncing with Google Chrome, and private browsing.

 

Integrated Google Services

Android 3.1 also features key Google services that you can easily access through convenient apps on your home screen. Use Google Maps with the Galaxy Tab's built-in GPS to point out your current location, search for businesses and addresses, and get directions. View your Gmail inbox and conversations side by side, and drop Gmail widgets on your home screen to stay on top of all your accounts. The mobile YouTube app provides a simple way to search, browse, and watch videos on your mobile device, while Google Talk lets you swap between multiple chats at a time, search your chat history, and see previews of videos and images within conversations or video chat.

 

Back- and Front-Facing Cameras

The Galaxy Tab is equipped with a 3-megapixel camera for snapping crisp pictures and capturing 720p video. It also features a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for Google Talk video chat. You can share Tab content on your HDTV through the Tablet Extender feature, or stream it wirelessly with Allshare.

 

Compatible with Popular Media Formats

Designed to handle all of your portable entertainment needs, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is compatible with major audio, video, and image file formats, letting you enjoy all of your media whenever and wherever you please. Stay entertained with Samsung's music and media hubs, where it's easy to purchase a wide range of content, including music, books, and magazines.

 

Reader's Hub App Connects You to Millions of Titles

The Reader's Hub app turns the Galaxy Tab 8.9 into an enhanced e-reader. Users have easy access to over 2 million titles of books, newspapers, and magazines. Content is visually arranged on a virtual "bookshelf" for easy access, and subscription content is dynamically updated daily (for newspapers).

 

Security Suite Ideal for Business Use

The Galaxy Tab is compatible with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files, making it ideal for handling your business needs as well as your entertainment. An enterprise-friendly tablet, the Galaxy Tab includes a suite of security solutions. Relationships with SAP, Exchange ActiveSync, Cisco AnyConnect, Sybase, and Cisco WebEx make it possible to operate efficiently, confidently, and securely.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is backed by a limited one-year warranty.

What's in the Box

Galaxy Tab 8.9 (32 GB), 30-pin IF connector, USB 2.0 cable, charger and plug, earphones, product registration, and instruction manual.  

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars Loving it!, December 29, 2011

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D. Heronemus - 

This review is from: Samsung Galaxy GT-P7310MVGR (8.9-Inch Screen) 32GB Tablet - Metallic Gray (Personal Computers)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Tablet for the price and form factor, January 18, 2012

By 

M. Chawla "MSC001" (Atlanta, USA)

This review is from: Samsung Galaxy GT-P7310MVGR (8.9-Inch Screen) 32GB Tablet - Metallic Gray (Personal Computers)

I had this tablet along with the Asus Transformer Prime in my possession during the holidays. Had both of them to play with for about 4-days, and in the end returned the Asus Transformer Prime! Now many folks would question my decision....but let me tell you...the handling, the ease of use and dimensions of the Samsung 8.9, beat any 10" tablet out there.


When it comes to 10" Android tablets, Asus TP is the way to go. But if you are like me...work full time all day long and want to sit and catch up with other email accounts that you do not access at work, watch some video and use the tablet as a remote for Roku -- there is no question that the 8.9" tablet is the way to go. It is just so much more convenient to use than 10" tablets.


While I have not tried playing with 7" tablets for long, my initial impression was that I was compromising on the screen quite a bit. So I am happy with my 8.9" tablet.


The functions are smooth, Samsung has added its own mini-task applications that I have gotten used to now (did not like it initially)...the virtual keyboards are nice and so, I think I made a good decision.

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, January 23, 2012

By 

Louise N Clark 

Amazon Verified Purchase

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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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Only the screen is downsized, January 30, 2012

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A. Dent "Aragorn" (Minas Anor, GD) (VINE VOICE)    (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Samsung Galaxy GT-P7310MVGR (8.9-Inch Screen) 32GB Tablet - Metallic Gray (Personal Computers)

This 8.9" Tab is basically the 10.1", only a little smaller with all of its good and some not so good features. I am not going to go into 'specs' because they are available at Amazon and at Samsung's own site (yes, there's Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and so forth) but I will discuss my week-long experience of using it.


I am not sure if 8.9" is the sweet spot in tablets but it's good that, unlike a certain rival, Samsung is moving away form the 'one size must fit all' philosophy. I am personally okay with 10.1" but the slightly smaller size may appeal to those who do a lot of on-screen thumb-typing. Also, since the resolution is the same 1280x800 you get a higher pixel density that improves on the 10.1" impressive display.


POSITIVES


- Lighter - Smaller means a couple of ounces lighter. A possible advantage if you're using the Tab as a reader.
- Super-responsive to touch, possibly even more so than the 10.1" Tab.
- Flash 10.2 is not only supported but it comes pre-installed - one thing not to worry about.
- Samsung adds its own mini apps tray. In the end you pick your favorites from the market but some choice is always a positive.
- Size, of course. Anyone who gets the 8.9" picks it for its size so, again, choice.
- Great forward and rear facing cameras, same as the 10.1"
- Dual-core processor handles Honeycomb with ease and, hopefully, makes it a good candidate for a future ICS upgrade.
- You can have the Android market and the Amazon Appstore installed.


NEGATIVES


- Memory can't be expanded due to lack of a microSD port (but 32GB should be sufficient)
- No HDMI port either
- Backside could be a little thicker


RATING


I had the opportunity to use the 8.9" Tab for one week, swapping our recently-upgraded ICS (Android 4) XOOM, mainly because a friend was eager to experience the 'new' Android. In the end, we were both favorably impressed with the other's tablet and agreed that we could live happily with either.


While I understand that the some could miss an HDMI and an SD slot the reality is that my XOOM has them and the only time I actually used them was while testing my tablet. I did not miss them on the Tab during the week I had it for myself. I prefer the 10.1" format myself but I must admit that the crisper display was quite attractive.


In the end, the 'negatives' are not such a big deal. I can say that I loved playing with the smaller Tab for a few days.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the BEST!, December 29, 2011

By 

anna bee "anna bee" (iowa)

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After weeks of research, online, discussions, readings, and also first-hand testing, I've found this Tablet meets my needs to perfection. I prefer it over my iPad.
Light, fast, wonderful display, and user friendly (Android), this is also great size for all my needs.


This one is a winner!

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Right!, February 5, 2012

By 

goofysmom "goofysmom" (Central FL) 

This review is from: Samsung Galaxy GT-P7310MVGR (8.9-Inch Screen) 32GB Tablet - Metallic Gray (Personal Computers)

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. So I sold the replacement 10.1 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!

5.0 out of 5 stars Rest Assured - You May Ignore The Previous Review, February 17, 2012

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sj 

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This is the most useful and well designed non-iPad tablet available.


1. The price is right.
2. Honeycomb is now at version 3.2 for this device (via painless download) - with Ice Cream Sandwich on the way!
3. Strikingly gorgeous screen.
4. Very fast for an Android device.
5. Perfect form factor.
6. Oodles of onboard memory.
7. The GPS unit works just fine for earth dwellers; whether you are traveling by car, train or bus; hiking, biking, boating, etc.


Hey Steve - It's not an HTC Flyer after all! - pun intended :)


You simply can't go wrong with this device.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little device, February 19, 2012

By 

J. Martinez (California USA)
(REAL NAME)   

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I had a hard time deciding between the 10.1 Tab and the 8.9 inch tab. In the end price won me over to the Tab 8.9. I am glad purchased the smaller one. It is not to small and not too big.


On to the review. I work in the computer field so I have access to many different devices. What makes this on unique is the size and weight. It is just so easy to take with me, I find that I am reaching for it more and more over the other laptops, tablets, etc that I can use. I am finding I can do more and more with less. Mostly I use the device for web browsing and checking my e-mail. For that it works perfectly. I use the built in Activesync connector to sync with my work e-mail and calendar. My schedule and e-mail sync automatically when I am in range of a wifi network. The battery life is excellent and I can use it all day without charging it. The built in bluetooth has been nice and so I used that to hook up a bluetooth stereo headset so that I can listen to my music off it without a tether. I can't say it is a good replacement for a laptop, it isn't but I can do most of what I need to off it. I decided it was a good replacement for my netbook which has a limited keyboard and mouse anyway.


Pros: Lightweight, easy to use out of the box and excellent battery life. It uses the Android system which has access to many free applications. This is superior to the very locked down and Flash-less IOS in my opinion. No need to go Apple. The pre-loaded applications are great and you don't need much more but can always go to the Android market and get what you need. The device does multitasking and has nice powerful processor to handle the work comfortably.


Cons: The ad on this page is wrong. This device contains no USB connector. Although it wasn't a big issue for me, Amazon needs to fix the ad. I bought the Samsung connection kit which has a USB connector and SD card connector. There is one connector which you use for syncing or charging and that is it. This may be limiting for some folks. Networking the device with your home network is awkward. This really needs to be improved and kept me from giving it a 5 star rating.

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Communication Tool, February 13, 2012

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grambo007

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I agonized over the choice of an easy to use Tab before selecting the Samsung Galaxy 8.9, 32 GB model. The i-Pad was the major competition in my mind. I wanted something a little smaller than the i-Pad with similar options. Though the Galaxy falls short of the i-Pad's apps range, it satisfies my needs for communications on the go and I highly recommend for anyone who just wants the basics and is not into the apps available. I like the smaller compact size, also, it fits a large pocket when I do not wish to carry a brief case. Good value for money and very useful for e-mail and web searching.