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Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9

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Released · Oct 02, 2011

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Design
Dimensions	9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight	15.98 oz (453.0 g)
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Display
Size	8.9-inch
Resolution	800x1280px, 170 PPI
Technology	TFT
Screen-to-body	63.07 %
Colors	16 777 216
Features	Ambient light sensor

Hardware
Processor	Dual-core 1000 MHz
GPU	Yes
Internal storage	64GB
OS	Android (3.0)
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Battery
Capacity	6000 mAh
Type	Li - Ion

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	3 MP (Autofocus)
Flash	LED
Video recording	1280x720 (HD) Video calling
Front	2 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	3.0, Yes
Wi-Fi	802.11 a,b,g,n
USB	Proprietary
Location	A-GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other	Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Screen mirroring	DLNA

Cellular
3G	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed	HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Phone Features
Notifications	Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice recording

Availability
Officially announced	Mar 22, 2011

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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
OS	Android (4.0)
Weight	15.77 oz (447.0 g)
FCC approval	Date approved: May 26, 2011 FCC ID value: A3LGTP7310
Measured SAR	Body: 0.74 W/kg

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