- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Apple iPad 2
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- Apple iPad 3
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
- Acer Iconia Tab A500
Rated 70% by by c|net (Sep, 2011)You get the same 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, the same vibrant PLS screen quality with excellent viewing angles, same Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, same GPS, and same front (2-megapixel) and rear (3-megapixel) cameras.
Rated 80% by by MGK (Jan, 2012)10.2" screen has great resolution and the Android operating system works quickly and efficiently.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 compared to the Plexon - Superpad II WiFi
“8.9
Android 3.1 Honeycomb
Rated 70% by by c|net (Sep, 2011)If you want an Android tablet that's a little easier to wrap your hands around, but not so small that it feels like an oversized smartphone, Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8.9 might be the perfect fit.
10.2”
Android 2.0 Eclair
Rated 20% by by Technut (Sep, 2012)I Will never buy another Plexon Product, and i will never refer anyone to them.
screen size
8.9"
10.2"
WiFi by MGK (Jan, 2012)The large screen is very easy to read and the weight of the pad is easy on the arms for extended periods of time.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 3.1 MP | 4 MP |
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 vs Plexon - Superpad II WiFi
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Plexon - Superpad II WiFi
| More cores | Dual core | vs | Single core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice as many cores; run more applications at once | |||
| Has an accelerometer | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Detects movement for interactive apps | |||
| More storage capacity | 32 GB | vs | 4 GB |
| 8x more storage capacity; Holds more music, movies and photos | |||
| Has a light sensor | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors | |||
| Has a compass | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Great for maps and navigation apps | |||
| Supports Adobe Flash | Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb) | vs | No (Android) |
| Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash | |||
| Significantly newer operating system | Android 3.1 Honeycomb | vs | Android 2.0 Eclair |
| Newer android OS; Get all the latest features and apps with a more recent version | |||
| Supports voice commands | Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb) | vs | No (Android 2.0 Eclair) |
| Somewhat common; Can be operated hands free | |||
| More RAM | 1 GB | vs | 0.5 GB |
| Twice as much RAM; Better able to run big apps with lots of content | |||
| Marginally newer | Dec, 2011 | vs | Sep, 2011 |
| Release date 2 months later | |||
| Faster USB | 57 MB/s (USB 2.0) | vs | 1 MB/s (USB 1.1) |
| 57x faster USB; connect a high-speed external hard drive or other high-speed device | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
| Bigger screen | 10.2" | vs | 8.9" |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 10% bigger screen | |||
| Significantly higher resolution front camera | 3.1 MP | vs | 1.92 MP |
| More than 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 | Plexon - Superpad II WiFi | ||
 |   Rated by 76 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Jerry (Apr, 2012) Rated 100% by by J.-Vickery--texas_sooner (Jul, 2012) |  Rated by 14 users at amazon.com Rated 20% by by Joseph-Copeland (Nov, 2011) Rated 80% by by Stew (Dec, 2011) Rated 80% by by Stew (Dec, 2011) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPad 2 2-way tie: Longest battery life |
 | 3 | Apple iPad 3 Much more recent operating system |
 | 5 | Acer Iconia Tab A500 3-way tie: Has a microphone jack |
 | 6 | Acer Iconia Tab A501 3-way tie: Has a microphone jack |
 | 7 | Coby Kyros 7" 3-way tie: Has a microphone jack |
