- 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...
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- Apple iPad 2
- Apple iPad 1
- Apple iPad 3
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
- 7"
- 16 GB
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Released April, 2012
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 compared to the Asus Memo 370T
“8.9
Android 3.1 Honeycomb
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.
7”
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
screen size
8.9"
7"
Galaxy Tab 8.9 by calvin (Jul, 2012)Ahh- yes, and the 8.9 screen is just big enough to watch an entire movie, yet small enough to comfortably type if you turn it vertically.
screen resolution
Galaxy Tab 8.9 by consumerIf you're interested in technical details concerning the slow loading of the first unit, the Feb 17, 2012 review by sj has discussion of slow loading in comments section.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Asus Memo 370T
| Significantly bigger screen | 8.9" | vs | 7" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 30% bigger screen | |||
| More storage capacity | 32 GB | vs | 16 GB |
| 2x more storage capacity; Holds more music, movies and photos | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
| More cores | Quad core | vs | Dual core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice as many cores; run more applications at once | |||
| Much higher resolution rear camera | 8 MP | vs | 3.15 MP |
| More than 2.5x higher resolution rear camera; Can be used like a point-and-shoot camera | |||
| Supports face unlock | Yes (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) | vs | No (Android 3.1 Honeycomb) |
| Somewhat common; bypass PIN entry, easier to unlock with one hand | |||
| Newer operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | vs | Android 3.1 Honeycomb |
| Newer android OS; Get all the latest features and apps with a more recent version | |||
| Sharper screen | 215 ppi | vs | 169 ppi |
| Around 30% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Faster processor | 1.2 GHz | vs | 1 GHz |
| Around 20% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Marginally newer | Apr, 2012 | vs | Dec, 2011 |
| Release date 3 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 | Asus Memo 370T |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark |
 | 2 | Apple iPad 2 2-way tie: Longest battery life |
 | 3 | Apple iPad 1 6-way tie: Supports 3G |
 | 4 | Apple iPad 3 Much more recent operating system |
 | 6 | Acer Iconia Tab A500 2-way tie: High resolution front camera |
 | 7 | Acer Iconia Tab A501 2-way tie: High resolution front camera |
 | 8 | Archos Arnova 10b 7-way tie: Supported card formats |
