Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

1. Laptop Magazine

The Galaxy Tab 8.9 packs the exact same punch as its well-regarded bigger 10.1-inch brother, Bennett writes, but it also packs a similar price tag despite its smaller size, which makes it a slightly less attractive proposition. The lack of an SD card slot is another negative.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Review, Brian Oliver Bennett, Sept. 30, 2011

2. CNET

CNET's Donald Bell tells the same story: The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a top-performing laptop with the same high-performance chops and beautiful screen of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, but the lackluster ports, plastic back and moderately high price tag are some drawbacks.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (16GB), Donald Bell, Oct. 2, 2011

3. Computer Shopper

William Harrel finds a lot to like about the Galaxy Tab 8.9, awarding it a 4 out of 5 rating. The screen, performance, design and portability are all ahead of the competition, he writes, though he finds the lack of ports irritating.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Review and Ratings, William Harrel, Oct. 4, 2011

4. Engadget.com

Tim Stevens, like other reviewers, says the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a top-notch tablet that performs with the best of them and runs like a miniature clone of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. The only problem he cites is that "The Galaxy Tab 8.9 exists in a gadget niche so small we weren't convinced it needed to exist."

Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 review, Tim Stevens, Nov. 10, 2011

5. Gizmodo.com

Brent Rose says the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is his favorite Android tablet, saying it combines power and a pretty display with a portable, attractive design. The price keeps him from recommending it, however. "For 470 bucks, though, it just doesn't make much sense," he writes.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Review: The New Best Android Tablet, Again, Brent Rose, Oct. 10, 2011

6. Pocket-lint.com

"The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is impossible to dislike," Mark Harris writes, giving it a 4 out of 5 rating. He calls it fast, light and big enough for email and movie watching alike, but the price tag keeps him from rating it higher.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 review, Mark Harris, Nov. 4, 2011

7. Arstechnica.com

This hands-on review is chock full of benchmark testing, images and reviewer analysis, but it is significantly less detailed than the higher-ranked sources. Like the others, however, Casey Johnston finds that the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a top performing slate. He finds the virtual keyboard a bit small after coming from the Galaxy Tab 10.1, however.

Review: Ahead of the Android Pack: Hands on With the Galaxy Tab 8.9, Casey Johnston, Nov. 2011

8. TechRadar.com

Brandon also finds the Galaxy Tab 8.9 to be a virtual clone of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, performing similarly in every test he throws at it. That makes it a top-end tablet. The only differentiator between the two models is whether you want the bigger screen for movie watching or the 8.9-inch screen for enhanced portability, he writes.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 review, John Brandon, Oct. 27, 2011