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bossfan2000 · 10-10-2011, 02:21 PM

I know this wasn't one of the listed options, but I would highly recommend the Galaxy Tab 8.9. I've owned the iPad, Nook Color, Acer A500, Sony S Tablet (plus nook, kindle, kobo sony e-ink)..and think I have finally found the perfect size for a reader. the 10 inch tablets were too big, and I didn't like the screen dimensions on the 7 inch tablets. I picked up the Samsun 8.9 inch and think it is just about perfect. Its thin, light, not too big a screen for fiction, not to small for PDF or web browsing. I know some still prefer e-ink, but since the OP is asking for Android tablet advice, I thought I would mention this.

Also..the Samsung UBS connector does work for the 8.9, even though customer support will tell you it is for the 10.1 only. There are some restrictions on what it will support (32 GB max for example)..it worked with a USB jump drive and usb keyboard.

10-10-2011, 02:21 PM	#7
bossfan2000 Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 504579 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Mini, iPhone 6+, Kindle Voyage	I know this wasn't one of the listed options, but I would highly recommend the Galaxy Tab 8.9. I've owned the iPad, Nook Color, Acer A500, Sony S Tablet (plus nook, kindle, kobo sony e-ink)..and think I have finally found the perfect size for a reader. the 10 inch tablets were too big, and I didn't like the screen dimensions on the 7 inch tablets. I picked up the Samsun 8.9 inch and think it is just about perfect. Its thin, light, not too big a screen for fiction, not to small for PDF or web browsing. I know some still prefer e-ink, but since the OP is asking for Android tablet advice, I thought I would mention this. Also..the Samsung UBS connector does work for the 8.9, even though customer support will tell you it is for the 10.1 only. There are some restrictions on what it will support (32 GB max for example)..it worked with a USB jump drive and usb keyboard.