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| Global Score | |
| 54.4 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Panasonic | Samsung |
| Android 4.0 | Android 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| -- | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 33.60 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| White | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 79.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| LCD | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4460 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.19 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.72 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a bit better than the Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, getting a 58.1 score against 54.4. Both of these devices come with Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Tab 8.9 has older 3.0 version and Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 has Android 4.0 version. Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 has a little bit better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have 2 CPU cores, the Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 also has a graphics processor.
The Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 and the Galaxy Tab 8.9 both count with incredibly similar displays, and although the Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a higher 800 x 1280px resolution and a bigger display, they both have a better number of pixels per display inch. Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 shoots much better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot more mega-pixels back-facing camera.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a much better battery duration than Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1.
Although Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1. So if you want that extra features, you can buy Galaxy Tab 8.9, but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and get the Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, letting go some specifications.
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