ATT tries Galaxy Tab 8.9 with 4G

AT&T on Monday added its second 4G-equipped tablet in the LTE version of the Galaxy Tab 8.9. Its version is identical to the Wi-Fi version we reviewed with the exception of the cellular Internet access. Stores will get the tablet on November 20 and carry it for a relatively high $480 on a two-year plan, although the price is much less than the $700 on contract of the HTC Jetstream.

The Tab 8.9 is mostly just a smaller version of the 10.1 and shares the same 1280x800 resolution, Tegra 2 processor, 16GB of storage, and 3.2-megapixel rear plus two-megapixel front cameras. Prepaid data is also the same and starts at $15 for 250MB or $25 for 2GB.

As an incentive to buy in, AT&T is teaming up with Samsung to give away a free phone. Those who are willing to sign up for a two-year phone plan at the same time can get either the Galaxy S II or its Skyrocket variant for free.

The launch comes alongside an expansion of the LTE network itself, which will add six new cities for a total of 15. These include Charlotte, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Puerto Rico's capital of San Juan.

By Electronista Staff