Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 will reportedly have an 8-inch variant

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/galaxytab38inchsd_620x340.jpgWhen Samsung revealed the third iteration (http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/29/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-announced-may-release-date/) of its Galaxy Tab line, it was met with a somewhat underwhelming reception. But the Korean firm's never held back on trying out different shapes (http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-review-international-edition/) and sizes (http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/11/samsung-galaxy-mega-6-3-5-8/). This makes this latest leak -- of a reported 8-inch Galaxy Tab 3 -- at least plausible, and definitely not surprising. The reported resolution of 1,280 x 800 and that of the 7-inch Tab 3 (1,024 x 600) certainly match the mystery profileswe saw earlier this year (http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/30/three-mystery-samsung-galaxy-tab-profiles-spotted/). Think it looks just like the Galaxy Note 8.0 (http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/09/samsung-galaxy-note-8-review/)? You'd mostly be right, barring a few details like a thinner side bezel and the camera / speaker arrangement. SamMobile claims to have the full specification, which includes an all-around boost over the 7-inch version: a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 16GB of on-board storage (expandable up to 64GB) plus 5- and 1.3-megapixel cameras, Bluetooth 4.0 and a 4,450mAh battery. WiFi and 3G versions are mentioned, too, so all your bases should be covered if you really don't want that S pen.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-possibly-leaked-in-8-inch-variety/