It looks as if the Tab 8.9 is getting some great feedback via Engadgets comment system:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/s...s-leak-out-be/

The main concern is battery life, and I can understand! With a device this thin, there's less room for a battery! Of course the iPad proved that a thin device can have stellar battery life, so I'm hopeful.

Does anyone know if there's a new battery tech making it into the consumer space?

This certainly will be Samsung's flagship Tab for the next 6 months! If they stay on their current schedule, expect another device for the holiday season. Just as with mobile phones, Samsung is looking to release a bevy of devices suited for different users.