Good news for those of you that have been patiently awaiting this day, the has finally landed in our warehouse and is already despatching. Those of you that pre-ordered the handset can now rest at ease knowing that tomorrow, you can finaly get to grips with this touting power-house and marvel at that exquisite Super AMOLED screen, trust us when we say, you won’t be disappointed in the slightest; it really does live up to every expectation we had.
There may still be those unsure as to whether to take the plunge and buy the Galaxy S or to hold out for the recently announced , well, here’s a few reasons you should.
1. Super AMOLED - The biggest selling point behind the Galaxy S, the screen. Colours so rich and vibrant, that it’ll make your old phone look washed out and frankly obselete in comparison.
2. - Probably the biggest selling point besides the screen is the Android Operating system, which offers unrivalled levels of customisation. Don’t like the stock messaging app? Download an alternative from the market. Can’t get to grips with the stock browser? There’s a whole host of alternatives to chose from. It really is that easy.
3. HD Video capture - That’s right, the Galaxy S can record videos in 720p HD video resolution.
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yesterday officially lifted the lid on their third and what a phone this thing is shaping up to be. Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy and , the latest addition to Samsung’s Android portfolio continues the solar system theme going under the name of the . But what makes this latest Android handset worthy of your attention with the likes of the and about to launch? Read on to find out what makes the Galaxy S tick…
The Galaxy S is a phone with a design that’s undoubtedly Samsung, mirroring recent addition’s to the Omnia range. However, dismiss this as a bog standard touchscreen at your peril. The i9000 Galaxy S sports a Super AMOLED touchscreen display (as debuted in the upcoming ) but ups the dimensions to a whopping 4.0 inches. For those unfamiliar with the new Super AMOLED technology Samsung have pioneered, it’s basically an advancement that is thinner than traditional AMOLED units allowing for the display to be closer to the surface which aids in the visual quality and responsiveness of the touchscreen. In short, it looks and feels fantastic.
Not content with adding a best in class display, Samsung have also thrown in the very latest version of Android, version 2.1 (or Eclair), and a speedy 1GHz processor to ensure everything runs smoothly. In keeping with the , the Galaxy S boasts 7 customisable home screens that can be populated with all sorts of widgets, shortcuts and web feeds whilst four ever present icons sit at the bottom of the screen providing easy access to the most frequently used areas of the phone. With Android really coming of age in the last few updates pushed out, Samsung couldn’t have chosen a better time to unveil their flagship Android device.
In addition to a stunning display and superb operating system, the Galaxy S also boasts a slew of multimedia options and a top notch camera. The Galaxy S includes 8GB of internal storage plus a memory card slot supporting up to a 32GB memory card, a 3.5mm audio jack, MP3 music player and DivX support. Additionally, the i9000 Galaxy S includes a 5.0 Megapixel camera with a whole host of extras such as face and smile detection plus the feature of the moment; 720p HD video capture! Throw in GPS, HSDPA and Wi-Fi and it’s clear that Samsung are gunning for the HTC Desire with the Galaxy S.
The Samsung Galaxy S is penciled in for launch in quarter 2 of this year. to register for updates and keep an eye on the for all the latest info.
One of the stars of last months Mobile World Congress was undoubtedly the , the super slim that looks destined to bring to the masses. And without doubt, the standout feature was of course the amazing Super AMOLED display which was hands down the best screen we’ve ever seen on a . But just what is it that makes this new Super AMOLED technology so super? Well, Samsung are on hand to educate us, kindly releasing the following video explaining the virtues of Super AMOLED over traditional AMOLED and TFT displays.
Check it out for yourselves below and take our word for it that the Samsung Wave looks even better in the flesh. Samsung’s first SUPER AMOLED phone is set to launch in April which is only a matter of weeks away. to register for updates and keep an eye on the for more information as soon as we get it.