Samsung Galaxy S: Variants Available Globally

Launched in June, 2010 by Samsung, the Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S uses a 1 GHz processor as CPU also called hummingbird. This processor is also supported by a smaller microprocessor. Weighing at just 118 grams, the Smartphone is not only lightweight but also very sleek and stylish. It is 122.4 millimeters long, 64.2 millimeters wide and just 9.9 millimeters thick. The Smartphone comes with a memory of 512 MB RAM. With various input options like Multi touch touchscreen display, 3-axis accelerometer, extra 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, proximity sensors, light sensors and a new feature called Swype, the Galaxy Tablet is very user friendly.

Samsung soon released its Galaxy tablet in Europe, United Kingdom, and many countries of Asia. This base version of the Samsung Galaxy was soon followed by a range of variant models for the different markets.

In the United States of America, the variants available are: Samsung Captivate with an additional 16 GB internal flash memory, Samsung Vibrant which supports T-Mobile network, Samsung Epic 4G featuring a 4G radio, a full QWERTY keyboard 2.1, additional camera flash as well as a 16 GB memory card, Samsung Fascinate does not have the front camera of base version but has a camera flash, Samsung Continuum has an additional screen beneath the main screen to display alerts and messages, Samsung Showcase which supports Cellular south network, and Samsung Mesmerize supported by the US Cellular network.

In Canada, the variants available are: Samsung Galaxy S Captivate which is similar to Samsung Captivate with improved GPS functionality, Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant also code named GT-I9000M and Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+ which supports Telus network in Canada.

In the variant available in Brazil, the Samsung Galaxy also has a tuner for digital television added to it. In South Korea, Samsung offers three variants of the Galaxy tablet namely, Galaxy S, Galaxy U and Galaxy K all of which has the digital TV tuner.

Samsung Galaxy S Review

Being the advanced version of Samsung Galaxy, Samsung galaxy S fulfills almost every best feature desired by phone freaks. It is has 2G network and 3G network as well. The phone was announced in March 2010. It is also named as Samsung I9008 Galaxy S for Chinese market release. It is available in the market in March, 2010.

Samsung Galaxy S weighs only 119 grams with 122.2 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm dimensions. The 2G network is GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and the 3G network is HDSPA 900/1900/2100. Samsung galaxy S is much sleeker then Samsung I7500 or Samsung galaxy. It has some exclusive features that have never been better in any Samsung phone yet. The Gorilla Glass display, Touch Wiz 3.0 UI, Multi-Touch input method, widening screen by multi touch, Auto rotate accelerometer sensor have been much appreciated by the users.

It also has Touch-sensitive controls in display. For you phonebook records, forget about replacing or deleting any record for lack of space for new or big entries. Samsung galaxy S is provides you the space to store unlimited entries and fields. The same goes for your call records. The phone is available in two 8GB and 16GB internal memory options which can be extended up to 32 GB on external memory. About ram, this phone is nothing less than a mini computer; it has 512 MB RAM and 2GB ROM to facilitate even high version games in your mobile.

Apart from these specifications, you will endless application to use in your mobile application. Watch videos on YouTube, access internet to talk to your friends on Gtalk or any other applications that can be installed by high speed internet availability. Update your Facebook account regularly without needing a computer around with your Samsung galaxy S. this phone is one for all and a huge hit in the market.

Keeping in touch through a Samsung Galaxy S

Even when a mobile offers various extra features the most important aspect to be considered is the basic feature of commuication through the handset. Samsung Galaxy offers excellent call quality with all the features offered by any premium Smartphone. With the larger handset, the calling system has improved much in the Galaxy tablet.

Samsung Galaxy S is a smartphone that also has excellent messaging options. All the available options like Instant messaging through Google talk, SMS, MMS, webmail and email exchanges are supported by this smartphone. Using email with a galaxy tablet is simple and easy as just entering the details gives access to the account and does not require cumbersome processes like entering port numbers to get connected.

The internet browser on a Samsung Galaxy is one of the best that can be seen in the Smartphone market. The Smartphone offers a huge variety of functionality and has an excellent speed while loading a webpage over networks working on both Wi-Fi and 3G. Samsung Galaxy S helps you keep in touch with the world through its easily accessible Social networking applications. The handset offers features for updating the Facebook and Twitter status very easily and fast. The size of the keyboard of the Galaxy tablet also makes typing easier with good accuracy and an inbuilt dictionary. The handset also offers a functionality called Swype, which makes typing easier as it connects the letters and creates words on sliding the finger over the keyboard, making it easy to use the Smartphone with just one hand. The galaxy tablet also gives a very useful option for adjusting brightness of a webpage from the browser menu.

Samsung Galaxy also has an application for reading digital books online called Aldiko eBook which makes reading a real pleasure with the big screen.

Samsung Galaxy S versus the iPhone 4

The Samsung Galaxy S was launched in the market as a direct competitor to the iPhone 4. This Android OS 2.1 Éclair Smartphone was a SUPER AMOLED 4-inch screen competes with the cool Retina display and iOS 4 of the iPhone 4. What separates these two giants and who is the number one is a question that will take us a long time to answer as both companies will launch sleeker and better phones soon.

As of now let us compare the two phones and find who the best is:

The display – the S-AMOLED versus the Retina Display

The iPhone offers 640×960 pixels, 3.5 inch Retina display which is spectacular. The screen has a glass, scratch resistant cover that adds to its beauty.

On the other hand, the Super AMOLED 480×800 pixel, 4 inch screen is massive and the features are smart. It will not be wrong to say that this is one of the best displays that are available on an Android Smartphone.

The camera

The Samsung Galaxy S has a 5 megapixel camera on the back, but it lacks a flash and an anti-shake filter making it not at par when you want to shoot pictures in bad light.

On the other hand the iPhone has a 5 Megapixel camera on the back and a VGA camera in the front that is ideal for self-portrait. If you like your phone cameras this is an alluring feature.

Processor and OS

Both the mobiles have a 1 GHz processor built in almost the same framework. As far is OS is concerned Android 2.1 or 2.2 with Samsung TouchWiz UI overlaid offers you multitasking, flash and several homescreens. The iPhone has all these features and offers a lot more applications. Browsing the web on a Galaxy S is a cakewalk and hopefully it will catch up soon with the Apple’s App Stores!

Galaxy Tablet: New Smartphone from Samsung

From its establishment in 1969, Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, has grown to be one of the biggest names in the market of IT products. With production units widely spread all around the world with about 160 million employees, Samsung electronics has a huge market share in a range of products. Their portfolio covers Semiconductors; Digital displays like LCD displays, LED displays, plasma displays and OLED displays; Home electronics products like Televisions, DVD players, home cinema systems, set-top boxes, projectors; Smart Televisions like Flat TVs, 3D TVs; Home appliance products like refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and air conditioners; and Mobile devices like mobile phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders. Of this wide range, one of the most popular products of the company is the Samsung Galaxy S, the android smart mobile phone, which has given stiff competition to the Apple’s iPad tablet.

With sales of about 235 million handsets around the world in the year 2009, Samsung was the second largest seller in the mobile phone market right after Nokia. The latest model from the company, Samsung Galaxy S, has been in the market since July 2010. The Galaxy Tablet has shown its mettle with sales of more than a million handsets within 45 days of its launch.

The Samsung Galaxy has also received admiring reviews from around the world and has won awards for the excellent design in Europe and the United States of America. Samsung Galaxy S has also been recognized for its excellent quality of touch screen and the superior connectivity and has won the 2010 European EISA Award for smartphone.

Samsung has also made special effects to reduce environmental pollution. The mobile phones of the company including the Galaxy tablet are free from polyvinyl chloride and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).

Samsung Galaxy Tablet Review

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Tablet, which enhances your video experience to its fullest. With full HD display, play your favorite music videos and movies on a 7 inch wide touch screen! Yes, Samsung galaxy tablet is all one can have for with best media options.

A few years ago, Samsung preferred a backseat in its phone models with almost no innovative changes and advancement. Once, it has landed in the market again, seems like there is no turning back from the top rank holders among product and sale market. Let catch some most exclusive features of Samsung galaxy tablet first. This digital experience doesn’t disappoint you on hardware basis anywhere. It has 4000 Ah battery, which is designed to keep the tablet running with high Definition video playbacks. The second point is storage, which Samsung Galaxy Tablet has excelled again. There are 16GB and 32 GB options available. All users aren’t used to less space feature in most phones. This galaxy tablet is designed according to the needs of its users to keep videos, audios and other files. If they HD, it will take even more space after converting them to the suitable formats. Hence, you can also extend your phone external memory up to 32 GB with a micro SD slot.

There are 30 pin in a dock connector for HDMI, USB and other docking requirements, for example car dock. There is a Bluetooth given with the tablet for attending phone calls. After this, you might be wondering about its weight. This galaxy tablet weighs only 380 grams. This Samsung galaxy tablet is no less than a mini notebook and its advanced features excel any other tablet’s specifications. While looking at the display you won’t be feeling too much weight on your hands as the sideways are curved, smooth and sleeker.