Samsung Galaxy
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Samsung Galaxy Overview
When Samsung joined the Open Handset Alliance, excitement and anticipation engulfed the mobile world. With industry leading mobile phones such as the Samsung Instinct and Samsung Omnia already on the market, expectations soared. The speculation can finally end: on April 27th, 2009 the Samsung i7500 was officially announced as the company's first Android Phone.
From sexy, sleek hardware to fantastic specs and attention to detail, the Samsung i7500 has it all. Sporting a 3.2" AMOLED screen, 5 megapixel camera with flash, Wi-Fi, GPS and 40GB of total storage (internal/external) there isn't much more a mobile lover could want... but Samsung included more anyways.
The Samsung i7500 is the first ever Android Phone to rock a 3.5mm headphone jack, so those 40GB of storage are sure to keep your music library healthy and rotating. Don't worry about all that multimedia draining your batter because the 1500 mAh battery included with the i7500 has more juice than any other Android Phone to date. This phone has all the markings of a multimedia monster!
Words don't do justice to Samsung's AMOLED screen but if you had to try, bright, vibrant and all around gorgeous would come to mind. The crystal clear view not only makes day to day use of the i7500 more enjoyable but it enhances the entertainment value of videos, games and more.
The Samsung i7500 comes preloaded with Google's suite of applications and services such as Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Calendar, Google Talk, Google Latitude and more! And of course, you can find all the games and apps you want on Android Market.
What may be most impressive is Samsung's ability to pack this incredible power into such a small frame... the i7500 is only 11.9mm thick. The Samsung i7500 is available in Europe and internationally now!
Samsung Galaxy Specs
| General | |
| Form Factor: | Full Touchscreen |
| AKA: | i7500 (model number), Samsung Houdini (codename) |
| Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): | |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 4.02 oz |
| Dimensions: | 4.53 x 2.20 x 0.47 (inches) |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 320 x 480 pixels |
| Size: | 3.2 inches |
| Type: | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Camera | |
| Video: | Yes |
| Flash: | Yes (LED Flash) |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 5MP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS: | Yes |
| USB: | MicroUSB |
| Bluetooth: | Bluetooth 2.1, Stereo Bluetooth |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes (802.11b/802.11g) |
| HDMI: | |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | 3.5mm |
| Radio: | No |
| Battery | |
| Type: | 1500 mAh Li - Ion |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android 1.5 Cupcake |
| Internal Memory: | 8GB |
| External Memory: | microSD (Up to 32GB) |
| RAM: | 128MB |
| Processor: | Qualcomm MSM7200A 528 MHz processor |
Samsung Galaxy Reviews
T3 "The Galaxy is a respectable effort from Samsung. It is by no means the finished article and is far from comparable to the likes of the Motorola DEXT with MOTOBLUR or the HTC Hero with HTC Sense. Both the Hero and DEXT offer fully customisable operating systems that have truly stretched Android’s legs. Think of the Galaxy as more of an alternative to the G1."
CNET UK "Samsung has brought some crave-worthy hardware features to its first Android handset, the Galaxy i7500, like a gorgeous screen, good camera and plenty of on-board memory. But it runs on the bog-standard version of Android, which means it lacks multi-touch and fun custom widgets like we've seen on other phones. It also looks slightly dull. Overall, the Galaxy fails to reach the heady heights of the HTC Hero, but it's a strong competitor to the HTC Magic"
PhoneArena "Our final verdict is that Samsung has not done its best with the Galaxy I7500. However, it still packs a good workmanship, beautiful AMOLED display and decent 5-megapixel camera. These will definitely attract followers, but some people will be dissuaded from getting the phone due to the unhandy alignment of the navigational buttons and the mediocre in-call quality."
TechRadar (3.5 out of 5) "The problem for the Galaxy is others have already shown us what's possible with Android, with Archos, HTC and Motorola already skinning Android to the nines to create a plethora of new functionality. We know we're only at the very start of the Android journey, but we can't help feeling Samsung should have done better with its first effort."
Samsung Galaxy Pictures
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Samsung Galaxy Videos
Samsung Galaxy in Austria/EuropeA user review of the Samsung Galaxy in Austria/Europe that doesn't involve any speaking which makes it kind of... weird.
PhoneArena Video ReviewPhone Arena reviews the Samsung Galaxy I7500. It is the first Samsung phone running Android OS. It features 3.2-inch touch-sensitive AMOLED screen with a resolution of 320x480 pixels, 5MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, 8GB internal memory and microSDHC card slot....
Samsung Galaxy News
Samsung Galaxy Gets Official Android 1.6 Update Unofficially The Samsung Galaxy might never get a 2.x update, but being stuck at 1.5 was just plain cruel. Galaxy owners wondering what solar system they would be confined to are about to get a ticket out of the 1.5 Black Hole. The folks on AndroidForums have found the appropriate files to flash and install Android [...]
Samsung Galaxy Brought Down To Earth, Stuck With Android 1.5? Alright Samsung Galaxy owners, be prepared to find the closest corner and begin weeping uncontrollably. Although the likes of the Samsung Moment, Sprint HTC Hero, Droid Eris and HTC Hero are all getting confirmed updates to Android 2.1, rumor has it that not only will the Samsung Galaxy NOT get a 2.1 upgrade… but they’ll [...]
Bell Gets First Android – Samsung Galaxy! Oh Canada! Your country has given us many good things: bacon, politeness, cheaper prices for those who cross the border, and John Candy. So it’s only adequate that we give you the Android in return. We told you last week that the Samsung Galaxy would go on sale December 10th on Canada’s Bell and it [...]
Galaxy i7500 Hitting Jingle Bell? According to MobileSyrup.com, Canadian mobile carrier Bell is scheduled to release the Samsung Galaxy i7500 on December 10th. This will be Bell’s first Android device so that in of itself is a bit of a big deal! Samsung Specs and information: Chipset Qualcomm: 7200A, ARM11 528MHz + DSP 256MHz Camera: 5MP AF + Power LED [...]
Bell Getting Samsung Galaxy Canadians with service on Bell have yet to be offered an Android device – disappointing indeed. That will soon change. The company is now hanging up posters in their retail locations reading “Innovation: beyyond your imagination” that feature none other than the Samsung Galaxy (alongside the Omnia2 and Impact). The text below the phone in [...]
Samsung Galaxy Promo: Multi-Tasking Extraordinaire A new “day in the life” video promo has been spotted for the Samsung Galaxy and its rather original. I definitely like the low-tech approach to highlight a high-tech device and its kind of just “fun” in general: The tipster who sent this in (Thanks Nico!) explained it (or translated it) best: New viral video [...]
Samsung Galaxy Finds Freedom On NewEgg.com Free at last, free at last… the Samsung Galaxy is finally available to the masses as it has popped up for sale unlocked on NewEgg.com. And based on the bands it should work on both T-Mobile and AT&T, with only TMO enjoying the theoretical possibility of 3G connectivity. It will cost you $590 if you [...]
2+ Samsung Androids Headed To India This Year Where are all my Indian Phandroids in the house? I’m sure you all are chomping at the bot waiting for Android Phones to start lighting up your country but you won’t have to wait long thanks to Samsung. The company recently announced their partnership with Tata Docomoto to launch the Samsung Galaxy later this year [...]
Samsung Galaxy Officially Hits O2 UK Maybe mobile carriers should just start linking to Phandroid instead of posting their own press releases. On August 27th we told you O2 UK customers were already upgrading to the Galaxy, on the 30th we told you it had gone live on the O2 UK site, and now on September 3rd the company has finally [...]
O2 UK Now Carrying Samsung Galaxy The confusion is over. Last week existing O2 customers in the UK found that – provided they get in touch with the right service representative in the upgrades department – they were able to secure their very own Samsung Galaxy i7500. It was hit or miss depending on who you spoke with, but now it’s [...]
Middle East Gets First Android: Samsung Galaxy We don’t talk much about the Middle East mobile market and while we (in the States) complain about only having the G1 and MyTouch with many more Androids to come, the poor folks in the Middle East are Andriodless. WERE Androidless I should say – the Samsung Galaxy is now available in stores across the [...]
O2 UK Now Offering Galaxy On Upgrades This is a little bit confusing so bear with me. Yesterday we saw some reports that the Samsung Galaxy was delayed on O2. The Galaxy had never been given a firm release date and the future of the phone looked bleak since the cause for the delay was failed device testing and glitches. From Mobile [...]
First Month In Europe, Samsung Sells 100,000 Galaxies We’ve been wondering about the Samsung Galaxy… with most of its availability in regions with foreign tongues, English reporting on the device has been minimal. Luckily the guys at AndroidPub dropped me a tip to keep me updated – Korean website Hanooki.com reports (translated to English) that Samsung sold 100,000 Samsung Galaxies in its first [...]
Samsung Galaxy Launching On O2 UK Next Week Samsung’s first Android phone hasn’t exactly come storming out of the gate. After launching in a few European countries, starting with Germany, the Samsung Galaxy has been kind of MIA for a handset that should command the attention of the masses. While rumors have persisted that the device has failed to pass various certification standards, [...]
White Samsung Galaxy Makes Presence Known Its a shame that Samsung hasn’t gone on an intergalactic launching spree with their first Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy, but perhaps they’re just getting warmed up. While the black version of the Galaxy i7500 is only available in a select few European countries, we’re now seeing a white version of the same exact device: [...]
Samsung Galaxy – Rooted Took a little longer than expected; but late is better than never! The lucky owners of the famed Samsung Galaxy can now bask in the glory that is root. No longer will you be without your precious busybox, or backing up paid applications for "personal use". This method looks to be pretty "iffy", so if [...]
Samsung Galaxy Passes FCC! Lately we’ve voiced our irritation that the Samsung Galaxy isn’t available much of anywhere. Not only that, but we haven’t heard a peep from Samsung about their plans on bringing it to other lands. Finally we’ve got some good news – the Samsung Galaxy just passed the FCC! There is good news and bad news… [...]
Samsung Galaxy Software Update Considering the specs of the Samsung Galaxy and given Samsung is one of the top mobile manufacturers in the world, it is kind of surprising we haven’t heard more about their first Android Phone. This is probably due to the circles we travel, noting the lack of availability in English speaking lands, but Italian blog [...]
Samsung Galaxy Promo Video Is Out Of This World I had to throw in a Galaxy pun in the post title – because the video below takes all the “play on words” for the Samsung Galaxy and puts them into video form, complete with a Stars-Wars-like Galaxy destroyer and Mega-Man-ish main character: Pretty awesome if you ask me… but couldn’t they have visited somewhere [...]
Samsung Galaxy Seen In Italy, France and UK The Samsung Galaxy might be the most slept on mobile phone on the market – the vast majority of Android talk takes place in HTC’s orbit. But that might change soon as the Galaxy is already available in Germany and Spain and will soon make its way to Italy and the UK. The phone first [...]
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