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AT&T will bring the 4G-enabled Samsung Galaxy Camera to their network beginning November 16th. The Android 4.1 camera recently launched in the UK and will soon see its American release courtesy of the wireless provider. While not an actual smartphone, the Galaxy Camera’s Jelly Bean interface will allow for much of the same functionality.
The camera features a quad-core Exynos CPU and 4.8-inch Super Clear LCD touchscreen display, but it’s true hallmark is a 16MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor and 21x optical zoom, providing a camera experience unmatched by the typical Android device. Expert Mode allows users to fine-tune camera settings to provide even better results
The Galaxy Camera can be paired with AT&T’s Mobile Share or DataConnect plans starting at $15/month. As a limited time offer users purchasing a Galaxy Camera device will receive $100 off a second Galaxy device from Samsung. Read the full press release below.
SAMSUNG GALAXY CAMERA AVAILABLE ON AT&T’S 4G NETWORK BEGINNING NOV. 16
For a Limited Time, Buy any Samsung Galaxy Smartphone and Receive up to $100 off a Second Connected Samsung Device, including the new Samsung Galaxy Camera1
DALLAS, NOV. 12, 2012 — AT&T* today announced the Samsung Galaxy Camera™, the 4G connected camera, will be available for customers beginning Nov. 16 for $499.99.2 For a limited time, AT&T customers will receive up to $100 off the purchase of a second Samsung Galaxy handset or other Samsung connected device, including the new Samsung Galaxy Camera, when they purchase any Samsung Galaxy smartphone (w/ two-year agreement incl. qualifying voice and data plans).
The Galaxy Camera combines high performance photography with Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean and AT&T 4G mobile internet, resulting in a powerful point-and-shoot camera with a familiar, intuitive user interface and access to Android applications from the Google Play™ market.
The Galaxy Camera is a perfect fit for those who wish to shoot, edit and share brilliant photographs and video easily and quickly through social networks without connecting to a laptop or PC. The Galaxy Camera features a 4.8-inch HD Super Clear LCD™ screen, boasts a 21x optical zoom lens and a super-bright 16MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor for shooting high-quality images close up and in low light conditions. This device is powered by a quad-core 1.4 GHz processor for quick and responsive performance. Galaxy Camera includes powerful manual controls with its Expert Mode, which allows for manual setting of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Smart Mode gives amateurs the tools of the pros, with Rich Tone HDR mode, Light Trace for ‘light painting’ photos and features like Best Face and Best Photo, which help users pick the best shot.
“By connecting the Samsung Galaxy Camera through the AT&T wireless network, users can instantly share photos, giving family and friends a glimpse into their favorite holiday moments,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, AT&T Emerging Devices. “Customers will receive $100 off the purchase of the new Samsung Galaxy Camera when they purchase any Samsung Galaxy smartphone, making the Samsung Galaxy Camera the perfect gift this holiday season.”
In addition to being able to share to social networks and cloud services on-the-go, consumers can harness the speed and connectivity of AT&T’s wireless network to share images and videos between Galaxy Camera and a range of Galaxy devices including the Samsung Galaxy S® III, Samsung Galaxy Note® II and Samsung Galaxy Tab® 2 10.1. 3
Customers purchasing Samsung Galaxy Camera from AT&T have more options in choosing the plan that’s right for them and their mobile devices. With new AT&T Mobile Share plans, new and existing customers can share a single bucket of data across smartphones, tablets and other compatible devices. AT&T Mobile Share allows customers to build a plan to fit their devices and usage. Customers can select one of the new shared data plans or choose one of AT&T’s existing individual or family plans. 4
The full range of data plan options include:
- AT&T Mobile Share: $10 to share between 1 GB and 20GB
- AT&T DataConnect 250MB: $15 for 250MB
- AT&T DataConnect 3GB: $30 for 3GB
- AT&T DataConnect 5GB: $50 for 5GB
The Galaxy Camera will have access AT&T Locker, a free and easy-to-use photo and video sharing service for AT&T customers. AT&T Locker users get 5 GB of storage for free – enough for 5,000 average sized photos. AT&T Locker provides users the ability to upload images and video to secure online storage and quickly share on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or e-mail. Users can create and customize albums for photos and video on the device or online in the AT&T Locker website.
The Samsung Galaxy Camera will be available in select AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online at www.wireless.att.com.
For more information on AT&T, please visit www.att.com.
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My next phone
But it’s not a phone… O_o
Whhhhaaaaaaaaaaa??? <.<
It cannot make calls, therefore, it is not a phone. Even if it could, you would look like a tool talking into a camera.
VoIP…
Now that you have solved that problem… you have to overcome looking like a tool…
Not use an iPhone … MIND. BLOWN!
I wouldn’t get this as a “phone” either but obviously he wouldn’t be holding the camera up to his head. It doesn’t have a speaker and mic in the right places. He’d either have to always have it on speaker phone or use it with a bluetooth device.
that’s incredibly stupid. whatever, people can waste their money how every they want.
Exactly… Plain dumb. Even dumber if someone would really put this on a data plan
Maybe Some people are photographers. That’s what everyone said about the galaxy note when it was revealed…
I think if someone was already in the market for a god quality point-n-shoot camera, this would be a good deal. After all, you don’t have to add the data, you could just use WI-FI. Now you would have a very nice quality 16MP camera, with optical zoom, and all the benefits of android including sharing to social media, etc. I also like to use my phone for GPS when hiking and backpacking. This is a far better camera for that purpose than my 8mp phone camera.
If you also happen to be a customer of AT&T and have a family plan, $10 bucks to add data to this device is a no brainier.
I won’t be buying one, but anyone in the market for a new point-n-shoot should consider this device.
is anyone even in the market for a point and shoot these days? most seem satisfied with what their smartphone offers.
I’m going to re post here my response to this story on another site:
This camera is a prime candidate for the “don’t knock it until you’ve tried it” cliche. I get that people are skeptical of this as a product, but from someone who’s actually used the thing at Photokina this year, it’s an amazing product that takes great photos and is actually useful. The company that I work for reviews cameras full time (digitalcamerainfo.com and reviewed.com a division of USA Today.) We know good from bad. This was good, bordering on great.
No more you are getting BLOWN! By Tim cook!
And also taking it up the rear end, by blindly following apple you and other blind followers are all being porked over and over again.
I happen to be in the market for a p/s camera, and went today to get an GNII (sold out) might just wait till next week. I’m not totally convinced I will get one. But, does get me thinking.