Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Handset

Samsung has finally announced that the carriers in US will be selling the Samsung Galaxy S II almost after 3 months of European availability.
Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Handset does not have a slide out hardware keyboard. The difference between the Sprint’s Galaxy S II Epic 4G and the European SGSII is the screen size. It is equipped with 4.52 inch Super Amoled screen with resolution of only 800*480. The AT&T and other versions come with 4.3 inch display
The Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Handset sports four capacitive Android keys unlike the European version that has 2 capacitive keys and one physical key. Moreover, it is not slim with rounder edges compared to the European model being 9.59 mm.
The Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Handset is powered by Exynos 4210 SoC including 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor and ARM Mali 400MP GPU. It is packed with 1 GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. It will be running on Android 2.3 Gingerbred along with TouchWiz UI, can be used as a 3G/4Gmobile hotspot for up to 8 devices and supports Sprint based applications. Media hub service is offered along with Swype and desktop over WIFI.

This handset features 8 megapixel camera along with dual LED flash, auto focus, smile detection, panorama and video recording at 1080p full HD resolution and 2 megapixel for video chatting. It boasts of six axis motion sensor and touch and motion gestures. With this nifty feature one can just flip the smartphone to put an incoming call on silence and to zoom in and out one just needs to tilt the phone.
The other usual features are WIFI Direct, WIFI b/g/n, microSD card slot, GPS with A GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, Voice command support and sensors like accelerometer, compass, proximate sensor for automatic turn off and gyroscope. Samsung Kies Air connectivity is provided for transferring and managing the files. The Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Handset also boasts of built in screenshot feature.
There is also WIFI calling and hardware encryption internal and external. WIMAX network by Sprint is also supported by this phone. Some enterprise features that are offered are Full Exchange ActiveSync support and Cisco WebEx Mobile Conference Software. The handset is powered by 1800mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Handset Features and Specifications:
Network: CDMA 800/1900
CDMA data: WIMAX (4G)
Weight: 129 g
Android 2.3
1024 MB RAM
AGPS
16GB internal memory
32GB expandable memory
Image/video editor
Document Editor
Live Panels widgets
TouchWiz UI
Media Hub
Enhanced Social Hub
Integrated task manager
Voice Command Support
Built in online services applications: Twitter, Facebook, Picasa
Calendar, Google Talk, Maps, Gmail
1800mAh battery
Display:
4.5 inch, 480*800 pixels
Multi-Touch input method
Accelerometer
Touch Sensitive controls
Proximity sensor
Gyroscope sensor
Browsing: Flash and HTML
Music Player: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
Video: H.263, H.264, DIVX, MPEG4
FM Radio
You Tube Player
Connectivity:
Bluetooth 3.0
WIFI
USB 2.0
3.5 mm audio port
HDMI via microUSB
DLNA media streaming
Samsung Kies Air connectivity
An HDTV adapter and a dock will be offered  by Samsung for viewing HD content on Televisions using handset.
Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Handset Pricing and Availability:
The Samsung Epic Touch 4G is available on a 2 year contract priced at $199.99 and will hit the market on September 16th.

Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Review, Specs, Features and Price

Want a good smart-phone at a budget price? Look no more than the new Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5. This new Android phone from Samsung is sure to bowl you over with its looks and features. Check out the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Review.

Review of Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5

The I5500 Galaxy 5 is the latest offering from the house of Samsung. It is also known as the Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone or Samsung Europa. Technically a very polished product, the sleek Samsung Galaxy cell phone comes with a very user friendly interface. This lets you perform all essential duties very easily. This slim, lightweight model is loaded with some terrific features. But you can add to its capabilities with some of the 50, 000 applications in the Android Market.
The Samsung Galaxy Android is sleeker and more serious looking than the average Corby. It is perfect for the gadget lovers as well as business people.

Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 specifications

The phone comes with a number of good specifications. If you are a Samsung lover, you must have already made up your mind about buying the phone after reading the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Review. Check these out before you make a decision about purchasing this all-new handset from Samsung.

• Operating System: Android 2.1
• Processor: 600 Mhz CPU.
• Memory: 170 MB Internal Memory. Comes with 1 GB microSD.
• Battery: 1200 mAh Lithium Ion.
• Dimensions: 108 X 56 X 12.3 mm.
• Weight: 102 g.
• Display: 2.8” TFT capacitive touch screen.
• Screen resolution: 240 X 320 pixels.
• Screen colors: 256K colors.
• Camera: 2 mega pixel camera with 1600 X 1200 pixel resolution.
• Connectivity: 2G and 3G. You can get GPRS and EDGE support.
• WiFi: 802.11 b/g.
• GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• HSDPA: 900 / 2100.
• Bluetooth: Version 2.1 with A2DP.
• Radio: Stereo FM with recording facility

Full Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Specs.

Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Features

Samsung is known for offering attractive features at budget prices. Samsung Galaxy I5500 is no different. The model comes with a host of new features to satisfy Samsung fans. The highlight of the Samsung Galaxy I5500 is the Android operating system. Android phones are nothing new. But what sets apart Samsung Galaxy I5500 is the fact that it is the first Corby phone to be loaded with Android OS. Now that is really something! Ever since its launch, the Corby has won accolades for its looks and features. The pocket-friendly Samsung Android Galaxy keeps up the reputation of its maker. Corby lovers have long been looking forward to the inclusion of the Android OS. The Samsung Galaxy I5500 is an answer to this. Android is the highlight of this handset from the Korean mobile giant.
The cell phone is tailor made for Android OS users. The model comes equipped with the usual Android keys under its directional pad. These perform functions like Home, Menu, Search and Back.

Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Performance

Considering its budget, the model offers great performance. People who use cell phones simply for communication will be amazed at the clear reception and call quality of the I5500. The loudspeaker facility is top class. The Smart Dial feature also works great and makes calling very easy for you. Music lovers can look forward to the nice music player. It supports WAV, MP3 and AAC+ files. The H.264/ H.263 player lets users videos of different formats on the phone.

Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Price

Samsung Galaxy 5 costs about $238. Residents of European nations can get the model at 199 EUR.
Hope you liked this Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Review? The Samsung Galaxy 5 offers you the features of the Corby and the power of the Android. The budget of the handset also makes it a top draw. Here is a model you just cannot refuse.

Samsung Star 3G S5603 Full Review And Specs

The S5603 is latest 3G touchscreen mobile phone from Samsung’s stable. It has got exellent features and comes with a large 2.8 inch QVGA touchscreen with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI which is regarded as one of the best UI’s making the whole experience a pleasure.

Look And Feel

The touch screen responds very well to the fingers though the stylus does not work properly in most cases. The front panel of the S5603 has earpiece just above the screen as in most of the mobile phones and the light sensor and the secondary video call camera on the right. The calling keys, the back button and the power buttons are properly placed below the screen. The back button looks like a D-pad and can be mistaken as navigation key. Since the S5603 does not has a navigation key so the users need to manually browse through the menu with their fingers.

There is an all in one jack for the USB connection, charging and the hands free which is a big disadvantage since nothing else can be used while the phone is getting charged. The left side of the phone has got the volume rocker which doubles up as zooming rocker for the text and the camera. On the right side of the phone is placed the screen-lock key and below that the camera key. The back has got a 3.0 megapixel camera with LED flash and speakers at the bottom left. The S5603 has got a slot for the MicroSD card (expandable upto 16 GB) behind the battery. In addition to that there is an Internal storage of 80 MB.

The menu is simple and user friendly and quite easy to recognise which menu clubs with other sub-menus. The quick menu on the right of the screen gives users quick access to the common menus. The quick menu can be dragged and dropped to the main screen/home screen. The photo gallery is a lot of fun as the phone recognises which side it is tilted when viewing in landscape mode. The absense of QWERTY Keyboard is a little disappointing.

• 3.0 Megapixel Camera with Smile Detection
• 3G/ EDGE/ GPRS/ HSDPA
• 2.8 inch Touch Screen
• TouchWiz User Interface

S5603 Camera Performance

The 3.0 megapixel camera is pretty standard, though the viewfinder quality is quite nice and clear. It can shoot 9 consecutive shots with a single click. The Paranorma feature can stitch upto 6 frames. The Smile Detection feature also comes in handy. There are 6 scene modes including text mode, where users can capture pictures of mewspapers and magazines for a clearer view of the text. The max resolution can be set to 2048×1536. Videos can be shot at 15 frames per second with a 320×240 resolution. Pictures can be added to the phonebook for photo contacts.

Overall, the camera’s performance is one the best among all the 3.0 megapixel camera phones. Sometimes though the LED flash spoils the image due to over exposure, but it also comes less battery as compared to the Xenon Flash.

Entertainment Features

The Samsung Star 3G S5603 is a full fledged media box with enough storage due to the expandable MicroSD card. Its FM reception is pretty good, though at higher frequencies sometimes there is are a lot of disturbances. The voice recording is also quite good.

For the game lovers, the phone is loaded with games like Tumbling Dice, Party Bubble Popper, Crazy Penguine, Pyramidbloxx and Monopoly World. These games are entirely based on motion and touch detection. Though most of the games are only trial versions. I really think big mobile manufacturing companies should load their phone with full version games.

Making Connections

The Samsung S5603 has nice connectivity features. Its Bluetooth pairing with other devices is exceptionally fast. The GPRS, HSDPA and EDGE features give the device an advantage over many other phones in the same range. The FM receiver as we mentioned is very good at lower frequencies and quite good at higher. The 3G enabled tag is an added advantage, however, the absense of Wi-Fi is a big drawback. One other thing which we checked was how the Google Maps work on it, and it was just about perfect.

Overall we can say that the Samsung Star 3G S5603 is a feature packed phone alongwith with sleek  looks and performance. The talktime backup battery time might be a disadvantage but at around Rs. 14000 ($290) its a good buy. It would get good competition from the likes of HTC Touch Viva and the LG’s Cookie.