Nov 8 2010
The Samsung Galaxy – Is It Worth Buying?
It seems as though every smartphone released today comes complete with the Android operating system. That is because manufacturers have apparently decided, at least for now, that it is the OS of the future and have jumped on board. Samsung has embraced Android technology and become a major player in the sector, raising the bar even higher with its new Samsung Galaxy.
Just because customers want to carry all of the music, television, and personal data and management they can with them, they do not want to feel that the house is in their pocket. Samsung avoids this predicament by creating a slim, slender phone with the Samsung Galaxy. It measures 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9mm and weighs merely 119g. The Galaxys looks bears some resemblance to the iPhone 3GS with its black plastic and metal construction. Some would rather that the device distinguish itself from the pack a little more, but that is a small complaint for a phone that excels at what it does.
The Samsung Galaxy definitely distinguishes itself with a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, reaching speeds that most other smartphones cannot reach. There are 8GB of internal storage on the Samsung Galaxy that is roughly broken up into 6GB for media and 2GB for applications. If 8GB is simply not enough, the phone provides a microSD slot that accommodates cards of up to 32GB. Connectivity on the Galaxy is achieved via triband 900/1900/2100 HSDPA/HSUPA. Rounding out the package is Bluetooth 3.0 and a microUSB 2.0 port, making a smartphone.
Although the Galaxy will surely be noted for its speed, it may earn even greater fame with its display. The eye grabber is definitely the gigantic, 4-inch capacitive touchscreen. Not only does it respond to touch very well, it provides 800 x 480p resolution and a Super AMOLED display. This is certainly an improvement over the standard AMOLED and LCD displays of the past. Samsungs own Super AMOLED display also grants a much more pleasant viewing experience in direct sunlight.
Samsung includes its own TouchWiz user interface on the Galaxy on top of Android 2.1. There might be a small learning curve for users familiar with the regular Android 2.1 interface, but TouchWiz has its own perks such as improvement to the notification bar. It maintains persistent shortcuts that allows users to toggle between vibrate and silent modes, Bluetooth, and WiFi. And the Samsung Galaxy puts its own spin on social networking with Social Hub. This function places Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter messages into one stream.
Samsung is not new to producing top notch Android smartphones. They have proven that they are still leaders in the game with the Samsung Galaxy. For speed and functionality, it does not get much better. The phone is sure to please even the most critical users.
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