The Korean company Samsung mobile phones on the market in recent years rapidly gaining ground, and rises closer to the long-standing industry leader - Finnish Nokia. If the trend does not change very soon, these manufacturers have to be equal to oppose each other (in Russian for a year as it happens ), while Nokia remains a strong pillar of the Asian region. Trump Koreans are inexpensive sensor tube in which the Samsung does trendsetter. But what about smartphones, the Nokia until a clear advantage by a wide margin. The Symbian platform holds the leading position, although gradually losing. Samsung made a bid for multiplatform. In -house development priority bada, but there is a choice of Windows phone and Android. And, thanks to the success of various incarnations of the Microsoft WiTu Koreans have a particularly good position, in the fall will be a second wind with the advent of ...
As for Android, here the position of Samsung modest, although Spica and was very well accepted by the market. This year, the manufacturer will be other solutions available that should greatly improve the situation. An example of the hit LG Optimus shows that this is the right direction. In addition, until recently the Android smart phones Samsung has not been branded interface that is not painted on the background of the same HTC, did not save even a built-in codecs DivX ( like the LG, by the way). Galaxy S - is not only the flagship platform, but also the first mass Android with TouchWiz. Version of the latter as a Wave ( flagship smartphone platform bada), generally using the soft devices are very similar, even some applications (for example, the player ) are identical.
Will the Galaxy S and Wave compete with each other if they are so similar software and hardware, are similar in terms of output and value? . Wave the first pancake bada, and the company will make every effort that he has not turned out lumpy. There will be a very powerful marketing support. In addition, the device smaller, more fashion. Sure, Galaxy S less than the mass, the product is primarily for geeks, its audience is more than meets HTC Desire and partly with the Sony Ericsson X10. And then the machine is very strong, despite the more recent output. The characteristics speak for themselves:.
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100 MHz.
- OS: Android 2. 1, the proprietary interface TouchWiz 3. 0.
- Performance: Samsung S5PC110 1GHz, ARM Cortex-A8, PowerVR SGX540.
- Display: 4. 0 ...
- Camera: 5 megapixel with no flash, tachfokus, HD- video (720p 30FPS).
- Memory: 16 GB built-in memory, microSD slot.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3. 0, Wi-Fi 802. 11 b / g / n, microUSB, 3,5- mm jack, A-GPS, FM- radio.
- Battery: 1500 mAh.
- Dimensions: 122. 4 x 64. 2 x 9. 9 mm.
- Weight: 118 g.
- Price in Russia: 29 990 rubles.
Design and Ergonomics.
Externally Galaxy S - is a Korean iPhone, the maximum similarity. Nothing critical, but there is a secondary. Apple fans will be happy with the smartphone, and the whole design of a successful. But not quite practical.
The case here is thin, less than an inch (9. 9'' ), and this is very cool, but then easily soiled and glossy plastic, button call return and touch, and press the camera is not at all (like HTC).
A controversial point is the projection on the rear of the housing Galaxy S. But according to most of my respondents is not a problem, there is no way in. Done in order not to mute the speaker, and it really helps.
With regard to the quality of performance, it is not satisfactory. But the material could be more expensive, the plastic does not look and feel expensive.
there are 3. 5 mm jack and a microUSB top button on the right, the volume rocker on the left. Front mechanical Menu key, touch, and a return call. This is the minimum.
Despite the large screen, a moderate body size, pay attention - is comparable with the HTC Desire. In addition, the thinness makes itself felt. As a result, a hand-held Galaxy S is very pleased that the Korean news can not deny.
The Hardware.
The official presentation to the Galaxy S Samsung representatives emphasized that the device is at least three times smarter than the competition with gigahertz processor capable of processing 90 million. triangles per second. For example, the CPU Snapdragon (QSD8x50) treats only 22 million. triangles per second. Not the least role in this is a powerful graphics processor PowerVR SGX540. Here is a comparison for clarity:.
- Motorola Droid / Milestone: TI OMAP3430 with PowerVR SGX530: 7000000. triangles per second.
- Google Nexus One / HTC Desire: Qualcomm QSD8x50 with Adreno 200: 22 million. triangles per second.
- Apple iPhone 3G s: 600 MHz Cortex-A8 with PowerVR SGX535: 28,000,000. triangles per second.
- Samsung Galaxy S: S5PC110 with PowerVR SGX540: 90,000,000. triangles per second.
- Sony Playstation 3: 250 million. triangles per second.
- Microsoft Xbox 360 500 000 000. triangles per second.
According to the results of my tests, the novelty indeed proved to be very well. This is the fastest Android on platform 2. a. Surprisingly, in this case fails and the battery life. Galaxy S is right on the battery of 1500 mAh, despite the small thickness of the shell. In my tests, turning the music smartphone with the screen 22 hours and 13 minutes of video at a maximum brightness of 7 hours 8 minutes. These are the best indicators for Android.
As it is not surprising, but here all the latest technology (as in the Wave - the platform is essentially the same ) - Bluetooth 3. 0, Wi-Fi -enabled n and so on and so. Hardware Samsung smartphones are the most technologically advanced, especially with regard to working with video - nothing like our competitors simply do not. And the Wave, Galaxy S and you can not only play 720p video, but also to write and even edit. In combination with a gorgeous screen makes an excellent Galaxy S multimedia processor.
The display I want to dwell, it is one of the main novelties of chips. Recall that the first device with the Super Amoled was smart Wave, but there is a diagonal 3. 3 ... Galaxy S has the exact same item, but 4''. Live, he does not look just right and very well. Could argue with him unless Apple iPhone 4, but he wins the resolution and brightness, and other characteristics (including the behavior of the sun ) on the Samsung. The colors are juicy, rich. High brightness, viewing angles of the maximum. What is important, Galaxy S is read in the sun before it caused a AMOLED difficulties ( for example, in the same Desire). In addition, the reduced response time by integrating the new touchscreen. This means that the display has become more sensitive.
But it is an ordinary camera for the latest flagship Samsung, but it is good. For example, if the video was 720p I8910 in the frequency of only 24FPS, 30FPS full here. That video is the strength of the Galaxy S, because by then the usual photos of 5 MP, nothing special, and the quality is not amazing - affects the small thickness of the shell and the resulting compactness of the module. Of note tachfokus settings - you can specify an object on which to focus in a frame. The rest of the familiar interface, you can appreciate it in our video review.
Separately, I note as much as 16 GB of internal memory in the Galaxy S, this no one other Android smartphone. Here are just a small disclaimer here. The fact that the memory is formatted to FAT32 and supports a maximum file size of 4GB, which means the standard BDRip'y to MKV 5-6 GB by. If you try to format the storage Galaxy S in another system itself, the smartphone does not recognize it and automatically formats the return on the next reboot, removing all the recorded data. I hope the new firmware on Android 2. 2 will correct this time.
Interface Software.
Samsung Galaxy S runs on Android version 2. 1, but in the fall ( it is optimistic in August ) will be available to upgrade to 2. 2. More importantly, using a new proprietary TouchWiz interface 3. 0, which is also available at the bada ( eg, model Wave). I'll be honest - I really liked the Samsung shell for Android. She is on a par with HTC Sense is the best platform. However, the analog HTC faster and has more widgets, so the first place is still so far behind her.
Changes in the new TouchWiz lot, but most importantly in terms of design. In particular, you can now create a custom number (up to 7), desktops, and, unlike the HTC Sense unnecessary tables can be removed, which is convenient. Widgets, and the truth a little, but new ones will be added to the catalog of Samsung Apps and available optional. Of the current standard set - the weather, feed friends, watches, etc. Dr.. - Nothing special, the HTC more and more interesting.
Remarkably lock screen. Missed calls and received messages are displayed puzzle. Enough to move the figure on a blank space, and you find yourself immediately in the appropriate section. Immediately available to the player fast - just click on the drive from the top. Such trifles pleased, and very correctly, that even in small things TouchWiz continuity - like it is implemented in the interface bada.
What is not liked, is the lack of indicators. To detect a missed call or received message, you can only turn the unit. Similarly, an outbreak of Koreans rushed and forgot about it. But unlike a similar outbreak disappoint many users. In addition, traditionally at a minimum charge of power-intensive applications off Samsung - camera, player, etc. Dr..
In the Galaxy S have not gone DivX codecs preinstalled, so you can out of the box to watch 720p movies. In contrast, Wave memory is quite enough (16 GB), plus a microSD slot. There are five configuration. 1ch Mobile Theater, supports MPEG4, H. 263, H. 264, WMV, DivX, XviD. Application video player handy, but for something special features there is not, perhaps I should note that a change in color temperature, as in TVs. I tested support for MKV, this is no problem.
As the music pleases the new Galaxy S player interface (like the Wave). Albums beautifully turned over within the category can navigate around the circle (the so -called DISK UI). All of this quickly and smoothly thanks to a powerful processor. The sound quality is high ( but the built-in speaker is average ), DNSe and SRS effect. There is a service Find Music, FM-radio and provides a record of the ether. For other applications, then I will especially note the new phone book. Depending on where the icon is moved to contact her, there is a specific action - is not unique to the market solution, but very interesting.
There is also important to note chip TouchWIZ 3. 0 call the contact voice recognition, but are not yet supported by Russian. All together, this is called Voice. In the race for the other functions of the producers somehow forgot about the primary for the phone - call. The Koreans were reminded everyone about it, well done.
Finally, a virtual QWERTY-keyboard and convenient Dolfin Browser 2. 0 technology One Finger Zoom ( up to x10), as well as all the standard features of Samsung touch phones Android platform, and in particular ( including the Market). For example, in the presence of animated interactive (so-called ... It looks very cool. Still here, and multi-touch, coupled with an excellent touch screen is very cool. Unlike HTC, a file manager.
The keyboard due to the big screen diagonal is good. The physical size of the buttons is great, and it reduces the number of errors. In addition, you can always set the keyboard HTC, which is perfectly corrects entry errors. Galaxy S supports Swype - you can paint the words on the keyboard, but this is an amateur.
I liked that Samsung Galaxy S presets in just two books tools. This Abiko and Bookstore. The latter is particularly interesting - it is a huge catalog of books localized, which can be purchased directly via SMS. Given the large screen and the preset reading room Abiko, the possibility is very, very interesting. However, the price of a tall book. Moreover, in Abiko on the Galaxy S a strange bluish tint to the white pages.
Additionally, you can install the software from the tens of thousands of titles available in the Market. I tested a few applications, everything worked smoothly. Problems with 2. 1 and 2 of the future even more. 2 there should be no. For example, for Android already has a Mail. Ru Agent. But seriously disappointing is the lack of flash support. For example, HTC has added it to their smartphones, but Samsung's Android will have to wait two. 2.
alternatives.
High-end Android smartphone without a keyboard on the market only three - it is actually our hero, HTC Desire ( and its variation Google Nexus One) and Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10. And in September, will be Motorola Milestone XT720. The latter two can boast of a good camera, but overall, losing to competitors. But Desire adequately opposes the more expensive Korean counterpart. The difference in price is now about five thousand. rubles. In addition, on the side of the best interface HTC Sense, which radically changes everything, it's a huge advantage. In my ranking of TouchWiz 3. 0 is similar and also very good, but it is still a second, particularly in terms of convenience, the keyboard, speed, number of widgets, support for flash and t. Dr..
On the side of the Galaxy S gorgeous display, in particular, he wins in the sun, where the blind Desire. In addition, there is ample memory array and high-quality video recording and DivX codecs (including MKV), the new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, a slim body and a few other little things like. The design on the fan, I prefer Desire. It is more practical - building soft-touch, non-marking, more controls. Next to the HTC, our hero looks like some Korean iPhone and takes more adaptability, yielding to soft ( although in some points, even ahead of - for example, a desk, a player, etc. Dr.. But generally a little weaker than Sense), and in appearance. In general, the equivalent units for me, but decided the cost, which is lower than the HTC. And for a comfortable and beautiful Sense I'm willing to forgive the shortcomings stuffing. In general, comparison of the latest TouchWiz and Sense is not that simple, really the best interfaces in Android, and in many ways comparable, we will prepare a comparison of their separate. In any case, the Samsung is a huge step forward.
Choosing to do is very simple - if you want a convenient top-end smartphone on Android software with a good and cheap, and the media for you uncritically, it is better to take the HTC Desire. If you are willing to pay a premium, and all sorts of movies, music, camera and other amenities of the media is still important, Galaxy S is preferable, especially since the screen is really worth very much, for it is much to forgive - a sensitive, bright, with excellent viewing angles and m. Dr.. Any of these Android will be a great choice, they are the best in the platform, all the other competitors (especially from Sony Ericsson and Motorola, but in the long term, and others) are far behind.
opinion Mail. Ru.
My verdict on Samsung Galaxy S are very simple: the geek 's dream. Expensive, but very functional smartphone on the popular platform, Android, and with a proprietary operating time of Koreans in the interface TouchWiz 3. 0. The device is manufacturable, starting with a fast processor, excellent screen and ending. Very pleased to work with multimedia, especially video. Here are the new versions of modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as a complete set of standard features. Criticism is the exterior (especially plastic case ) and to some extent the ergonomics, but you can come to terms with it, and the target audience for the Galaxy S is not critical. Overall, the Samsung got the first unequivocal strong Android product, I recommend you look to this model. If you are, of course, do not confuse a considerable price tag.
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