Samsung i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone
The Samsung Galaxy S series Smartphones are clearly an attempt by Samsung to compete with the giant Apple’s iPhone. Though the iPhone is a giant leap in technology, there are still quite a few drawbacks. Utilizing this fact regarding the iPhone, many stalwarts of PDAs and mobile phones, and a few other manufacturers of electronic devices, have started producing their own super Smartphones. Though this may sound weird, the fact is that shortly after the release of the iPhone, competent devices like the Galaxy Smartphones have cropped up showing the world that there still are equally good Smartphones in the world. Now as if the S series is not powerful enough to conquer the digital world, Samsung has recently released a series of even better Smartphones, under the name Galaxy S 2 series. We are now going to analyze one such highly rated Smartphone from Samsung, by the name Samsung i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone. It looks very promising indeed and is specifically designed to display true professionalism. The younger generation need not worry when we say professionalism since few phones on the planter are as entertaining as the i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone. So, why wait? Let us go straight into the details as we unveil one of our favorite gadgets from Samsung.
Design:
To be honest, we are quite delighted to see a full touch bar from Samsung. Of course, all the Galaxy S phones are full touch bars, but the i9000 is somewhat different when it comes to design. It is sleek, glossy, has smoother edges, and more importantly, easy to hold. Speaking of edges and sleekness, the i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone measures about 64.2 mm wide, 122.4 mm high and just 9.9 mm deep. This is hence one of the slimmest phones in the recent past. This is also an incredibly light weight device since it weighs just about 118 grams, which is pretty low when compared to an average high end PDA in the market today. And since as discussed before, the device is completely full touch bar type, there is no room for a keyboard. The 4 inch display occupies most of the real estate and a couple of keys occupy the bottom most part of the front display. And that is the main thing which we liked about this device. Since it is aimed at vying the Apple iPhone, the odds are that its design could be the same, though it has got its own identity. The full touch bar form factor is a pretty good idea for a latest PDA device since things could then be easier for the users. Since the design attracts most of the users, it looks like Samsung has taken full care of the design of the i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone.
Immersive Experience:
Yes. And such an immersive experience can be derived only from a display that is as awesome as the one you see on this device. 4 inch display, make no mistake, the i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone sports a whopping 4 inch display, of course, measured diagonally, and is capable of displaying some real good pictures for you. And the kind of display used here is not seen elsewhere, not even on Apple iPhone. The Super AMOLED display technology used by Samsung is the main weapon in their repertoire. Samsung boasts that it has the brightest AMOLED screen in the world today and it is used n the display of the i9000 Galaxy S. Standing for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode, this AMOLED display is a super cool technology that can display some great visuals, but at the same time, it also protects your very important eyes from straining. And with such an excellent display mechanism, you can watch videos, movies, scroll through pictures, engross yourselves in gaming, enjoy reading plenty of eBooks, and do lots of similar stuff. We really enjoyed the vibrant colors and their vividness on the screen. Another important fact regarding the display which we observed was that the screen is non-reflective. This means that even when you are under the sun or some light source, you can still clearly see the screen and the elements on it, and not the reflections due to the light. This will also increase your comfort while watching videos and moreover, you can also shoot videos in daylight with clear understanding of what you are filming. We honestly have never seen so many utilities sported by a PDA’s display.
Features:
And here comes the most interesting topic of everyone when it comes to any PDA or a mobile phone. What are the new features? Are they awesome enough for me to go for it? How well have they managed in bettering their counterparts on some other similar devices? These are the questions that linger in the mind of an average purchaser, and this briefly explains what users expect from their devices. Since we have already loved the design and display of the i9000 Galaxy S, let us now move on to the features and see if they can match the best in the business. Hold on to your hats!
Ultimate Processing:
In order to outperform it competitors, Samsung had to introduce some of the latest and interesting features regarding the hardware. And there is no looking back when it comes to hardware on the i9000 Galaxy S PDA Phone. If you look at the kind of processing system the i9000 comes with, you would then understand the fact that Samsung has made a lot of effort to boost up the performance of its Galaxy S series mobiles. A 1 GHz processor, made by Samsung itself, is enough to show you the power of the i9000. Honestly speaking, most of the PDAs and high end mobile phones today come with processors ranging between 500 Hz to 800 Hz. Therefore, you can obviously sense that the i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone will really be smarter than its all counterparts and it is going to be faster and more accurate than many phones and PDAs you will find in the Market today. This is hence known as the ultimate processing mechanism from Samsung and this means that even many applications are opened at the same time, there would not be much pressure on the processor and you still see the device operate with a good pace. The device also will not get stuck up too many times even during heavy multitasking and this certainly is good news to all those business professionals who often multitask while they are on the go.
Android Platform:
This needs no introduction maybe. Android is certainly one of the most famous platforms in the world at present and is also lately being integrated into many devices and gadgets. We also know the fact that this is one of the most user friendly operating systems you will ever see in the market. The reason is, there are many apps and features that are simple to use, which make your tasks much year. One touch, and you will get what you want. And today there are more free apps from Android than from Apple. Hence you can visit the store, browse for apps and download for free, whichever app you wish to have on your device. It includes loads of internet add-ons, instant messaging, instant email, instant Google search, and instant access to YouTube videos. Using 3G on a device that has Android is even better. You can then browse the internet faster than ever before, send emails within no time, search faster, and stream videos at a high speed. And in case you need an even faster performance, you can use the Android Operating System, download new apps or create your own, and put them on your daily briefing screen. This will help you do your tasks quicker than ever before. Also when compared to the other operating systems existing today, like Apple’s Mac and Microsoft Windows Mobile OS, the Android is better performing and is also preferred by most of the users.
Daily Briefing:
Daily Briefing is a special feature introduced by Samsung for the Samsung Galaxy S series Smartphones and it allows you to choose the type and also the number of widgets you want to have on your screen. Daily Briefing helps in transforming your Smartphone into your personal secretary and helps you through updating and organizing your daily information. There is a stock of applications and features regarding Daily Briefing, which make your tasks easier. For example, the weather report and the daily headlines are displayed every morning and if there are any tasks scheduled for the day, they will appear on the screen. Also stuff like Emails, SMS texts, notifications, reminders, and pending tasks will be seen on the screen and this briefly is known as daily briefing. It briefly gives you all the things you need to know for the day and helps you go through your daily activities with ease and without forgetting them. You can never be absent minded if you have your i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone with you. We have also liked this aspect regarding the device since it reminds you of work and also keeps you on your toes even if you are on the go. It can be one of those deciding features since not many Smartphones come with a feature that is as comprehensive as Daily Briefing.
Memory:
Memory is another major feature when it comes to any PDA since most people want to have a look at the internal memory given by the device. One would also want to see if there is a provision given by the device in order to extend the memory if needed. Well, the i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone answers both these questions lingering in the minds of the users, with some solid memory details. The device comes with a built in memory of 16 GB, which must be more than enough for almost any PDA. Since the Samsung i9000 Galaxy S Android Smartphone is aimed at the business professionals who need some good memory on their PDAs in order to save their important data and files, the i9000 could do them more than a world of good. It can also be used by others, and especially those of you who love to have entertainment on the go. Since there is ample of memory for you on the device, you can store plenty of music files, videos, documents, games, and sometimes even movies. If 16 GB is too less for some of you, you are blessed with an option to enhance your device’s internal memory. There is a provision to purchase SD cards, which are coming with a memory of 64 GB nowadays, and to insert them in your i9000. This adds to your already existing 16 GB of memory space. Hence, it is nothing but a great boon to almost every user of the device.
Camera:
And yes, this is one of those regular features nowadays. The camera is a must on every mobile phone these days and one must be surprised at its absence. But, quality is what is important too. We do not need some camera, but we look forward to a pretty decent camera that can capture some cool pictures when there is no digital camera readily in hand. The i9000 comes with a 5 MP camera, with features like auto focus, geo tagging, face detection and smile detection. Pictures with resolution of up to 2592 x 1944 pixels can be captured with this camera and videos of HD quality can be obtained too. The camera of the i9000 can capture pretty high resolution videos of 720p at 30 fps frame rate, so you get some decent movie like pictures off the lens.
Google Maps:
The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S cellphone sports a wonderful feature, which you will rarely see on any PDA device today. It is the Google Maps Navigation application. Though any PDA connects you to Google Maps through the internet, there’s practically no other device that comes with an application for navigating. In association with Google, Samsung has started an application that can help you search and find for places all around the globe. It allows you to find the destination you require, with ease and simplicity. You can even browse through the most complex streets that exist in each and every nook and corner of the world. This very special application provides you three distinct views, namely satellite view, real street view, and traffic view. This means that you will be able to find almost all the locations that are along the way, and places like businesses gas stations, and parking lots can be found easier than ever before. Now, unlike the maps feature on most other PDA devices, the Google Maps app on the i9000 works fine even when you are travelling. Even while you are traveling in your car, these maps load pretty quickly and more often than not show you proper directions. You can also combine Google Maps with GPS, and you get live positions and directions along with distances, whenever you want.
Swype + Write and Go:
Over the years, the most common mode of communication has been changing. A few years ago, people used to prefer talking on phone to texting. But now, things have changed, and texting is now preferred by almost everyone under the sun. With the issue of privacy being more and more important nowadays, people are starting to resort to texting while they are out in public. Though talking on phone is still preferred at homes, texting is the new trend when it comes to communicating via mobile. And Samsung has invented a new technology that makes to type even faster. Actually, this does not involve typing at all. A new term, called Swyping is introduced by Samsung in order to make texting easier than ever before. With this sort of technology, all you need to do is swype your finger across the alphabets and the words will be formed automatically. This process is easier than typing as it does not involve movement of all your fingers. With the new ‘Text at Hyper speed’ feature you can type your text messages 1.5 times faster than normal texting. Coming to Write and Go, this special feature allows you to write a text message beforehand and then later on, you can select such pre-written text messages from the memory, and send them by either of SNS, email, SMS, MMS, calendar or memo. These twin features are easy and fun to use and will also add to the awe.
Social Hub:
Social Hub is another comprehensive feature from Samsung. Whenever you have multiple accounts, and multiple mails and messages to check, you can take the help of the Social Hub. Social Hub connects itself to your phone book and it smoothly integrates all of your account details like SNS, IM, email, and calendar accounts to one single place so that you no longer will have the need to spend unnecessary time checking separate sites in order to view your mail and messages. The Samsung Galaxy S i9000 also helps you in easily keeping in touch with your family and close friends. With the help of Samsung Galaxy S’s integrated messaging service, a new feature, one can automatically sync and manage the history for all SNS and IM accounts, by the means of selecting them just from one screen. When everything is under one app, things will definitely seem a lot easier for you since you do not need to visit multiple sites for the same. One touch, and you will be seeing what all is in store for you for the day.
Layar Reality Browser:
The first ever Reality Browser, introduced by Layer is seen on the Galaxy i9000 Smartphone. The Layar Reality Browser may sound new to many of the readers, but it one of the fastest growing applications in the mobile market today. It is a mobile app designed for discovering more information about the world around you. One single click, and you can dig out information about your surroundings. This app uses the new Augmented Reality (AR) technology and therefore displays digital information about the world called “layers”. These layers are hence displayed digitally, into your Smartphone’s field of vision directly.
It is analogous to the map viewing that is seen on some other PDAs today, but it is a more interesting feature since it gives you an animated view of all the details of your surroundings. With this option, you can do lots of interesting stuff such as sharing your augmented experiences with your family, friends and followers. Just by simply connecting to Layar with your Facebook or Twitter account, you can upload and share your layers, spots and screenshots with your friends and family. It is certainly a fun filled application that keeps you engaged.
ThinkFree Document Editor:
There are quite a few differences between the ThinkFree document editor and a normal document editor. The ThinkFree office, which is analogous to the MS Office, allows you to access your documents which are saved online via your i9000. You can view or download these saved files anytime you need and then you are also allowed to edit those documents by means of typing, adding files, links, or attaching photographs or videos etc., Once you are done with the editing process, you can resave the documents again in the same place or even mail them to whichever person you want. Creating, editing, saving, and sending of files are made so easy when the ThinkFree Document Editor comes into play and we really liked the way security is provided to your files.
AllShare via DLNA:
The i9000 from Samsung Galaxy S, comes with the all new power packed feature known as AllShare (via DLNA). This feature is about connecting you to the other Samsung electronic devices at home. When all devices can be connected with such ease, it means that you can wirelessly connect and sync the devices in order to share stuff like videos, photos, music and more. AllShare can be seen on various latest Samsung appliances and it can be used to bridge connections between your phone, your TV, Blu ray player and PC. Just by the push of a button, the network gets activated and on your screen, you can see what all is in store for you in order to sync and share, and where are all the entertainment files hiding quietly. You can select files of your choice and choose to transfer them from one device to the other. It is such a comprehensive network that sharing will become so easy that you do not need any connecting wires, devices or mechanism. Things have become so intelligent after the word wireless came into play.
Wireless Tethering:
Internet has become an important part of our daily life. To connect to the internet and to be online always is one of our everyday jobs since it gives us fun and entertainment. But sadly, the internet is not sunlight and it is not available everywhere around you. There are places around us like cafes, airports, offices, universities, etc., where you can get connected to the internet easily via Wi-Fi. But elsewhere, unless you have a wireless modem connected to a laptop, or unless you have a 3G internet connection, you cannot go online and surf your favourite web pages. This is the reason why Samsung has introduced the concept of wireless tethering. Of course, the word play has paid off well here, but the utility is even more interesting and intelligent. It is analogous to Wi-Fi, but its working is, more or less, similar to 3G. The Wireless Tethering application allows you to connect up to the web via 3G. This helps users a lot in places where they are normally not allowed to connect to the internet. For example, you can sit in your car or bathe in the oceans, but you can still go online and share your views via Wireless Tethering.
There ends the features list and we are pretty happy regarding almost everything. The errors are very few and far between and since no PDA device under the sun is regarded as perfect, we are very delighted that there are so many features sported on the device.
Performance:
Since we have already seen hat all features are sported by the device and how they perform, there is very little to analyze here, in the performance section. Whichever way you look at the i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone, you can see that there are not many faults in the performance. Since it has come with a combination of pretty solid hardware and software components, there supposedly would not be too many issues for one to get worried. The operating system, the processor are pretty solid and attractive, the extra features and utilities provided are way cool when compared to any other similar PDA device, and the numbers are more reasonable than their counterparts on some other mobile phones. On the whole, the Samsung i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone is totally smart when it comes to performance and one must be a proud owner of the device. You are guaranteed high quality output by Samsung and the reputation of the manufacturer says it all.
Battery:
The battery you will see on the Samsung i9000 galaxy S Smartphone is a Lithium ion battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh. This is way better than the battery capacities seen on similar PDAs, which come with 1100 mAh capacities. This very new revamped battery gives you longer battery lives, which is a pretty good sign, after all. When it comes to the talk time life of the battery, you can get a maximum of 803 minutes of battery life on 2G and 343 minutes on 3G. And regarding standby time, you get a maximum of 750 hours of life on 2G and 576 hours on 3G. This is pretty long for battery life and our tests also concluded that the battery sported on the i9000 Galaxy Smartphone is indeed super cool.
Warranty:
The i9000 comes with a 12 month parts and labor warranty. Extensions of warranty are also available and one can visit the Samsung website for more details.
Verdict:
If you are still waiting for our opinion on this mobile, we would like to say that this has got to be one of the best PDA devices going around today. A comprehensive feature package, captivating design and display, and pretty solid performance makes it our choice, and of you are a professional looking for a wondrous device, we recommend the i9000 for you.
Samsung i9000 Galaxy S Smartphone – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Model Name | Samsung i9000 Galaxy S |
| Model Number | I9000 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 119 grams |
| Colors available | Glossy Black |
| Display Size | 4 inches |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Display Features | Gorilla glass display TouchWiz 3.0 UI Multi-touch input method Accelerometer sensor for User Interface auto-rotate Touch-sensitive controls Proximity sensor for auto turn-off |
| Operating System | Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to v2.3 |
| Processor | 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, PowerVR SGX540 GPU, Hummingbird chipset |
| Camera resolution | 5 MP |
| Video | 720p @ 30fps |
| Camera features | Auto Focus, geo tagging |
| Card slot | Micro SD, up to 32GB (verified) |
| Memory | 8GB/16GB storage, 512 MB RAM, 2GB ROM |
| Phonebook | Yes, unlimited |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email |
| Browser | HTML (Google Chrome Lite), Layar Reality Browser |
| Supported Digital Audio Formats | MP3/WMA/AAC player |
| Supported Digital video Formats | H.263/H.264/MP4 player |
| Radio | No |
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Speaker phone | DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine) |
| 3G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| GPRS | Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps |
| EDGE | Class 12 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 |
| USB | v2.0 |
| Additional Features | ISDB-Tb Digital TV tuner (only available for Brazilian market) Social networking integration Digital compass TV-out Organizer Image/video editor Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (Swype) |
| Battery | Standard battery, Li ion |
| Battery life | Talk time: Up to 13.5 hours
Standby time: Up to750 hours |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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