The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is an engaging handset

The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S combines a stylish outlook with a functional handset that incorporates advanced functionality. The handset is a compact unit that measures just 122 mm x 64 mm wide whilst being 9.9 mm thick. The handset utilises the ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor and the android operating system to offer a fast and effective mobile phone.

The handset comes with several entertainment options which include a stereo FM radio that comes with RDS functionality, an MP4/MP3 player as well as a variety of games. The handset also provides a 5.0 megapixel camera that comes with auto focus, touch focus in addition to face and smile detection. The unit also provides Geo-tagging as standard. The camera also has the virtue of being able to record video at 720 pixels and at 30 frames per second, whilst the inclusion of a secondary camera offers additional VGA quality video recording.

The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S has an impressively colourful 4.0 inch super AMOLED touch screen that offers excellent colour reproduction due to the 16 million colour display options. The handset provides effective navigation around the encompassed
functionality through its use of the multi-touch input method in addition to the Swype text input facility provided. The handset offers both proximity and accelerometer sensors to automate a variety of tasks.

The handset provides vibration and ring alert options with the opportunity to utilise WAV and MP3 files if desired, as supplementary ringtones. The handset offers hands free communication capabilities by virtue of the integrated speakerphone whilst the inclusion of a 3.5 mm audio jack offers the opportunity for personal listening. The handset provides a comprehensive phone book as well as photo call capabilities.

The handset comes in 8 GB as well as 16 GB versions, whilst also offering the ability to expand the capacity up to 32 GB by utilising relevant cards and the integrated microSD card slot. The handset provides connectivity in the form of GPRS and EDGE connections, both of which are class 12. Internet access is provided by virtue of the HSDPA and Wi Fi connections, providing speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, whilst the inclusion of both USB and blue tooth connections provide the complete package. The GPS function offers effective satellite navigation and comes with A-GPS support.

In addition to the aforementioned functions the handset also provides a digital compass, as well as an organiser and a useful document viewer. Web based Google search, Gmail and maps features are also provided in addition to social media features such as YouTube, Google talk and Picassa.

The Samsung Galaxy S combines function and form perfectly. It is a comprehensive and feature rich mobile phone which incorporates advanced levels of technology and thus is able to provide an excellent user experience.

Author: Chris Pike