Samsung Mobile Phone Blog

As potential users might well deduce from its name, Samsung’s new device the Ch@t B3410W is a new mobile phone fully dedicated to messaging and chatting across a wide range of platforms. To this end Samsung has provided integral applications in order to fully support a full range of social networking sites such as Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and Flickr.

The device itself seems to be squarely aimed at mid-range users and includes the useful dual keyboard capability of both touchscreen keypad and full integral QWERTY keyboard, in line with many of the new top-end mobile phone devices on the market now. The integral QWERTY keyboard is a slide-put device which becomes apparent when the user slides the phone open ready for use. The keys themselves are well-appointed and are spaced enough apart to facilitate user-friendliness despite the overall compact design.

In terms of network connectivity it seems that the Ch@t has fallen a little behind the competition, as it only supports 2G connectivity currently whilst many smartphones on the market now support both 2G and 3G. It appears to be this way due to the fact that Samsung has decided to concentrate solely on the messaging side of things and have cut back on some of the other specs – presumably also to reduce the eventual cost that will be passed on to the customer. Many users do feel, however, that the inclusion of 3G capability would have definitely enhanced user experience – especially with regards to Web browsing and overall general connectivity.

Fortunately to compensate for the lack of 3G Samsung have included decent Wi-Fi support. Additionally the device supports Class 10 GPRS and EDGE, which provide the user with speeds of 32-48 kbps and 236/8 kbps, respectively. For data transfer the Ch@t comes equipped with both USB and Bluetooth which can transfer data to and from compatible handsets and laptop devices with ease, and it also supports 850/900/1800/1900 Quad-band GSM networks.

The Ch@t initially offers an internal memory capacity of 1/2GB, which will easily help the user to store up to 1,000 phone book entries in addition to other files and will also display up to 30 received and dialled calls as well as missed calls. If these capacities are not sufficient users may opt to take advantage of the handset’s integral microSD TransFlash card slot as well through which the internal memory can be boosted to a much more significant 16 GB.

In terms of appearance, the Ch@t is fairly appealing to most coming in sleek black. Sliding the device to the right horizontally will reveal the device’s in-built QWERTY keyboard, which is very responsive, allowing for fairly fast and user-friendly typing and messaging on the device’s 2.6-inch screen. The on-screen touch-pad is also decent featuring TouchWiz UI2.0, which is generally perceived as quite good although admittedly it does have its detractors to some heavy users.

The phone is also fairly light at 113.7 grams, and with dimensions of 103×52.5×16.2 mm can easily be slipped into a pocket for quick, comfortable and secure transportation. It also comes complete with an integral camera, fairly de rigueur these days even for a mid-range smartphone. Even so the Ch@t’s 2-megapixel lens is a slight let-down compared to other phones on the market, although it does come complete with a range of fairly useful functions such as an auto focus facility and the camera is also capable of recording video at QVGA at 13fps. The Ch@t also features a stereo FM radio, a music player that supports a good range of files (MP3, WAV, eAAC, WMA, MP4, H.263&4) as well as the ability to download games from the Net. It even has Google Search and, all in all, is a fairly decent performer for a mid-range phone despite one or two lower-than-expected specifications.

Barcelona’s recent Mobile World Congress has seen the unveiling of a number of very interesting new devices, and among them was the new Samsung Beam i8520. Despite the extremely unusual – and very interesting features – of this new device, its unveiling caught little fanfare at the exhibition, although it drew much interest from those assembled to see it. In basic terms it is a smartphone with a slight twist. The twist is that the top of the device houses an integral pico projector, and with this the user can play back videos and display images on any surface imaginable. This may well explain why the name ‘Beam’ has been chosen, and also why it will also be known as ‘Halo’ is some markets.

Initial specs indicate that the Beam will be able to project images that measure anywhere up to 50 inches diagonally, which is quite impressive from such an otherwise compact, handheld device. The Beam is also capable of running both DivX and XviD video formats and can also record 720p video at 30 frames per second through an in-built camera, though actual functionality of the camera’s build-in features for this have yet to be tested in greater detail.

One part of the phone where swanky and trendy business types might be immediately attracted to the Beam is it is capable of immediately capturing any image that happens to be in front of it in real time and subsequently projecting it onto a surface of your choice for instant, all-in-room viewing. As a result it could give rise to an immediate, impromptu meeting where, for instance, a spreadsheet can be captured on a table in front of you and then beamed onto a wall for all to see. This could make for an interesting side-selling point for the phone although it remains to be seen how often such ha facility would actually be used. It may well be, however, that the technology employed will develop further in later incarnations, as in the dimmed lighting conditions of the exhibition hall the projected images were a little strained and couldn’t be clearly viewed in their entirety.

The device, along with this, also has a range of further decent specs that are run rapidly thanks to the Android 2.1 on top of the Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface. Samsung officials told those assembled that the interface will work pretty well exactly in the same way as the Bada only with ‘a few, very small differences.’ First impressions at the exhibition do indeed indicate that both are very similar and a full review of the device once it hits the market may well reveal any differences that exist.

The display itself measures 3.7-inches and employs super AMOLED screen technology, exactly the same as Samsung uses in another of their new devices, the Wave. It also comes complete with full GPS support, Bluetooth, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, making it a proficient all-rounder for those requiring full connectivity – especially for business usage. Storage capacity stands at 16GB, and there is also a MicroSD slot allowing storage capacity to be bulked up if required.

When you flip the Beam over you also find a nice surprise in the form of an eight megapixel camera, and this discreet feature affords great still image capture. Just don’t be too fooled by the perceived chunkiness of the Beam – remember that the design has to take into account the fact that it is housing the pico projector, and even despite this it is not too bad and is still a touch under 15 millimetres thick. Samsung have not yet finalised a release date or a final retail price for the Beam, although many expect it to make an appearance in Europe towards the second half of 2010.

Well, it’s a nice name. Bada stands for Ocean in Korean, so having the first Samsung device that uses this operating system named “Wave” is a pretty fitting choice.

The big reveal of the Wave happened this Sunday (Valentine’s Day!); at Barcelona, Spain during the Mobile World Congress (a small typo at source page GSM Arena mistakenly calls the event as WMC). Prior to the event, Samsung has already released several print advertisements showcasing the Samsung S8500 Wave phone with the tag line “with Samsung’s new mobile platform Bada”.

The Bada operating system was revealed to developers last December when Samsung showcased the great potential of their new open source operating system. The first announcement of the Bada made people wonder if Samsung would be completely dropping the use of other operating systems such as Symbian, Windows Mobile, Google Android and more. Right now, the Bada’s closest competitor would be the Nokia Maemo which is also another open source OS that was released around the same time the Bada was announced.

The Wave’s debut has been much anticipated as it finally shows us the true capabilities of the Bada OS. Aside from being an open source platform, nothing much is known about the new operating system since it has yet to be shown working on an actual phone.

Specs wise, the Wave is pretty much a mid to high end device. While it was originally thought that the Bada phone would be competing with devices such as the Bravo and the Nexus One, it looks like Samsung has decided to stick with their goal to create a smart phone for everyone. The Wave comes with the much reported super AMOLED screen which delivers a brighter and clearer image.

Read more about the new Samsung S8500 Wave smart phone and the Bada operating system at GSM Arena.

Looks like 2010 is the year of the supers; January started with what some people originally dubbed as the super phone, the HTC made Google phone, Nexus One. The device was not exactly what we all thought it would turn out to be. While it had all the specs and features we could hope for, its availability left much to be desired.

Now, Samsung is bringing out a new piece of technology in the form of the super AMOLED touch screen. Well, we honestly do not know what this is about. Whether this is a very high resolution screen or a bullet proof one still remains to be revealed this coming weekend. Either way, the real star of the show will not be new screen technology, but the new Samsung operating system, the Bada.

This little open source platform has plenty of competition in the realm of mobile phone operating systems, but considering how well the BlackBerry, Palm and iPhone OS have been doing, it is easy to see that proprietary operating systems tend to be very well made.

Not that those other operating systems are easily trumped. The Symbian OS has recently gone open source and Windows Mobile has just gotten a much needed upgrade in the form of the 6.5.3 Maldives update. Google’s Android operating system is still as highly sought after as ever as the little green robot just got its frozen yogurt update.

The Bada has left many people wondering if it is really any good. The Nokia Maemo just proved itself a worthwhile system with the N900. Like the Bada, the Maemo was only recently introduced and already has plenty of new apps. Samsung is confident that the Bada will also have the strong developer support it needs to be a successful OS.

Read more about the Samsung Bada from Mobile Choice UK.

Samsung first spoke of their new phone titled the Samsung Blue Earth way back in February 2009. Since then we have been waiting for the phone to be given an official release date, and although there is no official date as of yet, Samsung have announced it will be released in Sweden this month, with Europe and Asia following soon after. The main benefit of the new phone is that it is eco friendly.

The back of the Blue Earth is one big solar panel. You might think that sounds like something from a film or a fictional book, but it is real and can be used to charge your phone up. Although taking longer to charge than a mains charger, it uses the suns energy to power your phone, in turn saving you money on your electricity bill. Never again will you be out and about in public and you find your phone has run out, as you can simply recharge it.

The phone is made from a lot of recycled plastic saving more plastic being made and releasing harmful fumes into the atmosphere. Featuring a 3.2 megapixel camera, you can take photographs of your favorite locations or events with the camera, and then transfer them across to a computer or upload them to popular sites such as Facebook and MySpace. The phone is set to be released this month in Sweden and although no official date has been set, Samsung stated that the phone is expected to arrive in the rest of Europe and Asia shortly after, however long that may be.

Samsung have long since had a reputation for building quality and affordable phones. Their new phone, the i5700 Galaxy Portal is now officially available in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The phone is complete with a 3 megapixel camera, although downgraded from the 5 megapixel one found on the i7500 Galaxy. However, the camera is still capable of taking great looking shots and capturing moments where you need a camera to capture them.

Using an 800MHz CPU, this phone is amongst the top runners in the market, and runs faster than most phones you see on the market. This makes all types of tasks faster, from turning on and off the phone, getting your sim card ready to use and also transferring photos and files across to your computer which can notoriously take a long time.

The phone uses a lot of integration with Google, using instant application links to applications such as Google Mail, Google Maps and Google Trends, so that you can keep up to date whilst on the go. The phone comes with full HTML function ability, and also includes GPS compatibility which allows you to connect to the World Wide Web faster than you would do on normal systems.

If you want to get your hands on one of the new Samsung phones, then pop down to your local store and ask around. Although the phones do not seem to be up on any providers’ website they are around, you may just need to search a bit. No prices have at this time been released for the new Samsung phone, and it largely depends on where you live and which payment plan you decide to take.

With all of the discussion about global warming and the negative impact we human beings are having on the earth, it is little surprise that phone company are releasing eco-friendly handsets The Samsung Blue Earth isn’t the first “green” phone on the market, it is simply continuing the recent trend. The Blue Earth is unique however, in the fact that its’ touchscreen is made from recycled plastic taken from plastic water bottles. This material is known as PCM. Besides the plastic touchscreen, the phone also has a solar panel, which is able to generate enough power that users can make phone calls. The handset also omits many harmful materials that are found in other phones, for example, Phthalate, Beryllium and Brominated Flame Retardants.

The Blue Earth is a quality phone, even aside from the obvious benefits listed above. Because it is, it allows consumers to purchase both a quality phone and one that is also environmentally-friendly.

This handset has been available since September of 2009. It weights 118.9 grams and has the following dimensions, 107 x 53 x 13.9 mm. It has a TFT capacitive touchscreen (240 x 320 pixels) that showcases 256,000 colors. It is 3 inches.  Users will be alerted via vibration and ringtone when someone calls. The phone supports mp3 and polyphonic ringtones.

Individuals are able to phone hands free via the phone’s Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity. The Blue Earth has a USB port which allows users to easily connect the phone to their computer for easy file transfer ability. The Samsung Blue Earth has a 3.15 megapixel camera with 2048 x 1536 pixels. It also has video recording capabilities.

Overall, this mobile handset is a good one. It is not only better for the environment then other phones on the market, but it also has quality specs, making it a good option for individuals looking for a “green” mobile phone.

The Samsung M2510 is an entry-level mobile phone that might be a great fit for an individual who wants an inexpensive phone but one that still offers most of the features that more costly handsets do. Those individuals will find that this essentially what the Samsung M2510 is offering buyers.

The M2510 comes with a camera and video capture capabilities. The phone’s camera has 1.3 megapixels. It weights 90.5 g and measures 99.5 x 46.5 x 15.7 mm. Its display screen is a little over 2 inches (2.2) and has a 176 x 220 pixel resolution.

FM radio and recording, DNSe audio enhancement, FM and media player come standard as well. The phone gives users 15 MB of memory with the ability to add more. The microSD slot will support up to 8 GB of memory. Person who routinely or even occasionally go hands free will be able to do so with the phone’s Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.

They will also be able to transfer data from their computer to the phone via its USB connectivity.  The phone’s battery is able to support 8 hours of talk time and 360 hours of standby time.

Overall, this is a decent phone. It won’t be the ideal headset for the techie who wants his or her mobile to have all of the latest gadgets, specs and features. That person would likely go for something more upscale. However, it might be just the phone for an individual who is looking for an affordable, basic phone. An individual that is largely uninterested in many of the extra features that handsets come with nowadays, may find the Samsung M2510 to be the perfect phone. It’s inexpensive, won’t take a long time to learn to use and provides users with the most important thing, the ability to make and receive calls.

Samsung C3510 Genoa is also known as the Samsung C3510 Corby Pop. Originally named the latter (C3510 Corby Pop), the phone’s name has been changed and certain specifications as well. The revamped and renamed phone will soon be available in countries outside of India, where it was initially released by Samsung. European mobile buyers will be able to purchase the phone very soon.

The Samsung C3510 is a nice, basic phone that includes a music player, social networking integration and the ability to take pictures. It comes with a 1.3 MP camera, resistive touchscreen and a 3.55 mm audio jack. Users will be able to utilize Bluetooth technology, play music on the phone’s FM radio as well as send and receive email.

The phone’s screen is 2.8 inches with QVGA resolution. It offers a DNSe and a microSD card where individuals are able to add 8GB or memory. As with many of the newer phones, it has social networking integration. Individuals are able to receive live alerts and update their status as well at MySpace, Twitter and Facebook . These website’s widgets can be placed right on the screen.  Individuals are also able to upload pictures to Picasa and Flickr.

The Samsung C3510 Genoa runs on a quad-band GSM/EDGE for internet connection. Though, it is possible for individuals to use the internet, extensive search and navigation may not be that fast.

The Genoa is priced in the low-to-mid range, at €100 and $150. It should be available in numerous countries in the next few months. Right now, it can be purchased online at limited websites.

Overall, this is a really nice phone, especially for the price. It will give most mobile phone users what they need, plus a little bit more. It also won’t break the bank which is nice considering the economic times we are living in.

The Samsung M2310 is a mid-priced phone aimed at individuals who desire a mobile phone that possesses basic, multi-media features but which is not extremely expensive. There are many phones on the market which are quite pricey. Sure they offer users a lot of features but persons must be willing to pay a pretty high price for them. This is fine for some but not so for others. Individuals in the latter category may opt for the M2310 or one similar to it.

The M2310 has a 2 inch display screen with a 240×400 pixels and a VGA camera with a resolution of 640×480. It is accented with a dark blue colour and is a flip, clamshell. It has 9MB of memory which isn’t very much. However, individuals are able to add 8GB of memory via a MicroSD card. It has an 800mAh battery that gives users 350 hours of standby time and 7 hours of talk time. The amount of standby time available is pretty paltry but the talk time length is pretty decent. The M2310 comes with a FM radio making it possible for individuals to listen to local stations.

The Samsung M2310 is a flip phone that has pretty basic features. It is not the most impressive phone and doesn’t have a ton of features but it is a decent mobile phone and it is not particularly pricey. This is a good starter phone or a great option for individuals who only want the bare minimum. These people may desire a mobile phone with a camera and video but they are not particularly concerned that it be a top-notch one. Persons interested in this phone will be able to purchase it soon, sometime in 2010. There are quite a few phones scheduled for release in 2010, with the Samsung M2310 being one of many.