Samsung I9000 Galaxy S review
Network and connections
Another device with the Android platform from Samsung, with top-level features to openly challenge the powerful iPhone. This i9000 Galaxy S is a GSM Quadband, capable of guaranteeing optimal coverage in any situation. Dual Mode support is also present, to take advantage of UMTS networks. For the Internet, there's the internal HSDPA modem, extremely fast and high-performing. The HTML browser will therefore be able to open pages easily. Or you can connect to distributed networks, thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi antenna. Bluetooth is also present for file transfers, as well as the USB data output.
Design and features
Classic and elegant lines to give a clean look suited to any context. On the front stands out the large 4-inch HVGA AMOLED screen, equipped with Capacitive Touch Screen technology that allows precise and optimal management of the device. Just below is a clickable multifunction directional pad, along with dedicated keys for content management. The Galaxy S's dimensions are compact, to ensure good portability and a secure grip, thanks to the rounded edges and a weight of only 118 grams.
Main features
Google's platform is implemented in favor of multimedia content and execution speed. You can therefore use programs like YouTube, Facebook and Google Maps with stability, along with many other interesting applications including Digital Compass and Instant Messaging. Wide customization possibilities thanks to Java support. Contact list, appointment organizer, calculator and other management utilities are already included. Simplified writing helps in composing messages, from SMS to longer E-mails. It's also possible to correctly open Office and PDF attachments thanks to the dedicated readers. For voice functions there are instead the speakerphone, the voice recorder and video call support.
Entertainment and multimedia
Even in moments of leisure, the Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is able to fully satisfy the user. It is in fact equipped with a camera of as much as 5 megapixels, capable of delivering excellent quality images in any condition. This is also thanks to dedicated functions for even more precise capture, as well as recording short videos. The GPS receiver is convenient for turning the phone into a satellite navigator. Or there's also the multimedia player for faithfully playing back audio and video files. The memory available to the user is 8 GB, further expandable up to 32 GB via microSD cards.