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The concept of including a pico-projector into a mobile phone device may not be 100% original but it is unusually interesting, and the new offering from Samsung in the shape of their Beam i8520 looks like it could be the device to truly tempt the user. The new smartphone device, previously known as the ‘Halo’, meets many of the necessary instant smartphone criteria – but unlike many others out there on the market it comes with a twist in the form of a built-in projector that can turn any surface into a display board.

The phone itself runs the Android 2.1 operating system on a hyper-smart 3.7-inch Super AMOLED screen display. The display includes a capacitive touchscreen that affords quite and mistake-free text input, along with a rear-mounted 8.1-megapixel camera with integral LED flash – perfect for snapping in all lighting conditions, and something that is not always accommodated by all smartphone cameras. It probably goes without saying, however, that the true object of interest in the device is the integral pico-projector.

In terms of its specific other features Samsung have opted for a Texas Instruments DLP device that runs at WVGA resolution, and in order to activate the projector the user simply needs to hold down a button housed on the right-hand side of the device. The Beam’s projector is capable of projecting whatever is captured on the main screen display and has a brightness rating of 6 lumen. As you might expect from a mobile device this specification will not be sufficient to challenge the capabilities of your local cinema, although in the darkness of the demonstration area at the MWC in Barcelona where the phone was unveiled a range of images was shown to demonstrate the projector’s capacity, from still images to film clips and even a range of presentation-style images. When the lights were raised viewing capacity was significantly impaired, however, and focussing in on images became a problem.

An integral projector is, however, an interesting concept to include in a phone, and one that Samsung will no doubt look to further develop in later incarnations. It is also certainly among the very best pico-projector integrated devices currently on the market – a major plus for anyone looking at acquiring a handheld projector device. The device also packs a great high-res camera that takes excellent still snaps that can display images in real-time with the projector as well as the capability to record and play 720p videos on the fly.

The Beam’s memory capacity is fairly low for a high-end smartphone device, though, and for this reason it comes complete with microSD TransFlash expansion options which boost the internal memory to up to 32GB – definitely sufficient for the most demanding of users.

Connectivity is good with Quad-band GPRS as well as HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 support for 3G users. High-speed Internet browsing is also assured with this device thanks to powerful 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities. Bluetooth capability is included as well, making seamless data transfer possible both wirelessly and via wire connection.

As far as appearance goes the Beam is a great-looking device, even though it packs a pico-projector on top. It is not excessively chunky and its screen display is, thanks to its resolution, stunning, displaying as it does 16 million colours in its 480×800 pixel resolution display. The touch-screen is also fast and user friendly, and icons on screen can be customised as desired in order to further speed things up. The screen surface is also scratch-resistant, great news for those whose phones must endure some heavy-duty (and occasionally careless) usage.

The integral 8-megapixel comes equipped with many useful extras as well, such as smile and blink detection, an LED flash, auto focus as well as geotagging, and for those looking for a quality mobile phone/camera combination the camera alone would rival some entry-level digicams. In terms of entertainment the Beam is excellently-equipped, packing a music player supporting MP3, WMA and eAAC files along with an FM radio. The device also supports video playback via DivX, XviD, MP4, H.264 and H.263 files. Users can also sample some of the device’s games, though naturally the phone isn’t geared as much towards this end as other functionality.

Samsung are well known for producing high quality and reliable phones. They use a lot of care when putting them together, and Samsung put all their phones through vigorous testing before being released, to make sure they all work well and without problems. The new phone from Samsung, the Galaxy Portal runs on Google’s own operating system, Android.

Using Android allows you super fast speeds on the phone, and generally cuts out up to 50 percent of loading times, including turning the phone on, turning it off and starting up applications. The phone was previously nicknamed the Galaxy Lite, as it could be argued to be a slight downgrade from the Galaxy i7500. Featuring a 3 megapixel camera the phone will not be used to create professional looking photos any time soon, but it is still able to grab images of times where you want to treasure the moment. Once you have taken a photograph you can either upload it directly to a social networking site from your phone, or transfer it across to your computer for editing or anything else.

If you are interested in getting a Galaxy Portal then you must first live in Europe, Asia or the Middle East. Other continents may receive the phone at some point, although a date has not been given nor has conformation that it actually will. Overall the Samsung i5700 Galaxy Portal is a great phone if you want something cheap yet reliable.

The Samsung M2510 has been available for about six months. Its official release was sometime between June and July of 2009. This entry level phone would be a good pick for those persons that only need a very simple phone and/or are on a budget. Spending lots of money on a mobile phone is not a priority for everyone. For some individuals, the ability to dial out and receive phone calls is the only basic requirement, every thing else is just extra. The M2510 would be perfect for such individuals.

This slider mobile phone from Samsung comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera and video capture capabilities. The phone weights 90.5 g and has the following measures 99.5 x 46.5 x 15.7 mm. The display feature is 2.2 inches and has a 176 x 220 pixel resolution that supports 256 k colors. Individuals that purchase the phone will also be able to benefit from the phone’s media player, listen to local stations via the handsets FM radio and also record songs.

The M2510 has a 3.5 mm audio jack and 15 MB of built in memory. This can be expanded up to 8GB using the phone’s MicroSD card slot. Individuals will be able to use the phone without their hands via Bluetooth 2.0. Users can count on 360 hours of standby time and 8 hours of talk time.

Individuals in the market for an inexpensive, yet still very nice phone may want to give some consideration to the Samsung M2510. Granted, it’s not the best mobile phone on the market, it also is not the most expensive either. Individuals who purchase it will be getting a pretty good deal. Such persons will be receiving a decent, basic mobile phone, manufactured by one of the most well known companies in the industry. The handset is attractive, has decent specs and is pretty cheap. This is the ideal combination for a lot of people.

The Samsung Lindy M5650 is currently available in Spain and Portugal and will soon be available in stores in additional countries outside of South and North America. No word on why is won’t be released in these areas. Perhaps the American recession is one reason. However, may be not. Samsung has not released any information explaining why. As of now, it doesn’t figure into their immediate plans.

The M5650 is very similar to Samsung’s Corby phone. In the United Kingdom, the Corby goes by the name, Genio. It has proven to be such a success, that it spawned several other phones, most notably the Corby TXT and the Corby Pro. The Lindy has become the most recent Corby-like phone to hit the market.

This handset (the M5650) has more impressive specs then the Corby. It is a lightweight touchscreen that weights 98 grams and is 106×57x12 millimeters.  The display screen is 2.8 inches and is a QVGA display. The phone has a 3 megapixel camera and the phone is able to record video.  It has a FM radio, USB and Bluetooth. Individuals are able to add memory to the phone using the MicroSD card slot.  This 3.5G mobile phone has Wi-Fi, giving users the ability to browse the internet and check their email. They are also able to log into their Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and YouTube accounts, making it ideal for individuals involved in social networking websites.

The Samsung Lindy M5650 was designed and manufactured to be an improved version of the Corby. The Corby was so well received that it spawned two new phones named after it. Though the Lindy M5650 phone is not a Corby namesake, it is very similar to it and is considered an updated, more up-scale version. It is a good phone with nice specs, including a decent sizes display screen, FM radio, Bluetooth radio, Wi-Fi and more.

In this current day and age, with music being so popular, many phone companies have tried to incorporate music into their phone. Such examples can be seen such as with the I phone, the BeatDJ and many more. It was not long before Samsung wanted to lunch their own cheap and affordable music phone, which was able to handle many varying tasks at the same time. The M2310 and M2710 are the two new phones geared up for music, which even come with special buttons on the front designed to make it easier to use the special music functions within the phone. This allows you to play the tracks or the mixing side of things with the front buttons rather than the keypad which can be a real chore.

The Samsung M2710 is the sliding equivalence of the two, and looks fantastic. Featuring GPRS technology and blue tooth connectivity, you will always be able to keep in touch with friends and family via email, or transferring files to a friend or family member. Coming with a built in FM radio, you will never be bored again whilst on the go, as you can switch on some favorite tracks or radio shows to be entertained. The phone also comes with a fantastic tracking device, in case the phone gets stolen. This allows you to trace it to the very location that it is being used from.

The second phone, the Samsung M2310 is a flip phone compared to a slide, and features basically the same features as above, but just coming with the special music buttons on the front.

No information about the release date has been released yet, so if you want a great music phone, then hang on.

Aimed mainly at the female fashion market, the Samsung Diva is designed to be a signature piece of equipment for all the Divas around the country. Just like you see the rich American women with dogs on their laps, Samsung want the Samsung Diva to be instantly recognizable and hopefully become a huge selling success within the female fashion market.

Diamond buttons, quilt covers, a 3.2 megapixel camera and many more physical features are some of the reasons that make the new stylish Samsung Diva such a popular discussion over the internet and in the fashion world. The phone also features new internal technology, which includes touching up your photos, a fake phone call, perfect for when you need to get out of awkward situations, as well as internet capabilities that have rarely been seen in mobile phones before.

The new phone is set to be launched in the UK in January 2010, also being released at the same time in the Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine, shortly followed by south-eastern Asia and China. Prices are still unknown to the general public, as negotiations are still in progress with various different phone networks. The phone is expected to be released on a Contract plan as well as a pay as you go plan, so either way you will be able to find a solution that suits you.

Samsung s vice president Mark Mitchins went on to say, “Today’s modern women play many roles, and Diva from the Samsung Collection is perfect due its stylish look and practical functionality. The Samsung Diva is part of Samsung’s long-term goal to meet the needs of one of our most important customers, female mobile users.”

Two handsets will initially be available in the new Samsung Diva range, and we are looking forward to some great deals for Samsung S7070 and Samsung S5150 on contract.

This popular Korean mobile company makes sure they keep up with the industry as well as the user’s needs by providing various kinds of quality phones that are worth their price. Europe now welcomes Samsung S5560 which is the latest addition to the affordable Samsung S series family.

Most users still prefer a mobile phone that is easy to use but the market today is now overflowing with various high-end and complex smartphones that are really not suited to them. So this makes Samsung S5560 a perfect choice for simple customers. It has the right blend of style and functionality that can make them keep up with the trend.

Mobile Phone Functions Enhanced

If standard mobile phones come with 3 megapixel cameras, the Samsung Marvel accommodates a reliable 5 megapixel auto focus photo shutter that users will surely like. It is packed with a smile and blink detector as well as a LED flash that helps give high quality images. Viewing these pictures is made more enjoyable for the phone sports a 3 inch wide QWVGA full touch screen which displays 256K colors at 240 x 400 pixel size. And if that isn’t enough, viewing the pictures in landscape size is made possible with the phone’s accelerometer.

These features are already neat for a mobile phone but actually there’s more. It has a built in radio transmitter so users can listen to their favorite FM radio stations anytime. It even has an audio and video player that playbacks various file formats. And for music fans, the 3.5 mm audio jack truly meets the standards of freedom to use other headset.

Slim Stylish Look

Samsung S5560 also has an attractive look. With its glossy black finish, users can easily match their fashion taste to this beautiful mobile phone. Strategically located buttons makes this phone well designed too. The Marvel is sexy in its 107.5 x 52 x 13.2 mm cut. It is even lighter compared to other mobile phones with weight of only 95.3 grams.

It is not uncommon for mobile phone makers to team-up with noted haute couture designers to come out with a unique handset or to dress-up one from among its mobile phone portfolio.  We’ve had plenty of those over the last few years.  The latest comes from Samsung with the Armani brand and aura written over it – the Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani smartphone.  This could well be the world’s brainiest and more powerful fashion phone ever, and quite easily the most expensive as well at €700 or close to $1,000, to hell with the recession.

High End Sophistication

Shattering all notions of what a sleek and sexy fashion phone is, the third Samsung Armani handset might be the world’s most powerful smartphone, but it’s also the heftiest measuring 118.5 x 58.3 x 16.4mm and weighs 164 grams.  It’s basically a B7610 Omnia Pro dressed to the hilt with a gold trim on its full-QWERTY slider touchscreen form factor.

But there are significant differences apart from the cosmetic color change.  The Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani model enjoys better typing and viewing ergonomics with a 30-degree display tilt when fully slid out.  It has a more generous 8 GB of internal memory whereas the Pro only has 1GB.  You get the same autofocus camera with flash but the Armani get a higher 5 megapixel resolution over the 3 megapixel on the Pro.

Other than these, you can call them twins, alright.  They both have the same 3.5” Wide VGA AMOLED touchscreen and auto-rating viewing orientation from its accelerometer.  Both are quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE on 2G and tri band WCDMA/UMTS on 3G with broadband HDPA, WiFi, A-GPS and Bluetooth data connectivity.  With a powerful 800MHz ARM processor running on the Windows Mobile 6.5, corporate users can get a familiar multitasking and MS Office file reading ability, full internet browsing with its latest Opera browser and push email features.

Recommendation

If you can afford it, the Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani is the most capable QWERTY touchscreen smartphone that carries the flamboyant aura of the Armani name all over it.  Otherwise, the Omnia Pro is just as capable on a more demure outfit and minus the bragging rights.

It’s the Samsung Genio QWERTY, it comes with various interchangeable covers -perfect for people who are fickle with their color choices, a full QWERTY keyboard which is great for messaging obviously), a built in camera for taking snap shots and of course, email and instant messaging functions.

The nice thing about this phone is that it shows how good Samsung is when it comes to targeting a specific market. Young adults and teens who spend a lot of time using their mobile devices for messaging are the key demographic here. After all, the hip, fresh colors, FM radio and media playback features and the messaging specialization functions really shine when used by younger mobile phone owners.

Device Specs and Features

The Genio QWERTY is a messaging based device that lacks 3G and WiFi features, This means that anyone who like staying connected online will either have to make do with EDGE or take a pass on this device. It’s an odd compromise of hardware considering that it targets a market that focuses heavily on messaging and more importantly connectivity.

The lack of 3G probably explains why the phone focuses more on text messaging and email than anything else. It also provides good media playback capabilities as well as a 2 mega pixel camera for taking photos and short videos.

The 2.2 inch TFT LCD has decent resolution of 176 x 144 pixels. The phone also has 40 MB of internal storage and the microSD card reader can support up to 8GB cards.

Buying the QWERTY

The phone is available on pay as you go deals, which is a good choice for those on a budget. Those who are looking to invest a little more time on the phone will appreciate some of the Samsung Genio QWERTY contracts available on Vodafone, T-Mobile and Orange as the device is free on some plans.

When the Lite was first announced around September, several fans have started to check if they could get the Galaxy Lite on contract. No surprise there, the released specs of the Galaxy Lite create a most impressive mobile phone worth having. As the name implies, the Lite is a successor of the original Samsung Galaxy, but with a much smaller internal storage and a downgraded camera. Still, at 1GB of internal storage and a 3.2 mega pixel camera, the Galaxy Lite still stands as a pretty good 3G device.

Where it Stands

Most Galaxy Lite reviews are pitting this mobile phone up against the T-Mobile Pulse and the HTC Tattoo. No surprise there as these three devices are this quarter’s budget Android mobile phones. Yes, while not commonly known, Galaxy Lite is an Android mobile phone. Its latest photos show the logo of the Android on both the front and back of the device (looks like they want to make it clear).

The PDA database lists the Lite to be running the Android 1.5 Cupcake. Aside from the cute Android logo print, the phone features a 3 inch AMOLED touch screen up front. The images it can display are some of the brightest and clearest among its competitors.

Lite Specs

The old i5700 Galaxy Lite video shows features and specifications that still hold true, with the exception of the bright green casing and the white front finish. Though there are some folks who might like those colours, Samsung has decided to go traditional and use a matte black finish for the phone. Inside, a Qualcomm MSM7201A will be providing 528 MHz of processing speed for this Cupcake phone. The Galaxy Lite conveniently supports WiFi, Bluetooth and micro USB connections. The removable battery is rated at 1500 mAh promising long hours of usage and standby time.