Summary review about Samsung Mobile Phone

Samsung Launches Open Mobile Platform: Samsung bada – The Next Wave Of The Mobile Industry

November 10th, 2009, Seoul, Korea – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the launch of its own open mobile platform, Samsung bada [bada] in December. This new addition to Samsung’s mobile ecosystem enables developers to create applications for millions of new Samsung mobile phones, and consumers to enjoy a fun and diverse mobile experience.

Based on Samsung’s experience in developing previous proprietary platforms on Samsung mobile phones, Samsung can create the new platform and provide opportunities for developers. Samsung will be able to expand the range of choices for mobile phone users to enjoy the smartphone experiences. By adopting Samsung bada, users will be able to easily enjoy various applications on their mobile.

Samsung bada also offers an easy-to-integrate platform for mobile operators so that mobile operators can provide unique and differentiated services to their customers.

Samsung established its mobile application ecosystem through the launch of Samsung Mobile Innovator in 2008 and the Samsung Application Seller Site followed by Samsung Application Store as another key element of this offering.

The official website (www.bada.com) will open on November 10th and will feature a range of information on bada including updates on product launches, features, and event notices.

About Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

Hands-on with the T-Mobile Samsung Behold II Google Android smartphone

Executive Summary by Matthew Miller

The Samsung Behold II launched a couple of days ago on T-Mobile USA and is T-Mobile’s fourth Google Android device, making them the US carrier with the most Android smartphones. I was really blown away after turning on the device and seeing the OLED display shine with vivid colors.

Specifications of the Samsung Behold II (T939)

• Quad band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and dual band UMTS/HSPA (1700/2100 MHz)
• Dimensions: 4.57 x 2.20 x 0.48 inches and 4.23 ounces
• 256MB RAM/512MB ROM
• Integrated GPS receiver
• 3.2 inch AMOLED 320×480 pixels resolution display supporting 16 million colors and capacitive touch elements
• microSD expansion card slot with 2GB card included
• Standard 528 MHz processor
• 5 megapixel digital camera
• WiFi and Bluetooth radios
• 3.5mm headset jack
• 1500 mAh battery
• Google Android 1.5 operating system

The specs are typical for a Google Android device with the OLED display being the main unique feature. 528 MHz has proven to bog down a bit with Android, but so far it has done OK on the Behold II.

Box contents

Inside the box you will find the Behold II, battery, charger, USB cable, wired stereo headset, 2GB microSD card, slip cover case, and manuals.

Hardware

It is tough to argue that the OLED display is not eye catching and pleasing in most situations . the display on the front is an assortment of hardware buttons for send, end, menu, back, Home, and Cube. The Cube is part of the TouchWiz user interface. The center button is an action/selection button too. The volume button is on the upper left side with a lanyard opening along the top of the left side. There is a camera button and lock button on the right side. A 3.5mm headset jack is adjacent to a microUSB port on the top and I was very pleased that there were no proprietary Samsung ports on the Behold II. Software

Pressing the Cube button takes you to a full screen cube/dice icon that has music, photos, videos, web browser, YouTube, and Amazon MP3 icons on it. You can rotate the cube with your finger or flip the device around for quick rolling of the dice/cube. The Samsung Behold II is highly customizable, like any other Android device, with a few areas locked in place by Samsung. You will see that Samsung customized many of the menus throughout the device when compared to a standard Android device like the G1 or myTouch 3G. I would never buy an Android device without a keyboard unless it had the HTC Hero type of soft input keyboard loaded on it.

Pricing and availability

The Samsung Behold II is available now for $229.99 with the Even More 2-year agreement or $449.99 with the Even More Plus no-contract plan. I think $199 is the sweet spot for most all smartphones and the Behold II should be priced lower than the $230, IMHO.

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