Samsung Galaxy R Style

The Korean company Samsung has just officially launch a new smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy R Style, this cell has the operating system Android 4.0 Google Ice Cream Sandwich, presents a very attractive and thin, we could say that is very similar to Galaxy S II.

For those who do not know the number of devices Galaxy "R" is the closest in terms of specifications and capabilities to the device family logo "S", hence the similar smartphones presenting these ranges.
But along with the Galaxy R Style, has a large 4.3-inch multitouch screen, which offers the best quality for watching videos and playing around, and features a powerful dual-core processor that gets the most out of the cell .

Other specifications that have the Galaxy R Style are:

• Super Screen AMOLED 4.3 inch QHD resolution of 960 × 540 pixels
• 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC capabilities.
• Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Dual core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 S4 1.5 GHz
• 5 megapixel camera with support for HD video recording
• 1.3 MP front camera
• 1 GB of RAM
• 16 GB of internal memory
• Expandable to 32 GB card
• 9.79mm thinness
• 2000mAh Battery

The Samsung Galaxy R Style will be available for now in South Korea in three local operators, SKT, KT and LG U + and its price will be 700,000 won ($ 593/478 €). Maybe later we see in other markets worldwide.

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Sales of Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S II Translucent 50 Million Units

Welcoming the first day of June, Friday (01/06) yesterday, Samsung announced the achievement of the trim from both excellent smartphone line-up in the Galaxy.

The smartphone manufacturer who is now the world's top ranks has announced that the sales channels of the smartphone Galaxy S and Galaxy S II has surpassed 50 million units globally.

In detail, Samsung said about 24 million Galaxy S have been sold since the first smartphone's debut in June 2010.

While the Galaxy SII to the present state vendor claimed that ginseng has sold over 28 million.

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Samsung Star 3 and Samsung Star 3 DUOS

In the cellular market be not all smartphone, and it seems that Samsung so understood, is why we present two simple and very attractive devices the Samsung Star 3 and Samsung Star 3 DUOS. These two phones have high performance but not as "smart phones", but inexpensive and play well with the basic needs that a user needs with respect to your mobile.


As to your specifications, we have the Samsung Star 3 is a quad-band device with Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n), e-mail, instant messaging, thanks to Samsung chatons service, access to social networks and Opera Mini . At the same time with proprietary operating system and interface TouchWiz is already a trademark in samsung.

As for the other functions we have the following:

• Operating System: owner
• Interface: TouchWiz
• Display: 3 inch (240 x 320 pixels)
• Camera: 3.2 megapixels
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n), 3G: No, Bluetooth 3.0
• Browser: Opera Mini
• FM radio
• e-mail
• Access to social networks
• Instant Messaging: Chaton
• Dimensions: 102 x 58 x 11.5 mm
• Weight: 95 grams
• Battery: 1,000 mAh

As for the Samsung DUOS Star 3 offers the same qualities that the equipment described above, only change that this model will include two slots for SIM memory cards, so you go changing thetime they want.

The Samsung Star 3 will launch first in Russia later this month ofJanuary and then continued in the rest of the market, and 3DUOS in principle only be marketed in Asia.

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Samsung Galaxy M Style Features

The Galaxy range M is one of the most successful in Samsung, which is why South Korean company has decided to add a new member to this family and is the Samsung Galaxy M Style. This new smartphone with Android 2.3 Gingerbread one surprised by the size of your screen AMOLED Super 4 inches, and its powerful processor 1 GHz.

As for the aesthetics of the Samsung Galaxy M Style, we noticed that cell is a robust, full touch bone with no physical keyboard, and his case will come in three colors: Platinum Silver, Blue Black and Lavender Pink.

• On the other technical specifications have the following:Operating System Android 2.3 Gingerbread
•  Single-core processor at 1 GHz
• 4 GB internal memory 
• Super AMOLED screen 4 inches 
• 3.2 megapixel rear camera
• VGA front camera
• FM Radio
• 3.5 mm jack connectors
• 32 GB microSD Card
• 3G connectivity HSPA
• Bluetooth 3.0
• A-GPS
• USB
• Wi-Fi b, g, n
• Dimensions 122 × 69x9.9 mm 
• Weight 129.5 gr
• Battery 1650 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy M Style will be available initially in Korea and its price will be $ 500, so we must wait a little while longer for the rest of the world market.

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Samsung Galaxy SII review

The Samsung Galaxy SII is the phone the Korean firm deems the successor to its best smartphone so far. And with a 1.2GHz processor, super-slim chassis and feather-light innards, it's easy to see why.

The dual-core race is set to heat up massively over the next few months, with the LG Optimus 2X already released, and the Motorola Atrix, HTC Sensation and iPhone 5 or iPhone 4S all set to bring the tech to market too.

Coming in at £35 a month and £519.99 SIM-free, the Galaxy S 2 isn't the cheapest phone out there by a long chalk – so let's see if it can match up to that larger price tag.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is almost impossibly thin when you pick it up – dimensions of 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5mm mean it's one of the thinnest smartphones on the market at the moment, rivalling the likes of the iPhone 4 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc for the title.

It's crazy-light too – when we show you what tech is rammed under the hood, you'll be amazed that it all goes in a device that weighs only a shade over 100g (116g, to be precise).

Samsung clearly traded the premium feel an all-metal chassis might have brought to keep the grams off the Galaxy S2 – pop the battery cover off and you'll find you're holding a piece of pretty flimsy plastic.

However, most of the time you won't be removing this and it fits nicely into the contoured chassis – the mesh feel on the rear also helps keep your hand from getting warm during extended holding.

The other thing you'll notice when you first pick up the Galaxy S2 is the screen – at 4.3 inches it's hard to miss, and when you turn it on the Super AMOLED plus technology hits you square in the eyeballs (once it's got through the toughened Gorilla Glass).

We called the Samsung Galaxy S "the best phone on the market for media" when we reviewed it, thanks to its first-gen Super AMOLED screen. Now the Galaxy S2 has definitely improved on that, with a superbly crisp and vibrant screen.

The only problem is a slightly schizophrenic auto-brightness - if you try and save battery by having the sensor monitor ambient light levels, then the screen decides to bounce about with light levels even in same conditions.

UPDATE: Samsung has released a fix to solve this problem already, so forget about it. Un-read what you just read. We could delete it, but that would be lying to you.

In the hand, the Galaxy S2 sits much better than we'd have expected, given the whopping screen on offer, and that's mostly down to its slim depth.

The front of the phone is pretty sparse, with the home key the only piece of furniture on offer. This rectangular button flanks two touch-sensitive buttons – Menu and Back – so there's no room for contextual search here.

The volume keys are located on the left-hand side, and the power/lock key is on the opposite flank; both are easy enough to hit without error, and crucially the travel on the power key is softer so that it's much easier to hit when you're juggling it in the palm – compare that to its predecessor, where you could accidentally drop it trying to shut off the screen.

The 3.5mm headphone jack lives on the top of the phone, bucking the lower placement on other 4.3-inch screen phones, and the microUSB slot (which also doubles as an HDMI out port) lives on the bottom.

The only other element of note is the 8.1MP camera with single LED flash on the rear – it's slightly raised, but not so much that it disrupts the Galaxy S2 when you're placing it on a table, thanks to a rear lip to help you hold the phone.

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Features Samsung Galaxy R

Samsung just introduced a new smartphone belonging to the family of the Galaxy. This new phone called Samsung Galaxy R has features very similar to already known to all Samsung Galaxy S II, as it has an identical design and technological capabilities that will enjoy the same users who have it.

The Samsung Galaxy R brings very interesting qualities, first enter the dual core processor NVIDIA Tegra 2 power which makes his run perfectly to Android, the screen also replaces a Super AMOLED Plus Super Clear LCD of 4.19 inches, ideal interface for movies and videos.

Regarding the external characteristics can say that this smartphone has a slightly thicker shell compared to the Galaxy S II, this is due to the processor which needs more space, and is 100% touchscreen and physical keyboard that brings.

Other specifications that make up this phone are:

• Dual core processor NVIDIA Tegra 2
• Super Clear LCD screen of 4.19 inchesAndroid OS 2.3 Gingerbread 
• TouchWiz interface
• 5 megapixel camera, HD video capture at 720p and 1080p Full HD reproduces content 
• 8 GB internal memory 
• MicroSD cards up to 32 GB
•  9.55 mm thickness 
• Battery 1650 mAh
•  Dimensions 125.7 x 66.7 
• Weight 131 gr.

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iPhone 4s vs Samsung Galaxy S II (comparison)

The battle of the smartphones continues as the highly anticipated iPhone 4S goes head-to-head with Samsung’s latest and greatest Android, the Galaxy S II. For those looking to upgrade their phones or just want to know how each of the top smartphones (at least “top” for now given how fast upgrades are made), here’s a helpful comparison of the two!

 

Size

The Galaxy S II is one of the thinnest Androids out there, measuring 5.11 x 2.71 x .37 (all inches, HxWxD) and weighing in at 4.77 ounces. The new iPhone, on the other hand, measures in at 4.5 x 2.31 x .37 (all inches, HxWxD) and weighs 4.9 ounces. The Galaxy S II is considerably larger because of its display but it is lighter.

 

Appearance

Both share similar features in the looks department. They both come in white and black options, but the iPhone 4S does sport a premium finish with a glass front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy S II has a very thin and sort of flimsy plastic rear case…but this is what makes it so light, so it’s not necessarily such a flaw.

 

Display

The Galaxy S II has a larger screen than the iPhone coming in at 4.52 inches compared to 3.5 inches (but remember that the S II is lighter). So the iPhone 4S boasts a 640×960 resolution, creating a pixel density of 326ppi, while the Galaxy S II has a bright AMOLED display but it has 480×800 resolution, which means it has a pixel density of 216ppi. Looks like the iPhone wins here, but really, both are awesome touchscreen displays.

 

Operating System

Obviously, the iPhone 4S runs on IOS 5 and the Galaxy S II on Android. But all the hoopla with the new iPhone was about a new operating system and the latest version is touted as the “world’s most advanced mobile operating system,” as well as the easiest to use. New features with the upgrade include: notification center, iMessage, Twitter integration, reminders, camera enhancements, better photo editing options, PC free, Safari, Newsstand and Siri, the voice control feature that everybody’s taking about. The Multi-Touch interface in the new OS is easier since it was “designed for your finer,” making it finger friendly. But it still lacks flash support, which is a major downer!

The Samsung Galaxy S II runs Google’s Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS with its own Touchwiz interface. It’s claimed to be “more refined and polished,” which basically means a more intuitive user interface.

 

Processor

The iPhone 4S has received a processor upgrade, which is an A5 dual-core chip, clocked in at 800MHz and Apple says you’ll notice the upgrade with it’s faster responses that make all the difference when you’re launching apps, on the web and doing everything else you do on your smartphone these days. And because the A5 chip is so power-efficient, iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life (but more on that later).

Since the Galaxy S II has a wider screen, it was given a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 Processor with 1.5 GHz dual-core CPUs so that it wouldn’t freeze while running multiple apps.

 

Storage

Storage is worth a quick mention with a new maximum capacity of 64GB available on the Iphone 4S. The Galaxy S II maxes out with just 16GB, and but it does redeem itself with the inclusion of a microSD card slot that can take a further 32GB, adding more storage for those who like to keep everything on their smartphones. This totals 48GB, so comes but it still comes in short of only 16GB of its rival.

 

Wireless Connectivity

They are both world phones, so globetrotters will be satisfied with both. The Galaxy S II is built and engineered to run on 4G networks, making it super fast, which means no waiting even when you have tons of apps open. Thanks to AllShare, you can also wirelessly share and stream videos, photos and music between your phone and TV, laptop and audio system. With a 4G connection you get up to 42 Mbps down speed and it’s Bluetooth 3.0 compatible.

The iPhone 4S also has WiFi abilities thanks to AirPrint and AirPlay, which allows you to print wirelessly and wirelessly stream what’s on your phone to your HDTV and speakers via Apple TV. It also boasts faster connections since Apple says that the new phone is the first to intelligently switch between two antennas to transmit and receive, making call quality better.

 

Camera and Video

Other than Sira, the other significant iPhone 4S upgrade is its rear-facing camera, which has been bumped up to 8MP from 5MP, and it also has a custom lens with a larger f/2.4 aperture. But the Galaxy S II 8MP camera matches that of the new iPhone 4S, making them even in this category. The details continue to be the same across the board with an LED flash, auto focus and digital zoom. The two are neck-to-neck on video abilities, too, with HD 1080p at 30fps. Both also come with software for photo and video editing.

 

Battery Life

Apple placed a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery in their new iPhone, with a talk time of up to 8 hours on 3G. Standby time is up to 200 hours, while Internet use is up to 6 hours on 3G and up to 9 on Wi-Fi. Video playback is up to 10 hours and audio playback is up to 40 hours.

Samsung added a rechargeable 1850 mAh lithium-ion battery with talk time pretty much the same with the iPhone so expect 8 hours to be the maximum.

 

Carriers

You can get the iPhone on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, while the Galaxy S II is available on T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint.

 

Price

The iPhone 4S will put you back $199 for the 16GB, $299 for the 32GB and for those big spenders, $399 for the 64GB…but this is for new contracts or those eligible for upgrades. Price jumps between $600-$800 depending on the carrier and GB variant.

With AT&T, the Galaxy S II starts at $199.99, while T-Mobile has it for $299.99. Sprint is carrying it for 199.99 also (all with a new contract).

 

Winner

Really, it’s a tie. Both the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S II sport the latest and greatest tech when it comes to smartphones and share a lot of the same features. So it really depends on whether you’re a devoted Mac fan or an Android lover. But whichever one you opt for, you’ll end up with an awesome smartphone that will entertain you for hours and/or  help conduct business when you’re away from the office. It’s a win-win situation!

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus may not be as slim as the DROID RAZR, but it’s damn close measuring just 8.84mm thin.  However, it puts the RAZR’s screen to shame, by sporting a larger 4.65″ HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED display.  But on the converse, the Galaxy Nexus’ camera tops out at 5 megapixels and while it can capture full HD video, it’s still 3 megapixels short of the RAZR’s image capturing abilities.

Comparisons aside, the Galaxy Nexus will ship with Android 4.0, which brings a suite of new tools.  To unlock the Galaxy Nexus you simply hold it up to your face, smile, and presto it unlocks.  So no longer do you have to fumble with that funky Android passcode system when you wake up foggy eyed and uncoordinated.  Google has also integrated their Google+ service directly into the OS, the ability to text or type with your voice and a one swipe panoramic photo mode, though this latter feature maybe exclusive to the Galaxy Nexus.

In the hardware department there is a 1.2Ghz dual core processor backed by 1GB of RAM and 4G (LTE and HSPA+) connectivity, delivering yet another blow to the iPhone’s almost impenetrable armor.  In a strange turn of events, the Galaxy Nexus’ hardware will be devoid of a microSD card slot, leaving Android fans stuck at 16GB or 32GB of storage capacities.  Also under the hood is an NFC chip, which not only allows Galaxy Nexus owners to communicate with other comparable handsets and devices in close range, but make payments at NFC kiosks using, what eles, Google Wallet.

At this time Samsung hasn’t said when the Galaxy Nexus will ship, but if we had to guess, probably early November.

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ZAGGfolio (for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1)

Walk into pretty much any store that sells accessories for electronics, and you’ll find a vast assortment of items for the iPAD – try to find something for another tablet though, and you’ll have a rough time of it. Some companies like Acer do make their own things, but Samsung apparently doesn’t feel they need to make cases for the Galaxy Tab. Because of that, we’ve been left to get sub-par cases, or modify another to suit our needs – but now that ZAGG has made their ZAAGfolio compatible with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, will Galaxy owners like myself finally have someplace safe to store their tab?

One thing I found out doing this review, is that there are slight differences in the WiFi only version of the 10.1 Galaxy Tab, and the Verizon LTE model.  I mention this because I have the Verizon model, and the ZAGGfolio is meant for the plain WiFi model.  I’m not taking any points off because of any modifications I had to make, because really that’s not their fault.  I will let you know though exactly what you’ll need to do in order to make it work should you also have the Verizon model.

The first thing you’ll notice on picking up the ZAGGfolio is that it feels very solid.  The hard shell will definitely be able to protect your Galaxy Tab from everyday bumps without any issues.  The Bluetooth keyboard is small and sleek, but it doesn’t feel uncomfortable to use at all – rather I find myself using it almost exclusively anymore, even when my Tab isn’t in the case.  A charge on the keyboard lasts about a week with normal use, and it only takes about an hour of being plugged in to build that charge right back up.

On the keyboard is your standard set of keys, but then there are a lot of Galaxy control keys.  Things such as volume up and down, screen brightness, and media keys are right at your fingertips – and in the case of the volume controls that’s super important, as you won’t be able to change the volume any other way on the Verizon model.  I don’t know where the volume buttons are on the WiFi version – they could very well be in one of the holes that don’t line up with anything on my model, but when you put the Verizon version in the case your volume buttons are completely covered up.

Speaking of things being covered up, if you DO have a Verizon version like myself, I hope you have a Dremel, because you need to lengthen the hole for the power button about a quarter of an inch, or you’ll never be able to turn your Tab on.  Again, this isn’t a design flaw on the ZAGGfolio, but merely Samsung being strange and changing little things between models.  Hopefully there will be a design revision though to take into account these differences between the models.

One thing that is both good and bad on the ZAGGfolio, is how tight of a fit it is.  I don’t believe there’s any size difference in the Verizon and WiFi models (though if anyone knows they can feel free to correct me), so this will happen on either model.  Trying to get your Tab actually in the ZAGGfolio is a chore and a half – saying it fits like a glove isn’t really right, more like it fits like a glove one size too small.  I understand that you want a tight fit to keep the tab from slipping out, but the same thing could have been accomplished with two tabs at the bottom to clip it in place.  As it it, I was afraid I would end up breaking my Tab by repeatedly putting it in and taking it out.  If you don’t plan on ever taking your Tab out though (or rarely), then that won’t be so much of an issue for you to have to deal with.

Something that’s really great about the ZAGGfolio is how you can rest your Tab in it at an angle, making it act much like a laptop screen.  This is perfect for watching videos and movies on the go when you don’t feel like holding your Tab for everything.  While the viewing angle isn’t really adjustable, it’s set up for the average person to have a good view for it being seated either on your lap or a desk.

The Bottom Line: The ZAGGfolio is a good first attempt at a case for the Samsung Galaxy Tab – while it’s not perfect yet, it works and with a few simple hardware changes it could easily become the go-to case for Galaxy Tab owners.

Pros:

• Nice and solid case will protect the Tab a lot better than having nothing
• The Bluetooth keyboard is a really nice feature, and a Godsend for people like me who like to feel the keys
• The screen sits at pretty much the perfect level when it’s in the holder

Cons:

• Incredibly tight fit makes you dread having to take the Tab out of the case
• The case doesn’t like to stay snapped shut unless you really force it together
• It’s not set up to be universal across different Galaxy Tab models

You can grab a ZAGGfolio for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Amazon for $89.99

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Samsung Stratosphere is Verizon’s First 4G QWERTY Handset

If speed is your game, then checkout Verizon’s latest handset, the Samsung Stratosphere.  It’s their first 4G phone to sport a 5 row physical QWERTY keyboard.   It will ship October 13th for $149.99 after a 2-year contract.

At the center of this phone is Samsung’s 4-inch Super AMOLED screen which can playback video up to 720p in resolution.  However, the 5 megapixel camera is only capable of capture DVD quality video, which is a bit sad considering the rest of the phone seems to be on par with today’s handsets – there is a 1.3mp shooter on the front.  Under the hood is a 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor and Verizon has included their Mobile Hotspot functionality which supports up to 5 devices.   In the connectivity departement there is WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and support for DLNA.  The phone will ship with Android 2.3.

If you’re a business user, you might be interested to hear that the Stratosphere supports Cisco’s AnyConnect 2.1 SSL VPN service and variety of other business applications right out of the box.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the Samsung Stratosphere™, a Galaxy S® smartphone, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 13.

The Samsung Stratosphere is the first 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless equipped with a five-row QWERTY keyboard and designed with Samsung’s four-inch Super AMOLED™ display. Additionally, the Stratosphere supports enhanced B2B-enabled connectivity services from Cisco™, the most comprehensive mobile implementation of Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) and support for secure remote device management from Sybase ® Afaria®.

Ideal for the business professional, the Samsung Stratosphere offers robust data management support. The Stratosphere will support Samsung’s Enterprise Platform enhancements such as VPN, encryption and Mobile Device Management (MDM). EAS includes features such as direct push, email, calendar, contact sync and Global Address List (GAL), as well as EAS policies including storage card encryption, device encryption, and simple and complex password support, all essential for streamlining business on the smartphone.

Key features:

4G LTE – customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas
Five-row QWERTY keyboard
Samsung Super AMOLED™ Screen Technology makes watching movies, viewing videos and playing games come to life, even in bright light and outdoor environments
Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread – support for Google™ Mobile Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ and access to more than 250,000 apps available to download from Android Market™
Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor
Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat and 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus and flash (720p HD playback and 480p DVD-quality recording)
Mobile Hotspot Capability – share 4G connection with up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to five devices
AllShare® – enables wireless connectivity through Digital Living Network Alliance® (DLNA), so customers can send multimedia content to other DLNA Certified®-enabled devices such as TVs and laptops
Samsung Media Hub – Samsung’s own content service, offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase
Bluetooth® 3.0 technology – support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, and object push for vCard and vCalendar
Multiple video file formats supported, including DivX and XviD
Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)

Business features:

Samsung’s enterprise mobility solutions will provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that users are able to operate more efficiently on the go.
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) – communicate directly with your Microsoft Exchange Server enabling push email, calendar and contacts
Support for Cisco AnyConnect 2.1 SSL VPN – supports access to private corporate networks using industry-standard VPN protocols with enhanced security of 4G LTE networks helps users tap into VPN networks with no waiting
Encryption Services – users and IT administrators can initiate a remote wipe command to erase private information
Support for Sybase Afaria® – MDM capabilities allow an integrated experience for the end user in the event it is required by their IT department or corporate policy

Pricing and data packages:

The Samsung Stratosphere will be available on Oct. 13 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
Customers that purchase a Samsung Stratosphere smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE as used herein refers to the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S® Stratosphere™ can operate on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network. Stratosphere is a trademark of Verizon Wireless.

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Samsung Series 9 Laptop Price Announced

When Samsung’s Series 9 laptop hit the showroom floor at CES we couldn’t help but drool with desire.  However, and as we suspected there is a catch to its opulent good lucks.  What is it you ask?  The price, which is now starting at $1,599 from retailer J&R.  But despite that bad news, at least, and finally, the laptop will be available for purchase.  

So what will you get for that kind of cash?  It will ship with an Intel Core i5-2537M Processor, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 128GB SSD, 1.3MP webcam, a 13.3-inch LED HD display, Intel HD GT2 graphics, 4GB of RAM, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI port, microSD card slot, 3x USB ports, 6-cell battery and Samsung’s Duralumin design.  Yup, all this is packed inside a 2.88lb, 12.9″ (W) x 8.9″ (D) x 0.64″ (H) machine. 

For some perspective the top end Macbook Air sells for $1,599, though it only includes an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

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Samsung Series 7 Touchscreen All-in-one Computer

If Sammy’s 13.3-inch Series 9 laptop is a bit too rich (and large) for your blood, then perhaps you’d prefer their now officially announced 11.6-inch version.

It will cost $1,199.99 ($1,109 at Sears), which is 400 smackers cheaper than its larger brethren. But with that price cut comes some caveats, such as a smaller screen and storage capacity of 64GB.  But that’s 64GB of solid state goodness, which means its faster and more reliable than its spinning counter part, but 64GB is 64GB.

In terms of specs you can expect:

• Intel Core i3 Processor 380UM
• 11.6-inch LED display
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• 2GB of DDR3 RAM
• 64GB SSD storage
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• WiFi b/g/n
• Wimax
• Bluetooth 3.0
• HDMI input
• 3x USB ports
• microSD card slot
• 6-cell battery
• 11.7″ (W) x 7.8″ (D) x 0.62″~0.65″ (H)
• 2.31lbs w/ standard battery

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Samsung Series 7 Touchscreen All-in-one Computer

Samsung’s Series 3, 7 and 9 laptops are practically old news by now.  To keep things fresh the company just unleashed an all-in-one desktop that appears to take design cues from the svelte set of notebook computers.

Two configurations are available for the Series 7 all-in-one, but the core features include a 23-inch 1080p display with 250 cd/m2 of brightness with support for two finger gestures, a 1TB 7200rpm hard drive, four USB 2.0 ports, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, Bluetooth 3.0 and dual four watt speakers.  The two models are divided between a 2.6GHz Core i3-2120T CPU and 6GB of RAM or a 2.7GHz Core i5-2390T processor with 8GB of memory.  To keep things trim, and probably on the cheaper side, they’ve opted for integrated graphics, which means its no power house, but a suitor for the family.

Sammy hasn’t made this computer official, but they’re heading to stores on October 10th for $999 and $1,199.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Launch Date and Price Announced

T-Mobile just announced their plans to launch the Samsung Galaxy S II sometime later this month.  It’s just one of two phones by the carrier to take full advantage of their 4G network, which they say can achieve an average download speed of 8mbps or 20mbps at peak.

The handset will ship with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) and will include not only a massive 4.52-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, but NFC capabilities, allowing you to make wireless payments at participating vendors as well as share data with other compatible handsets.

The Samsung Samsung Galaxy S II was announced earlier this year at the World Mobile Congress.  At the time Samsung said that the dual-core “Exynos” chip would max out at 1.2Ghz, but T-Mobile’s version will include a 1.5Ghz variant.  Blazing fast?  You bet your ass.

In terms of features, you can expect the Galaxy S II to sport 16GB of built-in storage, 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera that can capture full HD video, Bluetooth, WiFi and more.

T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S II will go on sale October 10th, appear in stores as of the 12th and will sell for $229.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate.

T-Mobile Unveils Its Fastest Smartphones:
HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II
T-Mobile USA CMO Cole Brodman details consumer adoption of 4G technology
and unveils next-generation 4G devices

SAN FRANCISCO and BELLEVUE, Wash. — Sept. 26, 2011 — Today at GigaOm Mobilize 2011, T-Mobile USA Chief Marketing Officer Cole Brodman outlined the company’s ongoing efforts to fuel consumer adoption of mobile data through increased speeds of America’s Largest 4G Network®, rate plans that make mobile data more affordable, and new devices that take advantage of the company’s faster 4G network and value.

Unveiled during the T-Mobile keynote address at Mobilize 2011, the HTC Amaze™ 4G and Samsung Galaxy S™ II will be T-Mobile’s fastest smartphones and the first smartphones to take advantage of T-Mobile’s faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) network technology. The new smartphones will allow customers to browse the Web faster than on the average home Internet and are showing average download speeds approaching 8 Mbps with peak speeds around 20 Mbps on T-Mobile’s 4G network1. Both smartpthones are expected to be available next month.

In addition, T-Mobile today announced the T-Mobile® Sonic™ 4G Mobile HotSpot, the company’s fastest 4G (HSPA+ 42) mobile hotspot, providing customers with access to
T-Mobile’s fastest 4G speeds on up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices. America’s Largest 4G Network, which is now faster than ever with the 4G technology of HSPA+ 42, reaches more than 170 million Americans in more than 150 markets throughout the United States.

“These new products unlock the full potential of our faster 4G network and deliver the best experience yet for watching video, surfing the Web, and creating and sharing content on the go,” said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “A 4G connection delivers a much improved experience, which entices consumers to do more with the devices they carry. We’ve seen that first hand; customers with 4G devices on our network consume roughly three times as much data compared as those with 3G devices. Smartphone buyers are increasingly looking for built-in 4G capability, and we’re offering what we believe is the best 4G product portfolio in the industry.”

HTC Amaze 4G
Exclusively available from T-Mobile, the HTC Amaze 4G features the most advanced camera experience of any smartphone and is the latest in T-Mobile’s family of advanced camera smartphones. The HTC Amaze 4G is equipped with an 8-megapixel camera and 1080p HD video recorder, a backside illuminated sensor for improved low light performance, zero shutter lag and a dual LED flash, as well as advanced digital camera features, including:
· SmartShot™, which captures five photos and creates the best shot using clear faces with smiles and no blinking.
· PerfectPics™, which is a separate album in the gallery created by scoring and filtering the best photos to the surface. PerfectPics prioritizes photos by using criteria such as important calendar events, the presence of faces, and overall picture quality.
· Additional innovative camera features first introduced on the T-Mobile myTouch® 4G Slide such as SweepShot™, ClearShot HDR™ and BurstShot™.

The HTC Amaze 4G also enables high quality video recording with a full HD 1080p camcorder and an embedded video editor. Customers can instantly capture quality photos and videos with a dedicated camera button and T-Mobile’s first direct-to-camcorder button. Sharing photos is easy with one-touch access to post to Facebook®, Picasa® or Flickr® — all at 4G speeds.

The device runs on Android™ 2.3.4, features a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S3 Processor with a 1.5 GHz dual core CPUs, and offers the HTC Sense user experience. With support for T-Mobile TV, HTC Watch and additional apps and services, the HTC Amaze 4G is excellent at keeping customers informed, connected and entertained using its gorgeous 4.3-inch qHD super LCD multi-touch display. The powerful handset will also include NFC capabilities for wireless searching, information sharing and, in the future, mobile payments.

Samsung Galaxy S II
T-Mobile today also revealed additional details about the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 Processor with 1.5 GHz dual CPUs, running on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) and NFC enabled, the Galaxy S II will offer T-Mobile customers speedy access to their favorite movies, TV shows, websites, games, applications and more.

The smartphone also acts as a mobile entertainment center with quick and easy access to thousands of premium movies and TV shows through Netflix®, T-Mobile TV in Mobile HD2, Samsung Media Hub and YouTube®. The Galaxy S II rich entertainment features and experience are further enhanced with a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen —the largest screen available on a T-Mobile smartphone.

With DLNA compatibility and HDMI out, this media powerhouse also offers the ability to view content on a compatible HD TV.

T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot
The Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is T-Mobile’s fastest mobile hotspot, providing access to
T-Mobile’s 4G (HSPA+ 42) network for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices including iPads, music players, gaming consoles, laptops, cameras and eReaders, among other devices, all from virtually anywhere. Manufactured by Huawei, this sleek and ultra-portable on-the-go network hub weighs just 3.88 ounces, making it easy to slip into a pocket, backpack or purse. Whether staying connected on the go with colleagues and clients or providing a family Internet hub at a vacation spot or in the car, the T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is a device that uniquely complements the company’s existing lineup of mobile broadband devices on America’s Largest 4G network.

As an added benefit, the Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot comes equipped with an SD card slot that accommodates up to 32GB of expandable memory, enabling customers to share and save photos, documents, videos and more with their family and friends also connected to the Mobile HotSpot.

The Sonic 4G also features an OLED display to show signal strength, number of devices connected, number of unread text messages, connectivity to the internet, battery level and network connection type.

Availability
The HTC Amaze 4G and Galaxy S II are expected to be available in an exclusive online pre-sale via www.T-Mobile.com beginning Oct. 10 and are expected to be available at T-Mobile retail stores and select dealers nationwide starting Oct. 12. The HTC Amaze 4G is expected to cost $259.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan. The Galaxy S II is expected to cost $229.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan.

The T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is expected to be available in October at T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.T-Mobile.com.

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Samsung WiFi Galaxy Tab Official, Includes 32GB Of Storage, Costs $350

Today, Samsung made the existence of the WiFi only 7-inch Galaxy Tab official.  It will hit retail stores as soon as April 10th for $349.99.  Specs, compared to the 3G version sold by Verizon and a few other carriers, will remain the same, which includes Android 2.2, 32GB of built-in storage and support for Flash 10.1.

Keep in mind that Samsung has already announced plans for a sleeker and slimmer 8.9-inch and 10.1-inch version of the device.  And of note, we just saw the 3G Galaxy Tab available from Wirefly for $100 on contract.

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ Available for Purchase at Multiple Retail Stores and Online Outlets
Consumers receive chance to purchase WiFi-only version of Samsung’s award-winning Android™ platform mobile tablet
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.1, announced today that several retail stores and Web sites will carry the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab™ by April 10, offering customers the opportunity to buy this powerful and compact mobile tablet for $349.99. Consumers can visit http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab for a complete list of retail outlets selling the WiFi Galaxy Tab.
“The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the first truly mobile tablet on the market, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in one hand while typing or navigating the Web with the other.”
The Galaxy Tab is powered by the Android™ 2.2 platform and has a 7-inch TFT display with a 1024 x 600 resolution. The super-light and sleek device weighs just 13 ounces, is 12 millimeters thin and easily fits in a pocket or purse. The Galaxy Tab includes 32 GB of internal storage and offers microSD expansion to allow for up to 32 GB of additional storage.
“We are excited to have the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab join our growing portfolio of Galaxy-branded devices,” said Dale Sohn, President of Samsung Mobile. “The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the first truly mobile tablet on the market, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in one hand while typing or navigating the Web with the other.”
Outstanding Entertainment Options
The Galaxy Tab supports Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 to deliver an enhanced content experience and allow users to engage with thousands of sites with rich Adobe Flash Player compatible applications and content including games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, video, music and more. Plus, the device is designed with a rear-facing 3 megapixel camera for taking pictures on-the-go, and a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder for video chat.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab includes access to Media Hub, Samsung’s own content service, offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase. The biggest and best names in entertainment, including CBS, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. provide new release movies, next day TV episodes and full TV show seasons to the robust Media Hub library. Media Hub also promotes content sharing, including the ability to send purchased films and TV programming to as many as five devices that carry the Media Hub application.
Google Services & Social Hub
Services like Google Maps™ Navigation and Google Goggles are available on Google’s Android platform. With useful location-based services like Google Maps™, consumers can search in Standard English instead of entering an exact address. A search-by-voice function is just as intuitive, meaning searches can also be completed easily on the go. Google Goggles™ is a powerful, visual search tool that uses the Samsung GALAXY Tab’s camera to uncover information – an image of a landmark or artwork is automatically used to perform a search, delivering relevant content like a description or history. In addition, with a camera, users can enjoy various augmented reality services which are downloadable in the application market. Plus, Galaxy Tab users have full access to more than 150,000 applications available for download from the Android Market™.
The Galaxy Tab keep users organized and connected with Samsung’s Social Hub application. Social Hub works with the user’s Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.
Samsung Galaxy Product Portfolio
The WiFi Galaxy Tab joins other popular products under the premium Samsung Galaxy brand, including the upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy 8.9, Galaxy Player 5.0 and Galaxy Player 4.0 and the portfolio of Galaxy S smartphones.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q4 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

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