Samsung Galaxy S I9000(Ceramic White)

Samsung Galaxy S I9000 Price: Rs.19999

The Samsung Galaxy S I9000 is an Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone featuring a vivid, super-bright 4.0 Super AMOLED display. The impressive 480 x 800 resolution allows for seamless web navigation in full-width. Complementing the gorgeous display is the phone's HD video recording and playback functions. Despite cramming in so many pixels, the Galaxy S I9000 is incredibly fast thanks to the 1 GHz processor which allows for zero lag zooming, transitions and panning. This Android smartphone is embedded with the PowerVR SGX540 3D graphics engine which allows it to handle CPU intensive applications like HD gaming with ease. The Samsung Galaxy I9000 features the Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) which greatly enhances the on-screen clarity.

The Samsung phone sports a 5 megapixel camera sensor on the front and a VGA secondary camera on the rear. The I9000 supports HD video recording (720p @ 30 fps). The camera features auto-focus, face recognition, white balance, ISO adjustment, anti-shake, auto-contrast and blink detection, and you can tap on the screen to focus on a particular spot.

Design

The I9000 sports a thin, lightweight rectangularish chassis with a carbon fiber like matte on the rear panel. The handset AMOLED screen sits tad recessed from the edges, protecting it from scratches when kept face down on a surface. The rest of the phone's front is shared between the buttons, a secondary VGA camera, earpiece and the two dot sensors.

The Samsung Galaxy I9000 deviates from the typical Android button arrangement with its home, back and physical menu button combination. Long pressing the menu button pulls up the search function. The I9000's face also houses the accelerometer, light & proximity sensors for auto orientation, light adjustment and auto turn off.

Storage & Battery

This Samsung smartphone comes with 16 GB of in-built memory. The I9000 is powered by a Li-Po 1500 mAh that allows for an impressive 13 hrs of 2G and 6 hours of 3G talktime.

Connectivity & Features

Samsung Galaxy S I9000 supports quad-band GSM and tri-band 3G. You also get Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth
and a secondary camera. This Android device also comes preloaded with Google Maps navigation app.

The Galaxy S I9000 smartphone sports an enhanced Integrated Contacts feature which brings your SNS contacts and your phonebook into a single platform, allowing you to check status updates and photos directly from your phonebook. You can even integrate Google and Facebook calendars with the in-built calendar.

This Android device supports DivX and XviD video playback, along with 3G (with HSDPA support), USB
and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. The Galaxy S I9000 supports a total of seven home screens, an FM tuner, digital compass with A-GPS.

The 3G smartphone supports Swype typing where you actually draw across the virtual keyboard connecting the letters to form the final word, coupled with Samsungs Predictive text, this allows for extremely fast texting and emailing. Users can gain access to Social Hub, a social network integration platform which pulls in updates from multiple sites into a single feed. The I9000 is preloaded with Thinkfree software that lets you open/edit Microsoft Office 2007 documents on-the-go. The Galaxy I9000 features Samsung's TouchWiz 3.0 UI skinning, those who are comfortable with stock Android UI can revert to it by disabling the Touchwiz skinning.


Samsung Galaxy S I9000 comes preloaded with the Daily Briefing app which delivers everything from the top headlines, stock info, and weather forecast to your schedules and calendar. The S I9000 smartphone features a unique Layar Reality Browser which reveals your surrounding by just clicking a picture, it can reveal addresses, phone numbers and places of interest in your immediate surroundings.

Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos

Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312(Pure White)

Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 Price: Rs.3890The Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 is a stylish touchscreen phone that makes a strong statement and also supports various communication and entertainment needs. This mobile phone has a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. This light and handy mobile measures 55 x 101.8 x 12.1 mm, and fits easily in the palm of your hand. The Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 is a Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) phone with dual standby feature that allows you to separate your personal and professional lives efficiently.

This Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 is loaded with a 1.3 megapixel camera that allows you take pictures at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels. You can also record videos with the C3312 and share those treasured memories with friends. Samsung TouchWiz 2.0, which is the UI on the phone, simplifies your interactions with your mobile phone.

Battery and Storage

This touchscreen phone is powered by a Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery. A phone with such an efficient battery is ideal for those who travel extensively as it gives you a long talk time and standby time. The internal memory on this handset is expandable up to 16 GB using microSD or microSDHC cards. This Samsung phone has ample storage capacity to store all your SMSes and contacts on it.

Multimedia
The Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 phone has a capable music player that will entertain you and your friends at all times. The music player on the handset supports MP3, WAV and eAAC+ formats. This phone also supports a video player that will playback videos in MP4, WMV and H.264 formats. The integrated FM radio lets you tune in to desired radio stations and enjoy music on the go. The 3.5 mm audio jack lets you connect headphones of your choice to the gadget and listen to music in high quality.

Connectivity and Features
You can connect to the Internet through GPRS and EDGE platforms supported on the Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312. The preinstalled WAP browser on the phone lets you browse pages on the Internet seamlessly. This Samsung mobile lets you access your Email and keep in touch with your personal and work environment. The Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 is enabled with a Document Viewer that helps you read important documents on the go. The Bluetooth and USB connectivity features let you transfer files with other compatible devices effortlessly.

The SNS integration feature lets you connect to sites like Facebook and Twitter that keep you constantly connected with friends can be easily accessed on this Samsung phone. The phone has an organizer and many other applications that let you plan your daily activities effectively.

New Samsung Guru

New Samsung Guru

The new TVC in the Samsung Guru campaign continues the story of Raghu (played by Aamir Khan), a middle-class educated man, finding his foothold in a big city. The TVC has been created by Cheil India and the production house is Red Ice.

In the ad, Raghu's family is elated when he informs them over the phone that he has been appointed as manager in his office. When his father chides him for being too indulgent and buying a new Samsung Guru phone, Raghu points out the benefits of its having the provision of accomodating two SIM cards.
This is the fourth ad in the Samsung Guru series this year [view the earlier ads here ]. Vedobroto Roy, associate vice president - creative at Cheil, said, "The target audience for samsung Guru is quite defined. For them, a phone costing Rs 3000 is a big decision and he also has a whole range of choices between Chinese and Indian players." He added, "We've invested money in creating a face for samsung Guru and it has to make a statement. Hence, the ads are very honest."

Asim Warsi, vice president - marketing at Samsung Mobiles, said that the campaign is on target for the company's objectives. "It captures the little things of making life in the big city, while staying connected. For its emotional part, it has received a standing thumbs up from consumers, viewers and channel partners." He also added that Samsung mobiles currently hold 20 percent value share in the Indian market. "Along with our entry portfolio in a sub-category like Guru, we hope to continue to edge our share up," he said. 

Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy Note

The Samsung Galaxy Note combines the large display of a tablet with the portability and features of a smartphone. The 5.3” touchscreen is utilised with the S Pen stylus features. Annotate pictures, hand write notes, whatever you want – the S Pen has features in every part of the Galaxy Note's interface to make it the ultimate note taking machine. And it’s good looking too, with a glossy jet black front, smooth lines and a textured dark blue rear for grip and style.

Super sized display.
The Samsung Galaxy Note boasts a generous 5.3” screen and is the first to include HD Super AMOLED technology, making it one of the highest quality displays on any phone. Web browsing is tablet-like: you’ll have minimum scrolling and transitions to do, making it quick, easy and practical to check your favourite pages.

Super internet speeds and processor power.
To ensure every feature, app and video runs smoothly, the Galaxy Note has an ultra fast 1.4GHz processor. This also means it runs multiple apps at once with true multitasking. With an HSPA+ enabled super-fast internet connection there’s immediate access to content and increased download speeds for streaming videos in real-time or chatting with friends online.

The super stylus.
The S Pen and S Memo let you record all your ideas instantly. A quick memo can be taken from any screen to capture your ideas before they float away. You can annotate pictures, create handwritten notes or drawings, put directions on maps, whatever you need. And of course you can make voice memos and type text.

Advanced 8MP camera.
The Samsung Note has a great camera. At 8MP it’s powerful and has a whole of host of features, settings and even professional photography functions to ensure your photos turn out the way you want. And with that stunning screen, yours and your friends’ pics will never look so good.

Better communication.
You’ve had an idea, you’ve written it down, but now what? With the Galaxy Note it’s never been easier to get ideas and emotions sent to your friends and business partners. No matter if it’s a doodle, a super important brain wave, or just directions to a meeting point, you can create them all easily and edit or share them however you desire.

Your business partner.
The Samsung Galaxy Note is a great business smartphone. The S Pen and real time planner and memo make notes easy to create, web conferencing support and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync make keeping people in the loop easy, and there are uncompromised built-in security features. It can be the only device you need on the go.

With the ability to capture notes like a notepad, the large practical screen of a tablet and the communication features and mobility of a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note is great phone for those who are forever being hit with the creative bug or run a busy social or business life.

Samsung Galaxy Ace

Samsung Galaxy Ace

A beauty with brains
The Samsung Galaxy Ace has both good looks and smart features. Its textured back adds interest, and the chrome surround provides a premium look and feel. The touch sensitive buttons disappear when you're not using them, so your phone looks even more streamlined.

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Samsung Galaxy Ace is powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo). It gives you access to over 150,000 amazing apps, including YouTube™, Google Maps™ and Gtalk™ instant messenger.

5 Megapixel camera
Capture the world around you in sharp 5 MP photos and videos. The dual LED flash ensures that your photos stay well lit and clearly visible, even when you take them in low lighting conditions. You can quickly and easily share your snaps via Facebook™ or YouTube™.

Samsung services
With access to the Samsung app store and the exclusive Samsung social widget, it's easy to immerse yourself in apps, chats and updates from your favourite social networks. Facebook™ posts, Twitter™ tweets, calls and texts are all delivered to your screen throughout the day.

Easy messaging with Swype™
Galaxy Ace comes pre-loaded with Swype, which lets you create messages and social updates just by sweeping your finger across the keys in one continuous motion. Swype cuts the fiddly bits out, so you can spend more time chatting and less time typing.

Snapdragon™ processors by Qualcomm®.
The digital brains inside the smartest devices. The Snapdragon family of processors are designed using best-in-class technology. Everything that your smartphone needs is built right into one chip – the CPU, the graphics processing unit (GPU), internet connectivity software, power management and multimedia features. This means Snapdragon processors give great efficiency and battery life while still providing power and multitasking abilities. Learn more about Snapdragon™.

With a compact, textured design and tons of powerful features, Galaxy Ace is sure to appeal to app lovers, internet addicts and fashion gurus. It's really easy and fun to get to grips with.

Samsung Wave II

Samsung Wave II

Samsung Wave II S8530 Price: Rs.15700


The Samsung Wave II S8530 is the successor to the impressive Samsung Wave S8500. The S8530 comes with a larger display and an updated OS that manages to iron out many of the previous issues on the S8500. The Wave II sports a 3.7 inch Super Clear LCD display with 480 x 800 pixels. The mobile features Bada OS with Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz 3.0 UI. The S8530 comes with three home screens, that accept live widgets showing the latest Facebook feeds, weather updates and breaking news.

The 5 megapixel camera on the Samsung Wave II can record 720p HD videos at 30 fps. This mobile phone also has a 0.3 megapixel secondary camera loaded on to it. Other camera functionalities include an LED flash, Face and Smile detection and Image stabilization. The Samsung Wave II is powered by an 1 GHz ARM CORTEX A8 processor that offers enhanced 3D graphics and lag free multitasking.

Design

The Samsung S8530 sports the signature monolithic aesthetics with the slight elevation at the top. The diamond-shaped home button is also retained, albeit redesigned to be bit more thumb-friendly. The Wave II features an accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate and a proximity sensor for auto turn-off.

Battery and Storage

The Wave II comes with 2 GB of internal memory and supports up to 32 GB microSD cards. The device is powered by a 1500 mAh Li-ion battery and supports up to 14 hrs of 2G and up to 6 hrs of 3G talk time.

Connectivity and Features

The Wave II features 3G, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 and USB connectivity. The Webkit based Dolphin Browser on the Wave II offers Flash support for enhanced browsing experience. Samsung has revamped the TouchWiz UI for an improved Facebook and Twitter integration, also included is a newer YouTube client. The Wave II S8530 features a T9 Trace on-screen keyboard that works the same way as the Swype keypad, allowing you to make a continuous connecting swype to form words.

The Wave II is preloaded with an HD video player that offers multi-codec support like DivX and Xvid playback out-of-the-box. Other features in the mobile include Handwriting recognition, Image Editor and Voice Memo.

Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung Galaxy S3 (Marble White)


Samsung Galaxy S3 Price: Rs.37990

Samsung is known for smartphones with trendy designs and user-friendly features, but this time they have spared no expense and are bent on beating their own record. Be prepared to enjoy an amazing blend of style, performance and features on the Samsung Galaxy S3. Powered by a 1.4 GHz Quad Core processor, the S3 is based on the Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. The refined OS promises simplicity and sensibility and you can enjoy easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets and easy interactivity.

The Samsung S3 comes with a 4.8-inch HD, capacitive touchscreen that supports 720 x 1280 pixel resolution with 16 M colours and Mali-400 megapixel graphics. The TouchWiz user interface is custom built for the Android OS, making this smartphone versatile and easy to use.

The user-friendliness of the smartphone is taken up a notch with the S Voice feature that allows you to simply talk to your phone to give instructions. You can ask the S3 to turn off the alarm, reject or answer a call, turn the music up or down, or even tell the camera when to shoot.

No matter where you go you are always prepared to capture some unforgettable moments in sharp and vivid colors on the Galaxy S3’s 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. Taking pictures is made even more enjoyable with useful camera features like Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, auto focus and image editor. The S3 comes with a secondary camera that is located on the front of the camera. You can enjoy HD video recording on the Galaxy S3 and shoot videos at 30 fps with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.

Design

The ergonomically designed S3 has a stunningly sleek bar design and is a joy to hold in your hand. The smooth and non-linear lines and gentle curves give the S3 an elegant and natural look. The super AMOLED screen ensures that you can enjoy bright display, richer colors and optimum power processing. The Galaxy S3 comes packed with sensors like accelerometer, gyro sensor, RGB sensor, proximity sensor, barometer and compass that ensure you get the best view on the smartphone and can switch between applications with ease. The compact design of the S3 includes a raised home button and the back and menu keys placed on either side of the home button. You will also find a loudspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro USB port neatly packed into the compact design of the phone.

Storage and Battery

The S3 is powered by a powerful 2100 mAh Li-Ion battery that supports optimum talktime and standby time. The smartphone has an internal memory of 16 GB and the memory can be expanded up to 64 GB using micro SD or micro SDHC cards.

Connectivity and Features

The internet capabilities of the S3 will not leave you wanting for more. The Android smartphone is enabled with GPRS, EDGE and 3G, so staying connected should not be a problem no matter where you are. The S3 Android is Wi-Fi enabled and also supports the Wi-Fi hotspot feature that allows the S3 to connect to the mobile network and act as a Wi-Fi router. You can create your own Wi-Fi hub wherever you are. The S3 is Bluetooth enabled and has a micro USB port for connectivity. Sharing is made even easier thanks to the S Beam feature that allows you to transfer documents, contacts, pictures, music, videos and more by simply placing the backs of your phones together.

The Galaxy S3 is a smartphone you can rely on for convenience and functionality. The GPS smartphone is enabled with A-GPS with Google Maps allowing you to navigate through your city, or an unknown one, with ease. You can easily get your work done with the help of features like document viewer, document editor and pushmail.

The AllShare Play feature on the S3 lets you work together with the help of DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct, giving you remote access to documents and multimedia files when you work on a different screen somewhere else. You can stay connected with friends with the help of the social tag feature that lets you link the faces of friends with their social media streams. You simply have to look at their pictures to see their current status appear. The Java enabled smartphone also has a music player, video player and an FM radio.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is a chic smartphone that offers compelling new ways of communicating and sharing and is meant for people who are looking for a smartphone that delivers power and speed.

Samsung Jet

Samsung Jet

The good: The Samsung Jet has an attractive design, an easy-to-use touch-screen interface, and satisfying performance.

The bad: The Samsung Jet lacks voice dialing, instant messaging, and GPS software for directions. Customization options are limited.

The bottom line: The Samsung Jet is a powerful multimedia phone with decent performance and a few welcome user interface upgrades. But don't mistake it for a smartphone.

As we inch ever closer to the holiday season, the onslaught of Samsung touch-screen phones continues. And as soon as we finished with the Samsung Highlight, Samsung dropped an even more exciting handset into our laps. Like its touch-screen Samsung relatives, the Samsung Jet (GTS800) offers the company's signature TouchWiz interface plus a host of multimedia features. Yet, the Jet raises the bar by offering a new version of TouchWiz, an upgraded Web browser, and an 800MHz processor.

Overall, the parts come together well. The Jet offers an attractive design, a brilliant display, and an appealing feature set that includes Microsoft Exchange server syncing. What's more, the user interface upgrades are welcome and the one-touch zoom in the browser makes for a better surfing experience. On the downside, we didn't see much benefit from the processor and we couldn't find a few important features. But when you factor in its decent call and media quality, the Jet is one of the better media phones we've seen this year. The Jet's 3G support isn't optimized for North American networks, so you won't see it with a U.S. or Canadian carrier in its current form. As such, the GSM phone is rather expensive as an unlocked model. Most online retailers sell it for about $525.

Design
The Jet is quite attractive--we like the slim profile, glossy skin, and the spiffy design that catches the light on its back. At 4.28 inches tall by 2.11 inches wide by 0.48 inches thick and weighing 3.88 ounces, the Jet is a perfect size--it travels well and we enjoyed the solid, comfortable feel in the hand. The 3.1-inch WVGA display is just on the cusp of what we consider acceptable for a touch-screen phone, but it was suitably large for most features. It supports 16 million colors and has a resolution of 800x480 pixels, which results in bright, vibrant colors and eye-catching graphics and photos. Permanent icons on the bottom of the display give access to the keypad, the phonebook, the messaging menu, and the main menu. And of course, the display has an accelerometer that works across most features.

Though the Jet is one of the first handsets to offer an upgraded TouchWiz interface, the main sidebar with the shortcut widgets is unchanged. You can pick which widgets you'd like to see, but you're still limited to the preset widgets Samsung provides either on the phone or through a download. As usual, you can drag widgets to the main screen to maximize them.

As for changes, TouchWiz 2.0 offers motion-activated shortcuts, a unique interface for accessing media features, and a multipage menu design. We'll start with the last addition first. The home screen and the simple icon-based main menu now have three pages, much like Google Android devices. To move between the pages just swipe your finger horizontally across the display. You'll need to use a long motion, but that's a minor point. We're more concerned that on the menu pages you can't arrange the icons as you wish or add new icons (the home screen does allow for customization).

The Media Gate feature is a 3D cube that offers access to six media features: the photo album, the music player, the video player, the FM radio, the games and applications menu, and the Web browser. To access Media Gate, just press the corresponding button on the Jet's right side. You then can swipe the cube with your finger to access each side. It's a fun feature, even if it's not entirely necessary.

The last addition is the Motion Gate feature that lets you access media and performs commands by flipping, tilting, or tapping the handset. A handy tutorial shows you the ropes, which is a good thing considering some of the motions aren't terribly intuitive. But once we became acquainted with the motions, we were able to perform them without any problems. Though Motion Gate is innovative and more than nifty, we don't like that you have to access it through a separate menu to use it. We'd rather it be accessible without going through a few steps.

Samsung packed two additional unexpected features into the Jet. The Etiquette Pause mutes the phone when you face it down. That was nice, but the Speaker Call feature was more intriguing. When you're on a call, you can activate the speakerphone automatically by moving the phone away from your face during a call and placing it on a flat surface. If you're not a fan of these features, you can deactivate them.

The touch interface is responsive regardless of whether you're tapping icons or scrolling through long lists. Most gestures require a firm touch, but we didn't have any major issues. You change the display's calibration, the brightness and backlight time, and the intensity of the vibrating feedback. For more personalization, you can change the font type, the background image, the color theme, and the greeting message. You also can activate a transition effect when moving between menu pages. We found it to be distracting, however. On the other hand, we did like the Jet's one-touch zoom feature. We'll cover that in the Web browser section below.

The virtual dialpad is unchanged from other Samsung touch-screen phones. The interface features spacious controls with large numbers and letters. You'll also find shortcuts to your phonebook and messaging menu. Of course, you can type messages using the keypad, but we prefer to use the virtual QWERTY keyboard. To access it, just tip the phone to the left and the accelerometer will do the rest (if you tip the Jet to the right the keyboard will be upside down). The keyboard is easy to use; though you must shift to a separate keyboard to access numbers and letters, the buttons are big. A third messaging option is to enter text using the Jet's writing pad. It's mostly accurate, but we'd prefer that the Jet came with a stylus.

Like most touch-screen phones, the Jet has just a few physical buttons. The primary control is a large, hexagonal menu button that sits directly below the display. Besides activating the main menu, it also opens the phone's task manager. The Talk and End/power buttons sit on either side of the menu button. These calling controls are flush, but they're quite spacious. A tactile volume rocker sits on the right spine, while a handset-locking key sits on the left spine. You can unlock he screen by tapping the button again or by drawing a letter on the display.

On the bottom of the left spine, you'll find a combined button that opens the Media Gate feature and starts the camera. The camera lens and flash sit on the back of the phone, and the headset jack and charger/USB port rest on the top of the phone. We give Samsung props for using a 3.5-millimeter headset jack and a standard Micro-USB port, but we wish that the microSD card slot wasn't stashed behind the battery cover.

Features
The Jet has a generous 2,000-contact phone book with room in each entry for six phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, two URLs, a birthday, an anniversary, a nickname, two street addresses, and notes (the SIM card holds an additional 250 names). You can save callers to groups and you can pair them with a photo and one of 20 polyphonic ringtones. You also can use videos and MP3 music files to identify callers.

Organizer options include a calendar, a calculator, a memo pad, a task list, an alarm clock, a world clock, a timer, a voice memo recorder a stopwatch, a currency and unit converter, and a speakerphone. On the higher end, you'll find USB mass storage, a Google Search app, PC syncing, an illustrator app called Dynamic Canvas, and a file/task manager. We're glad to see both Wi-Fi and full Bluetooth and we like that the attractive user interface for both apps shows your location in relation to the nearby hot spots and Bluetooth devices.

Samsung Champ 2

Premium Look, Premium Quality
Designed to impress by look, touch and performance, Samsung Champ 2 offers premium quality for mobile users. The large 2.4” QVGA full touch screen emphasizes the mobile’s sleek and chic look while showcasing the mobile’s contents beautifully. Compact for portability, the metallic chassis is cool and sophisticated.

Socializing Features

From instant messaging to social networking sites and email, Samsung Champ 2 has everything you need to stay in touch while on the go. ChatON and 5 different instant messaging severs including MSN, Yahoo and G-talk let you connect to all your friends. and native SNS offers seamless access to Facebook, and Twitter!
Great Multimedia Functionality
For the best in multimedia access, look no further than Samsung Champ 2! The home screen is extendable up to 7 pages, so it can hold your favourite applications. You can also choose from up to 13 different widgets for the services you need most. But that’s not all – this mobile comes equipped with a 2MP camera, MP3 player (with convenient 3.5mm ear jack) and FM radio!
Connectivity & Usability
Bluetooth 3.0 offers wireless connectivity to PCs and mobile peripherals
. USB 2.0 enables fast data transfers between devices and PCs
. microSD offers external memory capacity up to 16GB

The new iPad

The new iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

The new iPad is a serious gadget as far as Apple is concerned. The trouble is that Apple is always concerned that far, especially when it comes to Android. So, just because Tim Cook and his cohorts went up on stage to tell us in a string of superlatives that there has never been anything in the history of the universe as good as the iPad 3, doesn’t necessarily mean that we should believe them.

Take, for example, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, which will be one of the best Android tablet experiences available when it arrives in the shops; how does that compare to the iPad 3? Is the Apple tablet really the best of the best for 2012 or has it not even managed to clear the first competitor? Take a look at Pocket-lint’s iPad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and find out.

Form Factor
With the frame of the next-gen iPad 3 not changing all that much from the iPad 2, that leaves the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 still very much in the driving seat as far as form factor goes. At nearly 100g lighter and a shade slimmer, it wins this round hands down. The only possible case that you could argue for the new iPad is in terms of the beauty of its industrial design and, yes, it is a looker. The thing is, so is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.

Display
Samsung is no stranger to stretching the boundaries when it comes to display technology. It was, after all, Samsung that supplied the panels for the iPads of old. On top of that, there’s also the Super AMOLEDs of Samsung’s mobile phone range to consider and its expertise in the AV field. All the same, it’s the new iPad that takes the crown as far as tablet displays go right now. The Super PLS technology in the 10.1 makes for an amazing viewing angle but the iPad 3 cleans up in the pixel department. Not only is the resolution huge but, in terms of density on that slightly smaller iPad 3 screen, it’s also going to make for a crisper picture. Naturally, we expect Samsung to unveil something impressive of its own some time soon but, right now, it’s a big display win for the iPad 3.

Engine Room

There’s not a whole lot know about the details of the SoC that lies in the heart of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Its siblings in the Galaxy Tab family rocked a Tegra 2 system which was very much on a par with the Apple A5 of the iPad 2 but we can’t be sure that that’s the same unit as in the Note 10.1.  What we do know is that the Apple A5X in the iPad 3 is a quad-core graphics chip and, whatever the clock speed, that trumps the dual-core set up in the Note 10.1. It’s a definite win for the iPad 3.

Imaging

It’s not something that anyone was really expecting out of Cupertino, but Apple has put some serious work into revamping the optical abilities of the iPad. The iPad 3 is a veritable bottom kicker in this department, with a machine that’s as good at capturing stills as it is at shooting video. While the 720p capture was never really a problem, the jump up to a snapper with a resolution way beyond the old dreadful 0.7 megapixels, makes this gadget something that photographers can enjoy as much for catching the action as they can editing the results. We never had a problem with the Galaxy Note 10.1 in this department before. It seems now that Samsung has its work cut out.

Software

One could sit here and argue until the cows come home, nestle in the straw and have a bit of a stretch and sleep the entire night before coming to any kind of conclusion about which is better - Android or iOS. If you’re not already in the know, the nutshell version is that iOS is super smooth and super simple but a bit restrictive whereas Android is much more flexible, customisable and fun but just missing that touch of ease of use and app support. So, that given, we’re calling this round a tie but we do recommend having a play with both OSs if you’re not familiar with them. You’ll work out pretty quickly which one you prefer.

Storage

Samsung seems keen on expandable storage throughout its smartphone and tablet range and that’s no bad thing. While, for some, the advantage might be all about stuffing as many files as possible on to any one device at any one time, the real bonus comes when considering the cost. While the top end 64GB of storage on the iPad 3 costs a top-end price, you can get the same amount of potential file space on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 by choosing the middle range 32GB version and picking up a far cheaper 32GB microSD card to make up the difference. Worth thinking about.

Connectivity

    With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity very much the standard trio these days, the only areas where the iPad 3 could really have caught up with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is in the speed of that cellular connectivity and that’s exactly what Apple has done. Waving around a 9.7-inch tablet for contactless payment isn’t particularly practical for those hoping for the inclusion of NFC technology, but LTE is something that will certainly be enjoyed by those living in the States and other countries with a 4G mobile infrastructure in place.

Battery

It may seem strange given the statistics provided but we’re handing this round to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Yes, Apple claims up to 10 hours of battery life per charge but we’d be immensely surprised if that included anything like as much as the 9 hours of video output that the Note 10.1 promises. Far more likely is that you’d be talking a few hours of audio here, some gaming there, a movie and bit of web browsing and that’s about it. Rendering solid HD for 10 hours straight sounds like far too much. Hence the words “up to” and the word “usage”.

Conclusion

Choosing the better tablet here, it’s hard not to hear one’s parents in one’s ear. The practical choice is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. It wins a lot of rounds against the iPad 3. The trouble is that it’s the sexiest, raciest, more daring and, ultimately, most exciting battle that it loses. The iPad 3 is the hot rod here with a brilliant screen and a huge engine under the hood to make it purr like a wild cat. Throw in that beefed up camera and its near unbeatable. Tablets are nothing if not items of luxury to get excited about and, of the two, it’s the iPad 3 that really gets the heart pounding. And the Samsung S-pen stylus really doesn’t help add to that wow factor.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2


 Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

Introduction:

The reason you should be very interested in the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is that it could turn out to be one of the best value-for-money Android offers this season.

While the original Ace was a very decent phone for its bucks last year, the Ace 2 is quite on the way to cover that ground this year as well. It has a decent size screen with good resolution, slightly underclocked yet dual-core processor, and 5MP cam with flash plus a front-facing camera.

Indeed you can't ask for much more from what will likely be a lower mid-range Android device this year. We  ran a prototype unit of the phone through its paces, so read on our preview for the initial impressions...

Design:

Nothing out of the ordinary can be said about the design. It is made with the usual for Samsung black plastic, with slightly patterned tapered back, and rounded corners.

You can compare the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 with many other phones using our Size Visualization Tool.

The phone lies well in the hand, and is not overly thick or heavy. The power/lock button is comfortably placed on the right, directly under your thumb, facilitating one-handed operation.

This button, along with the volume rocker on the left, and the physical home key are easy to feel and with good feedback.

Finding the Killer Computer

Finding the Killer Computer
When it comes to computers, one size doesn’t fit all. You need a PC tailored to your needs, budget, and style. From power user to student and web surfer, Samsung’s outstanding line of laptops is designed with your needs in mind. Here’s a guide to finding one you’ll love.

Multimedia Maniac

Video editing and advanced photo manipulation take muscle. The key is high-grade graphics and a fast, powerful CPU under the hood. The Samsung RF711-S01UK is the most powerful computer in the RF series and the perfect multimedia machine, featuring:

Rounding out the package is a USB port that charges your phone or MP3 player even when the laptop is turned off.

Gaming Wizard

Gamers need a laptop with top-notch graphics and performance that can keep up with the heavy demands of modern video games. But style is important, too. The Samsung R780-JS03UK packs an Intel® Core™ i5 processor and assures you won’t be outclassed in the looks department by a rival. The Samsung R780 also features:

Road Warrior

Mobile executives need something that’s versatile and powerful, yet small enough to go anywhere. They need the processing power to zip through demanding applications and a battery that won’t quit before the work is done. Samsung’s svelte NS310-A01UK Netbook offers a bright, easy-to-read screen that measures 10.1-inches diagonally. But space-saving technology doesn’t mean compromised capability. The NS310-A01 offers plenty of power and numerous bonus features, including:

 Serious (But Stylish) Student

Today’s student needs a laptop that excels at everything from taking notes and doing research on the web to playing games and watching TV. And it has to be compact enough to fit in a backpack. The Samsung Q430-JS01UK (http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/pc-peripherals/notebook-computers/thin-and-light/NP-Q430-JS01UK/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail) features a full-sized keyboard and a 14-inch, LED-backlit display wrapped in a stylish, aluminium case. It comes packed with features, including:

 Samsung’s fast-start feature gets you up and running in just three seconds—perfect when you’re late to class.

The Family That Plays Together

No family room is complete without a computer, but a laptop that’s right for everyone in the family is a stretch. A family PC has to shine at the basics—word processing, web browsing, and email—and still offer a great experience when the entire clan sits down to watch a movie or play a game. The Samsung RF511-S01UK (http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/pc-peripherals/notebook-computers/performance/NP-RF511-S01UK/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail) offers a host of versatile features, including:
  a chargeable USB port that does double duty, connecting devices or charging mobile phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is turned off .



Samsung loses appeal against Apple's Galaxy Tab ban

Samsung loses appeal against Apple's Galaxy Tab ban


Apple is set to win a US ban on sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet computer after a judge denied an appeal by the Korean firm.


Samsung had appealed against the injunction, issued by Judge Lucy Koh last week, asking for it to be put on hold. Judge Koh has denied the request.


The judge also issued an injunction last week banning sales of the Galaxy Nexus smartphone, against which Samsung also appealed. The judge has yet to rule on that request.


Samsung provided seven grounds for its appeal, including that Apple cannot prove that its market share is being damaged.


A Samsung spokesman said the company was "disappointed" with the decision. "We believe today’s ruling will ultimately reduce the availability of superior technological features to consumers in the United States," he said.


Samsung's Galaxy tablets, powered by Google's Android operating system, are considered by many industry experts to be the main rival to the market-leading iPad. The ruling comes with Samsung facing impending competition from rivals. Both Microsoft and Google are about to release their own tablets.


Koh had previously denied Apple's bid for an injunction on the tablet and multiple Galaxy smartphones. However, a federal appeals court instructed Koh to reconsider Apple's request on the tablet.


"Although Samsung has a right to compete, it does not have a right to compete unfairly, by flooding the market with infringing products," Koh wrote, directing that her order become effective once Apple posts a $2.6m bond to protect against damages suffered by Samsung if the injunction is later found to have been wrong.


If Samsung fails to get the injunction lifted in the district court, it can take its case to the federal appeals court in Washington DC, which has jurisdiction over intellectual property cases

 

 
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