Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy R smartphone

30 July, 2011
A cheaper alternative to the popular Galaxy S II with SC-LCD, 5 megapixel camera and Tegra 2 processor.

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  • 01 Aug 2011

Laurynas, 01 Aug 2011"...supply constraints of the Super Amoled Plus...&quo... moreBy "we" im pretty sure you mean just you that don't know this as a fact, so please don't group others into the same group for your lack of knowledge and don't try to pass this as my "assumption" one thing you should know about me, I always post my statements based on facts. You'd find yourself in a tight spot trying to strike an argument with me. Its a well known fact that Samsung is the primary manufacturer of AMOLED based displays and that their yields for Super AMOLED/Plus was never high to begin with. This was the reason for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S Plus using an SLCD, this was also the reason why HTC decided on use of SLCD and that Apple chose LG's IPS technology for their retina display. Samsung just wouldn't be able to keep up with demands. Maybe you should stop being lazy and use a google search engine?

http://phandroid.com/2011/05/31/samsung-opens-new-amoled-production-to-alleviate-supply-strain/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feedburner%2FIaysh+%28Android+Phone+Fans%29

First link that popped up using google, this was dated in May, a mere 2 months back.

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    • Laurynas
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    • 01 Aug 2011

    AnonD-10946, 01 Aug 2011A lot of you are seeming to not realize the point of the Ga... more"...supply constraints of the Super Amoled Plus..."

    Actually, I first time hear about such supply constraint. Where we can get more info about it or it is just yours assumption?

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      • 01 Aug 2011

      AnonD-12379, 31 Jul 2011If Nokia is a dumb company , why you have more Nokia phones... moreFirst of all, learn to read and understand English properly. I have owned Nokia phones when they weren't so dumb. I still own one which I use as a mp3 player, which I'll sell soon to buy me an iPod touch. I bet you haven't seen any of the phones you're talking about. The price of the N9 isn't even announced yet and it's already affordable to you ! N70 is a phone to keep in museums. My advice, go and use an SGS2 in real. Anyways, you should be the CEO of Nokia instead of Elop, at least you love your old symbian fellow a lot lol. I am amaged !!!

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        • jAG
        • 01 Aug 2011

        A lot of you are seeming to not realize the point of the Galaxy R. It's not made to compete against the Galaxy SII or at a lower price range of the Galaxy S II, but it is the Galaxy S II in a sense. It's meant to be marketed in countries where the Galaxy S II will not be sold directly and due to supply constraints of the Super Amoled Plus screen which is their reason for using the SC-LCD.

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          • 01 Aug 2011

          AnonD-5197, 31 Jul 2011Define "cheap quality plastic"... I don't thin... moreQuality of the Samsung lineup are made of plastic, BUT don't feels "cheap" in fact I like the way is built, light and slim, I like more over HTC.

          I didn't see too cheap. Besides, who need an brick on their pocket? I don't like some phones that weights and feels like an old "Block Brick"

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            • 01 Aug 2011

            Need 5 inch screen phone.
            beside dell streak what else?

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              • 01 Aug 2011

              AnonD-5197, 31 Jul 2011Define "cheap quality plastic"... I don't thin... more*troll face off*

              I'm with joonius. The build quality of the SGS 2 isn't as bad as many haters make it out to be. Yes, it's not premium but it's tough enough. The majority of Nokia phones are made of plastic, yet, people credits Nokia for its toughness and build quality while Nokia fans puts down Samsung for using plastic on the SGS2.

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                • 31 Jul 2011

                Sun, 31 Jul 2011I think you're lacking in the brain department buddy...sg1 ... moreDefine "cheap quality plastic"...

                I don't think you realize that metals get dents, scratches, and peels easier than plastic. I also don't think you realize that most people put their expensive phones in plastic which you seem to hate so much.

                You mentioned Arc in that list? Go check Arc forums and see for yourself how many have reported creaky sounds from their plastic back covers. Oh but that's ok right? Sony's plastic is better quality than Samsungs so the noise is forgiven, ok... LOL

                You can't say everyone hates plastic because you hate it. I don't think you've ever held an SGSII in your hands, but it feels solid with no creaks and it keeps it light and thin. Use that brain, you said it's better than mine. Show me.

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                  • 31 Jul 2011

                  AnonD-4697, 31 Jul 2011You can't That's the weak point of Samsung, battery life... moreHow can you possibly say that 4-5 days of battery life on Galaxy S II is a weak point?

                  http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/5432-Now-getting-4-5-days-INSANE-battery-life.-Here-s-how

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                    • RKk
                    • 31 Jul 2011

                    AnonD-4697, 31 Jul 2011You can't That's the weak point of Samsung, battery life... moreThen how come I get 2 days+ on my SGS2 with const ant wifi-sync and medium web browsing.

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                      • 31 Jul 2011

                      AnonD-12767, 31 Jul 2011I am owning galaxy i9003 can any one tell me how i extend b... moreYou can't

                      That's the weak point of Samsung, battery life, also Android don't help that good on battery conservation...

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                        • ut6
                        • 31 Jul 2011

                        AnonD-12379, 31 Jul 2011If Android is a fast o.s. Why it needs high resorces . Wher... moredont be bias about anything.its people choice to buy whtever they want.no phone is perfect it depends on users n how they use it.

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                          • 31 Jul 2011

                          [deleted post]I do believe you are the next Anders Breivik...

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                            • 31 Jul 2011

                            I am owning galaxy i9003 can any one tell me how i extend battery backup for this phone.
                            after inactivating packet data connection i get maximum 12hr bkup. is there any way to extend it.any suggestion will be highly appreciable.

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                              • 31 Jul 2011

                              AnonD-12379, 30 Jul 20111st of all samsung have very poor battery backup . 2nd sam... moreI think you live in history or completely ignoring the facts.you are comparing n7o with a high end android galaxy phone,u are outta your mind.good luck with your n7o though....

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                                • 31 Jul 2011

                                AnonD-12379, 31 Jul 2011Curently i am using my N70 ME since feb 2008 , it still loo... moreStop going on about the N70.

                                It was average in 2005 when it came out. 6 years on it looks shit

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • t7y
                                  • 31 Jul 2011

                                  AnonD-12379, 31 Jul 2011N9 with meego o.s. Will be better than any glassy s2 . Beca... moreThey are both based on linux they go hand in hand. There are plans that meego will be able to run android apps. Both OS compliment each other.

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                                    • 31 Jul 2011

                                    AnonD-11505, 31 Jul 2011you forgot to mention, the small, low resolution screen!don't mind the dude, he just a spammer.. he won't reply using any facts even logic for that matters..

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                                      • 31 Jul 2011

                                      AnonD-12379, 31 Jul 2011Curently i am using my N70 ME since feb 2008 , it still loo... morepeople who don't know anything about android say these kind of things.. if u really wanna see what a android device can do, just go to XDA developers n read their forums, you'll come to know that why is android devices meant for n where your Nokia stands..........

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                                        • 31 Jul 2011

                                        AnonD-12379, 31 Jul 2011If Android is a fast o.s. Why it needs high resorces . Wher... moreremember that high performance is not only for Operating System.