Samsung I9000 Galaxy S review: From outer space

22 May 2010
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  • j01
  • 22 May 2010

My point is fellows, is that sometimes we need to work our brains instead of following a brand blindly just because we like it!

I am a big SE fan yes it's true, however, I really liked the nokia n8. I also loved the HD2 + Desire. So be open minded and if there are other alternatives that are better I think it's better going with them.

This phone is great indeed no questions asked! But where is the originality??? Come on now! Since it copies the iphone. Than why not just get the iphone, specially that the new iphone will be much better.

That's it, your money your choice. This is just my opinion. I'm not hear to bash or annoy any of you, please just try to be more open minded :)

Love you all,

Peace

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    • Anonymous
    • Jyy
    • 22 May 2010

    SE 2010, 22 May 2010I hate the iphone, however, tell me when singal reason why ... moreGalaxy S is actually 3GS + Larger SAMOLED screen with higher resolution + Android + HD recording + Divx/Xvid/mkv/FLAC playback + better processor and GPU + Bluetooth 3.0 + N Wifi + Swype + Flash when Froyo is out - iTunes

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      • SE 2010
      • j01
      • 22 May 2010

      I hate the iphone, however, tell me when singal reason why any one should take the galaxy s over the new iphone 4g??

      The galaxy s is a total copy/cat of the iphone 3gs + amoled screen.

      So why not take the iphone 4g since it's going to me smoother + faster + more apps + decent camera?? Tell me why samsung fans convince me??

      Since the galaxy s is an old copy cat of the iphone 3gs it's better taking the original iphone 4g don't you agree? And if your so shallow to have it only for the screen well that's your problem.

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        • Alcatel2010
        • Jyy
        • 22 May 2010

        SE 2010, 22 May 2010I already did when I saw how pathetic the samsung galazxy s... moreThis is the new Touchwiz 3.0, how can Samsung fans hate it when a phone running it isnt even oficially out?

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          • SE 2010
          • j01
          • 22 May 2010

          [deleted post]I already did when I saw how pathetic the samsung galazxy s copy/cats the iphone and yet gsmarena praises it! And are they serous about liking the touch wiz? As far as I know even samsung fans hate it.

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            • Anonymous
            • 0U@
            • 22 May 2010

            samsung is the best, I gonna get this phone :P

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              • Anonymous
              • Jyy
              • 22 May 2010

              Satz, 22 May 2010I'm sorry , can you please tell me where I said Galaxy runs... more"So what are you going to do with 90 million triangles/s ?"
              I just answered your question...

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                • Satz
                • 2SN
                • 22 May 2010

                Anonymous, 22 May 2010Galaxy S runs games incredibely smoothly, has a 3D gallery ... moreI'm sorry , can you please tell me where I said Galaxy runs slow ? but its barely worth such a hype.

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                  • Satz
                  • 2SN
                  • 22 May 2010

                  Anonymous, 22 May 2010I didnt think that a GPU run interface would be so damn lag... morecool , so you are showing me a "prototype" with ancient firmware and Sym^3 is even released/complete. nice play mate ! they have whole "3months" to tune up everything.

                  developer.symbian.org/wiki/index.php/Symbian^3

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 0FJ
                    • 22 May 2010

                    woww..GSMARENA great review! Samsung has done it again..Jesus guys, just accept it. This phone is not for everyone, but it sure is the best on the market. Get over it.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Jyy
                      • 22 May 2010

                      Satz, 22 May 2010Yea, right ! what's the use ? it doesn't even play flash. ... moreGalaxy S runs games incredibely smoothly, has a 3D gallery and plays HD xvid/divx/mkv video. Framerate of recorded video does not depend on the GPU

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                        • Anonymous
                        • Jyy
                        • 22 May 2010

                        Satz, 22 May 2010Yea, right ! what's the use ? it doesn't even play flash. ... moreI didnt think that a GPU run interface would be so damn laggy...
                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJyG5n-TRlg

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                          • Satz
                          • 2SN
                          • 22 May 2010

                          Anonymous, 22 May 2010Galaxy S has a GPU capable of 90 million triangles per secondYea, right ! what's the use ? it doesn't even play flash.
                          Crappy Crappy Camera with no LED Flash. Stutters like hell ,barely reaches 15-20fps on 720p. Android can't even make use of the GPU for it UI.

                          So what are you going to do with 90 million triangles/s ? just type it here and feel proud ?

                          Could have named it Samsung iPhone. from the exterior looks(center button,camera placement,no led) to the touchwiz(menu,icons,interface) everything looks like iPhone rip-off.

                          Samsung has no creativity.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • MxQ
                            • 22 May 2010

                            Evrything in this phone oozes iPhone, the similarities are not ignorable.all manufacturers are bothered by the huge success of this single phone but can not come up with anything better, so copy, copy , copy everything...So funny

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                              • Multitouch
                              • 38r
                              • 22 May 2010

                              Gabrihel, 22 May 2010Any video of the "Multi-Touch Visible Test" app o... moreDid you see this :-)

                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ4N7QAlHd4

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                                • Anonymous
                                • Jyy
                                • 22 May 2010

                                Satz, 22 May 2010As long it has powerful GPU(Broadcom BCM2727) than Cortex A... moreGalaxy S has a GPU capable of 90 million triangles per second

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                                  • Satz
                                  • 2SN
                                  • 22 May 2010

                                  Anonymous, 22 May 2010Too bad Nokia N8 has a terrible ARM11 processor...As long it has powerful GPU(Broadcom BCM2727) than Cortex A8 its way better. Since all the UI on Symbian ^3 is run by GPU. Not like immature Android.

                                  Who wants Cortex A8 when N8 got Broadcom BCM2727 gpu which is capable upto 32 Million Polygons a second!!!! That beats the crap out of Cortex A8 or 1Ghz SnapDragon also its very mild on battery which is a big plus.

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                                    • Gabrihel
                                    • mxE
                                    • 22 May 2010

                                    Any video of the "Multi-Touch Visible Test" app on this phone? Just to be sure about the quality of the touchscreen. And any video on the front VGA quality would be good too.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Jyy
                                      • 22 May 2010

                                      Satz, 22 May 2010"Anodized* aluminum " Nokia N8Too bad Nokia N8 has a terrible ARM11 processor...

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                                        • Mj2
                                        • 22 May 2010

                                        I'm loving all the well-argued opinions on the seemingly undisputable hideousness of the interface. What exactly does a "cool" interface look like? It's a system of signs and Samsung is different from Nokia which is different from SE which is different from iPhone, yet there's hardly any point in arguing over which is 'prettier'. Gosh, who cares, as long as it works and is intuitive?