Samsung I9000 Galaxy S review: From outer space

22 May 2010
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  • m3keni
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  • 10 Jun 2010

Tsq, 09 Jun 2010Just got my Samsung Galaxy S.... to my disappointment, the ... moreseems to be the case with my unit also.. very disappointed to see only 256mb when advertised that it should have 512mb ram.

here's some proof.. http://picasaweb.google.com/zhynite/GalaxyS256mbRamNot512mb#

have you contacted samsung by chance about this?

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    • Anonymous
    • t7Z
    • 10 Jun 2010

    Scratch resistant ( not immune ), tempered glass.

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      • Anonymous
      • t7Z
      • 10 Jun 2010

      Tsq, 09 Jun 2010Just got my Samsung Galaxy S.... to my disappointment, the ... moreORLY??

      Mind posting pictures of your phone so we can atleast believe that you have it.

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        • dziku
        • MFs
        • 10 Jun 2010

        is it has a scratch-resistant glass surface on the display ?

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          • freeman
          • vGM
          • 10 Jun 2010

          chaosnightmare, 22 May 2010really need this phone, i wonder why gsmarena hasn't even m... moreFact that the site is called GSM arena and that HTC evo 4G is a cdma phone might be a reason :).

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            • Sebastian
            • M4A
            • 09 Jun 2010

            What kind screen it is, i mean is it have scratch-resistant glass surface???

            It has 512 ram

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              • Tsq
              • PFN
              • 09 Jun 2010

              Just got my Samsung Galaxy S.... to my disappointment, the phone is not running as smooth as expected with 'significant' hang between operation e.g. getting to dial-pad and contact.

              Also, the RAM seemed to be 256 instead of 512 MB. Anyone has any idea on how to confirm this?

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                • Anonymous
                • t7Z
                • 09 Jun 2010

                Imp, 09 Jun 2010Is it possible to customise all 7 homescreen panes with dif... moreAFAIK, nope but im more than sure 3rd party applications can handle that or make one for your self.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • t7Z
                  • 09 Jun 2010

                  zec, 08 Jun 2010is it possible to desible the touchwiz UI ???Yes it is.

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                    • Imp
                    • TRI
                    • 09 Jun 2010

                    Is it possible to customise all 7 homescreen panes with different wallpapers, just like what Samsung Omnia II (I8000) is capable of? The prototype that I came across did not seem to support that.

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                      • zec
                      • 0FA
                      • 08 Jun 2010

                      is it possible to desible the touchwiz UI ???

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                        • Alui
                        • Am9
                        • 08 Jun 2010

                        Wrong disadvantages for Galaxy S.
                        Android Market has free GPS applications.
                        Froyo supports web-flash.
                        Plastic back cover? Come on!

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                          • Anonymous
                          • t7Z
                          • 08 Jun 2010

                          Here in the Philippines, I was able to speak with my friend, Samsung's Marketing Manager and he has yet to get any confirmation for shipments of the Galaxy S. As far as he knows Ph is not part of the 110+ countries that Samsung will include on the release this June 19.

                          So guys dont get your hopes up that we can get this amazing phone by the 19th, probably expect it late July to mid August unless Samsung decides to ship the phones on or before the 19th.

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                            • Sebastian
                            • M4A
                            • 07 Jun 2010

                            What about that you cant see image 100% from galery only 50% resolution, it will be fixed.

                            So great smartfon at basic idiotic and could be a king of kings

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                              • mh@
                              • 07 Jun 2010

                              will this get flash support for browser with android 2.2? anybody know when this gets 2.2?

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                                • Fil
                                • 0BF
                                • 07 Jun 2010

                                Samsung once again release a first of a kind. The most inovative thing about it - it's perfect in every respect, exept the camera. For my taste (and I don't really want more than 5 Mp) this is THE phone. Fell in love before even getting my hands on it.
                                It is concerning though what the Russians claim about the price. 1 000$ would be overpriced; and having to make up for the weak camera, I hope that the starting price will be less. Who knows, hopefully after 3-4 months I might be able to afford it...

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                                  • invictimus
                                  • 0k@
                                  • 06 Jun 2010

                                  james, 06 Jun 2010comparing iphone 3GS, samsung I9000 galaxy S and sony erics... moreGalaxy S, for sure.

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                                    • james
                                    • UGn
                                    • 06 Jun 2010

                                    comparing iphone 3GS, samsung I9000 galaxy S and sony ericsson xperia 10.. which one is the best among these three?

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                                      • asdf
                                      • 0@%
                                      • 06 Jun 2010

                                      Yeah, the phone has just been released ! The price is amazing 2000PLN (480EUR) :D
                                      Considering the fact that Iphone 3GS is more expensive its a VERY good deal :D

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Lce
                                        • 04 Jun 2010

                                        too big for me...