Samsung S8500 Wave review: Hello, world!

01 June 2010
Smartphone for the masses or feature phone of the future? Samsung would gladly have it either way. The question rather is, will the Bada OS keep up the pace of its debut device. We’ve been following the new smart platform since its first. Update: Samsung Dive overview added...

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  • vGx
  • 10 Aug 2010

I wanted to know if you can download and run any java applications on the mobile?
I mean does it make any difference that its OS is BADA...or does that not matter as long as the mobile set is Java enabled...?

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    • slick
    • v3$
    • 09 Aug 2010

    can anyone tell me how i can transfer video file from my pc to my cellphone without by just using usb cable without using kies.and how to active my divx player?thnx

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      • perni4an4e
      • Sq6
      • 07 Aug 2010

      Should I buy this phone, or the Samsung Spica? Which one you wil recommend to me? I think the Spica is better only with its OS - Android, but it's a big reason to buy it. On the other hand, Wave has some high-end features like fast 1Ghz processor, more RAM, Wi-fi n, and a lot more. Which is better - OS or Specs?

      P.S. Sorry for my English, I am Bulgarian.

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        • Ferari
        • fXK
        • 02 Aug 2010

        The Dude, 15 Jul 2010Read review :) Batery is THE BEST on the market!Your said the battery is the best , Pls can you tell me how long the battery life last when playing mp3 ?

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          • Selva
          • w4g
          • 24 Jul 2010

          Is there a software for document editor available in the software market? Please suggest.

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            • Reia
            • v0q
            • 23 Jul 2010

            waveRon, 14 Jul 2010no, sir! my wave supports 32gig and camera is great! and im... moreOh goody someone who can share an exp I can relate to. :) I've always been a WinMo user and i've also tried Symbian for Smartphones but i've never used an android and the Bada OS is also new. I was wondering if it has support for win docs? Basically MSO for mobile. I like the specs of the wave and although it has a diff OS and smaller screen than the Galaxy S I think the phone will serve its purpose. Coz if not, i'll stick with my Omnia II even if it's not Super AMOLED. :)

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              • Danny
              • LmF
              • 23 Jul 2010

              Can someone tell me what options we have for navigation???
              I mean, does it have some free gps software???
              Like route66, garmin, etc...

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                • Chris
                • p1B
                • 22 Jul 2010

                Wordsmith, 20 Jul 2010Hey Chris, You can set it up "My accounts" on ... moreThanks a bunch for the info.. Eventually I found it myself after a few days of playing with all the icons, trying to look for it. But I appreciate the fast response. :)

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                  • Unknown
                  • IWH
                  • 21 Jul 2010

                  This phone camera is far better than Vivaz 8mp camera. As u can see the second pic of the apartment and side by side compare with the Vivaz took one, you may notice Wave take farther angle than the Vivaz yet it is very detail and you still can clearly see the apartment block number.

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                    • Aningbo Niumai
                    • Ia9
                    • 21 Jul 2010

                    how come gsmarena is comparing samsung wave with htc desire, nexus and other cell phones when the price is not the same!

                    the prices in India:

                    samsung wave: Rs 17,000+ (360 USD)
                    HTC Desire: Rs 28,000+ (590 USD)
                    Nexus one: Rs 31,000+ (650 USD)

                    this is insane. u guys are comparing an ordinary car with a Ferrari.

                    correct me if m wrong.

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                      • k7
                      • vIf
                      • 20 Jul 2010

                      does it have RAM???

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                        • Wordsmith
                        • vLy
                        • 20 Jul 2010

                        Chris, 17 Jul 2010In the review it said that "you can set the handset to... moreHey Chris,

                        You can set it up "My accounts" on the homepage, its a green icon, once in "My accounts" select the "settings" icon on the top right corner. Select the interval and click "set". Please note there may be associated data charges of your network service provider.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • uwZ
                          • 19 Jul 2010

                          awesome phone, nice to use.

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                            • Naveen
                            • t}5
                            • 18 Jul 2010

                            Guys!!

                            Where is the voice command app in Samsung Wave GSMarena review tells there is voice command Where is it!!

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                              • Chris
                              • p1E
                              • 17 Jul 2010

                              In the review it said that "you can set the handset to auto retrieve new mail at a preset interval ", but I am having a bit of a hard time finding that setting in the phone, does anyone know for sure where that menu can be found? I've already looked under email accounts -> yahoo (my email provider) and found a few settings related to smtp and imap/ pop servers, roaming, email limit, whether to load the entire mail, or just headers, but no auto retrieval. Any tip greatly appreciated, thanks a bunch in advance!!

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                                • Anonymous
                                • utr
                                • 16 Jul 2010

                                but in gsmarena no where it is mentioned abt tv output. gsmarena guys plzzzzzzz respond to this query

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                                  • vaN
                                  • 16 Jul 2010

                                  Anonymous, 15 Jul 2010does this have tv output plzzzzzzz answer this question who... moreyes it has a TV out

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • v{U
                                    • 15 Jul 2010

                                    does this have tv output plzzzzzzz answer this question who already own this phone

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                                      • 4sn
                                      • 15 Jul 2010

                                      does anyone in the US using this phone on AT&T right now?? I really want to have this phone, but I heard that I can't use MMS and 3G internet in the US though. I have talked with AT&T, but what they told me was that it may not work properly. Anyone has clue?? Thanks.

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                                        • The Dude
                                        • mNv
                                        • 15 Jul 2010

                                        mahdi, 03 Jul 2010how about the battery?plz tell me...Read review :) Batery is THE BEST on the market!