Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
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- 3Dk
- 29 Jul 2010
tictoc, 29 Jul 2010I think, and this is just a guess you understand, that judg... moreIf that's right, it'll coincide right with my upgrade! Just hope Carphone Warehouse will have it as I don't trust network providers to not try and add their own crap on a phone.
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- tictoc
- pKL
- 29 Jul 2010
I think, and this is just a guess you understand, that judging from the info I've read on the net, the Samsung Beam could be released in the U.K. around about the 17th August. That's a month after its release in Singapore. Then taking into account a couple of weeks to get from the dealer to me, I guess I will have my phone by the end of August which will just about be the third quarter of the year as predicted on the net.
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- 0cy
- 29 Jul 2010
Simon, 29 Jul 2010I ordered straight through a Singapore phone website. There... moreHey, can you post which website?
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- Rxu
- 29 Jul 2010
tictoc, 28 Jul 2010Where did you order your phone. Was it from the UK and what... moreI ordered straight through a Singapore phone website. Theres quite a few around. I paid 990 SGD including shipping and insurance.
I expect arrival next week to me coz it will be shipped from Singapore today or tomorrow :P
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- David, London, UK
- mxG
- 29 Jul 2010
I don't see why this handset will not be released in Europe specifically the UK where I am situated. Samsung not releasing this phone will mean a huge loss of revenue in my opinion. I currently have the Nokia 5800 and will get this phone as my first choice or the Nokia N8 as my second choice. Both have strong batteries which is a massive draw. The Samsung Galaxy is not in my short list as the camara has no flash. The Iphone 4G no chance at all. It doesn't interest me and I am not a sheep easily influenced by the Steve Jobs marketing. Will this get the Android 2.2 upgrade anybody? I think this will cheaper than the N8 and the N8 has no video light. I have been into Nokia for most of the time and feel its time to switch camp.
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- Arturas
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- 28 Jul 2010
tictoc, 28 Jul 2010You mentioned macro mode. Does this phone have it, because ... moreI bet it will have macro mode, because all the good Samsung cameraphones I've owned had it.
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- tictoc
- pKL
- 28 Jul 2010
Simon, 28 Jul 2010Ordered my Galaxy Beam straight from SG today. Most likely ... moreWhere did you order your phone. Was it from the UK and what makes you think it will be next week.
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- tictoc
- pKL
- 28 Jul 2010
Engineer Man, 28 Jul 2010STEREO SPEAKERS ARE MY INTEREST SINCE I'VE OWNED MY 5800XM ... moreYou mentioned macro mode. Does this phone have it, because I've not noticed it mentioned anywhere.
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- tew
- 28 Jul 2010
@Yen: I'd rather have a not nice looking phone with massive functionalities than having a n00b phone which looks nice but doesn't do anything. And looking normal = thieves will not be interested either (unless they are pro's :P)
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- Reddy
- Tr3
- 28 Jul 2010
when is it going to be available in the uae!!!!! somebody please respond.
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- PUq
- 28 Jul 2010
the phone specs is powerful. design wise, doesn't really stand out from the crowd. it's just like an ordinary phone when being carried around.
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- imdikaindika
- Uiw
- 28 Jul 2010
good phone
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- Simon
- Rxu
- 28 Jul 2010
Ordered my Galaxy Beam straight from SG today. Most likely get it early next week. Will be able to do some testing by then.
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- Engineer Man
- n5Q
- 28 Jul 2010
I look forward to people posting the poential best quality they can get of this phones camera quality, 720P video & image links of more videos & images, as the images I have seen so far look blurred, or cropped to a smaller size. It would be nice to have a clear 720P video of some music playback on those stereo loudspeakers on the BEAM or what would be better an accurate comparison of loudspeakers vs Wave or 5800. Now that would be cool!
Samsung must release this phone over in the UK, because there must be plenty of people who are interested. Sadly if this thread is anything to go by the population, we really need some reality check statistics & need to know how many pople are buying this phone. This thread needs to attract more people like the N8, Iphone4 & the Galaxy S. Singapore may decide whether it does well & decide whether it gets to the european countries including UK.
SO here is hoping that this phone does well & we look forward to the new reviews, demo vids, 720P, images, loudspeaker tests, because there are imaging enthusiasts, video enthusiasts, music phone enthusiasts or those complete multimedia enthusiasts that would like to know if their element of interest is worth the buying of the product. For instance I bought my 5800 because it had great sounding loudspeakers, this matters to some people & makes or breaks buying the phone.
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- Engineer Man
- n5Q
- 28 Jul 2010
STEREO SPEAKERS ARE MY INTEREST SINCE I'VE OWNED MY 5800XM I CAN NO LONGER DO WITHOUT FAIRLY LOUD BASSY STEREO LOUDSPEAKERS IN A MOBILE PHONE!
I know there are mixed perceptions with all phones. I saw someones blurred pictures of their bird. Although blurred the quality seemed to be good quality with no noise so maybe just need to enable Macro mode (close up).
This 720P video seems pretty stable, at least as good as samsung wave & galaxy s as far as I can tell. It looks promising & will probably please most people. Once I've seen some more 720P videos, images, then I will be able to make up my mind whether the quality is good in my minds eye.
I've heard from daniel at Tech65 (Gear65) that the BEAM's stereo speakers aren't that loud for playing back movies through PICO projector. But you are bound to need external speakers anyway for that. If the stereo speakers are 65dB, then they are bound to be excellent at least better than the 5800 I own. I have to say I love the sound on my 5800, just hope the Beam retains the same bass & is bit louder.
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- n4K
- 27 Jul 2010
Anonymous, 27 Jul 2010i normally don't look good in Samsung product, but this pho... moreme too is my first samsung, one year ago i hate samsng but now with this fine android im in love LoL
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- Anonymous
- n4K
- 27 Jul 2010
The first exemple of HD camera sample, is quite good !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HbJuQzh_X4&feature=player_embedded
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- Anonymous
- PFP
- 27 Jul 2010
i normally don't look good in Samsung product, but this phone(as above mention) projector+phone is a product that does more than what you think it is. overall = Gd!
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- robz
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- 27 Jul 2010
ver can v find a comparison
samsung galaxy beam vs motorola milestone xt720
(in detail)....
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- Anonymous
- UGn
- 27 Jul 2010
Simon, 26 Jul 2010According to the early adopters in Singapore, this phone Be... moreya, dono why in singapore no antenna