Samsung I9000 Galaxy S
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- Fongy
- Gjj
- 23 Jun 2010
Hey you crazy kids!
Just thought I'd give you all an update - in particular about the battery!!
Well, 3rd day using it now, and yesterday I put the "power saving mode" on as well as the "automated backlight" - and stopped using live wallpapers... and it dramatically increases the battery life...
I used it quite a bit sorting out contacts (if you need tips on how to transfer numbers using backup pro / google / facebook and then adding them actually onto the 'phone' - without doing it, you can't create groups or assign ringtones, etc.!
Anyway...
I used it for 2 hours music / radio - sorted out and linked loads of contacts, downloaded apps, generally messed with it (I had updates going on FB / Twit / Email, etc.)
And it was about 35% by 6pm-ish...
In order to run it down completely - I managed to watch most of 'up' in HD (or had it running whilst doing other things) and then increase contrast until it truly died...
I do think several charges has helped, and definitely the auto-power feature...
And yes, you don't need the contrast on full brightness for the screen to look lovely (but it's nice to increase it when showing it off to people!!)
So... all in all - disaster averted - I noticed someone, somewhere put that the X10's screen is better than Galaxy S in sunlight - trust me - it isn't - I've seen BOTH in real life (not just a video) and nothing compares to the Samsung...
Totally and utterly impressed with this phone - I was a bit sceptical at first (like many) and I'll be even happier with the Froyo update (even more RAM to play with according to everyone on here!)
2 quick questions for anyone!!!
1. Is there a way of overriding the "low battery" feature - and still use apps until it does run out?
2. Does anyone know of a decent silicone / hard case for it and where to get one? (UK) It's slim enough to be able to fit into a case and still be very very usable (I'll probably get a screen protector too!!)
Thanks everyone for input and comments - I'll be checking this section periodically so any questions you want answering - just ask!
:)
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- asifbhura
- mDr
- 23 Jun 2010
[deleted post]Him
The reliable source is www.expansys.com
I just purchase from there through DHL.
I am from india as well.
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- Anonymous
- 44r
- 23 Jun 2010
xperia x10 screen is much much better than super amoloed screen of Samsung Galaxy S in direct sunlight. Check the video on this site
http://gadgets.apnafundaz.com/2010/06/xperia-x10-htc-desire-samsung-galaxy-s-visibility-under-sunlight-screen-test/
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- Matt
- Ui0
- 23 Jun 2010
Naga, 22 Jun 2010Does it have a TV out option?Yes it has TV out
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- Anonymous
- iFr
- 23 Jun 2010
do android have coreplayer or tcpmp...?
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- Humtumbola
- R5x
- 23 Jun 2010
jankesdh, 20 Jun 2010Because of damm plastic it's so cheap. Besides you know wha... moreThe phone exterior may be made of plastic, but is damn tough! Saw the demo at the recent CommuniAsia fair. They dropped the phone onto the floor from a height of 1.6m. The phone's battery came out. But when it was assembled again, the phone was still perfect. Not even a scratch or a chip can be found on it!
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- Darrielle
- qJV
- 23 Jun 2010
do u have to have internet on this phone with t-mobile...please help.
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- Anonymous
- uPV
- 23 Jun 2010
john, 22 Jun 2010does it support skype voice calling and facebook things nic... moreAt this Time Skype is not offer on Android phone but are others can do same such as Truphone, Fring and so on offered by Android. Just type VOIP in Market place.
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- qw
- vIY
- 22 Jun 2010
In India the actual price of this phone on any samsung store is 26,000 rs only.
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- john
- TL5
- 22 Jun 2010
does it support skype voice calling and facebook things nice and fine.like can i get proper application like i do get in symbian os 6.3 as in mi nokia n95
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- Dud
- mxS
- 22 Jun 2010
Iv tried Tv-out with a n95 cable n its works perfectly.
Gameloft games are great. Playstation 1 emulator will be available soon too. I hope a PSP emulator is made too.
Online gaming is great, played What The Doodle!? which is good fun n Toonwarz is a 3D FPS with deathmatch et al.
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- Naga
- 2Ta
- 22 Jun 2010
Does it have a TV out option?
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- jamie
- t7L
- 22 Jun 2010
@MiR, 22 Jun 2010I can help u with that,i have the android market source i b... morewow, thanks for the reply. another question though, can you download both free and payed apps? i really want to buy this phone, it was just the android market that im concerned about because it feels like less than a smartphone without great apps to download. ^_^
BTW, how did you install the android market?
thanks a lot again.
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- Anonymous
- Khs
- 22 Jun 2010
how about games for android?
for now i see no many good games for android
how about future games?
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- @MiR
- fnK
- 22 Jun 2010
jamie, 22 Jun 2010ive read a post somewhere that in UAE, android store/app is... moreI can help u with that,i have the android market source i bought mine too without it and i just installed it.
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- Asif
- vGv
- 22 Jun 2010
this phone is really good i had very good expreince there is no compartion wit any other brands phone
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- jankesdh
- nEQ
- 22 Jun 2010
jamie, 22 Jun 2010ive read a post somewhere that in UAE, android store/app is... moreYou can always try some forums but probably you will find only the best ones
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- Alan
- TRG
- 22 Jun 2010
May I know if Samsung I9000 Galaxy support Microsoft Exchange Email? Cause my Company is using microsoft exchage.Thanks
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- jamie
- t7L
- 22 Jun 2010
ive read a post somewhere that in UAE, android store/app is not available, do we have other option where to download games/apps?
samsung store/apps will be available right?
but android/google store has more to offer than.. :(
wanna buy this phone but that's my only problem..
does anybody knows if theres a workaround regarding this issue?
thanks in advance
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- Anonymous
- S9P
- 22 Jun 2010
For those that have the phone:
How does it perform in WiFi "N" . I'm thinking connecting to a network and streaming MKV's over it.
How stable?
Whats the battery impact?