gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-07-31 07:14:39
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The Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the latest smartphones on the market, running Android and boasting a stunningly thin design. It's packed with features and offers a fantastic screen. It's also the best smartphone on the market. The goodThe Samsung Gal...
The Samsung Galaxy S II features one of the best screens available on a smartphone. At 4.2 inches, it's large enough to consume media content with ease, and it's also pin-sharp. Samsung has used AMOLED technology to produce stunning colour reproduction, with vivid hues and deep blacks on offer. The Galaxy S II is also the fastest smartphone we've had the pleasure of using, with the Gingerbread ve...
There's very little to dislike about the Samsung Galaxy S II. The huge screen and skinny casing can make it slightly awkward to hold, and the Android OS gets some slightly useless additions from Samsung, but both of these points are minor niggles.
In short, we love the Samsung Galaxy S II. With an excellent OS, and even better hardware, it's the best smartphone in the world right now. Best offers for the Samsung Galaxy S IIAmazon Marketplace £469.99 eBay.co.uk £498.27 Samsung Galaxy S II is tagg...
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We rated highly, so much so that we gave it an Award last year – ahead, it should be noted, of its deadly rival, the .So if we thought the Galaxy S was a better buy than the iPhone, what of its replacement?No point beating about the bush: it’s stunnin...
Light, slim, big screen, dynamic, colourful video, new Kies wireless software is neat...
Lacks premium feel, audio can be bettered, no longer the latest Android OS...
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One of the first things I noticed about the Samsung Galaxy S II when I picked it up was just how light it is. It weighs only 119g and is incredibly slim, at 8.49mm thick.This is pretty impressive, considering the spec of the phone. The Galaxy S II boasts...
One of the first things I noticed about the Samsung Galaxy S II when I picked it up was just how light it is. It weighs only 119g and is incredibly slim, at 8.49mm thick.This is pretty impressive, considering the spec of the phone. The Galaxy S II boas...
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The Samsung Galaxy S2 is the follow-up to the high-end Galaxy S and is, as expected, bigger, faster and more user friendly. The device is available now, and customers can expect to pay around £475 for a SIM-free version or sign up to a contract startin...
Light as a feather, fast internet, great text input, clear screen, reasonable battery life...
Expensive, fragile back cover...
This Samsung Galaxy S II is an excellent device that builds on the strength of its predecessor. We think this is one of the best phones on the market and, despite its cost, it beats the HTC Sensation thanks to the hardware...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-07-31 07:14:39
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The Samsung Galaxy S II follows the trend adopted by most high-end mobiles and merges contacts from your phonebook, e-mails, text messages and social networks into a single display. Like with the Motorola Atrix, you can also add shortcuts for your favo...
Dazzling screen but still very usable/Great camera, Generally respsonive with very smooth navigation, Fullyfeatured media player/Amazing mobile web experience, TouchWiz 4 interface adds a lot to Android 2.3, Thin, light and powerful / Kies Air app...
Screen not very bright and doesn't reproduce colours accurately, MHL convertor for HDMI ports not included, Still entirely plastic, Yet another iPhone clone, TouchWiz not for everybody...
The Galaxy S already had a lot going for it, but Samsung's second generation of the smartphone is very much a product of its time. The Galaxy S II is incredibly powerful but surprisingly thin and light at the same time. Our biggest disappointment was t...
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tracyandmatt.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 07:14:40
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Samsung rocked the Android world last year with the original Galaxy S, which quickly became one of the biggest selling phones of 2010. But now the Korean giant has come out with a successor under the originally named moniker, the Galaxy S II. Samsung'...
The Android space was dominated by the Galaxy S last year and I expect that this year the entire mobile space will be dominated by it's successor. The hardware on the Galaxy S II won't be beaten for quite some time (perhaps until this time next year) o...
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Dual-core smartphones are coming thick and fast now and one of the most lauded contenders is the Samsung Galaxy S2 (or Samsung Galaxy SII i9100 to give it its full name). Following in the footsteps of its exceedingly popular predecessor, the Samsung Galax...
Incredibly fast, Dazzling 4.3in screen, Excellent video playback, Web browser supports Flash, Light for its size...
Too large for some, Plastic build doesn't feel premium, Poor call quality...
Other Samsung additions include the hubs, of which there are four: Music, Game, Readers, and Social. Music provides access to a music download service provided by 7Digital. The interface is simple but effective – so long as you know what artist you're sea...
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Sometimes the Mark II versions of phones feel like they’ve had little more than a light skim with the update brush. Yet with the Samsung Galaxy S II, this is certainly not the case. While, the original Galaxy S was a fine handset, this latest refit inc...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is a significant improvement on its predecessor and a terrific Android phone. While the battery life isn't the greatest, its slim profile, powerful processor, 8Mp camera and (almost) all the latest treats Android has to offer...
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Upon first picking up the Samsung Galaxy S II, you'd be forgiven for thinking that you're merely lifting some dummy model, or an empty chassis; it's that light. Its 116 gram weight is complimented by its remarkably slim design, with a thickness of 8.49 mm...
It's genuinely hard to find fault with the Samsung Galaxy S II. Though Android and Samsung's own TouchWiz UI still aren't quite up to the sleek standards of iOS, the hardware on show here makes this not only the greatest Android device we've seen so far...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-07-31 07:14:42
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Samsung has quite a range of smartphones in its portfolio. Some run its own operating system, Bada, some run Windows Phone - but by far the greatest number run Android. And, quite frankly, when Samsung can do what it has done with the Samsung Galaxy...
Stunning combination of topnotch features...
Plasticky build; flimsy backplate.
The Samsung Galaxy S II is the most exciting smartphone we've seen for a long time. Expensive, yes - but it sits right at the top of the specifications tree. If we had the cash to hand, we'd buy one in a jiffy...
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The Samsung Galaxy S IIAndroid may potentially pose a serious threat to the success of Apple's mobile devices, but we've still to see an Android smartphone that could compete on equal terms with the iPhone 4. At the risk of giving the game awa...
Although it would benefit from a build quality that befits its premium price, that’s the only real complaint we can level at the Samsung Galaxy S II. This is by far the best Android smartphone we’ve seen and anyone currently eyeing up an iPhone 4 shoul...
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Samsung continues to go from strength to strength with its first dual-core phone - the Android 2.3.3-equipped successor to last year’s Samsung Galaxy S. Its impressive specification includes a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 Super AMOLED plus display, 8-megapixel c...
The fastest and slickest Android phone we've seen - but its power is a strain on the battery...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 07:14:51
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The Samsung Galaxy S II is the most advanced smartphone we've seen to date. The large Super AMOLED Plus screen and lightweight build are impressive, and there are some software highlights — notably the ability to create and edit office documents and Ki...
1.2GHz dualcore processor, 4.3in. Super AMOLED Plus screen, 8megapixel main camera, 2megapixel front camera, Good range of apps, Fair battery life...
Flimsy backplate, Screen may be too large for those with small hands, Screen resolution could be higher, MicroSD card slot is under the battery...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 07:14:51
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We can’t speak highly enough about the Samsung Galaxy S II. If we had to describe it in just one word, we’d choose ‘brilliant’. While we have pointed out a couple of shortcomings, there is nothing that would dissuade us from buying this phone for ou...
The phone is super speedy thanks to that dualcore processor...
Keen photographers will miss a dedicated shutter key...
The best Android handset yet, the Samsung Galaxy S II excels in all areas...
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There's been such hype surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone since we first spied it earlier this year, we were worried we might have expected too much of it. The specifications were tantalising, our first hands-on was all-too brief; would it be...
A superlative smartphone from Samsung, with a fabulous screen, oodles of power and a cracking camera to match...
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The Samsung Galaxy S II is a serious smartphone. It has everything, at least on paper. But just because a phone comes fitted with the latest version of the Android operating system, a dual core processor and a size of screen you could you could pop on...
Hugely powerful, TouchWiz 4 doesn't spoil the Android experience, lightweight, fantastic display...
Not much unless you are really picky...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is better than any other Android smartphone to have hit the market so far. It has everything you could want and will need and each of those functions it more or less excels at. It’s fast, it’s bright, it’s clear and, joy of joys...
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The Samsung Galaxy S2 - or Samsung Galaxy S II, as it's also known - is the phone the Korean firm deems the successor to its best smartphone so far. And with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, super-slim chassis and feather-light innards, it's easy to see why...
Super-fast reaction times, Slim design, Ridiculously clear screen, Clear call quality, 1080p video recording...
Flimsy back cover, Poor keyboard layout, Samsung Apps portal...
It may be ageing and bettered by the S3 - but rest assured, with ICS the Samsung Galaxy S2 still a stunning phone...
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The Samsung Galaxy S 2 has the weight of expectation crushing down on its skinny 8.49mm deep frame – and with an iPhone 5 possibly still half a year away, that’s a lot for one handset to bear. So does this Android 2.3, dual-core handset live up to...
Gorgeous slice of Super AMOLED, stunningly fast...
Succeeds in spite of Samsung's software hubs, not because of...
Samsung has triumphed again with the Samsung Galaxy S 2, almost in spite of itself. Its software hubs are deathly dull compared to the movie service on the upcoming HTC Sensation, but they still don’t hamper an otherwise class act.From the internals to...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-07-31 07:15:00
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The original Galaxy S was famously skinny and light, and at just 8.5mm thick, the Galaxy S2 will be the thinnest smartphone on the market, effortlessly pinching the 9.3mm iPhone 4's crown. The Galaxy S2 will be familiar to those Sammy fans who pic...
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Mobile World Congress hasn't even started, but the next generation of super phones are already being unveiled. Samsung showed off its latest, the Samsung Galaxy S II, at its flashy Unpacked event in Barcelona. The Galaxy S II sports a 4.3in Super AMO...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is pleasingly thin and light, and looks great. It's also got a beautiful display. The specs look solid. Stay tuned for a full hands-on look at the Samsung Galaxy S II and more hot phone news out of Barcelona at the 2011 Mobile...
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fonehome.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-07 13:15:10
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The Samsung Galaxy S 2 has a tough act to follow. The South Korean gadget giant has managed to sell more than 10 million original Galaxy S Android phones worldwide – can a thinner sequel with a dual-core CPU get people to shell out all over again? Let’...
The Samsung Galaxy S 2 is an astonishingly thin, astonishingly fast smartphone. There are very few reasons this shouldn’t be in your pocket...
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D uring the Mobile World Congress, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S2 (i9100) as a successor to the popular Galaxy S smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a stylish, slim and light smartphone with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and a large, clear Super AMO...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-21 01:56:07
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It's thin, it's gorgeous, but can Samsung's much-anticipated Galaxy S II finally knock the iPhone 4 from its A-List perch? There’s been such hype surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone since we first spied it earlier this year, we were worried...
There’s plenty more in terms of software we could go into, from the excellent contact linking to the integrated task killer and the dead-easy DLNA sharing software, AllShare, but what you really want to read is our final verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S...
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Samsung's Galaxy S2 has been in the market for a few months now and there are good deals to be had in every region so what better time to look at the model below the Nexus, the Galaxy S2 which will likely get its own upgrade to Android 4.0 in the comin...
we realised that there is a lot to love about the Galaxy S2, especially the excellent call quality.Thinking back our instant dislike was perhaps inspired by the fact that Samsung have traded the premium feel of an all-metal chassis for a super lightw...
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We recently looked at Motorola’s Atrix smartphone and said that we were interested in seeing how the other soon-to-arrive dual-core offerings would stack up. Well we’ve now seen two of them and the results have been eye-opening. The Samsung Galaxy...
The Samsung Galaxy SII brings some very big guns to the dual-core wars. Read our review to see why this phone is so highly regarded...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2011-11-05 04:28:47
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Samsung's Galaxy S II 4G, which will be available through Bell on July 21 for $170 on a three-year term or $600 outright, is one of the most hotly anticipated smartphones coming to market this year...
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It’s not often that a gadget comes into the Test Centre and blows away my expectations, but the Galaxy S2 did exactly that.I’d expected a standout phone, but the Galaxy S2 is so much more. I want to tie my hands together to stop myself writing superlat...
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Samsung’s second attempt to dethrone the smartphone king – Apple’s iPhone – has finally arrived. Talked about for months and previewed with much fanfare, Samsung’s S2 is thin, spec’d up, and the flagship of Samsung’s range this year. Is it enough to t...
Samsung's overlay to Android has some very interesting features this time around; Latest version of Android (Android 2.3 Gingerbread); One of the thinnest and lightest phones we've ever felt...
Plastic casing makes it feel a little cheap; Software can be buggy...
Samsung’s second effort to topple the juggernaut iPhone comes out a success, a worthy competitor that manages to do some things even Apple hasn’t thought of. It’s not perfect – nothing ever is – but it’s easily one of the better examples of an Android...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 04:29:16
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Tweet Design The response to the physical build of the Galaxy S last year was pretty dismal. Almost everyone we spoke to about the handset commented on its flimsy-feeling plastic construction, though this didn't stop Samsung selling over 20 milli...
Lightning fast performance, Super AMOLED Plus is fantastic, Camera is amongst the best we've seen, TouchWiz 4.0 has some neat shortcuts...
Battery life is disappointing, Videoout requires a separate adapter...
If it wasn't for its disappointing battery life, the Galaxy S II would be our favourite phone of the year to date. Samsung builds on the success of the original Galaxy with a really fast, attractive and fully featured phone, but one that requires a lot...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 04:29:24
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Key Features * 1.2GHz dual core processor * 4.3in Super AMOLED Plus display * 8 megapixel camera * Android 2.3 Operating SystemDual-core smartphones are coming thick and fast now and one of the most lauded contenders is the Samsung Galaxy S...
Incredibly fast; Dazzling 4.3 inch screen; Excellent video playback; Web browser supports Flash; Light for its size...
Too large for some; Plastic build doesn't feel premium; Poor call quality...
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The Samsung Galaxy S II is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and this means one thing: it's fast. Very fast. This is most evident when browsing the Web: the Galaxy S II loads pages much faster than the iPhone 4 when connected to the same Wi-Fi n...
Excellent performance and brilliant display, Ultra-thin and light design, Great multimedia features...
Text hard to read when zoomed out in browser, Plastic battery cover and no camera button, Volume on earpiece could be louder...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is without doubt the best Android phone on the market, and may also be the best smartphone on the market, period. The Galaxy S II combines one of the biggest and best screens on the market, with blazing performance, functional, sta...
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The is by far the most hyped device so far this year. I mean who wouldn’t get hyped up over a 4.3″ Super AMOLED + display, 1.2GHz Dual-Core CPU and Quadband 3G supporting every network in Australia at the proper HSPA+ speed of 21Mbit. The set the ben...
Insanely good 4.3″ Super AMOLED + display, Snappy 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, Incredibly thin at 8.49mm, Ability to shoot semi-legible 1080p video, Quadband HSPA+ (21Mbit/7.56Mbit) – Works on every Australian network...
Kies syncing software for your PC, Fairly average loudspeaker, TouchWiz, even though it does the job, is too iPhone-ish, No notification LED! 1! *angry face*, No native micro-HDMI connection...
I’m going to be recommending the Galaxy S II to friends of mine who want an Android device. I mean if you look at its specs, it just boggles the mind. Sure, the price is steep moment, but everything is like that when it first launches and you’ll find...
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Once again we have an extremely powerful smartphone in our possession, the Samsung Galaxy S II. The Galaxy S II is probably one of the most popular devices this year thanks to its large, extremely high quality 4.3-inch display, dual-core processor and...
Fast and smooth UI, Audio quality, Brilliant 4.3inch display, Still photo quality and 1080p video quality, Battery life, Sleek and attractive design...
Overall, I was absolutely blown away with the Samsung Galaxy S II’s performance whilst we were in our testing phase. And even though I’m a pretty much an Apple Fanboy, I’d opt for the Samsung Galaxy S II over the iPhone 4S in a heartbeat.With an extrem...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-12-16 01:08:42
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The Samsung Galaxy S II is a thin, light and fast smartphone. Of all the Android phones we've reviewed, the S II is up there with the best in terms of both looks and performance.The 4.3in screen was one of the most impressive we've looked at – it was b...
Fast, slim and lightweight; great screen...
Unnecessary software...
One of the best Android phones available, with a great screen and fast processor...
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Adding to its range of handsets, Samsung has released its Galaxy S II handset to tempt you to part with your hard earned cash...
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You've probably read news or watched reports on TV about the immense success Samsung had with its Galaxy S2 smartphone. The news according to which owners of this device would get its OS updated to Android's 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich was enough to make owner...
So yes, the upgrade from Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich is one of the major pros brought by Google's Android 4.0. If it weren't for it, we wouldn't have had the opportunity to have so many fun experiences. Samsung's Galaxy S2 is among the first smartp...
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Samsung announced at Mobile World Congress the successor to their 10 million plus, best-selling Galaxy S mobile phone–the Samsung Galaxy S II. The new model is a lighter, thinner, more powerful version of the first handset with a bigger screen and all w...
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itproportal.com Updated:
2013-03-24 17:31:03
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One Mobile Ring has managed to obtain a video demonstration of the recently announced Samsung GT-I9100 Galaxy S II, with its dual-core processor, Android ‘Gingerbread' 2.3 OS and a 4.27-inch 480×800 WVGA Super AMOLED Plus screen. On-board is an 8 megapixe...
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The Samsung Galaxy S II 4G runs the 2.3 "Gingerbread" version of Google's Android operating system. Telstra hasn't confirmed whether or not the phone will receive an upgrade to the latest Ice Cream Sandwich version. It has already started to delive...
Fast 4G speeds, 4.5in display, Slick performance...
Limited 4G coverage, Screen resolution outdated, Thicker, heavier than 3G model...
If you desperately need or want 4G connectivity on your phone and live or work in an area that's effectively serviced by Telstra's 4G network, the Galaxy S II 4G's fast data speeds will certainly impress you. However, newer phones like the HTC One X and S...
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Telstra has released a 4G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II Android smartphone . Currently one of the most popular Android phones on the market, the 4G version of the Galaxy S II is Telstra's second 4G capable smartphone following the launch of the HTC V...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2013-11-06 13:42:40
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Verdict Frankly, there's very little we can fault about the Samsung Galaxy S2. Media-wise it's one of the best phones out there at the moment; the screen feels purposefully designed to make movies and feature-rich websites look stunning. And somehow all t...
The Galaxy S2 is an exceptional phone that blows the competition away. Review The Samsung Galaxy is a massively popular phone, and Samsung are hoping to pull off the same trick with their follow-up, the Samsung Galaxy S2. And based on our experiences wit...
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The hotly anticipated ‘sequel' to the Samsung Galaxy S finally hit Australian stores last week, ushering in a new generation of Android 2.3, HSPA+ compatible smartphones. We've had a play with the device over the past few days and so far we've been very...
The hotly anticipated ‘sequel' to the Samsung Galaxy S finally hit Australian stores last week, ushering in a new generation of Android 2.3, HSPA+ compatible smartphones. We've had a play with the device over the past few days and so far we've been very...
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From haute hardware to sexy software, Samsung’s new Galaxy S II is the best handset yet to run Google’s Android operating system. There are a couple of tiny chinks in its svelte armour of awesomeness, but those weaknesses all but disappear in the face...
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Give the Galaxy SII, Samsung’s latest Android flagship, to anyone to play with and they’ll come back with one of two responses – either “My, it’s thin!” or “My, the screen’s big!” These two design concepts are part and parcel to the SII smartphone’s ap...
1.2 GHz dualcore processor, 4.27" screen, 8.5 mm body enough said...
TouchWiz 4.0 does not bring too much to the table, no mini HDMI out, speakerphone a bit soft.
The three million customers who placed pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy SII certainly won’t be disappointed. It is one of the best smartphones currently available thanks to not only a wafer-thin design (8.5 mm), but also a 4.27” touch-screen that can...
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A lot of people have seen me carrying the Samsung Galaxy S II around and they’re initially mentioning how similar it looks to the iPhone. The inevitable comparisons will be drawn to the iPhone and there’s lots of sites already calling this the “iPhone...
I loved the little Samsung tweaks. They're not “in your face”. They're not annoying. They're brilliant. The Kies Air app is stunning. The Hubs, whilst mostly out-sourced, help to aggregate content that would normally just get dumped in the apps-list. The...
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Samsung has pulled out all the stops with the Galaxy S II i9100. It’s squeezed its best-quality 4.3-inch screen, an 8MP camera and a super-fast dual-core processor into a surprisingly slim case. In fact, at 8.49mm at its thinnest point, Samsung c...
Fast, powerful, with dazzling design and great battery life, the Galaxy S II is an irresistible Android handset...
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In some ways we have been privileged enough to have had use of the Samsung Galaxy S II for the past few months and this has given us enough experience to categorically say from the off that this is the best Android Smartphone we have ever used. A bold sta...
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So everyone talks about a phone being an iPhone killer. Which smartphone will be the one to topple Apple’s touchscreen wonder off the smartphone tower? The Samsung Galaxy S II is probably the closest we’re going to see this generation.The Samsung G...
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The Samsung Galaxy S2 has been out now for a few months ago and it's been reviewed to death. For that reason I'll keep it shortMy HTC Hero (or T-Mobile G2 Touch in my case) has got to the end of its 18 month contract and has served me well. But the Androi...
It's fast, slim and has an excellent screen. Because of its slimness it gets away with that large screen (and remains pocketable). I'd highly recommend it – particularly if you can get it for a good price !...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2014-03-21 01:46:33
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Galaxy S II is a big step up from the original Galaxy S, with a larger, sharper Super Amoled screen, more storage and internal memory, plus a snappy 1.2GHz dual core Arm Cortex-A9 that makes multitasking easy.It may have been recently superseded by the Ga...
Faster performance, bigger screen and better colour depth than the original Samsung Galaxy plus more internal storage, upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), slim and sleek design...
Slightly reduced battery life (improved with firmware updates), plastic shell (but this does make the phone very light for its size), Design, The Samsung Galaxy S II is very thin, with a light plastic shell that weighs just 116g. It's lighter than the iPh...
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We recently looked at Motorola's Atrix smartphone and said that we were interested in seeing how the other soon-to-arrive dual-core offerings would stack up. Well we've now seen two of them and the results have been eye-opening.Copyright © PC Pro, Dennis...
It's a little hard to discuss the Galaxy S II without sound like a kool-aid drinker, but the phone is nothing short of remarkable. Its power is unrivalled, its 4.3in is wonderfully bright and colourful, call quality is great and the camera is simply super...
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Jenneth Orantia turned her back on a lucrative career in law to pursue her unhealthy obsession with consumer technology. She's known for having at least half a dozen of the latest gadgets on her person at a time, and once won a bottle of Dom Perignon for...
The Galaxy S was designed to take on the iPhone 4, and despite its warts (sluggish performance, short battery life), it was one of the first real challengers to the Apple empire. We're guessing that Samsung had the impending iPhone 5 in mind when it buil...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-26 01:48:48
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Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy S2, picks up the flagship smartphone crown from its one-year-old brother, the original Galaxy S.It’s grown up, yet also slimmed down, if that makes sense; they’ve managed to cram a dual-core processor, DLNA, an...
It’s a fantastic phone that's has been cleverly created to age as well as a smartphone can, with a high-speed dual-core processor, wireless syncing to your computer and the very latest version of Android.That luscious screen stands alongside the iPhone...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-04-04 02:58:34
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Samsung€s Galaxy S II has remained faithful to the original, but despite the improvements under the hood, can such a simple design still ignite the same level of passion?From zero to four in a matter of months, there are already some very tough choices to...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-13 02:33:00
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Update: We've updated our review to reflect the software update on the Samsung Galaxy S2 to Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich - and to include the changes found in the recent 4.0.4 update as well.The Samsung Galaxy S2 - or Samsung Galaxy S II, as it's also...
Superfast reaction times, Slim design, Ridiculously clear screen, Clear call quality, 1080p video recording...
Flimsy back cover, Poor keyboard layout, Samsung Apps portal...
And so we come to the end of our epic Samsung Galaxy S2 review – and we know some of you might have jumped straight here to see what we think. However, if you're considering purchasing this phone, we recommend you take a look through our review, as there'...
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gadgetdaily.xyz Updated:
2014-05-07 02:25:40
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HTC and Samsung have been duelling for the top position in Android phones for the last year or more. With the Galaxy S II, its first dual-core smartphone, Samsung has set the bar very high indeed.Before you even switch it on, the S II looks like a winner...
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techview.co Updated:
2014-05-08 02:12:00
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Hi there and I hope you are all well and having a great weekend . As you may have guessed I have been busy with case reviews lately and here we have another one for you and it's probably my favourite one so far . It is the case-mate tough for the Samsung...
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I wouldn't usually put up a post detailing my first thoughts on a device, seeing as though I only just received the Samsung Galaxy S II this afternoon, but you guys are just too insistent that I supply my thoughts to you as quickly as possible. So hit the...
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androidaustralia.com.au Updated:
2014-05-30 06:22:23
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Let me start by saying… what a relief!When I upgraded from my HTC Desire HD to the Samsung Galaxy S2, I had no idea how much of an upgrade I was really getting. Sure, I knew the specs for these bad boys, but it's only now I own one that I fully understand...
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The Samsung Galaxy S II is a genuinely remarkable smartphone, and it all starts with its most obvious asset: that huge 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen. It's very bright and, as OLED has no pervasive backlight (each pixel has its own light source), contr...
It's a little hard to discuss the Galaxy S II without sound like a kool-aid drinker, but the phone is nothing short of remarkable. Its power is unrivalled, its 4.3-inch is wonderfully bright and colourful, call quality is great and the camera is simply su...
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The Samsung Galaxy S II operates on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and boasts a 1.2GHz dual-core application processor, 4G (HSPA+ 21) connectivity, 1024MB of RAM and a 4.27in Super AMOLED Plus display.Other noteworthy features include: full HD video recor...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is everything you could hope for in an Android smartphone. It has a huge screen, excellent battery life, a suite of arresting software and it zips along at a blitzkrieg pace. Based on our first look, we'd call it one of the best sm...
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Since the iPhone 4S has just been announced by Apple, we thought we'd put it head to head against some of the leading Android devices currently available and the rumoured specs of the Nexus Prime. All of them are dual-core, all of them are sparkly, but so...
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2014-08-06 10:16:11
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The most striking feature of the Galaxy S II X next to its impressive screen size, is its fit and finish. Not that previous Samsung smartphones were flimsy or felt cheap, but the S II X feels really solid and premium and a bit better than what we are used...
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tekgadg.com Updated:
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When Samsung Galaxy S II was demoed at MWC in February, we couldn't believe what we were seeing. An Android phone running Gingerbread, 8.5mm thick, Super AMOLED Plus screen, running a dual-core processor? Is this real life? Fast forward half a year, and w...
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Samsung continues to go from strength to strength with its first dual-core phone - the Android 2.3.3-equipped successor to last year’s Samsung Galaxy S. Its impressive specification includes a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 Super AMOLED plus display, 8-megapixel came...
Once the best Android handset to own, there are now much better smartphones available for around the same money as a second-hand example...
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Smartphones, like tablets, have known a boom in the past months, boom that was accentuated by the launch of new models at the CES 2012 earlier this month. If this is the first time you're buying such a device and need advice or your old one broke, we will...
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Above all other phones, the Galaxy S II was the champion Android device of 2011. How well does it stack up in 2012 with the addition of 4G connectivity?When Telstra launched its 4G network late last year, it was only showing off one phone, which it didn't...
It's great that there's some choice in the 4G smartphone world, and our tests to date seem to indicate that the 4G phones have a slight edge when it comes to getting reliable 4G signal over 4G hotspots and USB modems. The Galaxy S II remains an excellent...
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telegraph.co.uk Updated:
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For a long time, if any technology writer was asked what phone they would recommend to most users, the answer was simple. Even for the least Apple-inclined, ‘Get an iPhone' was the only honest answer. It was not perfect, but it was the best on the mark...
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So you’ve read the reviews of the latest dual-core Android smartphones, but what about the raw power figures on the Motorola ATRIX, HTC Sensation, Samsung Galaxy S II and the LG Optimus 2X?We thought we’d put all the dual-core handsets in a line and test...
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Samsung Galaxy S II / S 2 is never predicted to be one of the kings of smartphone manufacturers, with a few false of start ups at the early beginning. Nobody would suppose the company comes up with new energy and took another step forward, putting the bes...
Overall the Samsung Galaxy S II / S 2 is quite impressive, with the dual-core processor built within, and the incredible Super AMOLED Plus screen is really hot, being able to hit the iPhone version of NOVA screen. A lot of new technologies are installed i...
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From that post, you'd know that I got my hands on an exclusive yet unreleased unit of the Samsung Galaxy S III for review. This gives me to give you an exclusive sneak peek on the smartphone and answer any questions that you have before it's (rumoured to...
On the first official day I walked out in public with the Samsung Galaxy S III, I do get some head turns from true geeks like myself. People stopping me to ask, “Is that the new Galaxy S3? But it's not out yet?”After fondling it for a couple of seconds, g...
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In the world of smartphones, there are always a few models that stand out. Two of the most popular are Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy SII (S2). While the S2 has been out since mid-last year, it has been recently updated to the latest Android version...
Great Hardware and Specs, Probably still the best Android phone , Speed and Performance, Great Photo and Video Quality...
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.0 Quick Review by TP Contributing Writer, Patrick Valentin Since the day Samsung announced that they've started to roll out the ICS upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy S2 in certain countries, I've been checking Kies regularly to...
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Dual sim phones are so popular these days. The demand for dual sim phones just got higher. Most feature phones of Nokia has the dual sim feature and Nokia Philippines just got a big endorser for dual sim phones, Vic Sotto. Cherry Mobile and Alcatel are ve...
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Since its launch , the iPhone 4S has gotten rave reviews for its camera's image quality. But what if you want a great camera phone that isn't an iPhone? We happened to have five of the latest eight-megapixel cameraphones in the lab, so we thought why not...
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So obviously the iPhone 4S won't look pretty when dropped on the pavement. What about if it was compared with the Samsung Galaxy S II with its famed Gorilla glass? Watch the video to find out.Other gadget drop/torture tests to watch: iPhone 4S drop test i...
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TechPinas Guest Post (TPGP) presents... Samsung Galaxy S2 Review by: TP Friend, Michael B. Biando Hello everyone! Mark of TechPinas invited me to write a review of the Samsung Galaxy S II which, by chance, is also my newest phone. I am not really good...
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The Samsung GALAXY S II returns as the Korean chaebol's high-end flagship smartphone, replacing a predecessor that's slightly over a year old . The latter first garnered attention for its patented Super AMOLED screen, which has now been replaced by a Supe...
Is Two Better Than One?The Samsung Galaxy S II took what we liked about the Galaxy S and made it better. Heck, it does a better job than most other high-end Android smartphones. Like the Motorola Atrix and the LG Optimus 2X, the Samsung Galaxy S II belong...
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The Samsung GALAXY S II returns as the Korean chaebol's high-end flagship smartphone, replacing a predecessor that's slightly over a year old . The latter first garnered attention for its patented Super AMOLED screen, which has now been replaced by a Supe...
Is Two Better Than One?The Samsung Galaxy S II took what we liked about the Galaxy S and made it better. Heck, it does a better job than most other high-end Android smartphones. Like the Motorola Atrix and the LG Optimus 2X, the Samsung Galaxy S II belong...
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technoodling.net Updated:
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A review of the Samsung Galaxy S2 from the point of view of an iPhone user, Jason. This is part 3 of a 3-part review of the Samsung Galaxy S2 by the Technoodling editors.Read the previous installments: Samsung Galaxy S2 review by Vic Samsung Galaxy S2 rev...
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It's no secret that smartphones powered by dual-core processors are one of the biggest highlights in 2011. Just a few weeks ago, we had a quick talk with HTC to understand some of the unique features of the Taiwanese company's latest Android flagship devi...
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It's certainly the fastest one in the market, has the most gorgeous screen, has a pretty awesome camera and has a well-designed, non-intrusive vendor-enforced interface...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is probably the best Android phone in the market at the moment.It's certainly the fastest one in the market, has the most gorgeous screen, has a pretty awesome camera and has a well-designed, non-intrusive vendor-enforced interf...
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The race for smartphone supremacy is undoubtedly a fierce one. Manufacturers are scrambling to throw everything they've got to hungry, demanding consumers in a market that's growing and getting more sophisticated by the day. People want faster, slimmer, s...
It's slim, it's sexy, it's fast. There's little not to like about the Samsung GALAXY S II. One of the best Android smartphones that money can buy at this point. If you can get over the plasticky feel of its exterior, the S II may just be smartphone you ar...
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This is a product review of a loaned unit from Samsung Malaysia.In February 2011 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung announced and revealed their new Samsung Galaxy S II – the much hyped about successor to their extremely successful Samsu...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
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Debuting with the Galaxy S last summer, the Galaxy series of Android based Smartphones has done wonders for Samsung- making them one of the top Android-based devices manufacturer. When I reviewed the Galaxy S, my verdict was “Rough around the edges but...
Super fast, Gorgeous screen, Incredibly thin, Good battery life...
No notification LED, TouchWiz still lacks the integration found in SenseUI...
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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II is featured again in another video. Especially for those who can't wait, Samsung has released an official hands-on video which goes through the details of the device which includes TouchWiz, Web Browser and an improved ema...
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Here's the latest Samsung Galaxy S II commercial to hit the web. Is it just us or did the ad just suggested that the Galaxy S II makes a really good upskirt camera?In any case, here are the other Samsung Galaxy S II commercials: Latest Samsung Galaxy S II...
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Having owned over half a dozen Android smartphones in the past year, I thought I've seem them all. The Samsung Galaxy S II (S2 i9100) brings it up a notch — a powerful and sexy Android superphone that comes with all the bells and whistles.The very thin fr...
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Samsung outs it's second commercial for the Galaxy S II this time showcasing its Voice Talk feature that allows for hands free texting via voice control.It looks like a pretty cool feature provided that it works as advertised.Check out the first Samsung G...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is about to be usurped as the South Korean company's flagship handset. The Galaxy S8 is just around the corner, so is a Galaxy S7 worth buying right now? There's two ways of answering that question. On one hand, no, of course not...
There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior, and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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Since its launch , the iPhone 4S has gotten rave reviews for its camera's image quality. But what if you want a great camera phone that isn't an iPhone? We happened to have five of the latest eight-megapixel cameraphones in the lab, so we thought why not...
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Both these phones share somewhat similar specs to the 2011 flagship – from display resolution to the allocation of RAM. Yet, they differ in camera, screen size, processor and even storage space. So, if you're on a tight budget, which one should you get?We...
Fantastic display, Good camera, microSD card support...
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Once the best Android handset to own, there are now other smartphones available for around the same money as a second-hand example...
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technave.sg Updated:
2016-11-26 16:52:25
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Samsung Galaxy S II / S 2 is never predicted to be one of the kings of smartphone manufacturers, with a few false of start ups at the early beginning. Nobody would suppose the company comes up with new energy and took another step forward, putting the bes...
Overall the Samsung Galaxy S II / S 2 is quite impressive, with the dual-core processor built within, and the incredible Super AMOLED Plus screen is really hot, being able to hit the iPhone version of NOVA screen. A lot of new technologies are installed i...
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The Samsung Galaxy S II (SGS2) has got to be one of the most anticipated Android phones of 2011. There are already plenty of excellent reviews of the SGS2 (some listed at the end of this post), so I will not write yet another post to review the phone. Wha...
Super AMOLED Plus display is awesome, Long battery life, Quick GPS fix, Camera quality, Overall good looks (of the handset), And… the original 5 reasons at the top of this post...
4.27″ display is too big, Cheap plasticky feel...
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vr-zone.com Updated:
2016-11-26 16:52:27
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When the Samsung Galaxy S was unveiled last year, it was undoubtedly one of the best Android smartphones on the market with its sleek and slim body, powerful 1GHz processor (at that time), and bright Super AMOLED display. While there were some flaws a...
It is unevitable that users may tend to draw similarities between the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone to the Apple iPhone. Well, if you have been following the technology news, Apple has filed a patent lawsuit against the Korean company on the account...
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Should I wait for the next iPhone 5 due to be out some time in the next few months, or should I just go out and buy an iPhone 4 now, a friend of mine asked, like many other iPhone users who have never considered anything other than Apple.My answer: buy an...
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mobilemag.com Updated:
2016-11-26 16:52:27
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It’s hard to believe that Samsung’s attempt to tackle the iPhone three years ago was the abysmal Samsung Instinct. My, how far have they’ve gotten since then. Samsung has skyrocketed to become one of the top manufacturers of Android smartphones and ar...
Unequivocally, the Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the best Google Android smartphones on the market today. It’s incredibly thin, the Super AMOLED Plus screen is simply breathtaking, and it has performance up the wazoo. The only thing that might hold you...
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We saw the Samsung GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 10.1 at the Samsung Forum in early March and this afternoon, the company has announced that both mobile devices will be retailing in stores soon. VR-Zone brings you the coverage.Irene Ng, vice president, sales...
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We rated highly, so much so that we gave it an Award last year – ahead, it should be noted, of its deadly rival, the .So if we thought the Galaxy S was a better buy than the iPhone, what of its replacement?No point beating about the bush: it’s stunnin...
Light, slim, big screen, dynamic, colourful video, new Kies wireless software is neat...
Lacks premium feel, audio can be bettered, no longer the latest Android OS...
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Samsung rocked the Android world last year with the original Galaxy S, which quickly became one of the biggest selling phones of 2010. But now the Korean giant has come out with a successor under the originally named moniker, the Galaxy S II. Samsung'...
The Android space was dominated by the Galaxy S last year and I expect that this year the entire mobile space will be dominated by it's successor. The hardware on the Galaxy S II won't be beaten for quite some time (perhaps until this time next year) o...
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Upon first picking up the Samsung Galaxy S II, you'd be forgiven for thinking that you're merely lifting some dummy model, or an empty chassis; it's that light. Its 116 gram weight is complimented by its remarkably slim design, with a thickness of 8.49 mm...
It's genuinely hard to find fault with the Samsung Galaxy S II. Though Android and Samsung's own TouchWiz UI still aren't quite up to the sleek standards of iOS, the hardware on show here makes this not only the greatest Android device we've seen so far...
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Mobile World Congress hasn't even started, but the next generation of super phones are already being unveiled. Samsung showed off its latest, the Samsung Galaxy S II, at its flashy Unpacked event in Barcelona. The Galaxy S II sports a 4.3in Super AMO...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is pleasingly thin and light, and looks great. It's also got a beautiful display. The specs look solid. Stay tuned for a full hands-on look at the Samsung Galaxy S II and more hot phone news out of Barcelona at the 2011 Mobile...
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D uring the Mobile World Congress, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S2 (i9100) as a successor to the popular Galaxy S smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a stylish, slim and light smartphone with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and a large, clear Super AMO...
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We recently looked at Motorola’s Atrix smartphone and said that we were interested in seeing how the other soon-to-arrive dual-core offerings would stack up. Well we’ve now seen two of them and the results have been eye-opening. The Samsung Galaxy...
The Samsung Galaxy SII brings some very big guns to the dual-core wars. Read our review to see why this phone is so highly regarded...
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Samsung’s second attempt to dethrone the smartphone king – Apple’s iPhone – has finally arrived. Talked about for months and previewed with much fanfare, Samsung’s S2 is thin, spec’d up, and the flagship of Samsung’s range this year. Is it enough to t...
Samsung's overlay to Android has some very interesting features this time around; Latest version of Android (Android 2.3 Gingerbread); One of the thinnest and lightest phones we've ever felt...
Plastic casing makes it feel a little cheap; Software can be buggy...
Samsung’s second effort to topple the juggernaut iPhone comes out a success, a worthy competitor that manages to do some things even Apple hasn’t thought of. It’s not perfect – nothing ever is – but it’s easily one of the better examples of an Android...
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The is by far the most hyped device so far this year. I mean who wouldn’t get hyped up over a 4.3″ Super AMOLED + display, 1.2GHz Dual-Core CPU and Quadband 3G supporting every network in Australia at the proper HSPA+ speed of 21Mbit. The set the ben...
Insanely good 4.3″ Super AMOLED display, Snappy 1.2GHz dualcore CPU, Incredibly thin at 8.49mm, Ability to shoot semilegible 1080p video, Quadband HSPA (21Mbit/7.56Mbit) – Works on every Australian network...
Kies syncing software for your PC, Fairly average loudspeaker, TouchWiz, even though it does the job, is too iPhoneish, No notification LED!!1! angry face, No native microHDMI connection...
I’m going to be recommending the Galaxy S II to friends of mine who want an Android device. I mean if you look at its specs, it just boggles the mind. Sure, the price is steep moment, but everything is like that when it first launches and you’ll find...
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The Samsung Galaxy S II 4G runs the 2.3 "Gingerbread" version of Google's Android operating system. Telstra hasn't confirmed whether or not the phone will receive an upgrade to the latest Ice Cream Sandwich version. It has already started to delive...
Fast 4G speeds, 4.5in display, Slick performance...
Limited 4G coverage, Screen resolution outdated, Thicker, heavier than 3G model...
If you desperately need or want 4G connectivity on your phone and live or work in an area that's effectively serviced by Telstra's 4G network, the Galaxy S II 4G's fast data speeds will certainly impress you. However, newer phones like the HTC One X and S...
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The hotly anticipated ‘sequel' to the Samsung Galaxy S finally hit Australian stores last week, ushering in a new generation of Android 2.3, HSPA+ compatible smartphones. We've had a play with the device over the past few days and so far we've been very...
The hotly anticipated ‘sequel' to the Samsung Galaxy S finally hit Australian stores last week, ushering in a new generation of Android 2.3, HSPA+ compatible smartphones. We've had a play with the device over the past few days and so far we've been very...
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From haute hardware to sexy software, Samsung’s new Galaxy S II is the best handset yet to run Google’s Android operating system. There are a couple of tiny chinks in its svelte armour of awesomeness, but those weaknesses all but disappear in the face...
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Galaxy S II is a big step up from the original Galaxy S, with a larger, sharper Super Amoled screen, more storage and internal memory, plus a snappy 1.2GHz dual core Arm Cortex-A9 that makes multitasking easy.It may have been recently superseded by the Ga...
Faster performance, bigger screen and better colour depth than the original Samsung Galaxy plus more internal storage, upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), slim and sleek design...
Slightly reduced battery life (improved with firmware updates), plastic shell (but this does make the phone very light for its size), Design, The Samsung Galaxy S II is very thin, with a light plastic shell that weighs just 116g. It's lighter than the iPh...
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Samsung€s Galaxy S II has remained faithful to the original, but despite the improvements under the hood, can such a simple design still ignite the same level of passion?From zero to four in a matter of months, there are already some very tough choices to...
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We put Samsung’s latest dual-core Android smartphone through its paces by benchmarking it with Quadrant.As you can see, the phone comes out on top of Quadrant’s built-in list with a score of 1498, but is still some way behind the LG Optimus 2X that scored...
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I wouldn't usually put up a post detailing my first thoughts on a device, seeing as though I only just received the Samsung Galaxy S II this afternoon, but you guys are just too insistent that I supply my thoughts to you as quickly as possible. So hit the...
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Let me start by saying… what a relief!When I upgraded from my HTC Desire HD to the Samsung Galaxy S2, I had no idea how much of an upgrade I was really getting. Sure, I knew the specs for these bad boys, but it's only now I own one that I fully understand...
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Since the iPhone 4S has just been announced by Apple, we thought we'd put it head to head against some of the leading Android devices currently available and the rumoured specs of the Nexus Prime. All of them are dual-core, all of them are sparkly, but so...
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Samsung Galaxy S II / S 2 is never predicted to be one of the kings of smartphone manufacturers, with a few false of start ups at the early beginning. Nobody would suppose the company comes up with new energy and took another step forward, putting the bes...
Overall the Samsung Galaxy S II / S 2 is quite impressive, with the dual-core processor built within, and the incredible Super AMOLED Plus screen is really hot, being able to hit the iPhone version of NOVA screen. A lot of new technologies are installed i...
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.0 Quick Review by TP Contributing Writer, Patrick Valentin Since the day Samsung announced that they've started to roll out the ICS upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy S2 in certain countries, I've been checking Kies regularly to...
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Since its launch , the iPhone 4S has gotten rave reviews for its camera's image quality. But what if you want a great camera phone that isn't an iPhone? We happened to have five of the latest eight-megapixel cameraphones in the lab, so we thought why not...
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So obviously the iPhone 4S won't look pretty when dropped on the pavement. What about if it was compared with the Samsung Galaxy S II with its famed Gorilla glass? Watch the video to find out.Other gadget drop/torture tests to watch: iPhone 4S drop test i...
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TechPinas Guest Post (TPGP) presents... Samsung Galaxy S2 Review by: TP Friend, Michael B. Biando Hello everyone! Mark of TechPinas invited me to write a review of the Samsung Galaxy S II which, by chance, is also my newest phone. I am not really good...
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The Samsung GALAXY S II returns as the Korean chaebol's high-end flagship smartphone, replacing a predecessor that's slightly over a year old . The latter first garnered attention for its patented Super AMOLED screen, which has now been replaced by a Supe...
Is Two Better Than One?The Samsung Galaxy S II took what we liked about the Galaxy S and made it better. Heck, it does a better job than most other high-end Android smartphones. Like the Motorola Atrix and the LG Optimus 2X, the Samsung Galaxy S II belong...
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The Samsung GALAXY S II returns as the Korean chaebol's high-end flagship smartphone, replacing a predecessor that's slightly over a year old . The latter first garnered attention for its patented Super AMOLED screen, which has now been replaced by a Supe...
Is Two Better Than One?The Samsung Galaxy S II took what we liked about the Galaxy S and made it better. Heck, it does a better job than most other high-end Android smartphones. Like the Motorola Atrix and the LG Optimus 2X, the Samsung Galaxy S II belong...
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It's no secret that smartphones powered by dual-core processors are one of the biggest highlights in 2011. Just a few weeks ago, we had a quick talk with HTC to understand some of the unique features of the Taiwanese company's latest Android flagship devi...
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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II is featured again in another video. Especially for those who can't wait, Samsung has released an official hands-on video which goes through the details of the device which includes TouchWiz, Web Browser and an improved ema...
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Here's the latest Samsung Galaxy S II commercial to hit the web. Is it just us or did the ad just suggested that the Galaxy S II makes a really good upskirt camera?In any case, here are the other Samsung Galaxy S II commercials: Latest Samsung Galaxy S II...
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Having owned over half a dozen Android smartphones in the past year, I thought I've seem them all. The Samsung Galaxy S II (S2 i9100) brings it up a notch — a powerful and sexy Android superphone that comes with all the bells and whistles.The very thin fr...
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Samsung outs it's second commercial for the Galaxy S II this time showcasing its Voice Talk feature that allows for hands free texting via voice control.It looks like a pretty cool feature provided that it works as advertised.Check out the first Samsung G...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is about to be usurped as the South Korean company's flagship handset. The Galaxy S8 is just around the corner, so is a Galaxy S7 worth buying right now? There's two ways of answering that question. On one hand, no, of course not...
There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior, and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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We saw the Samsung GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 10.1 at the Samsung Forum in early March and this afternoon, the company has announced that both mobile devices will be retailing in stores soon. VR-Zone brings you the coverage.Irene Ng, vice president, sales...
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By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaWith a shape that’s very similar to a larger, thinner iPhone 3GS, the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate ($50.00 om a 3-year plan from Telus, $530 outright) is one of the lightest smartphones we’ve tested and also has one of the best s...
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We got some hands on time with the Samsung Galaxy S 4G at the Mobile World Congress tradeshow in Barcelona - and we were impressed with Samsung's latest superfast but good value smartphone handset. After hearing lots of talk about the new 4G phone fr...
In a nutshell, I'm impressed with the Galaxy S 4G. It doesn't have the features or horsepower of its brother the Galaxy S II (launched here yesterday), but to get to a bargain price point you can't have the best of everything. Mark Sullivan, pcworld.c...
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EISA.eu Updated:
2013-04-15 02:41:02
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Based on the Android operating system, the Galaxy S is a ‘jewel in the crown’ for demanding users wanting to be connected, entertained and updated on the move. It is equipped with a huge 4-inch (10.16 cm) AMOLED, 800x480 pixel touch screen providing an...
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Samsung’s Galaxy S boasts a gorgeous Super AMOLED display and a bevvy of multimedia features, but its TouchWiz interface isn’t for everybody, and in my tests the phone was a bit sluggish at times. In appearance the Galaxy S closely resembles an iPhone...
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A ndroid is still Hot. This is not only due to the functionality that this operating system offers, but also the large supply on the market. Many cell phone manufacturers have introduced more Android phones onto the market. Samsung introduced the Momen...
T he Samsung Galaxy S has everything that a cell phone needs nowadays. You can easily use all the multimedia on this cell phone. The large screen ensures for a great display and via the built-in speaker or headset, you can also enjoy your favorite m...
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Design-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S could almost be mistaken for an iPhone 3GS, except for the huge 4in display. Despite acres of screen real estate, the phone is barely bigger than its peers. The Super AMOLED display delivers great battery life, even al...
Samsung’s Galaxy S is large and in charge...
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The Galaxy S has a formidable features list, especially suited to those who enjoy gathering their content from various sources, in various formats. On the audio side, file compatibility includes the likes of AAC+, MP3, OGG, WMA, and FLACs, while it's q...
Price, large screen, superb video playback, 'phones sound decent, expandable memory...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
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MORE: click here to watch our video review of the Samsung Galaxy SIt’s impossible to avoid: most ‘smartphones’ are fighting a battle to imitate the undoubted market leader, the Apple iPhone series...
Swype text entry works well; great screen; fast...
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An impressive phone, and good value too Good points Swype text entry works well; great screen; fast Bad points Not as well built as the iPhone...
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Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas SevillaBeing a conglomerate and consumer electronics giant puts Samsung in a unique position when it comes to the smartphone sector. Samsung has the distinct advantage of being able to cater to Windows Phone, Google An...
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This smartphone looks good, feels good and what's more, it's one of the most user-friendly models on the market.For starters, the screen is huge and high definition and at four inches wide it should suffice to say it is eye catching. With Samsung's ultra-...
This smartphone looks good, feels good and what's more, it's one of the most user-friendly models on the market.For starters, the screen is huge and high definition and at four inches wide it should suffice to say it is eye catching. With Samsung's ult...
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The Galaxy S is Samsung's hero handset for 2010 and one the company clearly has high hopes for. It's the closest thing to an iPhone the Korean firm has yet produced, and packs in Android 2.1 OS, multi-touch screen, powerful 1GHz processor, 5Mp camera...
The Galaxy S has a lot of great things going for it, not least that marvellous screen, the latest Android OS and wealth of apps, plus the quality and range of the 5Mp camera. But it's let down, if only a little, by a few inconsistencies. The camera's...
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The & are the two best Android Devices out on the market at the moment, so we decided to put them up against each other to give you an idea of which is better at what. If you have anything you would like to know that isn’t covered in this brief post...
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If the history of Android smartphones is viewed as a race to emulate Apple's iPhone, then the Samsung Galaxy S is the crowning achievement; looking remarkably like the iPhone 3G, with its rounded edges and single, central button beneath the screen. It...
Slim, light, with a gorgeous AMOLED screen, fast processor and Android's easy-to-use interface and wealth of apps, the Galaxy S sets the benchmark for Android hardware...
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gadgetrepublic.com Updated:
2013-04-15 02:43:02
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The Galaxy S is a testament to how much time and innovation Samsung has pumped into its smartphones in the past year. It looks good, it feels good and what's more, it's one of the most user-friendly smartphones on the market.Usually, when you boot up a...
A powerful multimedia phone in its own right, this phone also uses the Android operating system to full effect. If you haven't upgraded your phone in a while you'll be most impressed with how big and high definition the screen is.By Marie Boran Post a...
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It takes a brave manufacturer to launch a flagship phone at the same time Apple unleashes its latest iPhone, but that’s exactly what Samsung has done. Not once, but twice. First with the Samsung Wave, featuring its own Bada OS, and now with its high-en...
Cheaper than an iPhone 4 and almost as good, this is a great value alternative...
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Best Smartphone There's been a lot of talk recently about Samsung's latest smartphones thanks to some fairly impressive specs and their supposedly superior Super AMOLED displays. We just looked at the Wave , which also adds a new operating system into the...
Vibrant AMOLED display, Fast processor, Customised interface works well...
Less than perfect built quality, Mediocre battery life...
One consequence of the aforementioned speed of this phone and its large screen is mediocre battery life, with a day and a bit being about as much as you're likely to get in normal use. We did note that after being left on far-from-full battery on Friday i...
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Samsung's mobile phone range covers every smartphone platform out there and the tech giant has even launched phones on its own Bada OS. That's probably why the company is so good at making smart devices.The Samsung Galaxy is without doubt the best Samsung...
Connectivity: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 900/2100Display: 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0in, Super AMOLEDOS: Google Android 2.2Camera: Five megapixels, 2592x1944 pixelsGPS: A-GPSProcessor: ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processorWi-Fi: 802.11bgnDimensions: 64.2x122.4x.9.9...
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Product Code: 1990808 The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S line of super Google Android phones, also known as the Samsung Vibrant, enjoys stellar media features. Samsung Galaxy S: Lightweight Design, Gorgeous Display The Samsung Galaxy S rese...
The Samsung Galaxy S boasts a gorgeous Super AMOLED display and a bevvy of multimedia features, but some users might be disappointed by the absence of a flash on its camera. Ginny Mies, PCWorld.com...
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This is the second generation of Samsung's Galaxy series of Android smartphones and the Galaxy S is a good deal slicker than its predecessor after milking improvements from version 2.1 of Google's operating system. With a powerful 1Ghz processor, it jo...
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This is the second generation of Samsung's Galaxy series of Android smartphones and the Galaxy S is a good deal slicker than its predecessor after milking improvements from version 2.1 of Google's operating system. With a powerful 1Ghz processor, it...
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This Samsung Galaxy S review has been updated to include the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system update.A long time ago, in a Galaxy far, far away. (OK, not that far – South Korea), a new smartphone set Samsung's mobile fortunes alight: the Galaxy...
Superb screen, Fast processor, Slim chassis, Great audio quality, HD video recording...
Poor contacts menu, Slight freezing at times, Plasticky, iPhone-like design, Wi-Fi not too strong, No camera flash...
A solid smartphone that's worth a look if you're after something on a budget...
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Samsung is fighting its way into the Android superphone field with the Galaxy S. With a whopping 4-inch Super AMOLED display, it's one of the biggest phones on the market. Can Samsung take on HTC in the Android market that its done so much to define?...
Screen is sensational, HD video capture, HD video playback...
Some software refinement needed, no sign of online video support (yet)...
As it is, the Samsung Galaxy S is a welcome addition to the superphone category, proving to be a great multimedia handset that can only get better with updates. There is some space for software improvements from the review sample we tested, but as it i...
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The Galaxy S is without doubt the highest specced device Samsung has produced to date. With it running Android 2.1 and with an expected upgrade to 2.2 in the coming months it is perfectly placed in a market where the Android platform is growing on a d...
Overall the Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is a splendid device and worthy of being a flagship one. In terms of its competitors I suppose its main rivals are currently the HTC Desire and Apples iPhone 4. So how does it compare? HTC Desire: If you love HTCs Sen...
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So I currently have my hands on a little device that goes by the name of ““. Now, this phone isn’t big news, besides the fact it’s one of the best phones that has made it’s way to our great country this year.This is my long awaited review with a Q&A po...
If you’re not an Android Newbie, I hope you skipped to here.The Galaxy S is an amazing light weight device, with an extremely fast CPU & GPU that is let down only by the UI it runs. The UI, which is an iPhone clone, makes the phone feel ‘cartoonish’ an...
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ShareHad the Samsung Galaxy S come out last month, its massive Super AMOLED screen would have wiped the floor with all the competition, without breaking a sweat, or garnering a fingerprint. Then the iPhone 4 came along an redefined just how sharp a...
Beautiful colours to put Autumn to shame...
Still squintalicious when outdoors...
The only screen that can match the iPhone 4’s...
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channelnews.com.au Updated:
2013-04-15 02:44:39
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Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Icon launched last year, the Galaxy S now has a customised version of Android that makes it a joy to use. Sure, the handset may look and feel like an Apple iPhone because of its physical specifications and interface, but the c...
Huge and bright screen; Great user interface; Swype feature makes text messaging easier; Slim; Light; Responsive; 16GB internal memory...
Plastic build; No flash or camera hotkey; Users can accidentally hit the touch sensitive buttons at the bottom of the screen...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated:
2013-04-15 02:44:45
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iPhone users may want to check out this phone, as there is certainly life outside the iPhone universe.
The supersharp Amoled 4inch screen is better than any I have seen on other smartphones...
iPhone users may want to check out this phone, as there is certainly life outside the iPhone universe...
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Looking for a new smartphone? Don't part with your money before checking our list of the five best smartphones we've reviewed so far...
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Published in Speed Magazine, August 2010 issue)The iPhone 4, with a fully revamped iOS4 and an aluminosilicate glass enclosure is still the top dog, especially now that it has the highest resolution...
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Please install the flash playerOptus’ one month exclusive on Samsung’s latest high-end Android handset, the Galaxy S, is almost over. We had just enough time to review one.DesignThe Samsung Galaxy S is a curvaceous and slender Android-based handset tha...
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So with the Galaxy S only just going on sale I have been very lucky to be able to get hold of a device to review for the site and test it out in real world use. This has been my only phone to use so had to put up with all my daily use of a phone. So...
There the phone let me down was the lack of LED/Xenon flash for taking photos. This was actually the biggest let down for me and I was very surprised when Samsung decided not to include a flash even just a basic LED one. On a £450.00 phone a Flash shoul...
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There’s no two ways about it – Sammy’s new mobile looks like a hacked iPhone running Android. Throw in a 4in Super AMOLED sceen and for many, this will sound like a dream device – but the question is whether Samsung can pull it off. At 118g, it’s no li...
Great camera, Super-powered processor, Beefy speaker, Excellent screen...
Lame interface themes, No memory card slot...
It’s not the most original design, but all sins are forgiven the moment you fire up that glorious screen...
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We've already given you an in depth preview of the Samsung Galaxy S - the latest Samsung Android super-phone, but that wasn't enough.The Galaxy S is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive handsets to emerge from CTIA. The 4-inch super-AMOLED dis...
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The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is arguably Samsung's best smartphone to date. It's their flagship smartphone running on Android 2.1 and has the most gorgeous large display I've seen on a phone. After a few weeks use, I would say that this is one of the elite...
The Samsung Galaxy S is not the perfect smartphone out there but for me it comes close to that. Possible improvements would be the design build, the materials used and most especially the inclusion of a flash on its camera. Upgrade those in a next release...
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Here is the Samsung Galaxy S Review where we take a look at the Android Phone from Samsung with a Huge 4 inch SuperAMOLED Display , 1GHz CPU , 5 MP Camera , HD Video Recording and a lot more.The Samsung Galaxy S is a monoblock touchscreen phone and measur...
Samsung Galaxy S has turned out to be what we feel is the best Android phone in the market. Its good as a business phone, a multimedia phone etc. It does have a few drawbacks but maybe just one major drawback and no phone is perfect anyway. The only depar...
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thestar.com.my Updated:
2016-11-24 06:23:40
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The Samsung Galaxy S is one of the most feature-packed Android phone in the market. By ZAM KARIMintech@thestar.com.my ANDROID phones have been flooding the market in the last few months. Most look similar and share the same features. Not so the Samsu...
Stylish design; huge and nice screen; decent camera; supports lots of media formats.
Laggy; pricey.
The Samsung Galaxy S is a slim and stylish device that has a lot to offer - a beautiful 4in screen, decent camera, HD video recording and support for lots of media formats. Its biggest flaw is that it is slow at times which stopped us from enjoying th...
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cgena.com Updated:
2016-11-24 06:23:40
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Now here’s a something great from the Galaxy – the Samsung Galaxy series – and it’s called the . Probably the most expensive Samsung model out in the market to date, this Android-powered phone is excellent in all aspects of form, features, and functio...
Excellent functionality, excellent features, excellent OS...
All-plastic exterior is unimaginative and a fingerprint magnet...
One of the best phones we have seen this year, the Samsung Galaxy S I9000 is poised to gain huge market shares on the high-end mobile phone category with its good hardware, excellent features, and even more excellent functionality. I’d like to think S...
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Samsung Galaxy S I-9000- USB connector- Charger- 3.5mm charger In the space of 2 months, Samsung has launched the Bada powered Samsung Wave. And now another Samsung smartphone is set to make the rounds - the Samsung Galaxy S is armed with Android 2...
All in all, we felt the Galaxy S is a device that truly represents a true knock on the smartphone door. The large AMOLED screen goes together with the Android mix. The phone has a minimalist design, topped off with top of the line features, and a vener...
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Samsung made the official announcement of its first Google Android 2.1 device at this year's CTIA event. Dubbed as the Samsung Galaxy S, this new Android device is bundled with loads of hardware and software features that will surely impress even the most...
Slim and tasteful (if plasticky) design, Beautiful, large 4inch Super AMOLED display, 1GHz Hummingbird processor has power to spare, Extremely responsive UI and great battery life...
Builtin social networking support is too basic, Samsung UI features that cannot be disabled mar the Android experience, Lack of physical search button...
Write a ReviewDesign9Features8User-Friendliness7.5Performance9.5Value8.5The GoodSlim and tasteful (if plasticky) designBeautiful, large 4-inch Super AMOLED display1GHz Hummingbird processor has power to spareExtremely responsive UI and great battery lifeT...
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The Galaxy S is Samsung's latest flagship smartphone that was launched in early June, and available exclusively to SingTel customers. VR-Zone managed to get the Galaxy S in for review, so how good is the Android phone? Read on.Android smartphones are gain...
Android smartphones are gaining popularity on the market and it is no wonder most phone makers are launching phones based on the Google Android platform. Korean manufacturer, Samsung, has also announced their flagship Android smartphone that comes in...
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