Q. Is it a good android phone, and is the battery life long enough?
Also should i get this phone or an iPod Touch and a cheap Sony Ericsson Cybershot?
I like my music and games now and again but use my PS3 and computer for that, but would like something to keep me occupied on a car journey maybe?
Any ideas as im not sure and have been looking for a while, I have the Nokia 5230 at the moment and isn't that great!
A. The Mini certainly lives up to its name -- the handset is positively dwarfed by the Galaxy S 2, although, when compared to other budget Android devices, its dimensions seem less dainty. For example, the phone is only slightly smaller than the LG Optimus One, one of its closest rivals.Like so many of Samsung's phones these days, the Mini is constructed almost entirely from plastic. Despite the lack of aluminium and brushed metal, the device feels sturdy enough. It doesn't creak when gripped tightly, and the battery cover is well secured. You'll also find that the micro-USB port is protected by a rubber cover -- something that isn't always the case on many modern phones.
The Mini bucks the trend by featuring only three buttons on its front, rather than the usual four. The near-ubiquitous Android 'search' command is missing. The placement of the buttons is also somewhat unusual. The 'home' key is fixed inside what initially looks like a trackpad, but in reality is merely a single button. This arrangement takes some time to get used to, and you'll often find yourself automatically pressing this central button as if it were a means of confirming a menu selection.
Picture imperfect
On the back of the handset, you'll find a 3-megapixel snapper, which is also capable of capturing low-resolution video footage. Sadly, the lack of flash and autofocus curtail the camera's usefulness, and the washed-out images look poor when viewed on your laptop or television.
Trapped within the Mini's modest frame are some distinctly low-end specifications. The 240x320-pixel display is possibly the most disappointing element of the entire package -- it's rather inadequate for surfing the Web and reading emails. Images appear heavily pixellated and reading tiny text is near-impossible.The upshot of this low resolution is speed. Because it doesn't have to render high-resolution images, the Mini positively whips along, despite its unimpressive 600MHz processor. Moving between applications is a pleasantly swift experience, and the process of navigating Samsung's TouchWiz user interface is never anything but silky-smooth. Hitting the Web is a reasonably nippy experience too, thanks to the inclusion of 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity
The only exception to this swiftness is mobile gaming. While the Mini is perfectly capable of playing many thousands of titles available in the Android Market, it struggles with more graphically complex titles.
Despite the presence of Android 2.2 Froyo, the Galaxy Mini's browser doesn't support Adobe Flash. Like the LG Optimus One, the Mini runs on an ARMv6 CPU, and an ARMv7 chip is required for Flash support. It's also a shame that Samsung didn't launch the handset with Android 2.3 Gingerbread -- HTC managed it with the similarly modest Wildfire S, after all.
The Swype is mightier than the tap
Like so many of Samsung's phones, the Mini ships with the Swype text-input software. This method of typing requires you to draw a line from letter to letter on the virtual keyboard to compose words, thus removing the need to lift your finger from the screen. It's incredibly quick and makes typing on the Mini's cramped 3.1-inch capacitive touchscreen much easier.Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy Mini's nippy performance and Swype software make it an ideal phone for younger users, and those who want to experience Android but don't want to spend all their cash on a high-end phone. But the low-resolution screen, average battery life and lack of gaming clout mean you should also consider rival devices, such as the Galaxy Ace, Acer Liquid Mini and HTC Wildfire S. Still, if your aspirations are kept in check, you might find much to like about this diminutive device.
Iphone 5 or Samsung Galaxy SIII?
Q. Well Im getting a new phone tomorrow i had my old phone for over 3 years now. Ok Imin 6th grade and i dont wanna see comments that say your too young,your spoiled brat and stuff im responsible enough i only use them to call and play games ok so yeah. I like the Iphone 5 because theres these really cute cheap cases at a store and i like how thick it is, Samsung Galaxy s3 i like the animated wallpapers,and you can expand the storage memory very fast so yeah!!!!! I DONT KNOW WHAT TO PICK PLEASE GIVE ME SO WORDS I THINK YEAH which one should i pick
well i talked to my mobile place thing they said i can take back the phone before 2 weeks so i will try the samsung first for 2 days and i will try the iphone if i dont like the iphone i will get the s3 THANKS
this question is still open
A. I'm getting a new phone in April and I have the same question!!! But, I've heard people say that the only thing that's better about the iPhone 5 is that it has a better camera and some other minor stuff. BUT I have done some research, and my decision is that I'm getting the Samsung galaxy s3. The iphone may have cute cases, but overall think that the Samsung galaxy is better than the iPhone. Something that really influenced me though, was the fact that I'm more used to the android, and if I was to get a iPhone, I would have to get used to something COMPLETELY different. I currently have a LG optimus. There is this review on techrader.com just Google search Samsung galaxy s3 review techrader.com
Is this Phone Case Girly?
Q. http://www.kittube.com/images/product/3D_Stitch_Silicone_Case_for_Samsung_Galaxy_S3_-_Blue_1n27ao75oy7aosn7o72ov4oa03906v41.png
I just want to know if its girly or not. What do you guys think? THanks
A. OMG I love it! It is so cute! No...its not girly per say (sp?) but if your a guy then it really depends on your age. Teenager? No...but younger? Sure! If your a girl then go for it! Its amazing and i want one myself now!
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