Q. I'm thinking of getting this phone, could anyone offer their opinions?
I'd like a phone that can facebook, msn, text, call and has an average-good camera.
Thanks :D
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A. first of all, im the owner of Samsung Galaxy Mini. for the first aspect, it is a great phone cuz its cheap but have it like the expensive one. but sooner or later, i regret because i discover of many disadvantage of it (all phone have its own disadvantage).
First of all, its about its screen. its 3.12 inch (approximately) screen which almost slightly smaller than iphone 3g (just its not widescreen but iphone 3g does) BUT has smaller resolution QVGA 320x240 and it quite blur when viewing videos because of it.
Slightly higher in speed than iphone 3g but the graphic is not comparable.
Small internal memory limit how much you can install even with large storage of SD card.
It has great quality of sound when you play music with headphones. Recommend use MixZing Basic (free) cuz has equalizer but recommend Winamp Pro (paid).
It has Adreno 200 which gives nice rendering 3D graphic but looks like PS1 graphic... depends on games...
Anyway, u should see new Galaxy Mini 2 cuz it has larger screen resolution HVGA 480x320 for sharper viewing, 800MHz cpu a lot faster than iphone 3g and same speed with Galaxy Y and has Flash support. I dont know about its GPU.
Additional info: o yeah, samsung galaxy mini uses a lot of battery usage. (forget to mention it). but this also apply to most android phone (s, sii, etc). so whenever buy this phone or mini 2 or other that is android based, install an app that is for maintain battery life or battery management.
Samsung galaxy mini worth buying?
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.
Samsung Galaxy Mini pesonal hotspot?
Q. Hi I recently got a Samsung galaxy mini. I was wondering does this phone have a personal hotspot feature and if so how do you do it?
Many thanks
A. it has wifi hotspots there is a app theat gives a list of all
Samsung Galaxy Mini
The Samsung Galaxy Mini is a feature packed yet affordable Android smartphone with a 3MP camera and a 3.14â capacitive touch screen. It runs Androids latest and very fast Android 2.2 (Froyo +), giving you access to over 200,000 apps on Googleâs marketplace.
Sylvia Chind, Head of Branded Devices, commented: âThe Samsung Galaxy Mini is a great value Android smartphone. The fun yet functional phone will be a very clever choice for our entry-level contract and Pay As You Go customers.â
Key features include:
600MHz processor
3MP Full Focus Camera
Android Froyo+ version 2.2.1
3.14âCapacitive touch screen (320 * 240)
110 x 61 x 12 mm
2GB microSD, expandable up to 32GB
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
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