The Samsung GALAXY S III. Need we say more?
The phone has already broken pre-order records in the UK with 9 million orders
before its official launch, and it's going to keep getting better. It shoots
for the stars further than anything else had, but is it hitting anything?
Samsung Galaxy S III
"Designed for humans, inspired by
nature" easily describes the GALAXY S Ill's design. It looks good in
Marble White, and looks closer to the GALAXY Nexus than it does its
predecessor. The lock button sits on the right side while the volume takes the
left. The 'back' button takes the bottom, flanked by the Menu and Back
touch-sensitive buttons. Everything is perfectly placed, and it's easy to use
despite its large frame.
Much has been talked about the alleged
plastic-ky feel of the phone, and we have to say that it does feel light and
oddish. Still, the built here is tougher than it feels, gorilla glass and
polycarbonate body and all. The screen, of course, is sharp, bright and
gorgeous in its HD Super AMOLED form.
Running Android 4.0, with a new TouchWiz Ul
layered on top, the experience of the S III is as pleasant
As it can be. Thanks to the quad-core
processor, everything flows and runs smoothly. We were initially worried about
the battery life, but the 2,100 mAh battery holds out nicely, giving the S III
some solid hours.
So. Features. The GALAXY S III prides its
'Natural Interaction' experience, and the features that complement it certainly
works. Smart Stay, Direct Call and Smart Alert may feel like minor, somewhat
gimmicky features, but they work well and gives the phone a more organic touch.
S Voice, while interesting, could do with a few improvements, as the detection
can be a bit iffy sometimes. The camera, on the other hand, is great; it comes
with notable features and takes good quality pictures.
“Rounded up, the Samsung GALAXY Sill
certainly offers the most of each of its components. Blazing processor, a
gorgeous screen, a great selection of features and a respectably good battery
life, it all sums up into a something undeniably great. This is a fantastic
phone, and it certainly hits the stars.”
Running
Android 4.0, with a new TouchWiz Ul layered on top, the experience of the S III
is as pleasant
The design is clean and simplistic, and the back-button makes a welcoming
return.
The camera does a great job at picture quality, and comes with neat features to
boot.
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Details
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Price
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TBA
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Manufacturer
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Samsung
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Info
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www.samsung.com/my/
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Specifications
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Operating System
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Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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Processor
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1.4GHz quad-core processor
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Frequency
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HSDPA 2100 / 900 EDGE / GPRS / GSM 850
/900/1800/1900
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Screen
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4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED (1920 X 720)
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth, USB2.0, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio,
NFC, s Beam
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Others
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8-megapixels AF camera with Flash and
Zero Shutter Lag
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Dimensions
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136 X 70.6 X 8.6mm
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Weight
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133g
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Ratings
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Performance
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Features
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Design
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Gorgeous screen, blazing processor, great
features, good battery life - S voice could be better
