| The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is due for release | | | | The handset offers either 8 GB or 16 GB memory |
| shortly, and is highly anticipated to become a popular | | | | capacity, dependent upon the model, whilst also |
| handset. With its superior levels of functionality, all of | | | | providing the ability to increase this up to 32 GB by |
| which are encased within an aesthetically appealing | | | | making use of the integrated microSD card slot. |
| casing, its popularity is assured. The handset utilises | | | | Connectivity is provided by virtue of class 12 versions |
| an ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor, as the mainstay | | | | of GPRS and EDGE in addition to HSDPA and Wi Fi, |
| of its system, while also taking advantage of the | | | | which provides web access at speeds of up to 7.2 |
| android operating system, which within this particular | | | | Mbps. In addition blue tooth and USB connections are |
| handset is version 2.1. | | | | also provided as standard. Satellite navigation is |
| The unit comes with a 4.0 inch super AMOLED touch | | | | offered by the integrated GPS function which comes |
| screen that displays imagery of exceptional quality by | | | | with A-GPS support. |
| virtue of its ability to display up to 16 million colours | | | | Entertainment is provided by virtue of the stereo FM |
| within its 480 x 800 pixel screen size. The handset | | | | radio with RDS as well as an MP4/MP3 player. A 5.0 |
| utilises the multi-touch input method as well as | | | | megapixel camera is included which operates at 2592 |
| providing Swype text input functionality. In addition | | | | x 1944 pixels and includes auto focus, touch focus as |
| both accelerometer and proximity sensors are | | | | well as face and smile detection. In addition |
| provided, to automate certain tasks. | | | | geo-tagging is also included as standard. The camera |
| The unit offers both ring and vibration alert options | | | | also provides the ability to record video at 720 pixels |
| with the ability to utilise both MP3 and WAV | | | | and at 30 frames per second. A secondary camera is |
| ringtones. The handset provides a speakerphone, | | | | also provided which record at VGA quality. |
| which offers hands free communication in addition to | | | | The handset also includes a raft of additional features |
| a 3.5 mm audio jack. The unit provides a phone book | | | | such as a digital compass, organiser, document |
| which incorporates photo call functionality whilst the | | | | viewer as well as Google search, maps and Gmail |
| integrated call records provide information | | | | capability. To accommodate those who utilise social |
| appertaining to recent dialled, missed and received | | | | media, YouTube, Google talk and Picassa integration |
| calls. | | | | are also included as standard. |