Langsung ke konten utama

Samsung reveals first Android phone with DLP Pico projector


Samsung has released several Android phones, but none of them have been compelling enough to warrant a purchase from me. Recently they have been pushing their new Bada operating system and I’m not too sure how serious they are about Android.


That could change with the new Samsung i8520 ‘Halo’ which was revealed at Mobile World Congress. This Android 2.1 device sports some high some-end specs and several features which are new to Android phones.

Highlights of the specs include:

  • 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display
  • 8 megapixel autofocus camera with flash (VGA on the front)
  • Internal memory: at least 2GB (512 MB ROM / 384 MB RAM + 16GB MoviNAND)
  • DLP Pico projector integrated
  • Other features: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, A-GPS, stereo speakers, standard 3.5mm jack, and DLNA support
  • Operating System: Android 2.1

Unique to this phone is a Texas Instruments DLP pico projector. We have seen these being pushed for a couple years, but this is the first time for an Android phone. The projector can display images from 5 to 50 inches and Texas Instruments thinks it will be the next “must have” feature for your new smartphone.

The another new addition to the Halo phone is Samsung’s new Super AMOLED display. This new panel is claimed to be five times “clearer” and offer 20% better visibility when used outside compared to traditional AMOLED displays. (I think the AMOLED display on the Nexus One is awesome, so I can’t wait see if this actually beats it.)

No details were provided on the CPU, but the new Bada-powered Wave (s8500) phone features a 1 GHz Samsung processor.

The renders that Samsung provided show the Halo with the Bada operating system, but Engadget has confirmed it will ship with Android 2.1. We don’t know if Samsung will include their TouchWiz UI, but we are keeping our fingers crossed they leave it out.

Detailed Samsung I8520 / Product Specifications

Network HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps UMTS (900/1900/2100),
EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1800/1900)
Display 3.7” WVGA Super AMOLED
Camera 8MP AF w/ Flash (Front : VGA)
Video H.264, H.263, MPEG4, Divx/Xvid, VC-1, 720p@30fps(de/encoding)
Audio MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3
FM Radio with RDS, 3.5mm Ear jack, 3D Sound Effect(Dual Speaker)
Value-added Features A-GPS, Wi-Fi(b/g/n), Specialized Projector UI, Hybrid Widgets, IM, Email,
DLNA, Samsung Kies, Push Service(SNS, IM, Email)
Connectivity Bluetooth v2.1 / USB 2.0 High Speed
Memory Internal memory: at least 2GB (4Gb ROM / 3Gb RAM + 16GB MoviNAND)
External memory: MicroSD (up to 32GB)
Size 123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm / TBD g
Battery Life 1800 mAh
(Talk time: up to 470 mins (On 3G mode)/ up to 850 mins (On 2G mode))
(Stand-by time: up to 530 hrs (On 3G mode) / up to 630 hrs (On 2G mode))




Label:

Komentar

Posting Komentar

Postingan populer dari blog ini

Motorola Devour specs: 3.1-inch screen, Android 1.6, MotorBLUR

Posted on Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 by Phil Nickinson We brought you the promotional packaging for the Motorola Devour . But how would you like some specs? Here we go with the phone formerly known as the Calgary, which we're expecting on Verizon anytime now. (Yes, that's a Droid in the picture above. We're told that's just a placeholder.) The biggies: Android 1.6 ( Donut ) with MotoBLUR . A 3.1-inch touchscreen (320x480). 3MP camera. Verizon is requiring a data plan, and the $350 early termination fee is in effect. It comes with an 8GB microSD card. Still no word on price or when it will go on sale, but we're told it could be anytime now. There's a better breakdown and more screenies after the break. 3.1-inch touchscreen at 320x480. Dimensions: 4.55x2.4x0.61 inches. Weight: 6.35 ounces Talk time: Up to 340 minutes Standby time: Up to 440 hours Horizontal slider keyboard. 3-megapixel camera. EVDO Rev. A. WiFi b/g aGPS Audio formats: AAC, AAC+, ...
Posting Komentar
Baca selengkapnya

Lifehacker Pack for Android: Our List of the Best Android Apps

Whether you're an faithful Android user or you've just unboxed your first Android phone, there's a wealth of free and cheap apps in the Android Market that can turn your device into a mobile powerhouse. Our second annual Lifehacker Pack for Android is stuffed full of apps to keep you connected to home, office and friends, or just help you stay entertained on the go. The Lifehacker Pack is a yearly snapshot of our favorite, must-have applications for each of our favorite platforms. If you're curious to see how things have changed this year, here's last year's Lifehacker Pack for Android . Want to skip to a specific category? Use these links: Productivity Internet/Communication Location-Aware Utilities Media Food and Entertainment Art and Photography The Extended Pack Productivity Evernote Evernote for Android has been regularly updated and has come a long way since it made it into our pack last year. The app scored a huge update...
Posting Komentar
Baca selengkapnya

Samsung Galaxy S Pro With Keyboard Rumored

There are touchscreen only fans and hardware keyboard fans and some folks are adamant about having it one way or another. That’s why when an amazing mobile phone like the Motorola Droid – or in this case the Samsung Galaxy S – are announced, one knee-jerk reaction is to wonder what the phone would be like if they offered an alternate version. We’re all familiar with the practice of adding a slideout QWERTY and slapping a “Pro” on to the end of the name, and that is exactly what HDBlog.it are suggesting will happen with the Samsung Galaxy S. The above picture is only a mock-up and is NOT real. But, rumor has it a phone that looks very similar to the Galaxy S will add the keyboard and start selling in late summer, after the original S has been on the market a couple months. Is there any truth to the rumor? No way of knowing. Would you be happy if the rumor came true? Different question completely… and one that I’d love for YOU to answer. by Rob Jackson on March 30th, 2010 Sumber : Ph...
Posting Komentar
Baca selengkapnya