Introduction
The Samsung GT-I5700 has acquired in recent weeks in the current term named "Spica" that comes in Metallic Black or Pure White color on the market and is starting at 220th - € (without contract, shipping and depending on the provider). For the invested money by the buyer - a modern, chic phone receives a discreet design. Rich in features distinguish this with Android 1.5 (the Spica is also ready for Android 2.0) current mobile Phone. Features are a 800 Mhz processor, a 3.2 inch display, HSDPA, a playback control for DivX movies, an integrated GPS receiver and a 3.2 MP camera and various other features, including direct access to YouTube, Facebook, My Space and Google Maps. The Market Place for Android can be adapted by Galaxy downloaded applications on the personal lifestyle. In total it is remarkable to know that how much Android-based mobile phones have now become established - in the U.S. they already have a sizeable market share. So, we will see in our test here, whether the Samsung Galaxy Spica is as powerful business and multimedia companion for daily life or not.
Differences to "normal" Samsung i5700 Galaxy
- Powerful processor with Spica, now with 800 MHz
- The Spica is Android 2.0 ready, while you cant do with the "normal" Galaxy of 1.5, even if 2.0 will be available.
- The Spica is missing an LED flash
- The Spica has a 5MP instead of just a 3.2 MP camera
- The Spica has no AMOLED display, but a normal TFT screen
- There are two new key - one for the browser-Direct, and a Home button
- Matt instead of glossy back
- HSDPA 7.2 instead of HSDPA 3.6
Processing Features
1. First impression of optical / special features to support the design - Timeless, simple design.
2. Housing material / surface quality - Slightly rubberized plastic.
3. Housing Dimensions - With a weight of 124 grams and dimensions of 116 x 56 x 13.2 mm it fits comfortably in your hand and can be stored more easily in almost any pocket.
4. Goodness (sharpness / resolution) of the display - 3.2 inch TFT-LCD display with 65,536 colors and a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. Great color and sharp - but no AMOLED display. In absolute terms, the Spica display is neat. It has the brilliant standard with AMOLED display deeper black but used only once, which is less intensive and high-contrast display of the supposedly Spica sallow color with a real step backwards.
5. Implementation of the folding or sliding - NA.
6. Quality of the battery compartment lid - The battery compartment cover is made up of plastic, can be opened quite easily, closed, and sits perfectly.
7. Quality and scope of the included accessories - USB cable, software, user manual, headset, charger, 1 GB Micro SD Card with Adapter.
8. Processing Results - The modern touch screen Samsung Galaxy Spica phone consists of matte and slightly rubberized plastic and is glossy. It lies with its dimensions and the acceptable weight well in hand. Colors and shapes are well on the display, although not too much outstanding. The accurately fitting battery cover is made of plastic and scores for the Galaxy Spica. The accessory is to be designated by the addition of the 1 GB memory card with adapter as an orderly.
Back of the Samsung Galaxy Spica GT-i5700 Mobile Phone
The battery compartment cover is made up of slight rubberized plastic and fits perfectly
The rule-Quiet button
Micro SD cards up to 32GB are accepted by the Galaxy Spica - to the side under the battery compartment cover, it is inserted
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