Samsung Galaxy Camera–First Look

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Also released to the public at Unpacked 2012 was the Galaxy Note 2. A lot of people were expecting this to be released at IFA 2012 and Samsung didn’t disappoint.

I got some hands on time with this amazing device (you can see some of my videos on here for some of its software features).

On release the Galaxy Note 2 will be released in titanium grey and marble white.

In this photo the original Galaxy Note is on the left where the Galaxy Note 2 is on the right.

 

 

 

 

Specs

• Dimension: 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm
• Weight: 180 g
• S-Pen with 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity
• Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 720 x 1280 pixels, 5.5 inches (~267 ppi pixel density) and
  Corning Gorilla Glass 2
• Memory options:  16/32/64 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
• Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
• NFC support
• microUSB (MHL) v2.0, USB Host support
• CAMERA: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization
• Camera Video recording: 1080p@30fps
• Secondary Camera: Front  1.9 MP
• OS: Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
• CPU: Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
• Extra Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• GPS Support: A-GPS and GLONASS
• Extra features: - SNS integration
  - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  - Dropbox (50 GB storage)
  - TV-out (via MHL A/V link)
  - MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
  - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player
  - Organizer
  - Image/video editor
  - Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
  - Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
  - YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
  - Voice memo/dial/commands
  - Predictive text input (Swype)
• Battery:  Li-Ion 3100 mAh

I got some hands on time with this device and also managed to perform a speed test using the Antutu Benchmark app from the Google Play store, check out the results below:

My overall impressions on the device are that I WANT ONE! It’s really great for creative people and I’m forever drawing so would love to get my hands on one to have a bit more play time. There’s also some really fantastic software features (see my post here: http://staceysamsungmobiler.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/galaxy-note-ii-feature-videos.html)

More Galaxy Note II photos:

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Samsung Galaxy Camera

As one of the Samsung Mobilers for the UK I was lucky enough to be invited along to IFA 2012 where I got to attend Samsung’s Unpacked event and also report on the IFA event itself.

Firstly I should explain that through my time with Samsung I have become quite interested in photography and cameras in general….currently I am using my first DSLR which is a Canon 1100D which is great for beginners. However after seeing what Samsung pulled out the bag I may have to invest in the new Galaxy Camera!

Call me girly….but I totally love that orange colour!

Okay onto the real meaty details, this camera has a seriously impressive spec list….it is mainly aimed at those users that aren’t quite confident enough to use a dslr but still want to take professional looking photographs!

Specs in a nutshell:

• 16.3 Megapixel
• 21x optical zoom (we all know digital zoom is awful…so this is great!)
• Optical Image Stabilisation
• 4.77” LCD HD super clear touch display (308ppi)
• ISO Auto, 100-3200
• 4G and 3G access….so you can share photos on the go
• 1.4Ghz quad core processor
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• 8Gb memory and room for an external memory card
• Full HD 1080p video recording
• HDMI output
• GPS and GLONASS
• Wifi and bluetooth
• 1650mAh battery
• Dimensions: 128.7x70.8x19.1mm
• Weight 305g

So that's an impressive list right!?

Other than that the camera is a really nice bit of kit, it sports a number of “pro” modes that enable the user to create professional pictures really easily.

One such mode is waterfall trace, the following picture was taken on my dslr and as a beginner it took me ages to get the settings correct…I imagine with the Galaxy camera you could select this mode and then point and shoot and come out with a similar result

 

Finally as the camera shares the same processor as the one that is in the Galaxy S3 I managed to run a speed test to test it’s processing abilities….I used the Antutu benchmark app from the Google Play store:

A very similar result to the Galaxy Note II

Extra pictures of the Galaxy Camera

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Galaxy Note II Feature Videos!

Before I write my full on post about Unpacked 2012, the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Camera and the ATIV device series here’s a few Galaxy Note 2 feature videos for you to have a look at!

Official Top 40 App by Samsung

GET THE LATEST MUSIC ON YOUR PHONE!!!

Olympic Torch Relay Birmingham Recap

 

Ok so sorry this post is a little late, i’ve been MEGA busy this week!

So last weekend the Olympic Torch Relay came to Birmingham! This time, like Leeds, there was a concert held in one of Birminghams nicest green spaces …Cannon Hill Park.

This time there was a number of different acts on and from the very outset it seemed like Birminghams teenage girl population was out in force to see The Wanted, Loicke Essien and Morning Parade perform onstage….i even heard rumours that some of them had been queuing up since 6am!

As usual the three major Olympic Sponsors were there to have a bit of fun with the public!

During the day I did some promoting for the Galaxy S3 but then I also spent a lot of time exploring the panorama feature that is found on the Galaxy s3 and Galaxy Note…myself and the other mob!lers created some really cool effects! What do you think?

We haven’t been cloned really!!! hehehe!!!

Finally in between taking silly pictures and dancing around Canon Hill Park, i managed to grab a Galaxy S3 owner in the wild and gave her a quick interview. If you watch carefully you might even pick up some hints on how to create pictures like the ‘clone’ ones above!

Anyway guys and girls, that was my last torch relay post….keep your eyes peeled in future for posts from the Olympic Games and also perhaps IFA in Berlin!

Chat On REVIEW

 

Ok guys and gals….who likes to talk…well text? Have you heard of those messenger services like BBM and WhatsApp? well Samsung have got their own and it has recently been updated! So I thought I would share the ‘Chat On’ love and bring you my latest thoughts regarding this new service!

First off it is cross platform, this sweet app doesn’t only work on Android or Samsung devices, but it’s available for iOS and Blackberry too!

It works via wifi or 3G and therefore doesn’t use up any of your text message allowance! BONUS!

In this review I will be using it on my trusty Samsung Galaxy Note! ….AWESOME DEVICE!

So here in the picture to the left is the Google play market page for the app, I always say if you want to find out about an app before installing, check out the reviews people leave! Chat on currently has 4 out of 5 stars awarded to it by it’s users!

 

Once you’re all set up (by entering your phone number and such …just for verification purposes) you’re ready to go!

If there are contacts that are already using Chat on in your phone, then they will appear immediately and you can start chatting up a storm together!

There are a number of emoticons that you can add to your chats to make them more exciting and not only that but you can even send a whole range of multimedia objects! (see picture below)

You can use this feature to share media quickly with large groups of people all at the same time, and everything gets stored in your personal Trunk!

Finally my favourite feature is that you can send animated messages, which I must say works great with the S-pen and the Galaxy Note! Here’s a video of it in action:

If you want to join the fun then download the latest version of Chat on here at :https://web.samsungchaton.com/

Galaxy S3 First hands on–Liverpool Episode!

Hi all
I promised you all a video and here it is!
While i was in Liverpool last week for the Olympic Torch Relay, I did get to spend a little quality time with Samsung’s latest device, the fantastic GALAXY S3.
This is a phone jam packed full of features, most of which I couldn’t fit into the limited time I got with it on video, however as I am following the olympic torch I will be investigating and videoing the different features this amazing handset has to offer.
In this episode I will quickly be looking at the camera (8MP rear, 1.9MP frontal), how speedy it is (due to that whopping 1.4Ghz quad core processor) and a really coooooool feature known as pop up play!
Next episode will be live after I get back from Edinburgh, let me know what you want me to cover

Olympic Torch Relay Liverpool–RECAP

So I just thought I would update you on my latest travels! To the lovely city of Liverpool!

After spending an day travelling and eating the best Pizza-Calzone hybrid known to man myself and the other mob!lers spent some time exploring Liverpool city, check out the album below, can you spot any sights that you know?

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On the day the Torch came to Liverpool I spent the day along with the other Mob!lers at the Samsung Pin Store, myself and Andrew were assigned to the Galaxy Note Studio, this is where you could get  caricature drawn by a professional artist on the Galaxy Note or a picture taken with the Torch itself. Andrew and I entertained the people standing in the queue by demoing Samsung's latest hero product, the Galaxy S3. It has some amazing features such as S Beam, S voice and ‘Pop up Play’. The crowd loved it and all reactions to the phone were positive…I also provided a few demos on the Galaxy Note, people were blown away by the formula and shape recognition productivity features.

We kept everyone up to date on twitter via the hashtag #mobilersgalaxys3 , we’ll be using this at the other dates too!

I also managed to get a few videos of the Galaxy S3 in action, I’ll be uploading them soon, keep an eye out!

Finally, I made some awesome new friends, they all had Samsung devices!!!!!

Next Olympic date is Edinburgh! 12th-14th June, see you there!!!

Samsung Hope Relay!!!

Anyone fancy a bit of running? Or cycling….or even walking? Basically Samsung have released an app ready for the olympics! ITS A FANTASTIC IDEA! The basic premise is for every mile you complete, Samsung will donate £1 to charity! HOW AWESOME IS THAT!?

You use the app to create your virtual runner (you put your face on another body) and they you’re ready to go! You can join teams to raise even more money and also keep a track of your stats too! A great way to improve your fitness

So far I’ve tested the app out using my Samsung Galaxy Note and i’ve done a little running with it, cycling and I even used it while walking around Birmingham shopping for shoes, it tracks your progress via the gps in your phone. It’s very easy to wrack up the miles and it’s for such a good cause!

Once signed up you can also expect to see your face on Samsung’s Olympic Torch Relay caravan too….this is travelling all the way around the country and the app has a useful section telling you where you’ll be able to spot your face!

Anyway I’ve attached some pictures of the app, and if you have any more questions get in touch! I’m going to get running and raising some money, you should too!

The app is currently available for download on the Google Play store, and will be available on IOS soon.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.torch&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zYW1zdW5nLnRvcmNoIl0.

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Super Amoled Vs Super IPS LCD2

Which do you prefer?

In the pictures and video the Galaxy Nexus with super amoled is on the left, the HTC one X with Super IPS LCD2 is on the right. Both are at maximum brightness. Its just an optical illusion that the Galaxy Nexus looks larger.

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