Samsung Galaxy Beam

World’s first smartphone with built-in projector and brilliant Super AMOLED screen

The Samsung Galaxy Beam(Model: GT-I8520), first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in February this year, is designed to provide users with a rich mobile web experience and best-of-class multimedia features. Packed with a built-in Texas Instruments Pico projector, 8-megapixel camera and multi video codec support, the Galaxy Beam offers consumers the capability to switch between entertainment and professional mode easily. With a projection screen size of 5 to 50-inches, the Galaxy Beam toggles between a personal home theater system to a portable business projector to suit every need.

Powered by Android 2.1, the Galaxy Beam enjoys a variety of applications from the Android Market, which allows users to extend the benefits and excitement of their smartphone experience. Users also have access to Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, and Google Maps.Multi-tasking is a breeze with Galaxy Beam smart applications, which allow users to update social networking accounts like Facebook, check emails, listen to music and send messages without having to open and close applications. Users can stay connected with social networks through Samsung’s Social Hub and Social Calendar, which offers convenient, single-point access to all email accounts, calendars and personal contacts. The impressive battery life offers users up to 7 hours of continuous talktime and 530 hours of standby time.

Specifications

Processor

 720MHz CPU Speed (OMAP3440)

Network

 HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / HSDPA 7.2Mbps

 3G (900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz)

 EDGE, GPRS

 GSM Quad Band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)

OS

 Andriod 2.1 (Éclair)

Display

 3.7” WVGA SUPER AMOLED

Camera

 8.0 mega-pixel Camera + Auto focus with Flash (Front: VGA)

Video

 MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, Xvid

Audio

 MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA

Value-added Features

 Browser: Chrome lite (with Flash Lite 3.1)

 Integrated Messaging ‘Social Hub’ (basic)

 Android Market for more applications and contents

 FM Radio

 Augmented Reality with Layar Reality Browser

 SMS/ MMS/ Email/ Exchange ActiveSync

 Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity

 Offline & No SIM Mode, Handwriting Recognition: English & Simplified Chinese

 RSS Reader, Mobile Widgets

Connectivity

 Bluetooth Technology v 3.0

 USB v2.0 (High-Speed)

 Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

 AllShare (DLNA)

 Mobile AP (wireless Internet tethering)

 TV Out

 GPS

Memory

 4Gb + 2Gb + 1Gb + 16Gb MoviNAND

Size

 123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm, 155g

Battery

 1800 mAh

 Talktime: 7 hours (3G)

 Standby: 530 hours (3G)