Media Pass
Media Launch
Samsung has partnered SingTel to launch the Samsung Galaxy S in Singapore. SingTel is the first telecom operator in the world to carry the Samsung Galaxy S.
Samsung Galaxy S
The Galaxy S is an Android 2.1 phone featuring a 4″ super AMOLED screen display and a 1GHz processor. The phone displays is less reflective yet able to retain the brilliance of colors and sharp clarity. It is amazingly responsive even when typing on the keyboard. It also have haptic feedback that indicates by vibrating when you touch on any virtual keys (Li Xiang is very amaze with this).
For Google enthusiasts, Galaxy S supports several Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail and Google Maps. Sign up 3G Flexi plans with SingTel, you will be able to enjoy services like MobileTV and Singtel AMPed bundle with this phone.
The fun part of Galaxy S, it has a 5 pixel camera and a front facing camera. Capabilities like Auto focus, Continuous shot, Self shot, Action shot, Add me, Cartoon shot, Smile shot, Vintage shot, Panorama shot, Anti-shake, Blink-detection and Auto contrast are part of the package. It allows HD video recording and playback too. Also, Galaxy S is expandable up to 32GB of external memory via microSD.
Super Junior
Samsung and Singtel are both very honored to fly Super Junior all the way from South Korea to be the ambassadors for Galaxy S.
Samsung Galaxy S Specifications
Network
- HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps
- 3G (900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz) EDGE, GPRS Class 12
- GSM Quad Band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
OS
- Android 2.1
Display
- 4.0″ WVGA 16M SUPER AMOLED (480×800) with mDNIe
Camera
- 5.0 mega-pixel Camera + VGA Video Telephony Camera, Auto focus
- Continuous shot, Self shot, Action shot, Add me, Cartoon shot, Smile shot, Vintage shot, Panorama shot
- Anti-shake, Blink-detection, Auto contrast
Video
- HD video playing & recording (1280 x 720) up to 30fps
- Playback: DivX, XviD, H.263, MPEG4, WMV
- Recording: H.263 (.3gp format)
Audio
- MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
Value-added Features
- Integrated Messaging “Social Hub” (basic)
- Android Market for more applications and contents
- FM Radio
- Augmented Reality with Layar Reality Browser
- 1 GHz Application Processor
- 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
- 16GB internal memory
- 8GB external microSD slot (up to 32GB)
Size
- 64.2 x 122.4 x 9.9mm
- 118g
Battery
- 1500 mAh Talktime: 13 hours (2.5G), 6.7 hours (3G)
- Standby: 250 hours (2.5G), 200 hours (3G)
SingTel’s Galaxy 3G Flexi Price Plans
Galaxy 3G Flexi Lite
- Monthly Subscription: SGD$39
- Local Outgoing Calls: 100 minutes
- Incoming Calls: Free
- Local Data Usage: 12GB
Galaxy 3G Flexi
- Monthly Subscription: SGD$56
- Local Outgoing Calls: 200 minutes
- Incoming Calls: Free
- Local Data Usage: 12GB
Galaxy 3G Flexi Plus Plan
- Monthly Subscription: SGD$95
- Local Outgoing Calls: 500 minutes
- Incoming Calls: Free
- Local Data Usage: 12GB
Enjoy FREE 24 months MobileTV viewing on your Galaxy S! Basic Pack from these 4 channels
- Channel NewsAsia – An Asian TV news channel that provides news and information on global developments with Asian perspectives.
- Bloomberg TV – Real-time financial news from the world’s unrivalled financial authority.
- ETTV Asia – Taiwanese news channel specially designed for Asian viewers.
- Dragon TV – Leading Mandarin channel from Shanghai, offering news, lifestyle programmes and more.
Notes
- Data usage capped at SGD$30/month for unlimited usage
- Unlimited song downloads with no data charges from AMPed Music Store
- Extra 200 minutes free talktime when calling to SingTel and SingTel Mobile numbers for Family & Friends
Photos
Flickr: SingTel’s Media Launch of Samsung Galaxy S with Super Junior 06062010
Official Samsung Site: Samsung Galaxy S
Official SingTel Site: Samsung Galaxy S
Press Release: SingTel and Samsung bring to Singapore the “Smart Life” with Samsung Galaxy S
Written by Lester Chan + Li Xiang