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Samsung Galaxy BEAM

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User ratings:
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
36 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
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4 stars
33 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • quality of the slide presentation and text was much better than that of the videos
  • The reception remains stable even in narrow urban canyons
  • the gadget can perform quite nicely

Cons

  • I rarely use my smartphone in a pitch black room
  • the proverbial middle man is cut to pieces
  • or photo was interrupted with the same notification on how to focus

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 4 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • 233 ppi
  • 2000 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy BEAM - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy BEAM

Pros

  • quality of the slide presentation and text was much better than that of the videos
  • The reception remains stable even in narrow urban canyons
  • the gadget can perform quite nicely
  • better power-saving than its predecessors
  • Projecting photos on the wall worked fairly well
  • The grip of the rear panel is really good
  • slimmer and has a more contemporary user interface and
  • Battery life Battery life was pretty impressive on the Galaxy Beam
  • voices also sounded natural and warm
  • cheaper
  • lighter

Cons

  • I rarely use my smartphone in a pitch black room
  • the proverbial middle man is cut to pieces
  • or photo was interrupted with the same notification on how to focus
  • No one wants a phone that they cannot fully master
  • Samsung Movie Hub
  • the pictures have a foggy quality
  • the user will not have to give up on much
  • relatively slower processor and outdated OS
  • the camera does not adjust well to brightness changes
  • Gingerbread is slightly outdated
  • the loudspeaker is far too feeble to be of any use when

Samsung Galaxy BEAM - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
233 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy BEAM - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
GPU modelARM Mali-400
RAM memory768 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.88 in
Width2.53 in
Depth0.49 in
Weight5.11 oz
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Other features
Projectoryes
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution800 x 480 px
Pixel density233.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • White
  • Yellow
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2000.0 mAh
Standby time760.0 h
Talk time9.4 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Samsung Galaxy BEAM - Q&A (7)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I use Samsung Beam?
    lyndsey_heller
    over 1 year ago
    Before you can use Android Beam on your phone, you'll need to enable the feature in your settings menu. Once it's enabled, you can use Android Beam by simply holding your phone against another phone that has Beam enabled.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is S Beam on my Samsung phone?
    loreta
    over 1 year ago
    The S Beam application builds on the functionality of the Android Beam feature in previous versions of Android. It lets you easily share content with others using NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. Sharing content with S Beam is fast and easy. Before you can use the S Beam feature you will need to turn it on.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is Android Beam S Beam?
    luvenia_okeefe
    over 1 year ago
    S Beam refers to an extension of Android Beam by Samsung, first used on their Galaxy S III phones. It uses the near-field communication to establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection between two devices for the data transfer, instead of a Bluetooth connection.
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  • 0
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    cliff
    about 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy beam 3?
    angeline
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 Release Date & Price: This smartphone authority gives a final announcement before release it. Then really we will know the specific date of the launch date. Meanwhile, Galaxy Beam 3 is $780 ( Approx).
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is beam on my phone?
    gil_auer
    over 1 year ago
    Android™ Beam can be utilized to transfer data (e.g. web pages, videos, place page in Maps) from one Near Field Communication (NFC) capable device to another when only a few centimeters apart, typically back to back. (located in the lower-right).
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is beam in Samsung phone?
    penney_batz
    over 1 year ago
    The S Beam application builds on the functionality of the Android Beam feature in previous versions of Android. It lets you easily share content with others using NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. Sharing content with S Beam is fast and easy.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When did the Samsung Galaxy Beam come out?
    pat_sporer
    over 1 year ago
    1 July 2012
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Samsung Galaxy BEAM Samsung - Editorial Reviews (14)

2.8
Based on 14 reviews
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PCMag UK
Published: 15.03.2012
Samsung Galaxy Beam

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fonearena.com
Samsung Galaxy Beam Review
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PC World
Samsung Galaxy Beam Android phone (preview)
0.0

Samsung Galaxy Beam preview: An Android phone with a built-in pico projector

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projectorcentral.com
Samsung Galaxy Beam Smartphone Review
3.0

Samsung Galaxy Beam Smartphone Review

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TechRadar
Published: 26.07.2012
Samsung Galaxy Beam review
3.0

A projecting piece of kit: but will it leave you beaming?

Samsung Galaxy BEAM Review Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-I8530) Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 10.09.2012
Review Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-I8530) Smartphone
4.2

In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy beam (4.0", 0.1 kg) with various measurements, benchmarks and ratings zahlreichen Messungen, Benchmarks und Bewertungen

Samsung Galaxy BEAM Review: Samsung Galaxy Beam
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businesstoday.intoday.in
Published: 22.08.2012
Review: Samsung Galaxy Beam

With the Galaxy Beam, Samsung has ensured that both the projection and smart phone fuctionalities go hand in hand.

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SlashGear
Published: 09.08.2012
Samsung GALAXY Beam Review

If you're looking for just about the strangest smartphone to have been released thus far this year, you're looking right at it right here: the…

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CNET
Published: 10.08.2012
Samsung Galaxy Beam (unlocked)

Despite weak software, Samsung Galaxy Beam's bright projector pushes boundaries, and strong smartphone features make it a worthy standalone device.

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T3
Published: 28.08.2012
Samsung Galaxy Beam review
3.0

The Samsung Galaxy Beam boasts a built-in projector. No, really.

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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 10.09.2012
Samsung Galaxy Beam Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Beam Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Beam configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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portablegear.nl
Samsung Galaxy Beam review

In het Samsung Galaxy Beam productdossier lees je alles over de Galaxy Beam. Lees wat de Galaxy Beam allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Samsung Galaxy BEAM Samsung Galaxy Beam review: A pricey projector
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Digital Spy
Published: 30.08.2012
Samsung Galaxy Beam review: A pricey projector

Built-in projector is an enduring novelty, but not enough to justify the price.

Samsung Galaxy BEAM Review - Samsung Galaxy Beam smartphone with built-in projector (video) - Play | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service
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Silicon Republic
Published: 20.08.2012
Review - Samsung Galaxy Beam smartphone with built-in projector (video) - Play | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service

The Samsung Galaxy Beam is perhaps one of the most curious smartphones we've ever had the opportunity to review. To begin with - its unique selling point, really - it has a cinema projector capable of beaming high-definition movies up to 50 inches wide onto a wall.