A small introduction to Bada from the press release Samsung, is likely to be useful , so let's start with her . Bada - is a new Samsung mobile platform for smartphones. It is the next evolutionary step in the development of closed mobile platforms SHP (Samsung Hand-Held Platform), and this new market segment of smart phones. Bada - this is not an operating system , and the mobile platform, using the nucleus and has its own cohesive superstructure - middleware and shell .
The main advantages of Bada - support for modern technologies, orientation services , flexibility and scalability , the new UI. That is, if briefly , and now we pass successively to the exterior and interior innovations .
Samsung Wave:: Review :: 3D- Photos
Samsung Wave:: Overview: : Design and Features
The device is made in monoblock casing average by today's standards for tachfonov dimensions. In the cross section shape of the body resembles a trapezoid , angles which are smoothed . This is done for a better grip and helps him.
In numerical terms, the following dimensions Wave - 118 x56 x10, 9 mm. As you can see , including those from the photo , the device does not seem to pile up and the small width of the shell adds ease of use .
Material performance GT-S8500 - this symbiosis of metal and plastics. Frame if it can be called, shingles apparatus for contour - metallic , dark gray with a slight longitudinal grooving . Above and below it encloses a glossy black plastic that looks like a lid to a metal tube . Plus , on the front panel is the dominant system - display , covered with crystal tempered glass with a black coating on the contour of the back side. It is not difficult to guess that the major brands element - this is just a display , and it leaves traces of both after the conversation , and in the process of accessing the menu. The remaining part of the body does not suffer so much soiled , but a lower " cap " is also not ideal in this regard .
Let us consider the elements of design , which in the presence of sensory input is not so much , not to mention the missing " hardvernoy " keyboard .
The front panel starts with the conversational dynamics , which is hidden behind a plastic mesh at the top . Study it resembles the hull shape in cross section, and she , as you recall, trapezoid . To the right of the speaker at a number below is not very noticeable in the omission camera for video calls.
This is followed by the display . In the Wave used Super AMOLED screen diagonal 3.3 inches , resolution WVGA (800 x 480 pixels ) and the ability to display up to 16 million shades of color . It is made of capacitive technology and takes only a touch of his fingers , making use of the pen - stylus at all desire can not . Additional convenience writing creates a customizable Dual Shock Vibration and it is very appropriate .
The display supports multi-touch function and justifies itself in the Internet browser, as well as when viewing photos.
Using the Display GT-S8500 comfortable , nice looking color , the clarity of detail constantly remind myself , thanks to technology mDNIe, and correct response to the touch is not satisfactory. With regard to the behavior of the screen when direct sunlight , it pales considerably , but remains readable .
Under the screen we see diamond menu keys in silver beading which holds the bottom arc of the call key. In practice, only the ends of the arch support depression , but they are not covered by separable plate . Progress in key tangible, though not soft , but for more control and is not necessary.
The remaining three key staff are on the side faces - it changes the volume rocker on the left side and separated by lock and key, the camera - on the right . All the keys of the lateral faces are small, the longitudinal c tight course , designed to eliminate accidental operation .
Turn the camera and see the back cover. There are diamonds flash and camera lens at the top, battery compartment lid on the center and clamp a lid - on the bottom. As can be seen on the photo , the camera lens is minimal recessed into the body , but rather design , and not functional and not covered with protective shutter.
To remove the battery cover move the clamp down , why the lower part of it rises above the surface and it can be raised up , pulling the upper ledges . Despite the small number of fasteners , the cover is fastened tightly and did not play. And the whole apparatus of closely compacted , without unnecessary gaps and squeaks, creates a sense of the monolith .
Under the lid is logical battery in the appropriate cavity, which blocks access to the SIM card slot is located above the hull and 2 / 3 drowned in it. Under the battery , we see a memory card slot for microSD, made in the form of a plastic loop and commit a metal bracket on top. How do you know about the " hot replacement " in this type of arrangement of the elements of speech does not go.
Summing subtotal description of the exterior once again return to the brevity and even the severity of the body, ease of use and transportation , but now gradually shift towards a new and unfamiliar platform, with an intriguing name Bada.
Samsung Wave:: Overview : : User Interface
He greets us Wave albeit unusual platform Bada, but even if supplemented by an updated TouchWiz 3.0. Thus , the main screen, or rather screens - in their GT-S8500 to ten , although the importance of all of them are identical and only press the button taps us back to the first. Add and remove screens can be in a horizontal position, that is not immediately obvious.
By tradition TouchWiz to the main field screens designed for the so-called widget and choose their user from the drop down list . Unchanged in this case are the upper band of the screen , containing information about the level of acceptance , the current time , battery, and, as and when - notice . Contained therein are two horizontal parallel stripes in the center suggests a tray and pull the panel down , we will open a shortcut to activate the wireless modules , as well as the transition to silent mode. Here , as soon as incoming mail or the missed calls and displays information about them. Similar in fact represented in the notification area on Android and looks very logical .
The lower part of the screen instead of access to essential telephony features - a dialer, notes and notebooks . Dialer in the Wave has a classic structure - 3 columns to 4 virtual keys , though this element is also added to the string of functions in the lower part of the call , message and video call.
In the upper part, above the keyboard , we get access to the pocket- book, calls, selected numbers and pressing delete the last character . In the comfort of the dialer can not be denied , and in spite of its "virtual ", retaining the symbol " grid " would traditionally turn off the sound.
As for the desktop, it can be hung with wallpaper on the user's choice . Horizontal image or a single tone for all screens, or, in the presence of her objects , spread out over each and every page we are gradually moving on it .
Text Widget in the upper left corner of the screen is transparent to us hints at the possibility of access to data editing desktop items . Click on it and see a pop-up window in the bottom of the screen , which still contains unused elements . Hold and drag the elements we are to your liking obscuring screens of information we need , or icons to access functions . It is worth noting that as before, the widgets can default to stand on the screen carefully, without reference to the exact grid display . Moving and equalization of opportunities , but by hand , according to your eye .
Special attention is given a screen lock . This initially unremarkable display the current time and date in the lower part, when you receive calls or messages into a jigsaw puzzle showing the number of events . It is clearly and comfortably. But wait - move part of the puzzle with the data in an empty cell , and the machine automatically redirect you to the appropriate application. Unlocking the same screen as opposed to the lock button by shifting the image down .
We turn to the main menu. We can not escape the thought that it was decently resemble those in the iPhone. Judge for yourself : the lower part also contains a binding to telephony features , and more icons are arranged on a matrix of 3x4 ( 3x5 with a lower number ). static icons with captions , and flipping between screens carried out in a horizontal plane, like a book . In addition, all functions are contained in the main menu , ie, submenu with multilevel lists is not provided and it is probably more likely a plus for the perception , because especially to deal with the new platform , we never had .
An interesting and perhaps useful option menu - remembering it is frequently used applications . Ie came in first in the menu and worked with him in future you do not know the layout will change consistently running applications . Thus , multimedia and entertainment options we have almost always been on the first screen. The first time it is somewhat surprising in view of the fact that found, for example , FM- receiver on the third screen suddenly turns on the ground . But the number of screens depends on the installed applications that also creates an association with the products of Apple.
The interface allows you to sort the icons , including the bottom line , which can be handy. Swipe the same menu screens , unlike the main - and it is cyclic , plus significant in such a variety of applications .
Hold the center button will reveal the matrix of running applications . Here we can switch between them or close of some or all of them.
Let us examine in more detail the basic functions of the apparatus and briefly mention in our set , a test instance of content , although not hide the fact that some applications , unfortunately, did not work .
Samsung Wave:: Overview: : Phone service
In the call log is available both from the dialer , and by pressing the send key. By and large, to call it so - not quite correct , but rather as an event log with the division into separate components if desired . Thus, the main or first screen contains a vertical list of all events from the phone calls to messages not more than 6 on the display tab and calls , messages , email , etc. the top. Tabs on the screen is placed not more than three , making the transition to the next possible shift of the band left .
Contextual virtual keys allow you to either clear the lists , or return to the main menu, and open access ( this time the center button ) to the counters and data traffic. In each of the specific menu that you move between tabs , the function of the central keys added sorting . Ie Again, we initially issued a general list of information , and move to the received, dialed or missed when it comes to calls , you can already own . When you select the same number from the list and Tapani on it opens the possibility of re- call ( including video) and send a message. Below is is the whole history of the subscriber's calls , ie a general list of " doubles " are not included .
A list of contacts is somewhat reminiscent of the event log - this is a vertical list , not more than 6 contacts on the screen with investment groups and elected to the top of the screen. Shift the line of contact to the right or left you or call the main number of the person or send a message - to the right or left, respectively.
Shortcut keys this time are responsible for creating a new contact, search and advanced options in the center : delete, your own profile , copy and settings.
The user is free to choose which memory is used to display the list (phone , SIM or both ) , as well as where to save the new contacts. Foreseen for sorting by name or name , specifying your own room and access to service .
Creating a new contact starts with the entry name, although at the beginning I was called to the field and for the family , then the possibility of changing the memory for storage, and only after that information about the numbers, email addresses, guards , IM ID, group selection and their own ringtones . Filling of these fields is seen only at first sight simple , when you enter the same for each of the fields appear multiple choice type . The bottom line also contains an extensive list of fields, among them - middle name , nickname , address , Internet telephony , PTT, Internet address , employment details , address , birthday , note , etc.
Samsung Wave:: Overview: : Messages
I do not want to repeat , but the menu structure exactly the same messages that we have seen before - mostly outside the field contains a vertical list , and sent again , outgoing, and drafts , we can move the tabs at the top of the screen. Compiling the message as simple and somewhat resemble those in the WM- devices. At the top of the box, the recipient , then shut off feature of the text field on non- lined white sheet . Hard to separate sms / mms not , so when you enter mms- content unit will notify you of the transformation of the message and continue to have a new capacity . In the setting of a particular message, you can set the priority and time of shipment , request a delivery report and read and leave a copy of the sent .
Variation of the display of messages on the recipient as possible , but , in our opinion less convenient. By the way , you can sort the messages and the date and type .
In the message settings , we also find the possibility of creating a backup , spambox, templates , search , and the classic option .
A few words about the method of input - the keyboard GT-S8500 is available in two variations and they depend on the orientation of the apparatus. In the first case - a classic 3 columns of 4 keys , complemented by the right -click delete the last character input , the transition to enter numbers and switching layouts . The bottom row as non-traditional and open access to activate T9 dictionary , gaps and the choice of register.
In the case of horizontal orientation of the apparatus , we have QWERTY- keyboard with additional characters at the bottom . In both cases, the virtual keys are convenient for writing with his finger , and in the apparatus recall installed a capacitive display , which does not accept the stylus . A fully test the speed of input in our case was quite difficult - the sample was deprived of Cyrillic script, as in the menu, and in the layout .
E-mail client similar to the application "message ", but not into it , but is a separate program. Switch on the list also made the tabs, though this time they bit more - added personal folders , trash and spam .
Setting up an account takes a little time , but still , it will be done by hand - our sample, for example, automatically e mail.ru not configured the server and the POP and SMTP we prescribed a manual .
In the settings of the client , we can find to add new accounts, send and receive options , choose your disposal , view the blocked content , and to establish an access point.
In general , receiving and sending e -mail at the Wave does not cause any serious claims, and even in our test machine problems with the encoding of the testing time was not recorded .
Samsung Wave:: Overview: : Organizer and Office
These components according to the logic of the menu are scattered on different screens, and we collect them as we find , as you remember, it is associated with the frequency of use .
What's the default when you first start will show us information about the current month, highlighting the current date blue square. Go to the list of cases or the day such a choice is possible in the top line of the application.
Under the cube of the month displays a list of cases , if any, are planned for the current date , and the bottom line will allow access to the creation of the case, the settings , move to the specified date, or delete events .
When you select a new reminder , we ask his name, date , type , location , notification, repeat and a note.
In the setting provides the ability to synchronize , choose the type of default and the first day of the week.
Memo - notes that you create in your chosen from 6 pastel colors are not lined sheet , which later turn out to form a cork board in a vertical list. Sorting in this case is as you add , and the only setting - the maximization of the field notes.
Task - List of cases with traditional fields for the creation of : name, date , reminder , and certainly a priority. Sorting is available as status , date , and importance .
Calculator in GT-S8500 is a calculating machine , complete with function bracket , which will calculate a little more complicated examples .
Clock - Clock is probably the only name , but in reality this application to accommodate a much wider range of functions . Here and alarm clocks and world time in different parts of the globe , and a stopwatch with the support of community , and a timer, and the choice of the function of one's own tradition is assigned to the tabs at the top .
My files - a file manager that allows to perform the traditional and typical for this type of application manipulation: moving, copying , deleting , renaming files . The ability to display files and folders in this case a vertical list or a 4x5 matrix with the ability to sort by time , type, name and even the size of files . It also contains the possibility of transferring files over Bluetooth and access on the same protocol from the outside .
The main window contains a general list of folders, and the transition to the internal memory or memory card is available by clicking the tabs along the top.
By the way , for viewing office documents without editing installed familiar Pixel File Viewer Version 3.4.0B16.
Samsung Wave:: Overview : : Internet
Judging from the information tab in the GT-S8500 browser installed Dolfin 2.0. We first encounter with such a decision, though , looking ahead , say that the difficulties in the development of this application we had .
When launched , we see the address bar at the top , left and right buttons that accompany the elected and update accordingly. Further, the following is a blank sheet, and at the bottom of the display are the keys go , bookmarks and a list of open windows . Advanced settings as before, under the central key , and they hide the transition to the home page , sending URL'a , search for text , images, and filter functions - display mode, password storage, network profile , setting cookie, updating RSS- feeds. Display Settings page located here and include multiple choice necessary components .
The service bookmarks additional tabs menu will take us to the most frequently visited pages , as well as the list of RSS- feeds , which stands for the use of pre- configured .
After entering an address, we can either go on it immediately , or ask a search Google'u as evidenced by the virtual keys on the right of the address bar in the mode . Sites also downloaded the browser completely , offering to introduce first card , then using multi-touch , we can push back and bring the desired area.
Samsung Wave:: Overview : : Communications
The device works as a 2,5 G and in the networks of 3G. This GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz and WCDMA / HSPA 900/2100MHz
Communication or communicative "baggage " before A-GPS, Bluetooth v 3.0, USB v2.0 and Wi-Fi 802,11 b / g / n.
A fully test the third version of the "blue tooth " or compare it with other solutions is very difficult in the absence of these. In general , in conjunction with traditional devices with 2- second version of the protocol , no problem.
Supported profiles include :
For USB , there are 4 types of connections that can be tightly configured, or choose each time you connect. This Samsung Kies, Media player, Mass storage and PC Internet.
Job WiFi did not cause any complaints from the home " zaparolennoy " nor with the urban open access points . The device stores the network for further fast connection , and activation of WiFi and Bluetooth, as you remember, the most simple and hide icons quick access communications in the top drop-down menu . accessible from the main screen .
An additional function of the device - a handy browser lets you play files as a unit , and with it , through remote servers and displays .
To activate the flight mode in general settings has a top item, which disables all wireless modules .
Samsung Wave:: Overview: : Navigation
The basic version Wave , we can see the familiar , but is rarely used in our product - ROUTE66. Given the lack of Russification of the test sample and payment for the application to fully test it is unlikely , and in general, buying a controversial product users GT-S8500, probably will not . But what there is, then there is mention it in the review , we were simply obliged .
Samsung Wave:: Overview : : Camera
Camera application can be run as holding the appropriate keys on the right of the bot system, or choosing it from the menu. The interface is simple enough - the main field of the screen is the viewfinder or lined by the rule of " golden section " , or only with focus brackets in the center. In addition , in the upper right corner contains a battery level indicator and the counter staff .
When you click on display at the edges of the screen appear functional icons , 4 on each side - type (photo ) , the type of shooting mode and settings - on the left , as well as flash, focus, exposure correction and a transition to the gallery - on the right.
What are the camera settings in the Wave?
Selecting the focus point by moving the focusing frame manually - just select the finger point and click on it . Autofocus in Wave pretty tenacious , its rate does not rise any - it is not bad for a mobile device. The quality of the frames can be estimated from the proposed models . In our opinion for the 5- megapixel sensor all bad .
Video settings especially hard not differ from the photo. The device is capable of recording MPEG4 video clips to permit 1280h720 .
Samsung Wave:: Overview: : Games and applications
This item is one of the most filling in the apparatus. If the games in the supply is not so much - Tumbling dice ( dice ), EDGE, ParachutePanic, then the application much more . Among them :
We can not say that all the installed programs were working , so the judge about their quality will not .
In addition , GT-S8500 has the support JAVA and we walked through her tests JBenchmark, the results are and invite you to read .
Tab. "JAVA" Samsung Wave
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| Platform | MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1 | ||||||
| Tests | |||||||
| JBenchmark 1.1.1 | 38224 Text/17503, 2D/10294, 3D/2304, FillRate/566, Animation/7557 | ||||||
| JBenchmark 2.1.1 | 1892; Image/442, Text/819, Sprites/997, 3D/932, UI/72007 | ||||||
| JBenchmark 3D 3.1.0 | HQ/897 LQ/974 Triangle ps/46082 Ktexels ps/6053 | ||||||
| JBenchmark HD 3.4.3 | Smooth triangles/451620 Textured triangles/412616 Fill rate/13005 kTexels Gaming/686 (22.9 fps) | ||||||
Samsung Wave:: Overview : : Multimedia functions
The music player at startup will display a single list of supported tracks name ( large ) , singer ( smaller , bottom ) and cover the right of these inscriptions . One screen will show no more than 6 songs in a vertical list, and the transition to a playlist , album , artist on the tradition for the platform is located in the tabs along the top.
Drop-down menu in this application will provide access to add tracks to the playlist , " rassharivaniyu " or install the phone , delete, search, music store, Wisch -list and settings. In the latter case - a selection of EQ and effects settings menu display (adding , removing tabs) and the type of visual effects.
Player itself is simple to use and development : the wallpaper in the form of the cover moves a pre-selected visual range under which includes data from the tags on track, located at the bottom of the virtual keys , and support functions.
The work in the background is possible : if your screen is locked at the top half of the disc is displayed , indicating that the player is running , but the volume keys to adjust the volume , and in this state .
In standby mode, as the notification area is complemented by stitch control - play and rewind , under which the running line shows the name and on the left appears reduced cover .
It would seem , for all the symmetry , however, is a transfer device in a horizontal position and the player visually changed beyond recognition - loops discs with covers, and a move to seek look superb.
Voice Wave deserves a commendation for his work in recording conversations without a peep and it automatically saves after its format AMR. The interface is a list of recent recordings and press Record under them, not counting the options in the drop down menu, the bottom of the screen . In the settings you can set the memory to save, the default name and limit entry . During normal work outside the conversation, the screen displays reel tape recorder , by which we can see the time counter , the name , as well as key management and contextual button. To understand the simplest thing to agree.
Radio - also a nice -to-use tool. Divided about equally from the top screen shows the scale of frequencies, and below the control buttons and a matrix for the six stored stations.
In the settings we find an automatic search radio stations , delete saved , the transition to the recordings and settings . Among the latter, - scanning, automatic shut-off after 30-60-120 minutes , the name and path to record the broadcast. In general , nothing complicated and new , except for convenient buttons Play, start and stop the broadcast .
The video player when you first run scans all available memory , regardless of the directory and offers to play all known formats supported in a vertical list . Sorting data files can be produced on time, type, name or size, as reported by the drop-down menu.
Player itself has two display options , which in turn tied to the accelerometer. In the first , portrait mode viewing screen occupies half display and it can stretch the width of the picture. This is followed by the title and status bar , and the bottom of the key management and support functions : brightness , mosaic search , color tone , repetition , file transfer , upload to web and file settings .
In landscape orientation the same keys and service marks superimposed on the playback screen and when idle while playing hide that makes viewing comfortable.
Samsung Wave:: Overview: : Impressions and conclusions
In this paper, Wave proved to be rather on the positive side - the speed of the device and the interface is mostly due to a 1GHz processor , and the intuitive menu, no doubt , even in our test , not a commercial copy (which by the way , and noted the majority of respondents surveyed ).
If we talk about battery life , the Moscow MegaFon and Beeline online medium user load " planted " the battery for about 1.5 days, which is generally expected figure.
The level of the reception staff is decent, comparable to other solutions manufacturer , failure during testing did not happen.
The speaker volume is good , but especially of we have not noticed . A similar performance deserved and a microphone with the words of his companions.
Ringing loud speaker , this is a GT-S8500 does not take away and a great role in this , apparently , has established a sound processor. Vibrate to match the dynamics and copes well with their responsibilities .
It is sad , but we have to go to the results . Of course , we considered only the basic functionality first child on the platform , did not dwell on additional applications and store Samsung, but then had his own reasons. So, the first pancake , the company went out not that no lump , and the contrary - an interesting and potentially in demand model.
Perhaps someone will say about the small number of applications under Bada and unexplored platform . Since this is difficult to argue, though, as practice shows, the end user in most cases nothing to do with the installed system, and the important role played by most services that would have been desirable in the base . With this in Wave all very well and supported by a logical interface .
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