Galaxy Ace or Samsung GT-S5830 is one of the latest series of Android 2.2 entering worlds market. With the price of US$ 300 during the first go, this smartphone is deliberately trying their luck at the upper middle class. So, we present a review Samsung Galaxy Ace for you are curious. as information, previously we've been doing this Ace unboxing Galaxy.
The phone is officially entered almost simultaneously with three other brother, the Samsung Mini Galaxy, Galaxy and Galaxy Fit Gio. And, Samsung Ace Galaxy including one with the highest specification. Just a note, Galaxy Ace is a phone that was rumored as the Galaxy S Mini.
First Impression
For some reason when viewed from the perspective of design, the Samsung Ace Galaxy looks like the iPhone 4. Look at his candybar form wrapped in a glossy touch. But for the size of the Galaxy Ace is slightly smaller than the iPhone and the rear casing is made different from the rough but rough textured finish.
Coating the front of this phone include a solid glass with similar components on the screen. Problem buttons, including the minimalist because it is only found in three pieces. Among other touch sensitive buttons (menu and back) which only appears when you turn on the screen. And, the physical button to access the home in the middle. As a whole according to its shape Review1st feels simple but elegant.
First Thing | Main Features
Screen: Resolution HVGA, clear display
Galaxy Samsung Ace has a screen measuring 3.5 inch TFT LCD. Fairly large. Compare with Optimus One or HTC LG Wildfire. Problem resolution also includes a large on 320 × 480 pixels (HVGA). Not to mention the injection of 16 million colors to add to the quality of the display. This sector includes 'satisfactory' in its class.
Menu on the screen look clear, the resolution makes fonts look sharp and clear. Under the sun was still able to provide optimal image beam though somewhat dimmed. For touch screen cell phone offers capacitive sensors. Problem sensitivity, you can read the discussion at the session of First Touch the bottom of the page.
Camera
We most admire the ability of this camera. As is known, the camera features most Android phones less than satisfactory. While the Galaxy Ace resolution of 5 megapixels, autofocus and flash lamp capable of changing the 'image' is. To record the video you can enjoy the recording 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA).
Standard camera menu. Starting from the shooting mode, scene modes, white balance, ISO, adjustment, focus modes, effects to the quality of photos. But upon entering the testing session, Galaxy Ace appear prima. Results of outdoor photos and sharp details. In the indoor session, able to generate kilatnya light features that are not less sharp image, despite slightly yellowish shades decorated.
OS & Processors: Minimal lag and acceleration satisfying
Samsung Galaxy Axe integrate Android operating system 2.2.1 (Froyo) with 800 MHz processor. Deadly duo is quite powerful in ensuring a smooth navigation on mobile phones. Operation of the menu that we did well and almost without pause. Every effect and the transition look smooth.
To multitaksing, Galaxy Ace appear prima. Some applications may well be opened without problems. If too many applications that charges the phone's performance though, the Samsung Ace Galaxy had prepared the Task Manager application. With this option, it's easy to turn off unnecessary applications.
Interface: standard with Samsung's unique TouchWiz 3.0
TouchWiz is a Samsung developed the menu display in Android to differentiate with menu display phone made of other vendors who also use the same OS. In the Galaxy Ace immersed TouchWiz 3.0.
You will meet with the homescreen seven panels that can be fitted with various widgets and shortcuts. Homescreen can be increased or decreased as needed. On the main menu, there is a menu page with the grid concept extends to the side. When an application increases, this menu page will increase by itself. Typical TouchWiz.
Internet: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, features Tethering and portable hotspot
With 3G/HSDPA network at speeds up to 7.2 Mbps, Samsung Ace Galaxy including the standard in its class. There is also Wi-fi supported features Tethering and portable hotspot. This is typical of Android Froyo. Webkit browser comes with built-in facilities, it's just not available Flash Player 10.1.
First Touch | Touch First
This phone has a capacitive touch screen is responsive to touch. It felt better than the equivalent LG and HTC Optimus One Wildfire. Galaxy Ace also has to bring multitouch features or pinch to zoom in several applications including the accelerometer to change screen orientation when the phone's position changes.
To type a message, Galaxy Ace already crowded Swype-enabled QWERTY keyboard. With this Swype feature, you can type messages more easily. Way, simply by drawing a line from one letter to another letter that it becomes a word.
We also found a proximity sensor that can turn off the screen when there is near your ear when the telephone. Help save power. We also found hotswap microSD slot is located at the left side of the phone.
In the audio section, there is a special loudspeaker and audio ports 3.5 mm embedded in the top of the Galaxy Ace. We tried the typical music player Android already provided the equalizer. The sound from the loudspeaker is less fun, profit from the headset feels more have lost interest. There's also an FM radio and video player as other entertainment.
For additional features available Voice Search inserted Samsung, ThinkFree, to run Microsoft Word / Excel / Powerpoint. Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. And, Android standard features such as Google Maps (plus GPS), Navigation, Latitude and Places, GoogleTalk, Android Market, Google Mail and YouTube.Oh yes, the phone's internal memory is 158 MB.
Specifications
Galaxy Ace Samsung GT-S5830:
Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, HSDPA 900/2100
Dimensions: 11.24 × 5.99 × 1.15 cm; Weight: 113 grams
Screen: 3.5 inch, TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 6 million colors, 320 × 480 (HVGA), UI Accelerometer sensor for auto rotate, TouchWiz UI v3.0, Swype text input method, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
Camera: 5 megapixel (2560 × 1920 pixels), auto focus, flash, geo-tagging, video recorders (320 × 240 pixels)
Memory: 158 MB internal, Up-to 32 GB external (microSD)
Connectivity: WiFi 801.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 A2DP, 3G: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps;
CPU: 800 MHz processor
Operating System: Android OS, v2.2.1 (Froyo)
Other features: GPS, SNS integration, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, 3.5 mm audio port, TouchWiz UI, multitouch input, Swype text input, proximity sensors, ThinkFree, Voice Search, Nokia Apps, Android Market
Battery: Li-Ion 1350 mAh