Riding the wave
Samsung's flagship Bada-based smartphone, the Wave II has arrived in UK stores.
The handset features a 3.7 inch SuperClear LCD screen built for entertainment, runs the Bada 1.2 OS and has a slim 11.8mm body. It boasts a 5mp autofocus camera with flash and front-facing HD video capture and playback, which supports multiple platforms so users can watch different file types.
The Wave II builds on its predecessor's social networking credentials with better integration via Samsung's Social Hub so users can sync their phonebook with Instant Messenger, social networks and email accounts.
Here is a full run-down of the Wave II's spec from Samsung.
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Network |
HSDPA 3.6Mbps 900/2100 EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 |
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Display |
3.7" WVGA (480x800) 16M Super Clear LCD Anti-scratch, Anti-smudge, Anti-reflective |
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Camera |
5.0 Megapixel AF camera with LED Flash Image Editor, Face Detection, Smile Shot, Mosaic Shot, Panorama Shot |
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Processor |
1GHz (Cortex A8, Humming Bird) |
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Video |
HD (1280 x 720 @ 30fps) video playing & recording (5.1ch, mDNIe support) DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, Real, MKV, ASF, Video editor |
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Audio |
Music Player with SoundAlive EQ, Music Recognition, Music Match 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, Recording |
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Value-added Features |
Open Smartphone Platform ‘bada' |
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Multi-touch zoom, QuickType by t9 Trace |
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Samsung Apps (*Availability of Samsung Apps differs by country) |
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Social Hub - Integrated Contacts, Integrated Calendar, Widget, Unified Inbox - Social Hub Premium: SNS push notification, Push Email & Push IM - Social Hub Basic: POP3/IMAP Email & IM (* Availability of Social Hub differs by country and mobile operator) |
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TouchWiz 3.0 |
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Dolfin Browser 2.0 (HTML 5.0 partially supported) |
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A-GPS, Social Mapping (Geo-tagging), On/Off Board Navigation (3D Map) |
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SMS, MMS, IM, Email, Video Messaging, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync |
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Accelerator Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass |
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Smart Search, Smart Unlock, Multi-task Manager |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 (Full -Speed) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
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Memory |
2GB + microSD (up to 32GB) |
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Size |
123.9 x 59.8 x 11.8 mm, 135g |
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Battery |
1,500 mAh |
