Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2
Expected 2012
6th March 2012
The Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 looks like a mobile phone, but it is actually a compact Android tablet that follows on from last year's Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0.
In essence, this really is a smartphone with the 3G / GSM circuitry and supporting software removed. That makes it much cheaper to make, although these days we suspect that the bulk of the cost is in paying licenses for the technology rather than the hardware itself. So if you don't want to use mobile cellular networks then this is obviously a good thing.
The Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 itself has pretty straightforward specifications. Inside is a 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM, the display is a 4.2" 480 x 800 pixel panel, on the back is a basic 2 megapixel camera with a secondary 0.3 megapixel camera on the front for video calling. WiFi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity are included, but obviously not 3G or any other cellular network. One unusual feature is a built-in remote control application for various types of TV (we guess Samsung ones).
Internal memory is 8 or 16GB plus a microSD slot, and the handset comes with a 1500 mAh battery and measures 124 x 66 x 8.9mm and weighs 118 grams. The Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 4.2 runs Android 2.3 with the usual Samsung add-ons, and it will do everything that any other Android device will do.. apart from phone calls of course.
Although Samsung have been selling these mini tablets or media players for a while, we're not entirely clear who the market is meant to be, and it doesn't look like these things have exactly been flying off the shelves.. you probably wouldn't want one of these if you already have a decently powerful smartphone.
We don't know when the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 will be available or how much it will cost, but the existing versions retail for €170 (for the 4" version) and €230 (for the 5" version) so we would expect this new tablet to cost something roughly in the region of €200 when it comes to market.
Expected 2012 6th March 2012
The Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 looks like a mobile phone, but it is actually a compact Android tablet that follows on from last year's Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0.
The Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 itself has pretty straightforward specifications. Inside is a 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM, the display is a 4.2" 480 x 800 pixel panel, on the back is a basic 2 megapixel camera with a secondary 0.3 megapixel camera on the front for video calling. WiFi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity are included, but obviously not 3G or any other cellular network. One unusual feature is a built-in remote control application for various types of TV (we guess Samsung ones).
Internal memory is 8 or 16GB plus a microSD slot, and the handset comes with a 1500 mAh battery and measures 124 x 66 x 8.9mm and weighs 118 grams. The Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 4.2 runs Android 2.3 with the usual Samsung add-ons, and it will do everything that any other Android device will do.. apart from phone calls of course.We don't know when the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 will be available or how much it will cost, but the existing versions retail for €170 (for the 4" version) and €230 (for the 5" version) so we would expect this new tablet to cost something roughly in the region of €200 when it comes to market.
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 | |
Available: | 2012 |
Network: | None |
Data: | WiFi |
Screen: | 4.2" 480 x 800 pixels |
Camera: | 2 megapixels (main) 0.3 megapixels (sub) |
Size: | Small tablet 124 x 66 x 9mm / 118 grams |
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Memory card: | MicroSD |
Infra-red: | No |
Polyphonic: | Yes |
Java: | Optional |
GPS: | Yes |
OS: | Android 2.3 |
Battery life: | Not specified (1500 mAh cell) |
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On the front of the Asha 302 is a 2.4" 320 x 240 pixel display and a compact QWERTY keyboard. On the back is a basic 3.2 megapixel camera and the Asha 302 also has a microSD slot and a USB connector.
Inside, the Asha 302 gets more interesting, it has a speedy 1GHz processor, support for both 3.5G and WiFi connectivity, an FM radio and media player plus Bluetooth, not bad at all for this sort of price range.
It doesn't just look like a messaging phone from the outside, the Asha 302 also supports various push email services and now also supports Mail for Exchange, the first time this has been available on a Series 40 feature phone such as this one. So, if you use Microsoft Exchange, you can potentially equip your workforce with Asha 302 devices at a fraction of the cost of some better known rivals.
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On the front of the Asha 302 is a 2.4" 320 x 240 pixel display and a compact QWERTY keyboard. On the back is a basic 3.2 megapixel camera and the Asha 302 also has a microSD slot and a USB connector.
Inside, the Asha 302 gets more interesting, it has a speedy 1GHz processor, support for both 3.5G and WiFi connectivity, an FM radio and media player plus Bluetooth, not bad at all for this sort of price range.
It doesn't just look like a messaging phone from the outside, the Asha 302 also supports various push email services and now also supports Mail for Exchange, the first time this has been available on a Series 40 feature phone such as this one. So, if you use Microsoft Exchange, you can potentially equip your workforce with Asha 302 devices at a fraction of the cost of some better known rivals.Other software includes a web browser, social networking services, instant messaging and in some markets Nokia Life Tools. You can download other applications from the Nokia Store, but bear in mind that this isn't a smartphone.
Nokia say that the Asha 302 is available right now in some markets in grey, white, plum, blue and golden light colours. At this sort of price, the Asha 302 looks like an appealing proposition for both consumers and businesses alike.
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