In fact, this may be a reason the company chose to stick with a 4-inch display -- we could definitely see the thickness becoming an issue on devices with larger screens. Since the top of the Beam seems to be the normal locale for the 3. That isn't a good place to stick it -- most smartphone users who listen to music on a regular basis find this setup quite frustrating when they need to stick the device in their pockets.
Ultimately, in this case, the best place for the jack would've been on the bottom. Accompanying the headphone port on the left side are the volume rocker and full-sized SIM slot. This is cause for another frustration, as most smartphones released in the second half of this year take advantage of micro-SIMs. Be careful though: the SIM port's ejection mechanism can be a bit fickle the cards go in just fine, but getting them out takes a little more effort , so avoid cheap plastic adapters that snap like twigs.
The latter port can support cards up to 32GB, which is important to point out since you only get 8GB internal storage which ultimately leads to less than 6GB that you can actually play with when all is said and done.
A micro-USB charging port sits on the bottom of the phone. This is the sort of resolution you'll mainly find on budget phones nowadays. While it isn't as sharp a panel as we like to see on today's fancier phones, we still found watching movies to be pleasant. Additionally, the screen is bright enough that we were able to pull off some daylight reading, and the viewing angles are also better than we originally expected.
The back cover features a soft rubbery finish with a fine texture to offer some extra grip and keep fingerprints away. You'll also see the 5-megapixel camera and LED flash front and center, with the Samsung logo sitting directly underneath. The only other feature on the back is the speaker grille, which is slightly raised to keep the external speaker from being muffled.
The back cover and accompanying 2,mAh battery beneath are both removable. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the Galaxy Beam -- and frankly its sole reason for even existing -- is the lumen DLP nHD x pico projector built directly into the upper half of the device. Of course, this is the best of the bunch, and the competitive landscape is virtually non-existent at the moment; most manufacturers haven't even bothered with this particular niche.
Warning: it likely goes without saying, but don't look directly into the projector when it's turned on. The idea is that you can project movies and images up to 50 inches in size, and maintain its clarity for up to six feet away from the wall or ceiling you're projecting it onto.
We were quite pleased with its overall performance: it maintained solid video quality and synced audio smoothly, so that everyone's voice came out at the exact time it was supposed to.
The projector itself has adjustable brightness levels, although even at its brightest setting the projection was a little darker than what we saw on the screen. But that's to be expected -- the Galaxy Beam won't be replacing anybody's TV, but it still works well in a dark room results are mixed in daylight. Also -- and this shouldn't come as a surprise -- but it's worth noting that the projector gets quite hot after extended use.
If you're considering using the Beam as a TV substitute, we have some good news: we had no problem watching movies via third-party apps like Netflix, which means you can stream video with ease.
There are also a few extra settings that Samsung has thrown into the dedicated projector app, such as a flashlight mode, a "quick pad" mode that lets you take screenshots of your screen and draw on it ideal for presentations and an ambience mode that lets you watch slideshows with music playing in the background. There's also a "visual presenter" that uses your phone's camera to act as an overhead projector.
At first, we couldn't think of many uses for the Beam's projector, outside of a businessperson using it for presentations, but it actually came in handier than we expected. This editor watched movies on the wall and ceiling in his bedroom before falling asleep -- a convenient option, since the projection was larger than the TV he had laying around.
What's more, restless children can watch a movie or use the quick pad to draw in almost every possible situation. And think about the amazing impromptu vacation slideshows you can show off to your friends. Is that enough justification for most people to buy this phone?
Not really, but we're happy the option is available for anyone who feels the need. Think the hardware is a tough sell? The firmware isn't going to help convince you to purchase a Galaxy Beam either, since it's running Android 2.
As a quick reminder, this build of Google's mobile OS is about to celebrate its two-year anniversary. There's simply no excuse for a modern smartphone to be running an antiquated OS, even if it is an entry-level device.
It's quite possible we won't see an update until sometime next year. What you get on the Beam is the same standard-grade TouchWiz 4. En general es un buen producto. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: New. I was in the market for a smart touch-screen phone, and I've been looking around for the past year or so. When the Samsung Beam came onto the market, I knew it was the phone for me.
Not only does it have all of the features that smart phone users have become accustomed to, but the built-in projector was particularly exciting for me. I provide training courses in different companies and sometimes the classrooms are not equipped with projectors. With a projector in my pocket, I know that I always have the technology necessary to deliver my courses. I know that this phone seems expensive, but it was important to me to have an unlocked phone since I live outside the United States and none of the cell service providers in my country have this phone.
I look forward to years of use from thi s excellent product. Read full review. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. Really good thank you guys. A fantastic mobile with unique features truly limited edition now Thanks to G-D. Skip to main content. Report item - opens in a new window or tab. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Item specifics. Seller Notes:. Camera Resolution:.
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