Samsung Wave – Can It Match The IPhone?

Samsung has created its own operating system known as the Bada in an effort to stand out amongst all of those smartphones that use the Android OS. Bada is receiving its official launch via Samsung’s brand new phone, the Samsung S8500. Going by the popular name the Samsung Wave, this phone provides an experience not quite like any other.

The Wave is a mid-range phone, meaning that it falls somewhere above basic model devices and won’t fall outside the reach of too many budgets. Regardless of price, it is an incredibly fast performer, operating on a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, which is a Samsung original like Bada and the Wave. This allows for almost unmatched connectivity and comes packaged in a sleek, attractive unit. The Wave measures only 108.9mm x 53.5mm x 10.9mm. It won’t feel as though you are wearing a weight set, as it is very light at 118g.

The Wave’s Super Amoled screen instantly grabs the eye as it dominates the front of the phone. It’s most distinctive feature, the Wave’s screen spans a whopping 3.3 inches, which is reportedly the largest screen of its kind. Even more impressive than the size is the 800 x 480 pixel resolution and the amazing 16 million colors it supports. Efficiency is the name of the game for the front design, as it contains only three buttons in addition to the screen, which is the point.

Samsung’s TouchWiz overlay is still found on the Wave, making this style of touch screen convenient for users already familiar with Samsung’s operations. New users may have a learning curve while learning the new style, but it is a small curve. The touch screen is responsive, but not overly so, making it much easier to select the proper character than with some phones.

Smartphones must of course offer applications, and the Wave is no different. Though the app store’s supply is currently relatively small, there are thousands in the approval process. This is not unusual for an operating system that is new to the scene. More apps will become available as more Bada-powered models are released. Facebook and Twitter apps are available, so there is no need to worry about staying connected to your social networks while other apps are approved.

The Wave comes complete with two home screen modes that provide several options for all sorts of tastes. One mode supports numerous widgets on any of five provided home screens. The other mode is reminiscent of a basic menu that offers three additional screens. Facebook, Twitter, and email feature are found there.

The Wave is a quite capable introduction and marketing tool of Samsung’s new Bada OS. Complete with so many fundamental features of smartphones and affordably priced, the Wave is sure to please any number of customers. It perfectly achieves all of the goals it sets.

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