The touch screen has 5.3”, Gorilla Glass and a pixel resolution of 1280×800. Even though it has such a large size, it feels comfortable when you hold it in your hands, but you will need to take a while to get used to its large size. Below are three physical buttons: the Home screen and two touch sensitive menu and back keys. The camera on the back has 8 megapixels, with LED flash. For now, the smartphone runs on Android Gingerbread and it has its own TouchWiz interface. There are seven home screens, but you can flip to the last page without having to go through all the others. If you want to try an application and see how it works with the stylus, you have already pre-loaded S Memo. Use the S Pen and take notes while you are engaged in other applications; simply hold down the stylus and double tap on the screen. If you do a long tap and hold down the button, a screenshot will be taken. Another interesting fact is the Voice Talk, which is a voice guided assistant that will do a bunch of stuff for you if you tell it. It is available for Samsung Galaxy S II as well. When it comes to connectivity, the smartphone brings high-end features, such as Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, HSPA+ and FM Radio.

Regarding performance, there is nothing to complain about. With the 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 Exynos processor, everything runs fast and this influences the camera quality as well, as there is no shutter lag and autofocus is speedy. Even playing games on the phone turns out to be a thrilling experience, especially as you can get a lot from Android Market and take advantage of such a wide touch screen. But the battery life is another issue to discuss, it lasts for more than two days if you use it generally, this means Facebook navigation, checking e-mail accounts, use Twitter and so on. It seems that Android works very well with the internal performance and with the battery, because it doesn’t drain so fast, especially as we are talking about a 5” screen.

To conclude, call quality is good, even though it feels slightly awkward to hold the screen to your face, as it goes on your face as well. Even the speaker is loud enough to hear your phone ringing in your pocket.

Samsung Galaxy S II boosts a gorgeous touch screen, a thin design and a dual-core processor for faster performance. Camera quality remains excellent and the Android Gingerbread operating system gives you access to lots of applications and games for you to enjoy. This is one of the best smartphones you will find on the market these days and without the QWERTY keyboard sliding out. The screen has 4.3”, AMOLED Plus with a pixel resolution of 800×480, showing bright and vivid colors and text as well. As for the keyboards, you get several ones, such as Android, Swype and Samsung. You can easily type and manage tasks around, no issues what so ever. Let’s move on to Samsung Epic 4G Touch, which features a super large 4.5” display, SUPER Amoled Plus, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and excellent camera quality. If you are thinking between buying a tablet or a mobile phone, you can take this one into account. Not many feel it comfortable to hold due to its large size. It is thin and pretty light, but it is wide and it is not easy to slip it in some pockets.

Samsung Admire is suitable for entry-level users, those looking for an easy-to-use phone, but with enough features to make you fall in love with smartphones. It comes with support for Gingerbread, an attractive design and reasonable features to get you started with Android operating system. The display has 3.5” and the virtual keyboard is in Swype version and because of the small screen size, it can feel rather cramped to some. But if you want a Samsung smartphone without a QWERTY keyboard, then this is a very good example of such. Moreover, Samsung Conquer 4G comes at an affordable price, with 4G capabilities and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Snapdragon processor is fast and you get hot-spot capabilities. Again, the display has 3.5” in this case as well and the keyboard used is Swype, which feels responsive and once you get the hang of it, you will be able to type and navigate around pretty fast.

Samsung Captivate is another brilliant smartphone from the company. It brings the Super AMOLED screen, the 1 GHz processor, 16GB of memory on-board, runs on Android 2.1, HD video capture and great call quality. The display has a reasonable size, 4” and supports 16 million colors. This is one of the best touch screens, if we were to think about appearance. You can now make a pick from one of these smartphones and you can check out as there are plenty more models out there. Samsung is always busy trying to come up with a smartphone for every taste.

To start with, the attractive design can’t be denied and the touch-screen interface is intuitive, multimedia features exist and the call battery lasts so you can enjoy your media files and more. So, until now the phone has succeeded to provide some of the needed criteria, but unfortunately it lacks Wi-Fi, so no free internet in hot-spots and the virtual keyboard is not available when you enter recipients. The display has 3.2”, enough and reasonable to offer the needed space to browse the internet and type messages. It supports 262.000 colors and has a pixel resolution of 400×240. Text is readable and images and photos look sharp. Of course you can make some adjustments regarding the backlighting time, brightness and the font type. The three physical buttons below the screen (Talk/End keys plus back key) are slick, but they do look nice when compared to the whole picture.

Moreover, the touch interface is easy to use and responsive, so nothing to complain about in this sector and in case you have problems, you can adjust the calibration. Even scrolling through long menus is a pleasure. The TouchWiz interface is used here as well, just like the company used it with Behold. At the bottom of the display is a second shortcut bar with one-touch access to your contact list, phone dialer and for the main menu of course. As for the keyboard, it is similar to other Samsung touch screen mobile phones, offering separate keyboards for letters and for numbers plus symbols. But Samsung Eternity ads something new, a new keyboard with emoticons. The keyboards take advantage of the size of the screen, but unfortunately there is less space to see what you are typing and when things get too long, you can always switch to portrait mode and view your message before you get to send it.

Samsung Eternity has Bluetooth with stereo profile, voice recorder, file manager, instant messaging and USB mass storage. And if you are oriented towards business, e-mail is not a strong point in this case. But as internet is important when we are dealing with phones these days, you do get a full HTML browser for displaying web pages better, but selecting links in crowded pages is pretty hard.

No wonder manufacturers have started to design pink mobile phones and pink laptops likewise. Classic phones are usually black or silver, so when we see something different, we can state that we are automatically drawn by it. So, without any more brags about design issues and pink color, let’s see the features Samsung Instinct pink has to offer. First of all, we can notice the sleek and intuitive design, easy-to-use features, GPS and strong messaging capabilities. But on the downside we can notice the lack of Wi-Fi and instant messaging. The internal memory is also on the small size and video quality is poor.

The touch screen supports 262.000 colors and has a pixel resolution of 432×240, being just gorgeous. Colors on screen seem to pop, graphics are vibrant and text looks crisp. There are a number of personalizations you can manage, but you can’t change the text and menu font. When the display goes dark, it automatically locks. But because the screen measures 3.1”, some users complained about browsing the internet and viewing documents. When it comes to touch screen phones, every inch matters. The user interface is basically simple, easy to use and attractive. At the bottom you have icons for the four menus available: Favs, Main, Web and Fun. Each of them provide a different experience, for instance Favs allows you to user-program your favorite functions. The Main menu is for messaging, GPS, organizers and so, being thus the classic menu, Fun is for games, videos, multimedia and so and Web will provide browser shortcuts. The touch screen comes with haptic feedback, so you will know for sure when you have chosen a menu option. If you don’t like the vibration, you can turn it off, but you can’t adjust the intensity.

Moreover, below the display you will see three touch controls: the Back button, Home key and the calling control. If you press the Home button, you will be taken to the Favs menu and the calling control provides icons on the bottom of the display with speed dialer, recent call list, dial-pad and your contacts menu. Because the alphanumeric keypad defaults directly in landscape mode, you will be able to type messages using your both hands. The keyboard is easy to use, but as we are talking about an on-screen keyboard; it is a matter of time until you get used to it. Using the stylus you can also compose messages or you can write in small spaces, but beware as there isn’t a place to put it on the phone. It is best to get some cases and have storage for the stylus, if you consider it will come in handy. To sum up, in the phone book you can add up to 600 contacts; you can group callers and personalize those using ringtones. Among other features, we can include stereo Bluetooth, speakerphone, USB mass storage and e-mail integration. The 2 megapixels camera takes decent shots, but colors seem a bit washed out in some occasions.

Besides useful stuff such as internet, word processing and everyday applications, every smart phone possessor, even the adults, wish for the newest games and ringtones. These fun details aren’t only for the children and the versatility of a touch screen phone is only feeding this love of play. Here are a few places from which you can shop or just download games for your Samsung Instinct S30 mobile phone.

Beside reviews and various mobile phone related information, you can find on UMNet.com some free downloadables including games and ringtones for your Samsung Instinct S30. The ringtones are categorized based on their type and compatibility, while the games can be searched by entering your phone’s brand and make. It is very simple to browse through and I am sure you will find the best ones for you. They don’t have a large data base like other sites, but there are choices which you will certainly love. Another place to find games and ringtones made especially for this smart phone is the Samsung official web store. Enter it and start searching and you will find whatever you are looking for. The difference between this web store and others is that this is official and you are going to pay a few dollars on stuff, while other sites offer freeware for all.

If you don’t have the sightest idea where to find a certain game you should go through the freeware web sites that offer smart phone applications and customizations as well. AndroidFreeware.net is a web site that offers good information as well as free applications, too. The best thing about this domain is that everything is in perfect order, categorized by the type of software your phone is using. They have cute games with ratings and reviews for you to know what to choose. Freshly looking and easy to access, this web site is a good choice when it comes to freeware. To conclude, we wish to make you aware of some of the risks involved in downloading any type of files or applications from unofficial web stores and sites. You have to be very careful because viruses and other malware can damage the working of your phone. Some dealers that offer warranty can put an end to the contract if you download suspicious web content. The best thing is to be careful and choose to use only official content.

If you take a look at Samsung Instinct as well, you will see a lot of similarities among these two mobile phones. These refer mostly to size and the color scheme used. Even so, Samsung Delve is less heavy, weighting 3.63 ounces. It provides a comfortable feel in your hands, has rounded corners and use the silver and black color scheme, which delivers the classic look. Below the display are three physical controls, a feature Instinct lacks.

The display has 3”, supports 262.000 colors and has a pixel resolution of 240×400. You can make some adjustments regarding brightness, the intensity of the vibrate feedback and the backlighting time. You can use the stylus to navigate on the phone, but unfortunately you don’t have anywhere to place it. You can get some cases or pouches, so you can carry along the phone with the stylus. As most of the Samsung mobile phones, this one uses the TouchWiz interface as well. You have a list with icons and on top of the screen is a collapse bar with shortcuts for the Web browser, music player, messaging and Bluetooth. On the bottom there is another shortcut bar featuring touch controls for contacts, phone dialer, messaging menu and for the main menu. They are all usable and you will be using most of these shortcuts. If you are hoping to change their order or assign something different, unfortunately this option is unavailable.

The virtual keyboard has separate keyboard for numbers, letters and symbols. In essence, the keyboard is responsive, but in case you need spaced keys to type comfortably, you will find it hard to use. If you don’t feel comfortable with the keyboard, you can use the handwriting recognition tool and the standard alphanumeric keyboard to type your messages. The reason why the keyboard looks cramped is because of the lack of the accelerometer, so you can’t switch the phone to landscape mode, a real unfortunate event. Moreover, on top of the phone is the power control, which doubles as a locking switch for the display and the 3.5mm headset jack. On the left side is the volume rocker and finally, on the right, you can find the camera shutter key, the voice-dialing button and the microSD card slot. The camera on the back lacks a flash.

To conclude, in the phone book you can add up to 500 contacts and for each contact you have room for additional phone numbers and other contact information, such as addresses, e-mails and so on. You can group your callers and assign those photos and polyphonic ringtones. The music player on Samsung Delve is simple and with just the basic characteristics. You can make some playlists, have repeat and shuffle modes and choose from six equalizer settings. Using the USB cable or the memory card you can have more music files in your phone. The 2 megapixels camera on-board takes reasonable photos and with some extra settings and features to choose from: quality settings, self-timer, auto-focus, white balance, color effects, shutter sounds, multishot and 24 frames to choose from.

Call quality and multimedia performance are among the strong features of this phone. No phone is perfect, but you have to like yours with its positive and negative points as well. We mentioned the positive features, so we should note the negative as well: the proprietary headset jack, lack of the flash on the camera and the keyboard shortcuts which are not very plenty and useful. But because we are talking about a touch screen phone, we have to mention ways in which you can protect it. There are various cases and skins on the market for your device, but perhaps the Samsung Impression holster turns out to be the best choice, due to its multiple uses.

If you are worried about the cost of the holsters and other phone accessories in general, you should know they are affordable and you have nothing serious to worry about. For example, leather Samsung Impression holster is priced around $10, but its high protection and high-quality material will definitely impress you. Take for example the Beyond Premium holster, which is priced at just $6.99 and it provides a snap-on hard cover, a perfect fit, openings for all ports and features of the phone, rotating belt clip for an easy carrying. This holster is perfect for those who are always on the way and don’t have the time and trouble to check for their phone in the bag or try to find it among other belongings when it is calling. If you are looking for something sturdier, then you might like the Premium Carrying pouch holster, priced at $16.57, but with an improved design, more security when you attach the pouch to your belt. In this case you have to remove the phone from the pouch if you want to use it.

From Wireless Solutions, the Samsung Impression holster is priced at $13.45 and it offers a more lightweight design, and as well the clips so you can adjust the holster to your belt. Usually, if you pay a higher price on these products you get high quality, but you can also see what other users have to say about it, so you can make a final impression about the product. If you still don’t want to spend this much on a holster, then you can get a $4 and see its quality. You can be lucky and pick a good holster or you can have the disadvantage of the holster to break easily, especially as the clip is designed out of plastic and it is less flexible.

As you can see, carrying solutions for your phone exist and you just have to search around for some examples. You can pick these products from your close-by stores, or you can shop online. But as some online retail stores require paying the shipping, it might not be worth it.

Samsung Delve has indeed a sleek design, with an easy-to-use touch interface, benefit from good calling and photo features and on its overall satisfying multimedia performance. But, a phone is not perfect no matter what, so we should specify its negative points of view as well. In this case, the lack of Wi-Fi and the lack of an accelerometer can’t be over passed. A touch screen phone without an accelerometer should bother some of the users, especially as you can’t enjoy those rotating applications and games.

As for size and weight, Samsung Delve measures 4.57 inches tall by 2.17 inches wide by 0.49 inch deep and weights 3.63 ounces. It has a sturdy feel when you hold it in your hands and along with the rounded corners and comfortable feel; you will enjoy having this device. Below the display there are three physical keys, the Talk and End buttons and the dedicated Back button. The screen measures 3”, supports 262.000 colors and has a pixel resolution of 240×400. With some adjustments regarding brightness, backlighting time, you should be satisfied with the quality and with the size provided. And as you can find on several Samsung phones, the TouchWiz interface is here as well. This means you have some pre-loaded widgets you can arrange and move around, but you have to settle with the ones you get, as you can’t add or remove the existing ones. On top of the Home screen there is a collapsible shortcut bar with the Web browser, the music player, messaging and Bluetooth. On the bottom there is another bar with some other controls, such as the phone dialer, the contacts menu, messaging menu and the main menu.

The virtual keyboard is responsive and you can also use the hand recognition feature for introducing text and use the standard alphanumeric keyboard to type messages. But the QWERTY keyboard will remain the best solution for this action of course. Without the accelerometer, you have to get used to the portrait-mode keyboard, as you can’t switch to the landscape view of it. As for your contacts, you can add up to 500 in the contact book, but for each you can add other phone numbers and contact information. You can also group callers and assign them ringtones and photos for customizing them. Among other features, we can include the world clock, speakerphone, calendar, calculator, unit convertor and so on.

To conclude, the music player has plenty of features and settings to offer. For instance, you have playlists, shuffle modes, equalizer settings and using the USB connectivity or the memory card, you can add tracks to your phone. The 2 megapixels camera takes really nice shots, with balance colors and good clarity. You have here as well, lots of editing options and settings for the quality of pictures, self timer, autofocus, white balance, shutter sounds, night modes and 24 frames to choose from.

What is more, the internal memory established how many items you can install on your phone. Phones with microSD expansion cards can easily be upgraded, so you can fill your headset with more pictures and more items from the internet. As specified earlier, downloading items depend on different situations. The type of files supported is a very important factor. For example, you can’t get free ringtones for Samsung, especially MP3 ringtones, if your Samsung phone does not support MP3 files.

Most of the phones have support for polyphonic ringtones and these are available for free and you can find many of them. Getting ringtones will make it easier for you, because you can assign a special ringtone for someone who is calling you often and you will always know who it is without even pulling out the phone from the pocket. And if there is a caller you want to avoid, you assign it a specified ringtone and you will know not to bother looking at the phone. As for MP3 ringtones, you can still find free ones, but it depends on the category you are interested in. if you want for example, nature sounds, funny voices, laughter’s, sounds from cartoons, then you have plenty of chances to find them for free. But if, for example, you want the latest hit from a pop star or a certain part from a song, then things get complicated due to all the plagiarism issue.

Even so, there are some websites that offer free ringtones for Samsung, no matter what. They have developed a system in which you can upload a ringtone only if it has been bought. Then the user can crop the ringtone as he/she wants and share it with the rest of the world. We have to thank these users for providing us with Samsung ringtones. You just have to search on various websites and see exactly which ones offer these kinds of ringtones. You will easily find what you want as long as you are willing to do a bit of research and stay in front of the computer. But for more advanced mobile phones, you have some applications available that you can use to crop your own ringtones. Most of the mobile phones however, have an application on board that allows you to create ringtones; you can select certain parts of the song, such as bass for example and make your own polyphonic ringtone.

As long as you specify the type of phone you have and find only compatible items, you can fill your phone with all sorts of downloads. Besides ringtones, there are also themes, videos, games and applications you can download, so you can really enjoy the pleasure of having a mobile phone.

But besides the innovative looks the phone really shows off its performance for video, music and for basic calling. As long as you think you can get used to the Samsung Alias 2 mobile phone, then you can have yourself something out of the ordinary. These said, it is better to give the phone a test before you actually buy it. There is nothing like feeling the phone yourself and seeing it live.

The phone is not your usual flip phone, because it is slightly bigger, measuring 4.01 inches by 2.04 inches by 0.67 inch and weighting 4.34 ounces. But this gives it a sturdy and solid feel, so keeping it in your hands will turn out to be a pleasure. The outside display measures 1.3”, supports 65.000 colors and features a pixel resolution of 128×128. Like any other external display, you can see the basic information including battery life, signal strength, date and time and photo caller ID. But besides other displays of its kind, in this case you are allowed to make some customizations, such as changing the contrast, choosing wallpaper, clock style. Below the display you can find the dedicated controls for the music player, so you can listen to music, switch though songs without even opening the phone. What you will still see on the outside will be the volume rocker and the voice dialing button on the left side and the 2.5mm headset jack and the proprietary charger jack on the right side.

And now for the main display: measures 2.6”, supports 262.000 colors and features a pixel resolution of 320×240, featuring bright and sharp colors and graphics. And if you had some customization options with the external display, you can imagine that in this case there are even more options. You can choose from some themes, change the backlighting time, font and style of the menu and the dial font size. And because the keypad is the main attraction of the Samsung Alias 2, let’s see how you can manage it. Instead of the usual navigation array and the keypad buttons, there are squares and rectangular tiles. But these are the buttons that change according to the use of the phone. If you open the phone vertically, the keys will have one form and in horizontal mode, they will be looking different. It is called the e-ink technology and it is simpler to use when you get the thing.

For example, in vertical mode, you will see the standard numeric keypad and some extra shortcuts for the Bluetooth, alarm clock, messaging menu, camera, voice dialing, games and speakerphone. The shortcut keys stay lit when they are in stand-by mode, but when you get inside menus, they will eventually turn off. Actually, you might have a problem more with the color of the keys, the black and white being sometimes hard to distinguish. But as you can get the use of any gadget on the market after a while, so you will manage with this intriguing cell phone.