Samsung GT-S8500 Wave 2 GB / 0.5 GB

Samsung GT-S8500 Wave is a powerful universal communicator, created using advanced technological solutions. "Three times the first" is the first phone with the new Bada operating system, a screen made using new technology, and the new Bluetooth 3.0 standard.

The GT-S8500 Wave is made in a monoblock form factor, the body is metal, thin and light, it fits comfortably in the hand. The touch screen is enclosed under a protective glass. Below the screen on the front panel are the only function key and the answer and end call keys. On the left side there is a volume key, on the right side there is a lock key, just below it is a camera key. USB and 3.5 mm connectors are located on the top of the device. The slot for a memory card is located under the battery;

The display of the phone with a diagonal of 3.3'' is made using advanced Super AMOLED technology. Combined with mDNIe Image Enhancement, it delivers a unique brightness and clarity that has never been seen before on a mobile device. The image is perfectly readable in sunlight, there is auto-adjustment for brightness. In addition, Super AMOLED is less prone to burn-in.

The touch screen is made using capacitive technology. In addition, the phone has a full version of control using the built-in sensor-accelerometer — for example, you can set the speakerphone to turn on the horizontal position of the device on the table.

There is an ear proximity sensor and a geomagnetic sensor (compass).

The new Bada operating system is based on Linux. Applied convenient and simple user interface TouchWIZ third version, capable of supporting ten virtual desktops and numerous widgets, customizable for left-handers. Multitasking is supported.

Of the applications, it is worth noting separately:

• Dolphin 2.0 browser. It has a built-in display brightness setting, support for Flash-animation, a built-in ban on displaying banners.
• Social Hub, which combines all major popular social services (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Picsel Viewer designed for quick viewing of MS Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Acrobat (PDF), graphics and video formats without converting to a mobile phone.

In general, Bada is characterized by stable operation, which is facilitated by the powerful hardware of the phone.

The main camera of the phone is 5 megapixels, equipped with autofocus and LED flash, which also works as a flashlight. In photo mode, there are a number of additional functions, such as face detection, blink detection and panorama. The camera allows you to shoot video in 3gp and mp4 format in HD resolution (720p), and playback of such video is also provided.

There is a front camera for video calls with a resolution of 0.3 MP.

The phone's audio player supports Sound Alive. The video player allows you to play HD video (720p). The GT-S8500 Wave is equipped with an FM receiver with a memory of 99 radio stations and the ability to record from the air.

The new Bluetooth 3.0 standard is characterized by high speed — up to 24 Mbps — and significantly reduces the load on the battery. Wireless stereo headsets are supported.

The phone has the function of sending SOS-messages — by pressing the volume key four times, a distress message is sent to the previously indicated subscribers, and calls from them will be received automatically. The Mobile Tracker option is also provided — when the SIM card in the phone is changed, an SMS is sent to the number specified in advance, which can facilitate the search for a stolen phone.

For the driving mode in the car, voice informing about all new events is provided.

The phone is equipped with a 1500 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which provides about 8 hours of talk time, more than 5 hours of video playback and up to 30 hours of music playback.

The package includes a battery, a USB cable, a wired stereo headset, instructions and a CD with software.