T-Mobile introduces Android-powered Samsung Behold II
Samsung Behold II for T-Mobile
(Credit: Samsung)On Sunday, T-Mobile continued its commitment to the Open Handset Alliance and introduced its fourth Google Android device, the Samsung Behold II.
The Behold II is scheduled to launch later this year, though a specific release date and pricing were not announced at this time. It's the first Android smartphone by Samsung to be released in the United States and joins the carrier's other Google devices, which include T-Mobile G1, the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G, and the upcoming Motorola Cliq.
Just like HTC and Motorola, Samsung has put its own spin on the Android operating system by using its next-generation TouchWiz interface, which allows you customized three different home screens with various widgets and shortcuts. In addition, the Behold II features a "cube menu" that provides access to six multimedia features: music, photos, videos, the Web, YouTube, and Amazon MP3. You can interact with all of these features through the smartphone's 3.2-inch AMOLED touch screen.
Other highlights of the Samsung Behold II include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, and up 16GB expandable memory via the microSD slot. Samsung stated that the smartphone follows on the success of its Samsung Behold and takes it to the next level with the addition of Android, bringing support for Google services and Exchange ActiveSync.
While a specific availability date wasn't released, T-Mobile said the Behold II will arrive in time for the holidays. The carrier's other upcoming Android smartphone, the Motorola Cliq, will be in stores starting November 2 for $199.99 with a two-year contract.
Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie.
how exactly is a cube based interface more efficient than the normal icon/multiple screen interface
not to mention it'll consume more resources too , perfect example of Form over function
Samsung should stick to designing hardware ,software isn't their area of expertise !
The original Galaxy had 8gb internal memory while this one shows to support up to 16gb of External memory. I see a big resemblance here.
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The original Galaxy had 8gb internal memory while this one shows to support up to 16gb of External memory. I see a big resemblance here.
(if my message double posts I am sorry)
The original Galaxy had 8gb internal memory while this one shows to support up to 16gb of External memory. I see a big resemblance here.
(if my message double posts I am sorry)
The original Galaxy had 8gb internal memory while this one shows to support up to 16gb of External memory. I see a big resemblance here.
(if my message double posts I am sorry)
Please accept my sincere apology.
Tmo needs to drop the price on their plans and esp. the data plans. No wonder they're way behind in forth place. My fam plan w. tmo comes out to around 150 a month, while on verizon my bill was around $175 for about the same mins and plan... I dont know if saving about 25$ a month is worth the dropped calls or inferior edge network.
Their cust. service is top notch and the very best ive experienced in the entire industry though.
T-mob is the best compromise for me out of the major carriers. When they roll out HSPDA early next year the 3g speeds on my hand set will go up 3x's what they are currently. For that I can wait.
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by abcyesn
November 23, 2009 5:09 PM PST
- I ordered mine today so hope to get started within the next few days. Can't wait to take a crack at the Samsung Behold II. From what I read on http://www.Behold-Android.com, The Behold II include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, and up 16GB expandable memory via the microSD slot. Samsung stated that the smartphone follows on the success of its Samsung Behold and takes it to the next level with the addition of Android, bringing support for Google services and Exchange ActiveSync.
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