1. As the name suggests, Samsung group has launched this handset loaded with an android operating
system v2.3.5 gingerbread and a galaxy of improved features to attend to various requisites of the users.
The features like 2G, 3G, TFT capacitive touch screen, memory expandability up to 32GB, GPRS, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, Accelerometer and proximity sensors, 2MP camera and social network integration equip the
phone to compete with other handsets in the smart phone family. The TFT capacitive touch screen that
the handset has, displays 256 k colours in a resolution of 240 X 320 pixels. The multi touch input method,
Touchwiz UI and the highly touch sensitive controls enhance the smoothness in handling. The
accelerometer and proximity sensors govern the type of view on the screen and the active and sleep
modes of the screen respectively. Well, anything looks more attractive and colourful on this screen...!
With the help of 3G, GPRS and EDGE one can never stay away from the internet. Handling emails in
multiple accounts, browsing over different widgets, interacting with friends and relatives through social
network interfaces and of course downloading games and other applications from any canon is so
undemanding that one cannot help getting glued to the internet. Not to compromise on added connectivity
efficiency, by enabling the Wi-Fi service, one can navigate through Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, etc by accessing any available LAN network.
Samsung Galaxy Y is supported well by an array of multimedia features. The 2MP camera with geo
tagging feature enables one to capture good pictures and upload them to the net along with their
geographical details. Also, one can very well capture good quality videos at 15fps. The music player in
the handset is indeed trust worthy as it can handle all common audio and video formats like MP3, MP4,
Wav, WMA, etc. The organiser, image/video editor and the voice memo features add to the professional
competency of the handset.
Galaxy Y has an internal memory of 180MB with 290MB Ram and it supports expansion up to 32GB
using SD cards. The handset is powered by a standard 1200 mah lithium ion battery that extends talk
time up to 17 h in 2G and up to 6h and 20 m in 3G. The standby capacity is up to 850h in 2G and 540h in
3G. Indeed a good storage capacity and a strong battery back up.
The handset is designed very appealingly in a wide range of colours like pearly white, dark black, fruity
orange, bubblegum pink and silver platter with Metallic gray and white changeable back covers. The lock
button is placed on the right pane while the USB port and the 3.5mm audio jack is located on the top and
the volume rocker on the left pane.