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Samsung Galaxy Camera to reach Canada next month
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article published on 25 November, 2012
Samsung has announced that the extremely impressive Galaxy Camera will reach Canada on December 7th, with carrier-independent 3G.
The device has been available in the U.S. via AT&T since last week.
Galaxy Cameras offer Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a 4.8-inch HD Super Clear LCD panel, a 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 16MP BSI CMOS sensor with 21x optical zoom. There is an HSPA+ chip for ... [ read the full article ]
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Morreale
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25. November 2012 @ 12:55 |
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But you can't make calls from it?
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Bozobub
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25. November 2012 @ 20:42 |
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With Skype or other VOIP, yes.
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Morreale
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25. November 2012 @ 20:56 |
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Originally posted by Bozobub:
With Skype or other VOIP, yes.
Any service for text messaging?
At $500, I don't understand why they just didn't give it phone capabilities. I feel like this is targeting a very small market otherwise.
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Mysttic
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25. November 2012 @ 21:33 |
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At $500, I don't understand why they just didn't give it phone capabilities. I feel like this is targeting a very small market otherwise.
You nailed it on the dot! What target market were they even thinking about reaching? The camera specs are what you'd expect for a standard 16.1MP in fact the camera portion itself is similar to a Samsung DV300F. It can do 1080p but only at 30fps, shutter speed is the same as DV300F; the touch screen is better quality at least and it comes with a Quad-core proc, but then for the price they will be asking, you may as well get a Nexus 10, or Galaxy Note II.
Overall this idea is just meh.
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mukhis
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25. November 2012 @ 22:04 |
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Originally posted by Mysttic:
then for the price they will be asking, you may as well get a Nexus 10, or Galaxy Note II.
i see your points but nexus 10 or galaxy note II cam PQ will never match that of a dedicated P&S like this like PQ of P&S never matches that of a D-SLR.
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26. November 2012 @ 15:44 |
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As long as you have wi-fi/data connectivity, you can just get a free Google phone number.
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27. November 2012 @ 20:52 |
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Originally posted by Morreale:
Originally posted by Bozobub:
With Skype or other VOIP, yes.
Any service for text messaging?
At $500, I don't understand why they just didn't give it phone capabilities. I feel like this is targeting a very small market otherwise.
I might as well be a phone for what features they have. With Skype on it, it can be used as a broadband video caller, so why the hell not?
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27. November 2012 @ 21:27 |
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Originally posted by Morreale:
But you can't make calls from it?
Haha, I actually thought you were joking initially but apparently not.
It's neat and people will buy it but it's obviously a bit of a gimmicky product and there's no need for it (although I don't really see the need for a separate point-and-shoot camera anymore, but this seems like the logical direction for them to take).
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Morreale
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28. November 2012 @ 01:55 |
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Originally posted by cyprusrom:
As long as you have wi-fi/data connectivity, you can just get a free Google phone number.
Too many loops to jump through as a Canadian for the service.
Originally posted by Ripper:
Originally posted by Morreale:
But you can't make calls from it?
Haha, I actually thought you were joking initially but apparently not.
It's neat and people will buy it but it's obviously a bit of a gimmicky product and there's no need for it (although I don't really see the need for a separate point-and-shoot camera anymore, but this seems like the logical direction for them to take).
Well I assumed the answer would be no, or through VoIP, but thought I'd press anyways... I've always wanted a phone with a camera similar to that of a point-and-shoot, or at least one with an optical zoom. The camera is probably the most used feature on my phone. I was excited with the Nokia 808 PureView but its too expensive and limited as a smartphone for me to consider. This Samsung fits even better, but with no real phone functionality and such a high price for an otherwise mediocre point-and-shoot is nothing but a disappointment.
Some phones have great cameras as they are, but a real optical zoom would be nice. Most do poorly in low light conditions. My HD2 had a great camera, despite being all hacked up with Android, but my current Galaxy Nexus is nothing but shit to say the least.
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28. November 2012 @ 06:42 |
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This Samsung fits even better, but with no real phone functionality and such a high price for an otherwise mediocre point-and-shoot is nothing but a disappointment.
I think that is the crux of the matter really, phone or no phone.
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