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Samsung Galaxy S i9000

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The Samsung Galaxy S i9000 brings the power of Android in a sleek and speedy package.

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Reviews

  • No Rating

    CNET Review

    October 20, 2010 | 9:46 PM PDT

    The Good:

    The Bad:

    The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy S i9000 brings the power of Android in a sleek and speedy package.

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  • 9.3

    alaTest.com

    May 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 3797 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 / Captivate SGH-I897 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 839985 other Cell Phones & Smartphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 93/100 = Excellent.

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  • No Rating

    phonearena.com

    February 17, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: While dual-core processors are a common trait when high-end smartphones are concerned, mid range devices pretty much always stick to single-core CPUs. But not the Samsung Galaxy S Advance – inside it ticks a 1GHz dual-core chipset made by ST-Ericsson....

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  • No Rating

    somobile.co.uk

    February 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The latest addition to Samsung's Galaxy range launches under the guise of the Galaxy S Advance. It does just as its name suggests too, as it's an "advanced" model of the original Galaxy S.

    The Verdict: It may be billed as a mid-range smartphone, but the Galaxy S Advance will arrive packing a powerful 1GHz dual-core processor, improving on the single-core effort of its last-gen sibling. This will provide the power behind the phone's impressive 4-inch...

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  • No Rating

    pocketables.net

    October 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: A few weeks ago, I opened the box of a new Samsung Galaxy S Wifi 5.0 media player. Samsung's Android-powered answer to the iPod touch, the MID took its time in getting to the US. However, it is finally here, I have had a chance to use the it for a...

    The Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 was really a mixed bag for me. I liked the large screen for media, the software customization making it a media player, the format support, the dual cameras, the awesome Netflix support, and the great speakers. Of course,...

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  • 8.0

    t3.com

    October 17, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Samsung strikes mobile gold with a phone that combines both hugely powerful hardware with a UI that makes Android 2.1 easy but also incredibly intuitive to use

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  • 8.0

    somobile.co.uk

    October 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The first Samsung Galaxy S caused quite a fuss amongst smartphone users and Fandroids alike, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling Android phones of all time. If it's now time for an upgrade and you're not so keen on paying more for the Galaxy S2...

    The Verdict: Considering we loved the original Galaxy S, it will come as no surprise that we love the Galaxy S Plus. While it's by no means on with the Galaxy S2, the Galaxy S Plus offers-up a competitive spec-sheet for a much-lower price.

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  • 8.0

    pocket-lint.com

    August 30, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The first Samsung Galaxy S handset caused quite a fuss for a number of reasons. Firstly, it was a remarkable device and one that people genuinely wanted to own. Secondly, though, was how much it looked like an iPhone, down to the home button and...

    The Verdict: This is the phone that the original Galaxy S should have been. It's fast, slick and a pleasure to use

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  • No Rating

    gsmarena.com

    July 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Someone has just finished off a six-pack of energy drinks. The Samsung Galaxy S plus is nearly identical to the original Galaxy S, save for the different chipset, which packs a faster 1.4GHz processor. Samsung's bespoke Hummingbird....

    The Verdict: Samsung's bespoke Hummingbird chipset has been swapped out for Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon. The "T" means it's a faster version of the vanilla MSM8255 chipset found in a good deal of Android phones. With a clock speed of 1.4GHz, it could be up to 40%...

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  • 8.0

    digitalversus.com

    July 21, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: One thing we've often said we'd like to see in portable media players from the likes of Archos and Cowon is access to applications. Samsung, however, really hasn't missed a trick with the Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.0, as the device offers users direct access to...

    The Verdict: The Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.0 is testimony to Samsung's prowess in the world of portable media players. It's just a shame that the audio hardware isn't quite up to scratch (output power, headphones).

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  • 8.4

    pcworld.in

    June 16, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: This flagship Android smartphone has a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1GHz processor. Is it better than rivals though?

    The Verdict: Very Good

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Price Range: $13.00 - $599.99

  • Manufacturer: Samsung
  • Part number: GALAXYSBLK

General

  • Product Type
    Smartphone
  • Width
    2.52 in
  • Depth
    0.38 in
  • Height
    4.81 in
  • Weight
    4.19 oz

Cellular

  • Operating System
    Android 2.1

Display

  • Diagonal Size
    4 in
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9 Stars
RE: Samsung Galaxy S i9000 - Excellent shape, look, application & performance.
mickeymair Updated - 5th Dec 2010
Hi everyone, upgraded myself to this sleek Samsung Galaxy S i9000, after lots of research, it was a tough decision as all the similar latest models had almost similar features, the fast speed 1GB hummingbird processor, good battery life, excellent GPS features & really amazingly clear screen made me decide to select this model over others. Since almost over five weeks of usage no call drops, no phone hangs or freezes, no sync problems, has given me true satisfaction of my wise decision to pick this phone. Wi-Fi & blue tooth usage has much less battery drain compared to its competitors (no names please). Video calling is charm on this phone 'cos of 1GB processor. Radio usage reception is excellent almost always. With 32GB memory, watched AVATAR in HD on my i9000 and at end of it I used 50% battery - not bad eh! Amazing masterpiece created by Samsung Galaxy S team. Overall performance is excellent for my usage. My advice buy the model which suits your usage habits, this model for sure is way ahead of others per my personal research, usage & satisfaction.
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RE: Samsung Galaxy S i9000
liezelee1109 14th Oct
The phone was criticized by some reviewers for sub-par GPS performance. Anandtech, reviewing the Epic 4G variant, said "the phone will take an inordinate amount of time to determine your actual location, and/or it won???t pinpoint your location very accurately.- Dr. Jerry M. Foster

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