Samsung launches Galaxy Beam projector smartphone

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has unveiled the Galaxy Beam smartphone at its South West Asia Regional Forum held in Bangkok.

The Samsung Galaxy Beam is powered by a 1GHz dual core processor and has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It comes with Android 2.3 preloaded. Speaking of the specs, there is a 5MP rear camera as well as a 1.3MP video call camera. The phone comes with 8GB internal storage with a microSD slot up to 32GB, Bluetooth 3.0, micro USB port, Wireless N and weighs 145 grams. There is a 2,000 mAh battery, providing the juice for all day usage.

However, the real highlight of the Samsung Galaxy Beam is its built-in projector, with 15 lumens brightness. It can project images up to 50-inches. This will be able to play back the media from the internal storage as well as a memory card.

“Galaxy Beam provides mobile freedom, enabling a unique shared experience around digital content for everyone – anywhere and instantly – from a smartphone as slim and portable as any in the market, said Ranjit Yaday, Country Head, Mobile and IT, Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

There’s no word on the pricing or whether Android will receive an upgrade anytime soon. The Samsung Galaxy Beam is expected to hit the Indian shores by April this year.

Samsung Galaxy Beam is the Android 2.3 Gingerbread Operating System smartphone with 15 Lumens Projector With HD Projection Up-To 50-Inch Wide, 5 MegaPixel Auto Focus Camera, and 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor.

Samsung Galaxy Beam Features:

• 4.0-Inch TFT Display
• 15 Lumens Projector With HD Projection Up-To 50-Inch Wide
• 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread Operating System
• Elegant design, just 12.5mm thick
• 5MP Auto Focus Camera With Flash
• 1.3MP Secondary Camera

Samsung Galaxy Beam Specifications:

Network

Technology / Frequency Bands
GSM : 850/900/1800/1900 MHz HSDPA : 900/2100 MHz

Battery
Type Li – Ion
Capacity 2000 mAh

Built
Dimensions 124×64.2×12.5 mm
Weight 145 g
Form Factor bar
Colors Black

Display
Size 480×800 pixels
Type color : TFT
Colors 16000000 colors
Secondary Display no

Camera / Imaging / Video
Camera Yes 5.0 Megapixel
Resolution 2592×1944 pixels
Zoom yes
Flash yes
Secondary Camera yes

Secondary Camera
Flash no

Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes
Irda No
Wlan/Wi-fi Yes
USB yes
GPS yes

Data
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
Internet Browsing Yes , Android Webkit browser

Media
Audio Playback Yes
Video Playback Yes
Ringtones 64 polyphonic MP3/MIDI/WAV
FM Radio No
3.5mm Headphone Jack yes

Memory
Inbuilt 8 GB
Memory Slot Yes microSD/TransFlash

Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
Email Yes

Software
Operating System Android 2.3

Samsung Galaxy Beam Price in India
Mobile Phone: Samsung Galaxy Beam
Price (Indian Rupees): Expected Price:Rs.34000