Samsung Conquers Nokia in Western Europe this Quarter
The leadership of the largest mobile phone vendor in Western Europe started to shift. Nokia’s long ruled as the number one mobile phone manufacturers must surrender his throne to Samsung Electronics. Notes research from IDC firm stated that Samsung overthrew Nokia in the first quarter of 2011. Total sales of Samsung mobile phones increased by 5% from the prior year period, so 29%. While Nokia declined 10% and should be satisfied with 28% market share. Being at the next position is Apple with 9.8% market share. Then followed by Research in Motion (RIM) with 7.8% and HTC in fifth place with 7.8% achievement.
Although the distance is very thin, the fall of Nokia by Samsung felt quite surprising. For the Finnish vendor has so long controlled the market in Western Europe, since the 1990s. “Nokia is one brand that is best-known and appreciated in Europe. But Samsung understands more about the trends that occur and move quickly,” said IDC analyst, Francisco Jeronimo, quoted by Reuters on Monday (05/09/2011).
Samsung Officially Reveals Galaxy S 2 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S II is officially introduced, equipped with dual core processors, more sophisticated screens and internet access HSPA +, Samsung Galaxy II is staying flagged as one of the most advanced phones that circulates in 2011 this. Quoted from Computerworld, Monday (14/02/2011), Galaxy S II uses Gingerbread aka Android OS version 2.3. Meanwhile, by 4.3-inch screen is equipped with Super Amoled Plus technology, which claimed more brilliant than the previous generation.
Behind every top-class features, this smartphone are very slim, even claimed to be the thinnest in the world. Thickness is only 8.49 mm and weighs just 4.09 ounces. Just as Google Nexus S2 which is produced by Samsung, Galaxy S II is equipped with features Near Field Communication alias NFC. This facility allows payment transactions made via mobile phone.
This handset will start shipping around May next, at a price that has not been mentioned. Here are the key specifications of the Galaxy S II from Samsung’s site:
- Gingerbread Android OS
- Network: HSPA + 21Mbps / 5.76Mbps HSUPA
- Samsung Dual Core Processor Application
- Dimensions: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49 mm
- Display: 4.3 “WVGA AMOLED Plus SUPER
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB/32GB, MicroSD (up to 32GB)
- Camera: 8MP AF with LED Flash + 2MP Front
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi a / b / g / n, USB 2.0 OTG
- Video: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1, Recording & Playback 1080 @ 30fps
- Battery: 1650mAh
Samsung Officially Announced Four New Galaxy
Samsung officially introduced four new members in the line of the Galaxy. They are Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Mini and Galaxy Gio. Different from previous news, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S Mini with Galaxy Ace turned out to be different products. The four handset running Android version 2.2 alias Froyo. By launching four ammunition at once, Samsung hopes consumers have more choices in the Galaxy line. It was reportedly in no longer moment, the selling of the four will be spread to various parts of the world. Here are four key specifications Samsung’s new hero, quoted from Samsung Hub on Thursday :
Galaxy Ace:
2.2.1 Android Froyo
3.5-inch TFT HVGA Display
800MHz processor
5MPx autofocus camera with LED flash
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Galaxy Gio:
Android 2.2 Froyo
3.2-inch TFT HVGA Screen Display
800MHz processor
3MPx autofocus camera
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Galaxy Fit:
Android 2.2 Froyo
3:31-inch screen QVGA TFT
600MHz processor
5MPx autofocus camera
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Galaxy Mini:
Android 2.2 Froyo
3:14-inch screen QVGA TFT
600MHz processor
3MPx fixed-focus
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
