Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Review and Specs - Guys, after the success of the Galaxy S3, Samsung finally launches Galaxy S3 Mini. Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is Galaxy S3s younger brother. This product has been successfully launched in Germany. Galaxy S3 Mini has the specs are not too different from the previous product. With mini design, of course, the price of Samsung Galaxy S3 is also a mini. Ok guys, lets talk about it.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Review and Specs

Design

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini comes with a smaller than the previous product and feature organic design inspired by nature. Its the same as the Galaxy S3 inspired by nature too. The dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is 121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm, 111.5 grams; plastics material; full touchscreen; button power/lock; 3.5 mm audio port; microUSB port; mic hole, volume rocker (around the phone from the top) 1 and 2 home button below the touch button screen (menu and back).

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has a plastic material that is similar to the Galaxy S3. On the smartphone, there are some changes. Samsung screen on the front besides putting 1 and 2 home button below the touch buttons (menu and back). Mic hole and microUSB port and volume rocker is located under the left. 3.5 mm audio port at the top, the power button/lock on the right. And the rear camera hole Samsungs put speakerphone and LED flash.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Review and Specs

Screen : 4.0 Amoled Display

Its so beautiful, Galaxy S3 Mini has 4.0-inch Super AMOLED, 16 million colors, multi touch, 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches (~ 233 ppi pixel density). This allows you to see a variety of multimedia content with sharp and clear images. You can seeing reality in the world guys.

Android : Jelly Bean (4,1)

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has a different OS than the Galaxy S3. Galaxy S3 Mini has been using the Jelly Bean OS (4.1). By Jelly Bean OS, users can do things perfectly. Jelly Bean is the most popular OS for worlds smartphones. Jelly Bean presents a variety of appropriate information before you even ask and give you a new experience.

Water moving animation effects when touched nothing on this smartphone. But it doesnt really matter, because the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has a powerful OS.

Processor and Memory

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9, NovaThor U8420 chipset, Mali-400GPU, RAM: 1 GB RAM. For memory, this smartphone had  Internal Storage: 8/16GB, external: microSD up to 32GB, 1500mAh battery. Galaxy S3 Mini only has two memory options, that is 8 and 16 GB. This is especially relevant when considering the shape this is a small smartphone.

Camera

For camera, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini carries 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, LED flash, autofocus, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection; 720p @ 30fps video recorder; VGA secondary camera. In the camera sector, the most interesting feature is you can record video and shooting at the same time. With 5 MP, Galaxy S3 has great pictures and sharp.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Review and Specs

Multimedia Player

Galaxy S3 has some advanced multimedia features such as Pop-Up Play, Sound Alive and S Voice. Pop Up Play has function to run other applications while youre using an application like when you watch a video while sending a message. Sound Alive is a features like equalizer that lets you choose the sound you want. SVoice has function to do what you are commanded, just by using your voice. You can play the music you want or automatically launched the camera and then start taking your photos.

Connectivity

For the connectivitys problem, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini had GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR ; microUSB v2.0, S Beam, Multi tabs, bookmarks, history, Flash player, HTML, share page, incognito, pinch zoom, print, downloads, desktop view, save for offline reading. With this connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has great speed when in a WiFi or HSDPA network.

Conclusion

In general, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S3, its just a smaller form of the Galaxy S3. However, this makes it easy when carrying anywhere and is suitable for a small bag. Option for you guys.


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The ET2701 features built in SonicMaster technology optimized by audio experts — it features a finely-tuned digital signal processor that produces every note in pristine clarity with near-zero distortion. Also onboard is DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC™ ll audio technology, which delivers the most realistic, three-dimensional sensation of being completely surrounded by sound. The ET2701 comes with an external subwoofer with a 580cc resonance chamber dedicated to low-range frequency audio signals that provides a rich bass response never before heard in ASUS AiO PCs.

Available date in Singapore: 22 November 2012 (SITEX 2012)
RRP: S$2,459/-

AIO (all-in-one) computers fit all the hardware into the back of the monitor display in a single unit. This means no wires, no hassle. And now with Windows 8,  you can even use AIO without any keyboard and mouse!

Review unit specs:

- Windows 8 Pro 64-bit

- 27-inch 1920x1080 LED backlit

- 10-point capacitive touchscreen
- Intel i7-3770S, 3.1GHz (turbo boost to 3.9GHz), 8M Cache
- ASUS NVIDIA GT640M 2GB Graphics Card
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- Blu-ray Combo optical drive
- 2TB SATA HDD
- 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI-in, 1x VGA-in, 1x 1Gbps LAN, 1x TV jack, 1x eSATA-USB, 1x 3-in-1 card reader, headphone port, microphone port
- Wireless 802.11b/g/n
- 2MP camera
- SoncMaster Premium, DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II, External Subwoofer
- 13.4kg
- 3 years local on-site warranty

Big Impressions
Its huge, heavy with well-built finishing like a TV set. The metal stand holds the display firmly, but the screen offers limited tilt angle from 5 degrees forward to 20 degrees backward. I would hope that the stand could swivel but I believe that would compromise the sturdiness of the product.

27-inch is a fantastic size when using the PC from 2 feet away. The screen is bright and sharp with good contrast details and accurate colour reproduction. But where touch input is required, 27-inch feels too large. All your Windows gestures have to be bigger: imagine gliding your fingers from the top to the bottom of the screen to close apps, or to stretch your hands to the left and right of the display to access the menu options. And its not exactly easy to glide the fingers on the ET2701 glass surface: it feels squeaky and rough to the touch.

The AC adapter is also unusually large, carrying 19.5V, 7.7A of power to the ET2701.


Plug-ins and Plug-outs
The ET2701 is generous in the connectors. Besides the usual LAN, USB and memory card slots, it has an HDMI-in and VGA-in port to support external monitor function, as well as a TV-jack for watching cable channels. The ET2701 also supports Device Share: what it means is  when you connect external laptop or desktop to the ET2701, the USB ports, webcam, touchscreen of the ET2701 can be used with the external computer.

The Bluray drive is the typical laptop pop-up tray type. It would be great if it were the slot-in type.

The monitor control buttons are hidden behind the display glass, near the power button. I cant see them so I had to feel them. The fact that they are touch-sensitive controls makes adjustments rather frustrating, since a light touch would activate the controls.

The ET2701 comes with an external subwoofer (no additional power required) to complement the built-in stereo speakers. The audio level is loud enough to fill up the room without sounding noisy thanks to soft treble, while the subwoofer delivers just the right amount without overpowering the main speakers. Its certainly worthy of general listening, definitely better than most built-in speakers Ive tried. I would recommend enabling the DTS UltraPC II audio settings to improve the audio output.

Monster Performance
The review unit is armed with a very fast processor - Intel i7 3.1GHz 8GB RAM - and discrete graphics card. I am spoiled by the speed the ET2701 is delivering. I tried running Abobe Lightroom and pushing the computer with loads of effects and adjustments, and the computer responded swiftly. Other than the occasional CPU fan sound when running in overdrive turbo, the ET2701 runs in silence.

Pre-installed apps by Asus include:
- AI Suite: to enable USB 3.0 fast charging
- Asus Vibe Fun Center: an online store allowing you to purchase content
- Asus MX Suite: multimedia content creation software for music and video
- Asus DVD: CyberLink PowerDVD white-labelled
- Asus Energy Intelligent: a widget to adjust power consumption
- Asus LifeFrame: a Camera recording app, supporting image, video, surveillance recording

Touché
Apart from the occasional hiccups where the web buttons do not respond to touch, the touch response on the ET2701 is good, and I thought the touch implementations have worked really well on the new Windows 8, even on legacy software. As I tried on MS Office 2007, the OS recognises my gestures for zooming, scrolling, highlighting with ease. As for Lightroom, the mouse works better, but touch input still beats using the trackpad. I guess the large screen estate helps in achieving better accuracy in touch-selecting.

The only times I find myself using the mouse instead of touch is when I am too lazy to raise my hand to reach for the screen.

I have many thoughts about the Windows 8, but Ill leave it for another post. In short: I like the new experience and how the touch inputs work a lot better than any earlier Windows versions. The Asus ET2701 helps to deliver the experience to a high level.

I did not test the on-screen keyboard because it is ergonomically not possible.

And if I may suggest, Asus (or any AIO makers) should have implemented volume and/or brightness controls on the screen bezels to allow user to adjust these settings by gliding fingers on the unused bezel areas. This would further improve the touch interaction without the need of keyboards. And how about ambient sensor to auto-adjust brightness? Just borrowing ideas from the current tablet implementations. I find myself often struggling to adjust volume quickly on the ET2701.

Summing Up
I was never a fan of AIO. After buying 2 branded desktops since early 1990s, I ventured into DIY desktops to achieve optimal quality over price. But I acknowledge that consumers today want aesthetics, and frankly, the desktop days for casual home users are over. Most people are buying laptops for their portability and low-price, but the problem with laptops is the small display screen.

The Asus ET2701 is the first AIO I have ever tried and I begin to appreciate its convenience. The computer works out of the box without fuss. The wireless keyboard and mouse responds without lag, as if wired. It feels tiring to play touch-intense games like Fruit Ninja on the screen so huge, but it can offer high family entertainment value, bringing people together in one luxuriously-sized bright display.



Chester Tan writes for XinMSN.

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For anyone looking for good and affordable point and shoot cameras, the Samsung ST76 could be the best pocket camera for you as, in my opinion; it’s among the top digital cameras out there – cost wise.

The ST76 digital camera pairs a 16.1 megapixel image sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens, in a brushed metal body with a 2.7-inch display and Digital Image Stabilization to top it off. With intuitive controls and a great user interface, it could be the best pocket camera out there.

Samsung st76 review

It is a beautifully styled yet powerful Samsung camera and delivers stunning images in a strikingly cool form factor.

I noticed the ST76 often leaves the flash off when needed very much, or vice-versa, and the images come out overly bright or completely dim. Sometimes you can push the button several times and nothing happens then after a few seconds the picture is taken but then it goes off by itself 2-3 times, resulting in blurred shots. Perhaps it’s the ‘Smart’ setting with a glitch.

Best pocket camera?

Not sure since it’s a matter of taste, but the ST76 is small enough to fit into any pocket, which you can take it anywhere – the club, wedding or on holiday, without sacrificing on the quality of your snaps. Weighing in at 3.57 oz (101g), the Samsung ST76 gives users functionality in a small package.

Samsung st76 features

The ST76 comes with a host of features including a 16MP CCD sensor while its 5x zoom offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths ranging from 25 to 125mm - a large wide-angle to a moderate telephoto, and has an f/2.5 maximum aperture at wide angle.

More features include a Live Panorama function - similar to the sweep pano function on some competing good cameras. What it means is that with the Samsung ST76 you can automatically capture and stitch a panorama image just by sweeping the field of view across a scene while holding the shutter button!

The ST76’s Smart Auto 2.0 mode selects from a variety of scene modes, and identifies one that’s closest to the current conditions, then configures the camera appropriately helping keep things simple for less experienced photographers.

Since the Samsung ST76 has red-eye reduction which means users can take faces without worrying about how to get rid of the red-eye.

ST76 point of departure

Some unusual features on the Samsung ST76 include a Magic Frame function. This feature overlays your image on a background, with options including Wall Art, Full Moon, Magazine, and Holiday.

The ST76’s Picture-in-Picture mode lets you overlay one shot on another, choosing an area where the second image should be visible.

Perhaps most curious on the Samsung ST66 digital camera is a Funny Face function. This feature uses face detection to locate facial features and then warps them in real time on the live preview. With the STF76’s multi-controller, you can make your subject’s head or nose larger.

HD video

Besides the obvious still image capture function, the Samsung ST76 also records High Definition movies at 720p resolution (or 1,280 x 720 pixels) at 30 frames per second.

Wi-fi connectivity

The Samsung ST76 can connect to a computer by using USB 2.0 or through Wi-Fi – cool.

Verdict

I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for serious quality and great price. It is easy to use and comes with a few extras.

Basic Specifications
Resolution:	16.10 Megapixels
Sensor size:	1/2.3"
Lens:	5.00x zoom (25-125mm eq.)
Viewfinder:	LCD
ISO:	80-3200
Shutter:	8-1/2000
Max Aperture:	2.5
Dimensions:	3.5 x 2.1 x 0.7 in. (90 x 53 x 17 mm)
Weight:	3.6 oz (101 g)
MSRP:	$129
Availability:	03/2012

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