Samsung Galaxy Beam (Model GT-I8520)

Samsung’s projector cum smartphone

A SMARTPHONE with a projector – that is what the Galaxy Beam is all about.

The built-in Pico projector has a projection screen size of 5 to 50 inches.

But who would want a projector function in a phone, especially when the image projected has limited clarity and brightness?

Possibly a user who wants to share with friends photos and videos (and StarHub’s Mobile TV) on a bigger screen than the Galaxy Beam’s Super Amoled display, or a business user keen to make on-the-spot presentations.

As with mini projectors that have cropped up in recent times, don’t expect the brightness or sharpness of desktop projectors.

However, it is still a neat function to have on call.

How much: From $0 to $398, depending on the StarHub 3G plan subscribed to. Available from Saturday.

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Samsung Galaxy Beam (I8520)

Projector in a phone

FIRST, we had built-in projectors in cameras. Now, they’re in smartphones.

One of the first Android phones to have this ability is the Samsung Galaxy  Beam (I8520).

Showcased as part of a range of new Samsung smartphones at this year’s CommunicAsia, the Galaxy Beam can project images and videos of up to 50 inches. At the demonstration, the sample video looked smooth and sharp on the projected screen.

The Galaxy Beam is powered by an 800MHz processor and sports a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED screen — making it brighter, less reflective and less powerhungry than older AMOLED technologies. It features an 8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash, and can record highdefinition videos at 720p. The device runs
on Android 2.1 and has 16GB of storage.

The Samsung Galaxy Beam will be available here from next month.

May Chua
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