Smartphone with a projector and laser keyboard. Samsung Galaxy Beam smartphone projector: first look

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Design

If you look at the smartphone, you can understand that it is a Samsung product. It will be difficult to determine the model; it is a kind of unified design for different series. It seems like they are working on shapes and outlines, but for some reason the company doesn’t want to create different solutions, and everyone ends up looking the same. I think the device can easily be confused with Samsung Galaxy S II or Galaxy S Advance. The latter is especially similar, since the sizes of the devices are comparable.

The case turned out to be quite massive: 124x64.2x12.5 mm, weight 145.3 g. The projector required extra space, so the model is no different slim body. Although in general outline she is cute and comfortable. The device reminded me of the HTC Evo 3D: a solid thing with non-standard functions.

In my opinion, a projector in a smartphone will be of interest primarily to business audiences. On the contrary, the body of the device is distinguished by cheerful colors that will remind you of the Corby model. Young buyers may turn their attention to this model, but it is unlikely that the projector will play a key role when choosing a smartphone. The assembly is, as usual, very good; the abundance of plastic did not affect the solidity and overall cohesion of the parts.

On the front panel there is a light sensor, as well as a 1.3-megapixel camera for video calls. Speaker hides under a decorative silver mesh.

The black front panel is surrounded by a silver frame, which acts as a protective element when the phone is placed face down.

A bright yellow stripe runs along all sides of the body. This is the basis of the device, so you can enjoy the cheerful colors even if you remove the back cover. The plastic is simple, matte, pleasant to the touch. In general, the device turned out to be very nice in terms of materials. There is no metal, but the plastic is good. The back cover is made of a slightly rough and rubberized coating, which is not at all slippery and can easily withstand careless handling.

At the bottom, in the center, there is a large home key. It is made flush with the surface and surrounded by a small narrow frame. For some reason they made it very thin; you have to press not with the entire pad of your finger, but only with part of it. The button is mechanical, the presses are clear, the stroke is small, a click is heard. By holding it for a few seconds, you can display a list running applications.

On either side of it are two other functional controls for the phone. Left and right on touchpad The symbols are marked: these are the menu button and the back key. Due to the fact that they are given a fairly large space, they can be pressed accurately and are easy to use. The buttons are backlit and are activated when you touch one of the touch zones. Subsequently they go out, despite the working screen. Their operation is configured in the menu, so if desired, the backlight can be completely turned off or, conversely, activated for a longer time.

There is a small microphone hole at the bottom. There is also a microUSB port here. With its help, the phone is connected to a computer or to a wall charger.

On the left side there is a paired volume key. It is embossed, easy to feel and pleasant to press. There is also a microSD compartment protected by a lid.

This also includes a headphone output. Of course, the place for it is not the best; the plug can cause some inconvenience, especially if it is long enough.

On the right side there is a small button to turn off the device, which also functions as a screen lock. Above it is a button of the same shape to start the projector. At first, confusion arises because, out of habit, the most top button. It would be more logical to place them the other way around or make them of different shapes.

The removable panel fits tightly and reliably, it is almost entirely flat, only at the top there is a noticeable protrusion above the projector, which is located at the end of the case.

In the center there is a round 5-megapixel camera lens and an LED flash.

The battery is where it should be, under the removable cover.

Screen

The smartphone has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The display is capacitive, displays up to 16 million colors, multi-touch is supported - up to 10 simultaneous touches. The device responds perfectly to pressing. The protective layer is made of Gorilla Glass, which protects the surface from damage.

The TFT screen can be assessed in two ways. On the one hand, we remember the SuperAMOLED screens with PenTile that come with some models. The picture is brighter and richer, the black and white colors are better. At the same time, not everyone likes overly aggressive color rendering. It's worth good screen, I like him. Pleasant shades, good viewing angles, no flaws in the image. The dot density is relatively high at 233 PPI, so it will likely appeal to most buyers.

Platform

The device has a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz and a Mali-400 graphics accelerator. Volume random access memory is 768 MB. 8 GB of internal memory is offered for storing applications, of which about 1.5 GB is used for installing software, leaving 4 GB for user needs. The card slot allows you to expand the usable space up to 32 GB inclusive. With map maximum size The smartphone worked well. As operating system Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is used.

Interface

The proprietary interface TouchWiz 4.0 is used as a shell. At the top of the screen there is a service line, where the time, battery charge, and signal reception level indicator are displayed. Active connections and other data are also displayed there. By clicking on it, you can find out in more detail about what programs were downloaded, what messages and letters were received, or what files were received. Highlighted as a separate line turning on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, silent mode and GPS.

You can use both standard widgets for Android and original elements from Samsung. For widgets, seven desktops are allocated, on which you can place additional functional elements at your discretion.

When you add a new widget to your desktop, a new widget may appear along with it. new panel. If desired, you can remove the existing unnecessary part interface of your choice.

You can add application shortcuts to the desktop, create folders and change the background, using both animated pictures on the desktop and installing static images from the gallery. There are several font styles to choose from.

When the phone screen is locked, it displays the date and time, as well as service information. To unlock, you need to pull the top layer covering the desktop. If there were missed calls or SMS, they will be displayed on the screen with a separate icon on the left or right. The picture is set on the lock screen, the location for the clock is changed.

To enter the menu and launch an application, you need to click on the icon located at the bottom of the screen. There is a line of four icons that are constantly displayed on the screen in any menu item. These are Phone, Contacts, Messages and Applications. The menu is presented in the form of 4x4 icons, and an option in the form of a vertical list is also available. If desired, you can move icons to other tables, add them to folders, thus organizing applications to your taste.

As you add and install new programs, they are automatically placed on the screen. They can be deleted directly from the menu; you just need to go into edit mode. But you can only delete programs that you added yourself; those installed by the manufacturer are not subject to such an operation. When you hold down the menu button, a pop-up window will open, which will display shortcuts to six recently launched applications.

Phone book

The general list shows stored contacts, both in the phone memory and SIM card, as well as data from the account Google posts. You can choose among them by setting the ability to display subscribers only from the selected memory type. In the settings, you select your preferred method for sorting names.

By clicking the field reserved for the subscriber's picture, you can make a call, send him a message or letter by e-mail, and also view information on it. There are many fields provided for additional data. It includes various types of telephone numbers, email addresses, instant communication tools, residential addresses and other information.

If the subscriber is assigned an image, it will be displayed on the screen. To simplify the search, you can use the vertical line on which the alphabet is depicted. Thus, by sliding your finger over it, the letters pop up and you can quickly find your way around. Of course there is also standard function search among contacts. There is a quick call to 8 selected subscribers. Contacts can be distributed by various groups, to which an individual signal is assigned.

From phone book you can quickly call or write an SMS to a person - you just need to swipe your finger left (call) or right (message) on the line with the subscriber's name. By clicking on the space reserved for the subscriber’s picture, you call quick menu, with the help of which a message, mail is sent, and also phone call to the selected person.

Call log

You can access the call log directly from the phone book; it is highlighted in a separate tab. There the dialed numbers are sorted by date. But they are not the only ones who appear. It also contains information about messages. If desired, the amount of displayed data can be minimized or, conversely, get the most complete information list events of recent days.

By selecting a subscriber, you can see which calls were made and how many times - such a collapsed list is much more convenient than a long string of dialed numbers of the same type. However, in the general list of calls there is a duplication of identical numbers, which overloads the log with identical data. The smartphone can display separate group frequently used numbers, which is convenient.

Dialing a number is carried out using a virtual keyboard, while entering numbers, the smartphone automatically displays on the screen contacts saved in the device’s memory with similar starting numbers in the room.

Messages

For SMS and MMS there is a shared folder, where received messages go. When sending, by adding various objects to the text, you can automatically transform it into a multimedia message.

When sending a message, the phone can display the last used numbers, thereby greatly simplifying the search for the recipient. A message can be sent simultaneously to several subscribers or to a group created in the smartphone’s memory. There is a set of funny android emoticons.

Combines correspondence with subscribers into dialogues. The smartphone can automatically delete old SMS if there is no desire to store thousands of archives on the device. As you type text, you can cut, copy, and paste it.

Entering text is convenient. It offers not only the Samsung keyboard option, but also the modern Swype function. Its essence is that you just need to move your finger along the layout with signs. The device will independently generate words based on which characters were touched by the user’s hand. For clarity, during such input, a blue bar is displayed on the screen, which allows you to avoid confusion when typing text.

The function is very convenient, it independently places problems between words, selects words well, and most importantly, you can type text very quickly. If the word is short and a combination of several is possible possible options, then the phone will display them, then you need to choose between them yourself. You can add new words to her vocabulary.

Email

To work with e-mail it starts automatic setting mailbox (if it is not Gmail, which connects immediately after the email address is entered during the initial activation of the phone). It includes entering basic information (login, password).

Samsung Galaxy Beam understands perfectly different encodings, supports downloading attachments (you must insert a memory card, otherwise this function will not work) in familiar formats. When creating a letter, you can also attach various files from the device memory. Both the text copy function and automatic check mailbox (the interval is set manually). Sorting mail by date, subject, sender and size works.

Gallery

Photos and videos stored in the smartphone's memory are displayed here. The gallery works in both vertical and horizontal orientation. Working with files is accompanied by nice animation effects. Working with files is fast, image previews are generated without delay. Pictures are displayed in a 2x3 or 3x2 grid, depending on the position of the device.

The preview folders contain smaller pictures, so that not 3, but 4 pictures can be placed vertically. The image opens in full screen, scaling works using multi-touch. Files can be sent via email, Bluetooth, SMS or hosted on Picasa. You can assign images as desktop wallpaper or assign them to a contact. It supports rotating images, reducing their size, and also displaying Additional Information O specific file, also shows the location where the photo was taken if geotagging is enabled.

Images are shown both in folders (for example, received via Bluetooth, photo section) and ordered by date. Thanks to this, it is very convenient to view photos - there are several sections in the same folder. You can scroll either using the bar displayed at the bottom of the screen or by simply touching the screen with your fingers anywhere on it. The built-in photo editor will help you complete your pictures. various effects.

Player

The player's interface is simple and intuitive. A general list displays all the songs in the smartphone’s memory. There are also additional columns. Playlists of several types, albums, artists, genres, composers, years. While playing music, the cover specified in the file tags is displayed on the screen; if there is none, there will be a multi-colored picture instead.

The volume can be changed both from the player menu using the vertical adjustment scale and with the side keys. The screen displays the name of the artist, the name of the album and the song being played. Tracks can be put on repeat (song, album, all songs) or listened to in shuffle mode.

Used for navigation virtual keys(forward, backward and pause), you can also switch between songs by flipping through the file cover image. While listening, you can set your favorite song as a ringtone, contact or alarm.

The user has access to numerous equalizer settings. This is auto, regular, pop, rock, jazz, dance, classical, live sound, other. This is a self-changing audio profile. You can select the audio effect: normal, wide range, concert hall, music clarity, bass enhancement, externalization.

When the keyboard is locked, the player control line is displayed at the top of the screen, which contains navigation keys, information about the song being played, and cover art.

Smartphone Galaxy Beam plays music well, it is pleasant to use as a player, especially if you choose higher quality headphones for it than a standard headset.

Radio

The receiver supports RDS and can work in background and turn off after a set time period (30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours). The function works automatic search radio stations. You can display 6 of your favorite radio stations on your desktop and quickly switch between them.

As with the player, there is a pop-up window at the top of the screen for quick navigation between stations. To end the radio broadcast, a separate “stop” key is provided.

Video

The smartphone has full support for DivX and XviD codecs. Therefore, it can be used to watch unconverted videos. Videos are played here in 720p quality. The video library is displayed in the form of a list with a small preview image of the film, its name and duration are also indicated. During viewing, controls may be displayed on the screen, including rewind and pause keys. A scroll bar appears, allowing you to quickly navigate through the movie being played. While watching, you can change the screen brightness and color shades (normal, warm or cold). Available additional function image enhancements. Also, using the lock key on the side of the phone, you can protect yourself while watching a movie from random clicks.

Projector

The function is launched either by long-pressing the dedicated button on the side of the smartphone, or through the menu, where you can access additional options. First of all, it is worth noting that a smartphone allows you to broadcast to any surface exactly the image that the user sees on the smartphone screen. It can be a picture, text or video. A mobile projector allows you to manually set the optimal brightness level, but it is better to set it to the maximum level.

The projector produces 15 lumens, so the picture is best seen in the dark, in a room where there is no light. Even with soft indoor lighting or street light that enters an office or apartment, it will be difficult to see the image. Mobile device designed for a small area, so there should be no problems within a limited space. The maximum that can be obtained from a projector phone is a resolution of 640x460 pixels.

IN Samsung Galaxy Beam There is a function for text notes that can be made during a presentation or slide show. You draw something on the smartphone screen with your finger, then erase it or select another tool, as well as its color. The picture display mode changes, and the alarm clock turns on. Sound signal is complemented by the image from the projector, so you can get both visual and sound notification. Ultimately, the function worked well; the phone showed, perhaps, the maximum of what one could want from a mobile device.

2014. Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 - a projector in your pocket

Every two years, Samsung releases an Android smartphone with a built-in projector. In 2010, the world saw the Galaxy Beam for the first time, in 2012 the smartphone was updated (although the name did not change), and now it’s 2014 - and new Samsung Galaxy Beam 2, which was presented in China today. The smartphone has a metal body, below-average specifications and, of course, a mini-projector. From the main one - 4.66-inch screen, 5-megapixel camera, 4-core 1.2GHz processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 2600mAh battery, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Physical dimensions of the device: 134.5x70x11.64mm, weight 165g. The projector supports a resolution of 800x480 - this is enough to give a presentation to a small number of people - no luxury, just work.

2013. Windows Phone can be used as a remote control for presentations

Microsoft has come up with another reason why business users should buy a Windows Phone (and not some Android or iPhone). If you often travel to business meetings and show presentations on a projector, you can now use Windows Phone (8) as a remote control. To do this, you need to install it on your smartphone free application Office Remote, and add the necessary ones to it PowerPoint documents, Word, Excel (in fact, this application can only manage MS Office documents, and not the entire computer). You can open a PowerPoint presentation, switch slides, and even drive laser pointer(which repeats the movements of your finger on the smartphone screen). You can also demonstrate Word and Excel. The smartphone connects to the computer via Bluetooth.

2012. A new word in presentations - a smartphone with a projector

What is the main thing in business presentations? Make the audience ( potential clients, partners, investors) said “Wow!” But their impression depends not only on the content of the presentation itself, but also on how you demonstrate it. It was once considered cool to bring a laptop to a presentation and show everything on it. After aerobatics became presentations on projectors. Then presentations on the iPad became fashionable. Of course, all these methods still work, but they no longer cause much admiration. But something new has appeared - Samsung introduced Galaxy smartphone Beam with built-in projector. Overall, this is an average smartphone running Android 2.3, but with the help of a projector it produces quite high quality image 1.27m diagonal that can be displayed on any white wall (or ceiling if you prefer). And if you are a manager, you will look much more respectable with such a device than with a heavy bag with a projector.

More than ten years ago, a very interesting project appeared in the world of technology - a phone with a projector. Since then, very few similar devices have been released.

When smartphones became firmly established in our everyday life, developers from some well-known companies decided to create test phones with a projector. True, such developments have never been particularly popular among users.

Today it is very difficult to buy such phones, and the last such sample was released in 2016. Since then, no one has even talked about the fact that it would be worth thinking about making a new phone like this.

1. What is a device with a projector?

And the idea itself is very interesting. It consists in the fact that the user can project an image onto a canvas or even onto his hand.

Of course, such phones also have a main screen that displays messages, pictures and other information that is usually displayed on smartphones and tablets. In Figure 1 you can see how this works.

Rice. No. 1. Using a phone with a projector

Now let’s look at the 5 most popular such devices today. The way they ranked in our TOP was determined by several factors. And this is popularity among users (how much people talk about the phone in in social networks) and availability for purchase.

2.

Motorola releases phones very infrequently, but it does it quite successfully.

Indeed, almost all devices from this company are popular. And all thanks to a truly responsible approach. So the developers approached the development of Moto Z, let’s say, with very unconventional thinking.

What is it modular smartphone, already deserves attention. This means that many additional modules can be added to it.

This device can be a projector, a full-fledged audio system and, in the end, an ordinary smartphone. To make it a projector, you can use the Insta-Share Projector module. According to the developers, it allows you to create a picture with a diagonal of 70 inches.

The smartphone itself looks really high-end. It is extremely thin at 5.2mm. There are silver, gold and black devices on sale. The front panel is unusual, as for such equipment.

Rice. No. 2. Motorola Moto Z

Its technical characteristics are as follows:

AMOLED matrix, diagonal of 5.5 inches;
13 MP camera (front 5 MP);
processor frequency – 2.15 GHz;
RAM – 4 GB, RAM – 32/64 GB.

Very high quality phone!

3.

In 2010 Samsung company released its first device with a projector, in 2012 it received updates, and in 2014 the Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 appeared.

Today, residents of China can buy it. Although some domestic stores also have it. On the other hand, these stores are quite strange. It's better to buy such a phone on Aliexpress. It's definitely there.

As for the characteristics of the projector, it is capable of displaying an image with a resolution of 800x480.

Representatives of the Samsung company themselves said then that this device is designed to work. So the user can give a short presentation to his work colleagues. Of course, watching a film with such a resolution will be inconvenient, but for presentation this is quite enough.

The phone itself looks quite impressive, it has a signature Samsung design, a nice silver or white color and an excellent body with streamlined corners. Overall, quite good.

Rice. No. 3. Samsung Galaxy Beam 2

The technical characteristics of this device are as follows:

4.66-inch screen;
5 MP camera;
2600 mAh battery;
there is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

4.

The Sharp SH-06C is another very unusual Japanese design. This device looks somehow old, not at all like a smartphone. But it is worth considering that it was released more than seven years ago, then its appearance was simply beautiful.

As for the projector, this smartphone is capable of producing images with a resolution of 640x360.

The developers highlight high brightness pictures, which is 9 lumens. In this case, along with the image, audio is provided in Dolby Mobile 5.1 format.

Rice. No. 4. Sharp SH-06C

Technical features of Sharp SH-06C are as follows:

1520 mAh battery;
built-in memory – 8 GB, RAM – 1 GB;
4.5-inch screen;
8 MP camera;
There is Bluetooth support, GPS;
protection standard – IPX5 or IPX7 (protection from dust, moisture, shock and temperature changes).

Interestingly, you can buy Sharp SH-06C in regular stores. Moreover, the phone also comes with a microSD card.

5.

This is the oldest and most affordable phone from our current TOP. This is not even a smartphone, but a completely ordinary phone released more than ten years ago. A real mammoth! All the characteristics in it are quite suitable, but only for 2007.

Specifically we're talking about about the following features:

3.2-inch screen;
two 1.3 MP cameras;
mp3, 3gp and mp4 playback;
photos only in jpg, gif and bmp format;
built-in memory (attention!) – 73.1 MB;
memory for 1000 SMS messages.

Rice. No. 5. MFU projector p790

The projector meets all the above characteristics. To be honest, it is not very good as of 2017, but it exists.

6.Lenovo Smart Cast

It looks like those futuristic pictures we saw in science fiction films. There, one of the characters is given some kind of small device, he presses a button and an image of buttons appears on some surface. He clicks on them and performs certain tasks. In general, the future is already near!

The projector itself is located on top, which can be rotated.

Concerning appearance smartphone, then, frankly, it’s not for everybody. But this module allows you to display a picture on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Movement can be detected by a special infrared detector.

Thanks to this approach, absolutely any surface can be made touchable. The process of use looks very interesting.

Rice. No. 6. Process of using Lenovo Smart Cast

Unfortunately, on this moment It is impossible to buy this device. In 2015, it was presented at one of the conferences. Since then, there has been no news about Lenovo Smart Cast.

For now, we can only wait to see when this phone will finally be available for purchase.

Below you can see his video presentation.

Content:

The predecessor was not a mass solution, not everyone knew about it, and it was not sold everywhere. Therefore, the logical step was the emergence updated version devices. Interestingly, the latest modification is sold with the same name, only under a different index. Inside there is a more attractive and modern filling: a 4-inch screen, a dual-core 1 GHz processor, a 5 MP camera, 720p video recording and capacious battery for 2000 mAh. We get universal solution middle class, where the projector will be the most interesting, and all other functions are already familiar from previously released Samsung models.

Contents of delivery

Smartphone

Battery

Cable

Stereo headset

Charger

Design

If you look at the smartphone, you can understand that it is a Samsung product. It will be difficult to determine the model; it is a kind of unified design for different series. It seems like they are working on shapes and outlines, but for some reason the company doesn’t want to create different solutions, and everyone ends up looking the same. I think that the device can be easily confused with or. The latter is especially similar, since the sizes of the devices are comparable.

The body turned out to be quite massive: 124x64.2x12.5 mm, weight 145.3 g. The projector required additional space, so the model does not differ in its thin body. Although in general terms it is nice and comfortable. The device reminded me of: a solid thing with non-standard functions.

In my opinion, a projector in a smartphone will be of interest primarily to business audiences. On the contrary, the body of the device is distinguished by cheerful colors that will remind you of the model. Young buyers may turn their attention to this model, but it is unlikely that the projector will play a key role when choosing a smartphone. The assembly is, as usual, very good; the abundance of plastic did not affect the solidity and overall cohesion of the parts.

On the front panel there is a light sensor, as well as a 1.3-megapixel camera for video calls. The speaker is hidden under a decorative silver mesh.

The black front panel is surrounded by a silver frame, which acts as a protective element when the phone is placed face down.

At the bottom, in the center, there is a large home key. It is made flush with the surface and surrounded by a small narrow frame. For some reason they made it very thin; you have to press not with the entire pad of your finger, but only with part of it. The button is mechanical, the presses are clear, the stroke is small, a click is heard. By holding it down for a few seconds, you can display a list of running applications.

On either side of it are two other functional controls for the phone. There are symbols on the left and right of the touchpad: these are the menu button and the back key. Due to the fact that they are given a fairly large space, they can be pressed accurately and are easy to use. The buttons are backlit and are activated when you touch one of the touch zones. Subsequently they go out, despite the working screen. Their operation is configured in the menu, so if desired, the backlight can be completely turned off or, conversely, activated for a longer time.

There is a small microphone hole at the bottom. There is also a microUSB port here. With its help, the phone is connected to a computer or to a wall charger.

On the left side there is a paired volume key. It is embossed, easy to feel and pleasant to press. There is also a microSD compartment protected by a lid.

This also includes a headphone output. Of course, the place for it is not the best; the plug can cause some inconvenience, especially if it is long enough.

On the right side there is a small button to turn off the device, which also functions as a screen lock. Above it is a button of the same shape to start the projector. At first there is confusion because out of habit the top button is pressed. It would be more logical to place them the other way around or make them of different shapes.

The removable panel fits tightly and reliably, it is almost entirely flat, only at the top there is a noticeable protrusion above the projector, which is located at the end of the case.

In the center there is a round 5-megapixel camera lens and an LED flash.

The battery is where it should be, under the removable cover.

Screen

The TFT screen can be assessed in two ways. On the one hand, we remember the SuperAMOLED screens with PenTile that come with some models. The picture is brighter and richer, the black and white colors are better. At the same time, not everyone likes overly aggressive color rendering. The Galaxy Beam has a good screen, I like it. Pleasant shades, good viewing angles, no flaws in the image. The dot density is relatively high at 233 PPI, so it will likely appeal to most buyers.

Platform

The device has a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz and a Mali-400 graphics accelerator. The amount of RAM is 768 MB. 8 GB of internal memory is offered for storing applications, of which about 1.5 GB is used for installing software, leaving 4 GB for user needs. The card slot allows you to expand the usable space up to 32 GB inclusive. The smartphone worked well with the maximum size card. The operating system is Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.

Interface

The proprietary TouchWiz 4.0 interface is used as the shell. At the top of the screen there is a service line, where the time, battery charge, and signal reception level indicator are displayed. Active connections and other data are also displayed there. By clicking on it, you can find out in more detail about what programs were downloaded, what messages and letters were received, or what files were received. The inclusion of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, silent mode and GPS is highlighted in a separate line.

You can use both standard widgets for Android and original elements from Samsung. For widgets, seven desktops are allocated, on which you can place additional functional elements at your discretion.

When you add a new widget to your desktop, a new panel may appear along with it. If desired, you can remove any part of the interface that has become unnecessary.

Phone book

The general list shows stored contacts both in the phone memory and SIM card, as well as data from your Google account. You can choose among them by setting the ability to display subscribers only from the selected memory type. In the settings, you select your preferred method for sorting names.

By clicking the field reserved for the subscriber's picture, you can make a call, send him a message or email, and also view information about him. There are many fields provided for additional data. It includes various types of telephone numbers, email addresses, instant communication tools, residential addresses and other information.

If the subscriber is assigned an image, it will be displayed on the screen. To simplify the search, you can use the vertical line on which the alphabet is depicted. Thus, by sliding your finger over it, the letters pop up and you can quickly find your way around. Of course, there is also a standard search function among contacts. There is a quick call to 8 selected subscribers. Contacts can be divided into different groups, which are assigned an individual signal.

From the phone book, you can quickly call or write an SMS to a person - you just need to swipe your finger left (call) or right (message) on the line with the subscriber's name. By clicking on the space reserved for the subscriber's picture, you call up a quick menu with which you can send a message, mail, or make a phone call to the selected person.

Call log

You can access the call log directly from the phone book; it is highlighted in a separate tab. There the dialed numbers are sorted by date. But they are not the only ones who appear. It also contains information about messages. If desired, the amount of displayed data can be reduced to a minimum or, conversely, the most complete informational list of events of recent days can be obtained.

Having selected a subscriber, you can see which calls were made and how many times - such a collapsed list is much more convenient than a long string of dialed numbers of the same type. However, in the general list of calls there is a duplication of identical numbers, which overloads the log with identical data. The smartphone can display frequently used numbers in a separate group, which is convenient.

Messages

For SMS and MMS there is a common folder where received messages go. When sending, by adding various objects to the text, you can automatically transform it into a multimedia message.

The device combines correspondence with subscribers into dialogues. The smartphone can automatically delete old SMS if there is no desire to store thousands of archives on the device. As you type text, you can cut, copy, and paste it.

The function is very convenient, it independently places problems between words, selects words well, and most importantly, you can type text very quickly. If the word is short and a combination of several possible options is possible, then the phone will display them, then you need to choose between them yourself. You can add new words to her vocabulary.

Email

To work with email, the mailbox is automatically configured (if it is not Gmail, which connects immediately after the email address is entered during the initial activation of the phone). It includes entering basic information (login, password).

The phone perfectly understands various encodings, supports loading attachments (you must insert a memory card, otherwise this function will not work) in familiar formats. When creating a letter, you can also attach various files from the device memory to it. The function of copying text and automatically checking the mailbox works (the interval is set manually). Sorting mail by date, subject, sender and size works.

Gallery

The preview folders contain smaller pictures, so that not 3, but 4 pictures can be placed vertically. The image opens in full screen, scaling works using multi-touch. Files can be sent via email, Bluetooth, SMS or hosted on Picasa. You can assign images as desktop wallpaper or assign them to a contact. It supports rotating pictures, reducing their size, and also displays additional information about a specific file, and also shows the place where the picture was taken if geotagging is working.

Images are shown both in folders (for example, received via Bluetooth, photo section) and ordered by date. This makes it very convenient to view photos - there are several sections in the same folder. You can scroll either using the bar displayed at the bottom of the screen or by simply touching the screen with your fingers anywhere on it. The built-in photo image editor will help you add various effects to your pictures.

Player

Virtual keys are used for navigation (forward, backward and pause), and you can also switch between songs by flipping through the file cover image. While listening, you can set your favorite song as a ringtone, contact or alarm.

When the keyboard is locked, the player control line is displayed at the top of the screen, which contains navigation keys, information about the song being played, and cover art.

The smartphone plays music well and is pleasant to use as a player, especially if you choose higher-quality headphones for it than a standard headset.

Radio

The receiver supports RDS, can work in the background and turn off after a set time period (30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours). The automatic search function for radio stations works. You can display 6 of your favorite radio stations on your desktop and quickly switch between them.

As with the player, there is a pop-up window at the top of the screen for quick navigation between stations. To end the radio broadcast, a separate “stop” key is provided.

Video

The smartphone has full support for DivX and XviD codecs. Therefore, it can be used to watch unconverted videos. Videos are played here in 720p quality. The video library is displayed in the form of a list with a small preview image of the film, its name and duration are also indicated. During viewing, controls may be displayed on the screen, including rewind and pause keys. A scroll bar appears, allowing you to quickly navigate through the movie being played. While watching, you can change the screen brightness and color shades (normal, warm or cold). There is an additional image enhancement function. Also, using the lock key on the side of the phone, you can protect yourself from accidental presses while watching a movie.

Projector

The projector produces 15 lumens, so the picture is best seen in the dark, in a room where there is no light. Even with soft indoor lighting or street light that enters an office or apartment, it will be difficult to see the image. The mobile device is designed for a small area, so there should not be any problems within a limited space. The maximum that can be obtained from a projector phone is a resolution of 640x460 pixels.

The device has a text annotation feature that you can make during a presentation or slide show. You draw something on the smartphone screen with your finger, then erase it or select another tool, as well as its color. The picture display mode changes, and the alarm clock turns on. The sound signal is complemented by the image from the projector, so you can receive both visual and audio alerts. Ultimately, the function worked well; the phone showed, perhaps, the maximum of what one could want from a mobile device.

Camera

5-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash. Shooting starts exclusively from the smartphone menu. The interface is well designed. The shutter button is located on the right, the rest of the space is reserved for the viewfinder and two small zones for service options. The shortcut menu located on the left is customizable. The most necessary functions for quick access. Focusing on any point on the screen is implemented; you just need to touch the desired place.

Camera settings:

White Balance: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent.

Effects: Normal, Negative, Black and White, Sepia.

Shooting Mode: Single Shot, Self Portrait, Beauty Face, Smile Detection, Continuous, Panorama, Vintage, Motion Shot, Add Me, Cartoon.

Shooting conditions: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party, Beach\Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Autumn colors, Fireworks, Text, Twilight, Backlight.

Exposition.

Timer: 2, 5, 10 seconds.

Focus: Auto, Macro.

Photo size: 5M (2560x1920), 3.2M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 0.3M (640x480 pixels).

ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800.

Metering: Center-weighted, Spot metering, Matrix.

Flash.

There are some other settings as well.

The shooting quality is good, there is a macro mode. Therefore, a smartphone is convenient to use for various purposes and tasks.

Organizer

The calendar in the device is made in a traditional style; the display of information for a whole month, a week or a specific day can be configured. You can set the alert type and tone for recorded events and meetings. There is a division of information by storage location, each option has its own color label.

While creating new entry it is given a name, a period and a place. You can specify which calendar it will be synchronized with, you can send invitations to contacts from notebook. The repetition period is set (every day, weekly, monthly, yearly). A reminder will help you not to lose sight of the recording - the alarm will go off in advance. Additionally, the alert type is set.

Watch

The smartphone allows you to save several alarms in memory. The repeat can be set either once or every day, only on weekdays or weekly. You can also set specific days. The signal melody is set, you can add a vibration alert to it and text file. The period for the signal to be triggered again is set.

There is a pre-alarm function. It boils down to the fact that the phone begins to make soft sounds in advance, gradually forcing the owner of the phone to wake up. Pleasant sound accompaniment from the sounds of nature has a pleasant effect, helps to wake up in a welcoming mood.

The smartphone displays time in different time zones.

There is a stopwatch.

There is a timer.

The voice recorder is simple and convenient; it saves recordings both in the phone memory and on a card. The recording time is user-defined, so you can take small notes that fit in an MMS.

Designed as a wooden board with a sheet of paper attached, notes allow you to create notes.

The calculator works in both portrait and landscape orientation. In the latter case, more functions are available.

Browser

Used for internet surfing convenient application. A navigation bar is displayed at the top of the screen, and to the right of it there is a shortcut that allows you to bookmark the page. The phone remembers the most visited pages and has a log of pages viewed. You can keep several windows open at the same time.

There is a search for words on the page, text selection, as well as a practical function for changing the screen brightness directly from the browser. The font size changes, saving passwords works. In this application you can adjust the brightness level. The browser is convenient, it’s comfortable to use, it supports full-fledged Adobe Flash, so there will be no restrictions on the sites.

GPS navigation

Used for navigation Google Maps. The only drawback is that the program requires constant network activity, which affects the amount of traffic consumed by the device. Traffic jams are displayed, so the application has become fully functional and convenient not only for pedestrians, but also for car owners.

There is a function for determining the current location, calculating the route from the starting point to the ending point, and specifying the method of movement: by car, on foot or public transport. The route is laid out on the map, with key places indicated in the form text messages, which are displayed on the screen in the form of a column, you can switch between them: view the route in advance or vice versa, go back and plot another path. Zooming works using multi-touch or virtual buttons.

Applications

The Play Market will provide access to many applications; here it is easy to choose the necessary set of programs for yourself. Eat convenient function search, as well as dividing programs into categories, which greatly simplifies browsing. You can look at the reviews, evaluate the rating and express your opinion about the software.

Each application is provided with a brief description and images for greater clarity. Purchased applications are displayed in a separate list, which is convenient: if purchased new phone, you can immediately install those programs that you previously purchased.

Standard for most modern devices The application allows you to view videos and search among them. The application runs in full screen mode.

The File Manager allows you to work with folders and the data stored in them. You can arrange them by different types, delete content.

Mini diary will help you create a note by adding a picture to it.

Polaris Office allows you to view documents on your phone screen. The program will detect data not only in the device’s memory, but also on a remote server.

Shows weather forecast and news.

Tasks are created with a priority and a reminder signal.

There is a flashlight that shines very brightly and can display images in different colors.

Connections

The phone operates at frequencies of 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz and uses a front 1.3 MP camera for video calls.

The device has Bluetooth 3.0, which is different high speed data transmission. The Wi-Fi module with b/g/n support works great. DLNA support allows you to view photos and videos from compatible devices V wireless mode. There is also Wi-Fi Direct For quick exchange data.

The microUSB connector, which has become a standard, helps transfer data via USB 2.0.

Kies Air is convenient for synchronizing your device and computer. The smartphone connects via Wi-Fi to the PC. You can work with phone data through the browser, everything is simple and convenient. The main advantage of this solution is that there is no need to install additional applications.

Working hours

The lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh is replaceable, it lies under back cover. The test version had a different battery, its capacity was 1850 mAh. In video playback mode at maximum screen brightness and Wi-Fi smartphone lasted 4 hours 37 minutes. This is much less than the Galaxy S Advance, but the device is pre-production, so the problems can be explained by this fact. Otherwise, the operating time should not differ much from this model; you can get a day or two of work, depending on the load.

Conclusion

The device is not for sale yet. I saw an offer from MTS, where it is estimated at about 13,000 rubles. An interesting option, especially considering that the model’s hardware is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S Advance, which sells for 3-4 thousand rubles more.

Let's start with the projector. As is the case with any specific function, this option will be of interest to a very limited circle of people. In my opinion, this is rather an attractive and unusual opportunity, but not a key option when choosing a smartphone. Practice shows that hardly anyone will use it regularly, and if you look at the notorious business circles, they will most likely give preference to professional equipment. In any case, everything will be decided by the price of the device and the timing of its appearance on the market. Moreover, the offer from Samsung itself turns out to be good. It has a capacious battery and good hardware. So it's entirely possible that the Samsung Galaxy Beam will be relatively popular because of these features rather than its built-in projector.

There was a time when phone manufacturers tried adding projectors to devices. Do not believe? Here, for example, is the Samsung Galaxy Beam with such an outlandish function. It was out of production a long time ago, but the projector actually worked in it.

The projector in the phone displayed an image on the wall or any surface, duplicating the content on the smartphone screen: a video from YouTube, text or a page from a browser, while lying on the couch in a dark room. Since the projectors are not very powerful, it was necessary to turn off the lights and close the windows - restrictions that are standard for more powerful equipment of this type.

Now the second wave of mobile projectors has begun. Although not all, but many manufacturers have produced such accessories. I don’t know what this is connected with, perhaps they are trying a new niche, what if buyers want to watch videos at home on the walls, like we watched filmstrips as children? Therefore, I propose to look at a selection of several mobile projectors, here they are.

ASUS S1 Mobile

Small, inexpensive and mobile projector from ASUS will be a good alternative to a similar accessory from Moto. And thanks to the built-in 6000 mAh battery, ASUS works even longer. With a brightness of 50 lumens (at a quarter power), the projector operates for up to 3 hours. In addition, this thing works as a powerbank and charges the smartphone when necessary. Unfortunately, you can only connect the projector via wire using an adapter and an HDMI/MHL cable.

Price: $270/26,000 rubles

Resolution: 854x480

Brightness: 200 lumens

ASUS ZenBeam E1

Another option from ASUS, the device is smaller than the S1, so you can even stuff it into the back pocket of your jeans if you want. To me this is a strange idea, but ASUS thinks differently. Moreover, this baby works even longer - charging lasts for 5 hours. The 6000 mAh battery also works as a spare battery for a phone or other suitable equipment. True, there is less brightness margin here. The device was announced in early June, but how much it will cost is still unknown.

Price: not yet for sale

Resolution: 854x480

Brightness: 150 lumens

LG Minibeam Nano

The smoothly contoured projector is lightweight and mobile, although it won't fit in your pants pocket. But compared to other analogues, it works wirelessly; the picture can be streamed via Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct if you don’t want to connect via HDMI/MHL. Through the built-in USB port you can connect a flash drive and watch videos, photos or read with the whole family coursework. The projector is not very bright and only works for 2 hours.

Resolution: 854x480

Brightness: 100 lumens

Lenovo Pocket Projector

The compact box from Lenovo, despite its modest size, is capable of a lot. As you can see, the height adjustment works here, the device transmits images wirelessly via Miracast or DLNA, and it also has a microSD slot for viewing videos or pictures. The device is good for everyone, but it just doesn’t shine brightly at all; a presentation on this one will have to be carried out in pitch darkness.

Price: $250/16,000 rubles

Resolution: 854x480

Brightness: 50 lumens

Philips PicoPix 4350W

The little thing weighs even less than many smartphones, and the device works via HDMI or Miracast. In addition, we connect the projector to speakers via Bluetooth for better sound quality. But there is a low resolution, modest autonomy - only 2 hours of work, and even a high price.

Price: $350/27,000 rubles

Resolution: 640x360

Brightness: 50 lumens

Celluon PicoPro

This is not an ordinary device. Laser beam projector produces clear images high resolution, working up to 2.5 hours. It has a built-in speaker, and the device transmits images via HDMI or Miracast. The projector is large and comparable in size to the iPhone 6 Plus, with a maximum brightness of only 30 nits.

Resolution: 1920x720

Brightness: 30 lumens

UO Smart Beam

Another laser projector in a box format. Like previous model, this one also always produces a sharp and focused image, which compares favorably with its analogues. The built-in battery lasts for 2 hours, you can connect via HDMI, MHL, Miracast or DLNA.

Price: $400/29,000 rubles

Resolution: 1280x720

Brightness: 60 lumens

ZTE Spro 2

A very unusual projector: essentially it is a small tablet, where your Snapdragon processor 800, 2 GB of RAM, 5-inch touch screen, 16 GB of storage and ancient Android 4.4 inside. The device reads memory cards and has a large brightness reserve. The projector received Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI and USB, as well as an LTE modem. The 6300 mAh battery provides up to 3 hours of operation. Such a sophisticated unit costs us some cosmic money.

Price: $550/56,000 rubles

Resolution: 1280x720

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