Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509

Key Features

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS

  

  Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509

• 2 MP Primary Camera
• 3-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
• 600 MHz Processor
• FM Radio
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Samsung’s flagship smartphone brand, the Samsung Galaxy, have launched an intelligent budget smartphone in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509. The device is run on the tried and tested Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. The operating software is backed up by a 600 MHz processor which helps to handle multi-tasking easily.
The display of this Samsung phone is a 3-inch TFT Capacitive touchscreen which provides a QVGA resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The device also comes with the TouchWiz user interface which serves to simplify the user’s interaction with the phone.
The Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509 comes packed with a 2 megapixel primary camera which doubles up to record video as well. The camera features useful tools like Fixed focus, Panorama Shot and Multi-touch zoom which assist the user and simplifies clicking pictures on the device.
Design
This Samsung Galaxy phone is as stylish and sleek as its predecessors with the same brand name. The dimensions of the device are 58 x 104 x 11.6 mm which makes this handset quite slim. The phone also comes with an Accelerometer which serves to rotate the display depending on the device’s orientation. The Proximity sensor on the phone manages the display while the user is taking a phone call and prevents the user from tapping inputs unnecessarily.
Storage and Battery
The device can easily carry a large part of the user’s music and video collection. The phone comes with 140 MB of internal memory which can be expanded by up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. The Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509 is powered by a 1200 mAh Li-Ion battery which promises the user a talktime of 5 hours if used on the 2G network.
Connectivity and Features
This Samsung device is capable of keeping the user connected to the internet at work, home or on the move. The phone comes with an Android browser pre-installed into it and uses the GPRS and EDGE functionalities of the phone to connect to the internet via the 2G network. For a faster browsing experience the user can avail of the 3G capability of the device. Additionally, the user can access a wireless network in their vicinity as this phone is WiFi capable.
Tethering of this device can also be done through the WiFi hotspot function or via the USB port on the device. The phone also comes in handy as a navigation aid in the form of Google Maps which uses the GPS function of the device. Files and documents can be exchanged using the USB port or the Bluetooth functionality of the device.
The phone is also capable of entertaining the user with the multiple features it possesses. The music player, video player and FM radio can keep the user distracted when required. Social networking Apps like Facebook, Twitter, Google Talk and Instant Messaging allow the user to stay in touch with friends and family from anywhere. The Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509 also comes with Youtube, Latitude and access to the Android Market which combine with all the other features to make the device an efficient product.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509 

GENERAL FEATURES
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, CDMA
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Document Viewer, Pushmail (MS Exchange ActiveSync)
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Color	Metallic Gray

Platform
Operating Freq	CDMA - 800
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface	TouchWiz
Processor	600 MHz

Display
Type	TFT
Size	3 Inches
Resolution	QVGA, 320 x 240 Pixels

Camera
Primary Camera	Yes, 2 Megapixel
Video Recording	Yes, 15 fps
Other Camera Features	Fixed Focus, Smile Shot, Panorama Shot, Multi-touch Zoom

Dimensions
Size	58x104x11.6 mm

Battery
Type	Li-Ion, 1200 mAh
Talk Time	5 hrs (2G)
Standby Time	160 hrs (2G)

Memory and Storage
Internal	140 MB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB

Internet & Connectivity
Internet Features	Email
Preinstalled Browser	Android
GPRS	Yes
3G	Yes, 3.1 Mbps EVDO Rev A.
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes
Tethering	USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
Navigation Technology	with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, v3
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

Multimedia
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC, WAV, MIDI
Video Player	Yes, Supports 3GPP, MPEG4, H.263, H.264
FM	Yes

Other Features
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass
Additional Features	Games, Voice Search, MMS Enabled, Calendar, Live TV Mobile, Swype
Important Apps	Facebook, Samsung Apps, YouTube, Gmail, Google Talk, Android Market, Instant Messaging, Lattitude, Twitter