Samsung Galaxy 580 vs Galaxy S

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hamo

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#76378 1-Feb-2011 20:17

Hi all,

Sorry if this has been covered, I tried the forum search but got no results.

I'm looking at getting a Samsung Galaxy. I want the S, but my budget is more around the 580's price point. How much would I be losing and what would I be compromising on if I went with the cheaper handset?

old3eyes

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#434088 2-Feb-2011 08:53

Size is the main thing. 3.2" Vs 4" The rest of the operation seems to be the same. Note sure how .8" = $600 price increase though..

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lokhor

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#434099 2-Feb-2011 09:07

are you serious? there is a fairly huge difference between them in regards to processing power, display size, quality, camera quality.

Check out
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i5800_galaxy_3-3395.php

vs

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s-3115.php

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oxnsox

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#434120 2-Feb-2011 09:46

It'll ultimately depend on how you want to use the device.

The smaller (lower resolution) screen of the 580 is OK for reading text based web sites and email/texts, but the larger screen does make a difference if you want to constantly use a lot of smart phone features. Plus the S is a faster machine.

For me I find the 580 OK, but it's not my primary interface to the world as I have a laptop in front of me most of the day (but do use the 580 for reading the news most mornings). I've used an X10 (which has a larger screen), and whilst I enjoyed the extra realestate, for me the overall larger size of the unit was not suitable for what I needed.

Other than that it's a question a bit like, 'should I buy a Corolla or a Camry'......

eracode

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#434197 2-Feb-2011 11:55

oxnsox: Other than that it's a question a bit like, 'should I buy a Corolla or a Camry'......

I think it's more like "should I buy a Toyota or a BMW".

I have a Galaxy S and a colleague has a 580. There is no comparison in the screens - mine is large and crystal clear - hers is small and grainy/pixely. Mine has Froyo 2.2.1 - hers has 2.1. They are like chalk and cheese but of course there is the huge price difference.

Sometimes I just sit and think. Other times I just sit.

old3eyes

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#434218 2-Feb-2011 12:23

lokhor: are you serious? there is a fairly huge difference between them in regards to processing power, display size, quality, camera quality.

Check out
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i5800_galaxy_3-3395.php

vs

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s-3115.php

I was referring the the user experience not the technical specs..

Regards,

Old3eyes

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#434242 2-Feb-2011 12:54

The user experience is also vastly different, you can play all of the latest 3d games on the i9000 and it's a multimedia beast supporting a multitude of formats all on a WVGA Super Amoled display.

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