However, this time, we will not talk about Android smartphone that uses MSM7227 SoC. This time, we are talking about a smartphone named output Samsung S5660 Samsung Galaxy Gio. System On Chip used is MSM7227-1 Turbo with 800 MHz processor speed. Therefore, in its class, Samsung Galaxy Gio is definitely a smartphone that has a higher performance. It has an internal memory of 158 MB with a bonus of 2 GB micro SD card in the sales package. The screen used has a resolution of 320 × 480 with dimensions of 3.2-inch screen. Still use the Android operating system Froyo.
Already spread the news that Samsung Galaxy Gio will receive updates of the operating system Gingerbread. Unfortunately, the samples we get this, still using the Android operating system 2.2 or Froyo. Therefore Gio still using Froyo, internal memory is only 158 MB can be resolved by using the facility Move to SD. In addition, the operating system Android Froyo there are some optimization so that the performance calculations of a smartphone Android getting better. This is proven by the absence of lagging when shifting homescreen and menus. Everything is on the Android system on Gio feels very smooth.
Samsung Galaxy Gio has three homescreen. Obviously, these three pieces homescreen you can fill with a variety of icons and widgets.
Gio menu button on the Galaxy are on the button that has the icon image of four white boxes. The button is located on the right bottom and blue. Of course, for ordinary users would be enough to get into the menu because, in general, Google put the right menu button in the middle of the bottom.
To download an application, you can use the Android Market. However, if it turns out the applications in the Android Market is still a lot less, you can use an application similar to the Market, Samsung Apps. Samsung Samsung-made Apps are applications where the application contains several Korean companies the option is specific to a particular smartphone. Applications in the Galaxy Gio will be different from what's in the Galaxy Tab.
Screen: Capacitive
Samsung Galaxy Gio already using the screen with capacitive type. Samsung was also not stingy with the multitouch on a smartphone gives facility of this one. If you do not already know, many Android smartphone on the market that use this type of screen but not yet adopted a multi-touch facility.
Testing the screen we were doing with two games our testing standards, Ninja Kaka and Guitar Heroes 5. At the time of testing, we did not find any problem. Smartphone screen is very responsive when pressed on certain points over and over again as well as when being moved.
Results Cameras
To an Android smartphone, the results of 3:15 Megapixel camera with a resolution and have the autofocus function of this feels pretty good. Results of outdoor shows good results. The resulting image is quite sharp and the noise generated is also small. It also felt the same when taking pictures with indoor conditions. Although it can appear blue red noise, but not too visible. The resulting picture is quite good. One thing that is deemed less on Samsung Galaxy Gio is the lack of a camera button.
Multimedia Player
At Galaxy Gio, Samsung provides a non-standard music player's Android. Congenital Samsung player only recognizes its Android default format, like MP3, AAC, and OGG. In this default player too, there have been several equilizer presets that you can choose according to your ear. When playing a song, Galaxy Gio's internal speaker is loud noises. However, it was felt that the sound coming out of the speakers seemed restrained by the wrapper. When paired headphones, the sound released by the Galaxy Gio feels very good. Moreover, when I pair the preset Music Clarity, which issued the sound my ears are very comfortable. If I could compare, the resulting sound even exceeding some Android smartphones for high-end class!
To watch the video, the Samsung Galaxy Gio does not provide a special icon to open the player. You can find a series of video files are on the Gallery icon. For convenience, you can use third-party player. Supported files are files that are recognized by Android standards such as MP4.
Task Manager
At Galaxy Gio, there were already task manager application directly inherited his smartphone. Therefore, users Galaxy Gio not have to download an application task manager pihah third. In addition, the task manager is also very complete congenital Samsung. You can see what's still running in the background as well as any application that uses RAM.
Battery Life
We tested the battery life of the Galaxy Gio. The result is a smartphone can play video files with the format. MP4 continuously up to 5 hours 18 minutes and 20 seconds. Such results obtained by using a standard battery Samsung Galaxy Gio with 1350 mAh capacity.
Conclusion
Smartphone Android is now a target for everyone who wants to use mobile phones as a tool to work and entertainment. However, the problem remains the same, the performance versus price. By testing this smartphone, it looks like Samsung Galaxy Gio is a smartphone that has excellent performance with a relatively affordable price. The official price on the market is about Rp2.080.000, -.
Using SoC MSM7227-1 Turbo combined with a processor speed of 800MHz, making the performance of the Samsung Galaxy Gio is higher than most Android smartphone for the same price in the market. The shift between the homescreen menu and also feels better, no lag. Moreover, with the benchmark results are pretty high that makes you more comfortable in playing the game. Unfortunately indeed, for you who want to play HD games, this smartphone can not be selected.
For you who love the manifold touchscreen smartphone, a device that is suitable for you. Especially with the price is quite friendly, can be used as a shopping option in the smartphone. You will be buying a new touchscreen smartphone also can start by using the Galaxy Gio. However, for you who do not like full touchscreen smartphone, it looks like this smartphone is not for you. You can choose another model that has a hard keyboard.
Excess
+ Price is quite friendly.
+ Fast performance.
+ Sound is very good when wearing headphones.
Shortage
- No camera button.
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