The Diva series from Samsung was originally announced last year and it even got shown off at that awesome looking Samsung tour bus (the one with the big fishbowl windows at the driver’s seat).

Anyway, the S7070 Diva is now available from the Carphone Warehouse where it is being offered for some pretty nice rates under T-Mobile and Orange; where you can pick up the phone for free at a reasonable monthly tariff rate.

So, the question is, why should you pick up this Diva? The phone is obviously a ladies’ phone, with its exquisitely delicate line details, subtle color themes and its blatantly Diva-ish quilted back design. The little diamond button on the front of the device does feel a little over the top, but some people certainly would not mind.

The phone comes with a 2.8 inch quarter VGA resistive TFT touch screen display. It has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and can display up to 16 million colors (pretty good for a small device). The device comes with Samsung’s very own TouchWiz user interface that makes it pretty easy to use and navigate. The 3.2 mega pixel camera delivers autofocus capabilities but lacks that Diva-esque LED flash needed for those self-made glamour shots.

Overall, it’s a great phone gift for a secretary or a close female friend. Despite being a basic 2G device, the practical features and impressive aesthetic on the phone will certainly be worth the price.

In the meanwhile, Samsung has yet to come out with a full 3G smart phone Diva handset. While we are expecting a Diva variant Bada phone to come out eventually, we can make do appreciating the unique female-centric charms of the S7070 Diva.

Get to know more about this interesting for-girls only 2G phone at GSM Arena.

One of Samsung’s newest mobile devices, the C3200 Monte Bar eschews the more flashy design principles which many of the modern smartphones seem to think is essential and instead opts for a simple style, featuring a solid bar form casing that is becoming less and less common on new devices. It is part of Samsung’s new Monte range which also contains the S5620 Monte and the Monte Slider. In terms of immediate usability the Monte Bar fits snugly into the hand, and its good range of communication functions aids the daily task of keeping in touch with those around you whilst also providing a range of entertainment functions for when you need to relax.

For those needing to take pictures with their phone the Monte Bar features a reasonable (although slightly on the low side as regards to the latest specs) two-megapixel camera and has the added bonus of allowing the user to instantly share their photos with friends and family via the integrally supported MMS function. Photos can also be stored on the device’s internal memory should you so choose, and you may record video footage at up to 15 frames per second as well.

With regard to looks the Monte Bar does have rather flashy orange-gold sections running down each side and comes in black casing, making for a rather nice and unusual contrast. The casing feels very smooth and comfortable in the hand as well and the design supports this with its slim and lightweight dimensions of 111.8mm by 46.9mm by 13.3mm and a weight of just 77.3 grams. This results in a device that is not only easy in the hand but also easy to slip into any pocket and carry around comfortably for when needed.

Because of the size, however, the screen display area measures only 2 inches, though with a resolution of 240×320 pixels in a a bright and fairly vivid display this is forgivable. This coupled with the on-screen icon displaying inside the main menu really makes the main menu easy to navigate and affords the user an easy ride when making choices and searching for information. The well-designed, arc-shaped keypad with well-apportioned keys only further complements the overall appeal and physical usability and allows for fast and largely mistake-free text typing – even under pressure.

As far as other features and entertainment are concerned the Monte Bar supports Java and downloadable games, allowing game freaks an endless online supply of mobile gaming entertainment. As far as music playback is concerned the Monte Bar supports a good range of music file formats as well, including MP3, WMA and eAAC in addition to video playback formats such as MPEG4, H262&4. There is also an integral FM radio which also allows for radio recording, another nice touch not always found on other devices.

Multimedia messaging support is also decent on the Monte Bar, supporting MMS and allowing photos and video clips to be sent with text messages. The texting facility also has a predictive ability which remembers the previous words the user has typed in a message and will form a range of choices as the user types, which really speeds the texting process considerably. This can be quite cumbersome on some devices so it is good to see that it works well on the Monte Bar.

Connectivity wise Bluetooth is supported by the Monte Bar which allows the user to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices and for information to be shared wirelessly between compatible devices. The devices must, however, be located within a ten metre radius of each other. GPRS and EDGE are also supported.

The Monte Bar has 40 MB of internal memory which can be boosted further through the insertion of a memory card via the integral MicroSD card slot, and a fully charged battery will afford the user a total possible talk time of over eight hours. Users looking forward to this sleek new phone should expect it to hit store shelves this April.

One of Samsung’s latest unveilings at the recent Barcelona MWC expo last week was a fascinating – if not entirely original – idea. Their new smartphone device called the Beam i8520 (previously known as ‘Halo’), is intriguing mainly due to the fact that, on top of its body, it carries a pico-projector which has a number of possible functions – from the merely playful to the ability to facilitate immediate and impromptu business meetings and presentations, not to mention sudden slide and photo displays of your new baby or holiday snaps. The Beam also comes replete with all of the necessary modern smartphone accoutrements such as the super-fast Android 2.1 operating system and an incredibly stylish 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display.

The screen of the phone features a capacitive touchscreen that is well-appointed and responsive, allowing for fast and largely error-free text input. The Beam also come complete with a rear-appointed 8.2-megapixel camera that takes fantastic quality still snaps and would quite easily rival entry- and even mid-level stand-alone digital cameras. The camera also features an integral LED flash – a welcome addition to any camera phone – which allows the user to take snaps in all lighting conditions. All in all the Beam adds up to a very smart device, running at decent speeds while functioning well in a number of situations.

As you might imagine the primary interest of most spectators at the conference was device’s integral pico-projector and its capabilities. The projector itself is a Texas Instruments made device (the same company that make calculators) and it runs at WVGA resolution. This is the same resolution, in fact, as the AMOLED display of the Beam itself. In order to bring the projector into play the user need only press down on a button on the right side of the Beam and then point at anything they wish to project. The projector is able to then capture and project anything that is captured on the main screen, and has a brightness rating of 6 lumen. Whilst this will never allow you to professionally screen the newest releasing it seemed to work well enough in the darkened setting of the exhibition hall. When the lighting came up a little, though, it became hard to see the images and most likely means that any display in a light room with no shading would make viewing a fairly difficult experience.

The idea is, though a very interesting one, and many feel that Samsung will develop the concept further in some of its later devices – however at that point other manufacturers may also develop their own picture phones as well to compete with Samsung’s current niche market. For now, though, the pico-projector on the Beam is definitely one of the most outstanding on the market.

As far as memory is concerned, the Beam’s capacity is a bit on the low side for a modern smartphone, although there is integral support for memory expansion via the MicroSD slot which enables the user to expand to a greatly-improved 32GB, enough for the most heavy-duty of users. The Beam also boasts good connectivity, with Quad-band GPRS as well as 3G support. The 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities further allow the user a seamless and fast Internet surfacing experience in a number of locations, either at specific Wi-Fi hotspots or in any 3G serviced area. There is also integral Bluetooth capability, allowing the easy transfer of data wirelessly to and from the device via other enabled devices.

Overall the Beam is certainly a stylish looking phone, able to house both the projector as well as all internal systems without becoming overly bulky and unwieldy. This helps maintain the overall aesthetic appeal necessary in many phones these days, and the screen resolution displaying a huge 16 million colours on a 480×800 pixel resolution display is enough to attract most eyes away from any of the additional bulk near the top where the projector is housed..

Samsung have a reputation for delivering good quality and extremely reliable phones at a fraction of the price that some other mobile phone companies make you pay. They thoroughly test all their phones before sending them out to the public to ensure that any physical errors are found and any software glitches are dealt with and improved. The new phone from Samsung, the Galaxy Portal, often referred to as the Galaxy Lite, comes with less features than it is predecessor the Galaxy i7500 yet still gives you good features and applications.

The phone features a 3 megapixel camera, which whilst it will not be creating masterpieces or professional photographs will certainly be capable of capturing a precious moment or a beautiful image. Once you have a taken a photo it can either be uploaded directly from the phone onto a social networking site, or transferred across to a computer for editing and storage, or anything else you want to do with it.

Perhaps you need to check your email, send off some assignments or just chat to some mates; whatever you want to do the phone has endless internet capabilities. The phone also features direct links to many of Google’s programs, including YouTube, Google Maps, Google Trends amongst others. The phone is expected to be fairly cheaper than the earlier i7500 Galaxy, and some features reflect that. However, you will still be getting a lot for what you pay for. We will update with any news regarding Galaxy Portal deals as they become available.

The Samsung M2510 is a very good, basic phone. It is on the more inexpensive end of the mobile phone market and would work great for someone who doesn’t require a feature-rich handset. It offers just enough to enable people to enjoy some of the perks of a media phone but without the heavy price tag.

The M2510 comes with a camera and video capture. The camera has 1.3 megapixels. This would definitely not qualify as a robust camera, but for the price, this is to be expected. This amount of megapixels will give individuals the ability to take average pictures. Sure, the pictures taken won’t win any awards, but at least the camera allows users to capture the moment. Those interested in phones with the ability to take better photos will need to upgrade. The new Google Nexus has a 5.0 megapixel phone but the price is substantially higher.

The Samsung M2510 weighs 90.5 g. Its measurements are 99.5 x 46.5 x 15.77. The display screen is 2.2 inches. The pixel resolution is 176 x 220 and shows 256, 000 colors. The M2510 comes with internal memory of 15 MB. Up to 8 GB more can be added using the microSD card slot. It also has a 3.5 mm audio jack, media player and DNSe audio enhancement technology. Users will be able to listen to their local radio channels via the phone’s FM radio. They will also be able to record songs.

For those times when it will be necessary to go hands free, individuals will be able to take advantage of the phone’s Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity abilities. Once the battery has been fully charged, users will be able to talk for up to 8 hours (which is really good). They will also have 360 hours of standby time.

The Samsung M2510 is a good, introductory mobile phone. It has nice features, including FM radio, camera and video capture.

The Samsung Lindy M5650 is modeled a great deal after the Corby (Genio) phone. The Corby proved to be such a hot seller that a number of similar phones were designed, manufactured and made sold. They were the Corby Pro and Corby TXT. The Lindy, though not a part of the Corby line, does have a lot of similarities, though it is widely considered a better phone. The specs have been improved which makes it a good fit for those who appreciate what the Corby had to offer but are looking for a more upscale handset.

Right now, the phone is available in only two markets, Spain and Portugal. Samsung is prepping for more widespread distribution very soon. It should reach other parts of Europe and India sometime in 2010.

The Lindy is a light handset, weighing less then 100 grams. It is a touch screen handset with a 2.8 inch QVGA display. It comes standard with a 3 megapixel camera and video. Individuals are able to enjoy FM radio and thus listen to their favorite radio channels and DJ’s. The phone also has USB connectivity, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The Lindy is a 3.5B mobile handset. It comes with a pretty good amount of memory. Persons that have a ton of pictures, video, etc., on their phone, will find that they are able to increase their handset’s memory quite substantially by simply purchasing a MicroSD card.

Individuals who are looking for a phone with a fun design, video recording capabilities, touch screen display, Wi-Fi and a 3 megapixel camera may want to consider purchasing the Samsung Lindy M5650.  It is a nice phone, set to enter the world’s stage sometime this year (2010). Besides the aforementioned specs, the phone also makes it possible for individuals to check out some of the internet’s top social networking websites, a feature considered very important by some. The people that Samsung would like to target with the Lindy are those who will appreciate the aforementioned specs.

For mobile phone users in Brazil, they will shortly be able to enjoy the use of two new phones. The M2310 and M2710, are two phones that are based around music, and provide various different services to the user. Similar to the Beat DJ, these phones can be used to create music, and have excellent music playback facilities.

The new Samsung M2710 is the sliding version of the two. It comes complete with GPRS systems, as well as possible functions with 3G, but that has not been confirmed yet, as all information is fairly unsupported and is just based upon a few different leakages. The phone comes with built in FM radio, perfect for listening to tunes and radio shows while out and about. The phone also comes with blue tooth connectivity, which is useful for sending, receiving or transferring files or data between phones, or computers and laptops if the facilities are available.

The Samsung M2310 features most of the features that the M2710 has, including blue tooth connectivity, an FM radio, and GPRS facilities for connecting to the internet wherever you are. GPRS can also be used for sending large files to other phones as well as computers. This is great because it means you can do small bits of work on your phone when needed, then transfer them across to your computer at a later date.

Both phones also come with a tracking device, meant to be used in case the phone is lost or stolen. This can prove invaluable when it comes down to tracing lost or stone phones, and can save you a lot of money if you are on contract. To get your hands on one of these amazing phones stay alert for more details of release dates.

For the girls who really want to look good, Samsung are launching their new Samsung Diva at the beginning of 2010. Featuring a diamond shaped button on the front of the phone to control the menu, everything about the phone is specially geared for those Divas who want to live up to their high expectations of themselves. The phone has a quilt covered back, which helps to give the phone a very appealing look, and also makes it comfortable to use as well as keeping it warm in those cold winter days.

But aside from the phones great looks, it also features some new technology that’s going to keep the girl occupied for hours on end. The phone features a Beauty mode, that touches up your photos and turns them into professional looking pieces of art. The phone is happily capable of running multiple internet applications, including Facbook, Myspace and Twitter. This allows you to keep to date with your current affairs even while on the move. Alongside that, with free instant messaging, music players, photo albums and video editing, this phone comes with everything a diva could ever want. 10 hours of talk time mean that you’ll never be caught out again with no minutes, and the phone battery can last approximately for 6 days without charge providing no calls are made.

The only downfall to the phone is that there is little internal memory, meaning you will most likely have to purchase a memory card, however you shouldn’t be set back more than about £20 for one of these. The phone is expected to be a instant success, and various phone networks are already negotiating deals to have the phones on their networks. This includes contract and pay as you go, so whatever your preference you will find a plan for you. 2010 will see the release of the Samsung Diva S7070 on contract, as well as its younger sister the S5150 Diva.

This new stylish phone from Samsung is so up-to date in style that most European users will like. It even comes in affordable contract deals and an equally reasonable price that is really worth a try. Orange has some good deals on Samsung S5560 which is very affordable for most customers.

Samsung has come up with a very nice move of introducing a simple phone to the very demanding market. Though it may look as a simple phone to others, the S5560 is actually packed with features perfect for daily use.

Fine Functions

One of the features to check out is the 5 megapixel camera the phone offers. It has

auto focus functions complete with a smile and blink detector as well. It even comes with a reliable LED flash that will help give perfect shots of important moments. The phone also has an average 3 inch wide QWVGA TFT display that showcases vibrant 256K colors at 240 x 400 pixel size. That viewing experience is maximized with the mobile phone’s accelerometer sensor so viewing in landscape is possible.

Samsung packed its TouchWiz user interface in the Samsung Marvel which makes the home screen customizable for quick phone browsing. Access to well-loved apps is easy with it too. Listen to the FM radio anytime you want with the integrated FM radio transmitter or play different audio or video files in the multimedia player.

Connectivity Options

What makes this a good find is the various connectivity tools it offers. Samsung S5560 runs on Quad Band GSM/EDGE so it can be used practically anywhere in the world. IMAP/POP/SMTP email support is available on the phone so anyone can check their emails from their phone. Wi-Fi 802.11g and WAP 2.0 is perfect for internet browsing too. The best thing about Wi-Fi is the low rates, well if not free. These options give flexibility to users. This phone is also packed with Bluetooth 2.1 and USB 2.0 so PC syncing is possible just like most smartphones.

It’s not everyday that we see a fashion mobile phone that carries the familiar name synonymous with high fashion and chic styling.  Samsung seems to come out with one at least once a year.  Teaming with the famous Italian haute couture brand Armani, it has just released the Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani – its thirds Armani handset and the most powerful yet, apart from being the most expensive at an estimated SIM-free price of €700

At a Glance

Powered by Samsung’s own 800 MHz S3C6410 processor with a separate graphics processor, the new Armani handset looks and feels like the twin brother of the B7610 Omnia Pro that got all prettied up with the Armani name.  It has the same breathe and heft at 118.5 x 58.3 x 16.4mm and heavy at 164 grams – not your typical slim and sexy fashion phone. Looking deeper, there are differences, like a more generous 8 GB internal memory for the Armani model and a 5 megapixel autofocus camera.  Sliding out the half of the body containing its brilliant 3.5-inch WVGA AMLOED touchscreen reveals that it tilts a good 30 degrees when fully slid out for a more satisfying use of its tactile QWERTY keyboard and a good view of its display.

The Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani runs on the Windows Mobile 6.5 to get true multitasking capability as well as document reading and editing of MS Office files.  There’s Opera for full internet browsing as well as push email.  Its homescreen can be toggled between two modes for either your personal or corporate identities depending on the occasion.

Conclusion

This is certainly not a fashion phone for the young and weak in the wallet.  Samsung knows there are fashionable people in high society with money to burn and the Armani smartphone simply makes it easy for these people to stand out in the crowd. Expect this to launch in all the major European cities in time for the holidays.