Called Wave, the first smartphone using the OS Bada Samsung arrives just in France. To promote its new operating system open to developers and incorporating a de facto platform for downloading applications – the sinews of war from the iPhone phenomenon – the manufacturer has to use his expression , developed a smartphone exception . Display quality unmatched courier unique touch interface simple and intuitive … with the Wave , Samsung claims together in one device the best of mobile technology. What is it exactly ? We deliver our findings on the novelty of the summer.

Verdict : Wave

Ultrafine , while length , the Wave features a large screen format 16 / 9 . In terms of design , style Samsung – we like it or not – is unmistakable . However, with its brushed metal shell brown glaze too pleasant to the touch to the smartphone provides a level of high quality finish seldom reached by the manufacturer.
The connection is standard – microUSB port , 3.5mm jack and microSD memory card slot ( located under the battery unfortunately ) – and the device supports the latest standards for Bluetooth (3 .0) and Wi – Fi ( b / g / n) . Two dedicated keys on the side to lock the mobile launch the photo function , three buttons in front to call, hang up and access the menu: the simplicity of the assembly is due to leave the show with a magnificent display of the Wave .

A Super AMOLED screen that throws

Incorporating new technology patented by Samsung Super AMOLED , the slab of the Wave is not the largest market with its 3.3 -inch (8.3 cm diagonal ), but for now , one that offers the best contrast . Added to this excellent brightness ( over 350 cd / m2), High definition (800 x 480 pixels ) and color the dot : this screen Treaty (quite effectively) against scratches and fingerprints is certainly a major advantage of the Wave .
Type capacitive ( finger controllable ) and compatible multi ( zoom a pinch fingers ), this screen shows a phenomenal reaction . And , even in text entry mode from the keyboard qwerty virtual keyboard that can be displayed across the width of the screen (landscape mode ) in one easy movement with an accelerometer. Only regret , the predictive system bug a little . Some words are found processed after sending an SMS. A little disturbing …

A new version of TouchWiz

Beyond the tactile navigation fluidized , the new TouchWiz GUI 3.0 has been generally improved . Exit the widgets on the left side of the screen, which obstructed the view and were difficult to move. Now they appear at the bottom of the screen and can a simple slide of the finger coming adorn homepage incorporated as needed from January to October components. Fluidity and responsiveness are waiting for you and personalize smartphone just takes a few seconds. Consisting of three fixed icons at the bottom of the screen ( dialing, access to contacts , access to SMS ), the menu gives access to all applications , borrowed from the iPhone, is not proof of originality but has the merit of being practical and intuitive .
Photos and videos 720p 5 Mpix

The multimedia device of the Wave will delight fans of the image. The photos taken with the five megapixel sensor complete with an LED flash is a quality that is not very common to find on smartphonesEven high -end . More bluffing again, the mobile allows video capture at 720p with again some excellent results at both the fluidity of images and quality sound .
The unit is also equipped with an FM radio and a multiformat audio player that allows you to scroll within a carousel all his album art. Despite its 2 GB of internal memory , the Wave leaves about 400 MB free for storage of multimedia files . Buying a memory card will be needed to enjoy entertainment features offered by this smartphone.

The browser supports Flash 9 Dolfin

For surfing , Samsung offers its browser Dolphin in its latest version (2.0 ) already present on the jet. Multiwindow and multipoint Dolphin supports Flash 9 , provided to enable the option in the settings . With this , the Wave accesses video content accessible from an iPhone , including the last one ! Side messaging, it is possible to identify several POP accounts whose main ( Gmail , Yahoo , etc. .) préparamétrés already . The consultation is conducted from an area called unified messaging Social Hub , which also hosts the major social networks and Microsoft Exchange . Unfortunately, only Exchange is accessible mode push. The automatic synchronization of contacts and calendar to Gmail is she , not borne as the smartphones Android ! It is however, possible to aggregate information from social networks and contacts in Exchange .
In a few months , Samsung may launch an enhanced version of its Wave sync with Gmail and support of Flash 10 . Users of the first hour , could then access an update Firmware to take advantage of these improvements through the new software Kies synchronization with the PC comes with the Wave .
Bada, an ocean fish still little

The operating system Bada ( ” ocean ” in Korean) is not limited , of course , to ergonomic improvements . The purpose of this OS is to provide the user with a platform for downloading quality. In operational terms , this space is perfect . The applications are classified by category, free of side and pay the other . A search engine is made available to the user and each application is clearly detailed through a plug and catch . The downloads are simple and intuitive way , all of which are modeled on the Apple App Store . And it is even more unnecessary to create an account to download the free programs.
The only regret for the moment , applications are only a few drops of water in the ocean Bada. Only a few dozen were available during our testing but Samsung provides some French 150 applications will be proposed in the early days, the major standards ( pagesjaunes , Liberation … ) and four times at year end . A supervise.