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  • Samsung PC Suite Features and Downloads

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    Samsung PC suite are convenient tools which helps in doing multiple tasks such as syncing contacts, Data, Multimedia files etc.  Samsung PC suite are useful in updating the firmwares of the Samsung Devices. With slight difference in features and compatibility of the device Samsung is providing four types of PC suites names Samsung Kies, Samsung PC Studio, New PC Studio and Samsung Kies Air. Below are the features of these PC suites along with the system requirements.
    Samsung Kies
    Samsung Kies: Samsung Kies latest version is 2.3. However depending the phone you have you need to select compatible version of the Samsung Kies. Below are the some of the key features of Samsung Kies.

    Key Features of Samsung Kies Mobile PC Suite

    • Connect your mobile without wire to the PC:  One of the features added to  latest Samsung Kies is connecting mobile to PC through WiFi and Sync between the two.
    • Mobile Firmware Updates:  Whenever, the Samsung Mobile is connected to Kies either by USB or  WiFi,  Kies automatically notifies if any latest firmware available to the device.
    • Sync Contacts with Outlook or Google or Yahoo:  This functionality provides more control over in syncing the contacts with outlook,Google or Yahoo. This also helps to add or edit the contacts in the convenient of PC.
    • Organize Music Files and Sync: With Samsung Kies, it is easier to organize the music playlist and sync them with the mobile.
    • Backup Photos and Videos from Mobile to PC:  Samsung Kies provides easy ways to back up your precious photo and videos which are available on your mobile phone to PC.

    System requirement to Install Samsung Kies on Windows based PC:

    • Compatible OS:Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32/64bit are supported)
    • CPU:Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or above (recommended)
    • Minimum memory size (RAM):1.00GB (recommended)
    • Free hard drive space:At least 500MB (recommended)
    • Screen resolution:1024 x 768(600), 32 bit or above
    • Required software:Net Framework 3.5 SP1 or above, Windows Media Player 10 or above, DirectX 9.0C
    • * For Windows Mobile, ActiveSync (Windows XP) or Device Centre (Windows Vista/7)

    Update: Samsung has release newer version of Kies. The latest Samsung PC suite is Kies 3.0. This is compatible with the devices running on Android 4.3 or later.
    Samsung Kies for Mac Systems: Samsung Kies is available for Mac system too. The System requirements for installing Samsung Kies on Mac is given below.

    • OS:MacOS X version 10.5 or later
    • CPU:1.8GHz Intel or faster processor
    • Minimum memory size (RAM):512MB or more
    • Free hard drive space:At least 100MB (recommended)

    Free download for Samsung Kies are available for both PC and Mac. For Download the latest Samsung Kies Click Here.
    Samsung PC Studio 3: Samsung PC Studio is another tool with additional features to enhance the experience.
    Key Features of Samsung PC Studio 3:
    PC Studio Launcher: Provides the shortcut icons to start the PC studio applications
    Phone Editor (Manage contacts and more):Allows you to view, edit and organize the personal information in your phone on your PC. Also lets your copy and move information between your phone and your PC.
    Message Manager (Manage messages):View, edit and organize your phone messages on your PC. You can also send text messages or multimedia messages with this application when it is connected to the phone
    PC Sync (Synchronize):Synchronize personal information data (names and contact information) in your phone. The programmes supported are Microsoft ® Outlook® and Outlook Express
    Phone Explorer (Manage files):Manage multimedia files in your phone on your PC and to transfer files between your phone and PC
    Networking Wizard (Manage Internet connections):Access the Internet using the connected Phone as a modem
    MMS Composer (Compose Multiimedia messages):Make and edit multimedia using photos, movies, sounds and text. The messages can be saved or sent via the connected phone.
    Multimedia Manager (Manage multiimedia files):Modify various media files (below) imported from your mobile phone, PC or CD and create a new one. This also has a play function.

    • Video – Import 3gp, 3g2, mpeg, mpg, mp4, avi, divx, asf, wmv. Convert to mp4, 3gp
    • Music – Import mp3, aac, mp4, 3gp, 3g2, m4a, mmf, midi, amr. Save as mp3, wav, amr, aac, m4a
    • Photo – Import jpeg, bmp, gif, png, wbmp, tif. Save as jpeg, bmp, png, gif
    • Multimedia Player (Play multimedia files)
    • Play multimedia files (compatible with your phone) such as movies and sounds.
    • Live Update – You can update your Samsung PC Studio to the latest version.
    • Live Update can be performed as follows.
    • Run Samsung PC Studio. In the Launcher window, select the Tools > Live Update menu. (Make sure the PC is connected to the internet.)
    • When the Welcome window appears, click the Start button.
    • The available programme update list appears. Click the Next button.
    • Save all unsaved tasks and close all PC Studio applications. Click the OK button to proceed to the update process.
    • When the update is done, click the Finish button to close Live Update. (In case the Live Update programme itself has been updated, click the Start button to repeat steps 3 to 5 for updating other components.)

    System Requirements to install Samsung PC Studio 3:

    • Windows 2000 (with Service pack 4 or higher), Windows XP or Vista
    • At least 300 MB of free disk space
    • Connection with the phone must be through USB, IrDA or Bluetooth

    Samsung PC Studio can be downloaded free from Samsung Support page Here..
    New PC Studio:ew PC Studio is a program that helps you to use the data inside your PC and mobile phone better. New PC Studio allows users to manage not only the music, photos and videos in their PC but also the important personal information such as the phonebook, messages and schedules in their mobile phones by exporting them to PC.
    System Requirements for installing Samsung PC Studio:

    • One of the following ways is needed to connect the mobile phone to a PC.
    • USB cable and compatible port
    • Bluetooth device and software
    • One of the following programs must be installed to connect Bluetooth.
    • Microsoft Stack : Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher
    • Widcomm Stack : 1.4.2.10 SP5 or higher
    • Bluesoleil Stack : 1.6.0 or higher
    • Toshiba Stack : 3.0 or higher

    Samsung New PC Studio(NPC) free download is available in the Samsung Support page.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Launched in India

    Samsung has launched Galaxy Note II in India, Germany,Australia and in South Korea.  Samsung Galaxy Note II price in India is ₹39,990(Approximately $750) where as in Germany it costs €699.

    Samsung Galaxy Note II

    Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the successor of original Samsung Phablet Galaxy Note.  This new Note II comes with 5.5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 720*1280 pixels(~267 ppi pixel density) . The display screen has Gorilla Glass 2 protections.  Samsung Galaxy Note II is powered by 1.6GHz Cortex A9 quad core processor with Exynos 4412 Quad Chipset and Mali-400MP GPU. The phone houses 2GB RAM and has options chose between inbuilt storage capacity between  16/32/64GB. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 also support microSD card upto 64GB.
    Samsung Galaxy Note 2 runs on latest Android Jelly Bean OS. For connectivity, it supports GPRS,EDGE, HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL, Bluetooth, NFC and WiFi.  Note 2 sports 8MP primary camera with auto focus and LED flash. For video calling, there is a 1.9MP front facing camera. The battery of the device is Li-3100 mAh.

  • Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Review Price Specification

    Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is the upgraded version of popular Galaxy Ace smartphone. It comes with 800 MHz dual core processor along with 768MB of RAM and Mali 400MP GPU. Internal storage available on this phone is 4GB and it supports upto 32GB of external memory through microSD card.  Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 sports 5MP rear camera with LED flash and auto focus. There is a front facing camera for video calling. It is powered by 1500 mAh battery which is rated to provide upto 670 hours of standby time and 16 hours of talk time. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 price in India is not yet revealed. Its launch in India might be doubtful. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 can be updated to Android 4.1 through OTA or Samsung Kies PC suite.

    Dual core Samsung Galaxy Ace

    Features of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

    :

    • 3.8 inch PLS TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Dual core 800MHz processor
    • 4GB internal memory and 768 MB RAM
    • 2G,3G, WiFi and NFC support
    • Upto 32 GB memory expansion support through microSD card
    • Runs on Android Gingerbread OS

    Main disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

    :

    • No Android ICS out of the box
    • All plastic constructions
    • Least powerful dual core processor in the market

    Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Specifications

    :

    • OS:Android OS, v2.3 Gingerbread
    • User Interface:TouchWiz v4.0 UI
    • Java:Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
    • Processor:Dual-core 800 MHz
    • Chipset:NovaThor U8500
    • Graphics:Mali-400MP
    • RAM:768
    • Size:118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm
    • Weight:122 grams
    • Display:3.8 inch PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
    • Screen Resolution:480 x 800 pixels,(~246 ppi pixel density).
    • Primary Camera:Yes,5 MP, 2592×1944 pixels
    • Secondary Camera:Yes,VGA
    • Flash:LED
    • Video Recording:Yes, 720p@30fps.
    • Camera Features:autofocus,Geo-tagging, face and smile detection.
    • Battery type: Li-Ion 1500 mAh.
    • Talktime:Up to 16 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G).
    • Standby Time:Up to 670 h (2G) / Up to 640 h (3G).
    • GPRS:Yes
    • EDGE:Yes
    • 3G:Yes, HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot.
    • GPS Support:Yes.with A-GPS support and GLONASS.
    • Bluetooth:Yes
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • DLNA:Yes
    • Internal memory:4 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player.
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/H.264/H.263 player.
    • FM:Yes.Stereo FM radio with RDS
    • Ringtone:MP3, WAV
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, proximity, compass.
    • Messaging:SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email.

  • Samsung I9300 Galaxy SIII Review Price Specification

    Successor of Samsung flagship model S2 is available in the market in the name of Samsung Galaxy SIII.  It has a new stylish design which measures 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and weighs just 133 grams.  The display screen is made up of Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen size of 4.8 inches. Resolution of the screen is 720*1280 pixels which is close to 306 ppi pixel density.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 is powered by Quad Core 1.4GHz cortex A9 processor with Samsung’s own Exynos 4212 quad chipset and Mali 400 GPU. Rear snapper has 8MP sensor with auto focus and LED flash. The features of the camera are Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization. There is also front facing camera with 1.9MP sensor which is very useful for video chatting and video calls.  It has powerful Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery which promises to provide upto 21 hours of talk time. Samsung Galaxy S3 price in India is  ₹25,160 and $699.00 in US.

    Samsung Galaxy S3

    Features of Samsung Galaxy SIII

    • Runs on Latest Android OS 4.0.4 ICS
    • TouchWiz Ver 4.0 user interface
    • 4.8 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels(~306 ppi pixel density)
    • Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery- Talk time upto 21 h 40 min and Standby time upto 790 hours
    • 8MP primary camera with auto focus and LED flash
    • 1.9 MP Front facing camera
    • 1080p@30 fps video recording
    • Accelerometer, gyro, RGB sensor, proximity, compass, barometer
    • Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with Exynos 4212 Chipset
    • 16/32/64GB variants of internal memory with 1GB of RAM
    • Expandable memory through MicroSD card slot
    • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy SIII

    Pros of Samsung Galaxy S3

    • Bright, Crisp and large display screen.
    • Powerful quad core processor.
    • Memory expansion slot.
    • Slim and eye catching design.
    • latest Android ICS OS.

    Cons of Samsung Galaxy S3

    • Touchwiz user interface is not so intuitive.
    • No Dedicated Camera key.
    • All plastic body.
    Samsung Galaxy SIII Sales box Content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 PC suite free Download: You can download free Samsung PC suite for Galaxy S3 from the official support page. You can refer, How to download free Samsung PC suite.

    Samsung I9300 Galaxy SIII Specification

    • Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support.
    • 21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support.
    • 4.8″ 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of HD (720 x 1280 pixel) resolution; Corning Gorilla Glass 2.
    • Android OS v4.0.4 with TouchWiz launcher.
    • 1.4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, Mali-400MP GPU, Exynos 4 Quad chipset, 1GB of RAM.
    • 8 MP wide-angle lens autofocus camera with LED flash, face, smile and blink detection.
    • 1080p HD video recording at 30fps.
    • Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n.
    • GPS with A-GPS connectivity; GLONASS support, Digital compass.
    • 16/32/64GB internal storage, microSD slot.
    • Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor.
    • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack.
    • microUSB port with USB host and TV-out (1080p) support, MHL, charging.
    • Stereo Bluetooth v4.0.
    • FM radio with RDS.
    • Great audio quality.
    • Super slim at only 8.6mm.
    • 2MP secondary video-call camera.
    • Full Flash for the web browser.
    • NFC support.
    • Document editor.
    • File manager comes preinstalled.
    • Extremely rich video and audio codec support.
    • Li-2100 mAh battery.

  • Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 Review Price Specification

    Samsung Galaxy S3 is the new flagship smartphone for Samsung. It has 4.8 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 720*1280 pixels. The pixel density comes around 306ppi. It is available in 16GB,32GB and 64GB internal memory variants. There is memory expansion microSD card slot through which memory can be added upto 32GB.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 runs on Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich OS. It is powered by quad core 1.4GHz Cortex A9 processor with Exynos 4212 chipset. It has 1GB RAM and Mali-400MP GPU. Galaxy S3 sports 8MP rear camera and 1.9MP front facing camera, The camera features are utofocus, LED flash,Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization. It is capable of recording HD video at 30fps.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 has Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery which provides standby time upto 790 hours and talk time upto 21 hours 40 minutes. It is available for $666 in Dubai. Samsung Galaxy S3 price in India is not revealed yet. However Samsung E store opened for prebooking with initial booking charge of ₹2000.

    Advantages of Samsung Galaxy S3
    • Large and bright 4.8 inch  Super AMOLED Capacitive touch screen.
    • 16GB/32GB/64GB internal memory variants.
    • Quad core processor with 1GB RAM.
    • Excellent camera performance with lot of controls.
    • Impressive 2100 mAh battery.

    Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy S3

    • No dedicated camera key.
    • Supports on microSIM.
    • All plastic body.

    Samsung Galaxy S3 Specification

    • Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support.
    • 21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support.
    • 4.8″ 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of HD (720 x 1280 pixel) resolution; Corning Gorilla Glass 2.
    • Android OS v4.0.4 with TouchWiz launcher.
    • 1.4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, Mali-400MP GPU, Exynos 4 Quad chipset, 1GB of RAM.
    • 8 MP wide-angle lens autofocus camera with LED flash, face, smile and blink detection.
    • 1080p HD video recording at 30fps.
    • Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n.
    • GPS with A-GPS connectivity; GLONASS support, Digital compass.
    • 16/32/64GB internal storage, microSD slot.
    • Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor.
    • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack.
    • microUSB port with USB host and TV-out (1080p) support, MHL, charging.
    • Stereo Bluetooth v4.0.
    • FM radio with RDS.
    • Great audio quality.
    • Super slim at only 8.6mm.
    • 2MP secondary video-call camera.
    • Full Flash for the web browser.
    • NFC support.
    • Document editor.
    • File manager comes preinstalled.
    • Extremely rich video and audio codec support.
    • Impressively large 2100 mAh battery.