The Samsung Galaxy Ace can be viewed as an affordable alternative to Samsung’s premium-level Galaxy S II, which hits stores next week. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy S II, it lacks a dual core CPU (an 800Mhz processor is used instead) and comes with a lower-resolution camera (5 megapixels).
That said, the Galaxy Ace still comes with a host of consumer-friendly features, including a 3.5-inch TFT-LCD touch screen, Google voice search, turn-by-turn navigation powered by Navigon, ThinkFree’s document viewer and a 3.5-millimetre headphone jack.
Another notable highlight is the Samsung Social Hub, which allows you to view SMS, IM, emails and contacts together in a single layout.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace can be purchased through Telstra for $0 upfront on a $59 monthly plan (over 24 months), which includes $550 worth of included monthly calls and 1.5GB of data. Alternatively, you can buy the phone outright for $528.
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“The Samsung Galaxy Ace offers a unique take on the Android smartphone experience, combining performance and functionality in a sleek design,” said Tyler McGee, VP Telecommunications, Samsung Electronics Australia.
With dimensions of 112.4x59.9x11.5mm, the Samsung Galaxy Ace is slightly smaller than most high-end smartphones, which is good news for people with tiny pockets.
Here's a full list of the Samsung Galaxy Ace's specifications
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Network
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HSDPA 7.2 Mbps 900/2100
EDGE/GPRS 850/ 900/1800/1900
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OS
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Android 2.2 (Froyo)
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Display
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3.5-inch 320x480 HVGA TFT-LCD
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Processor
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800MHz Processor
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Camera
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5 Megapixel Camera AF with LED Flash
Single Shot, Continuous Shot, Panorama Shot, Smile Shot
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Video
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MPEG4/H263/H264
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Audio
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MP3, AAC, AAC+, eACC+
3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, Voice Recorder
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Value-added Features
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- Android Market and Samsung Apps
- Integrated Contacts, Integrated Calendar, Widget, Unified Inbox
- Basic: POP3/IMAP Email & IM
- Samsung TouchWiz UI
- QuickType by SWYPE
- ThinkFree : Document Viewer / Editor
- Android Brower, RSS Reader
- Exchange ActiveSync
- Turn-by-turn Navigation by NAVIGON
- Google Voice Search
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth technology v 2.1
USB 2.0
WiFi 802.11 (b/g/n)
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Sensor
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Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity
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Memory
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150MB + 2GB inbox micro SD card+ expandable microSD slot(up to 32GB)
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Size
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112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm
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Battery
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1350mAh
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For more product information and pricing plans, visit Telstra's Samsung Galaxy Ace product page.
