5 megapixel, Android 1.5, AWS 3G, Behold II, candybar, capacitive, Cupcake, GSM, hands on, Samsung, T-Mobile

The first one in its physical. Samsung Behold II is comfortable in hand. It has the ideal weight but the glossy plastic material makes it feels chintzy in hand. It has the pretty cool back cover but it will be easily scratched if you are careless. And then its 5-way navigational circle is friendly and the buttons is user friendly too (easy to press).

The interface seems not to be the user friendly one. It looks like the quite older interface: neon blues, neon orange, neon yellow and the background is black. You do not need to press the Menu key in order to unlock the screen. Instead you must press the unlock/lock key longer.
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Here some Samsung Behold II ( T-Mobile ) Review Roundup from various sites. The Samsung Behold II is Samsung’s second Android phone released in the United States (first was Sprint Moment). The phone is now available on T-Mobile for $229.99 with a 2yr contract or $449 with no contract.

There was initially a lot of confusion over the official hardware specs, but we were able to clear that up. The Behold II is essentially a first generation Android phone because it features the same 528 MHz ARM11 processor which was included in the G1. Samsung also decided to ship the phone with the outdated Android 1.5, but they claim it will eventually support Android 2.0.

I have seen little promotion for this phone and I think I understand why. While many reviewers praised the AMOLED display and camera, they did not have much else positive to say about the Behold II. Samsung created a custom version of Android, called TouchWiz, and it appears to be an epic fail.

Keep in mind most of these reviews come from hardcore geeks like me. Some of them are pretty rough on the phone, but that is because they are comparing it to previous Android phones. It is entirely possible you might purchase this phone and love it.

I’m eagerly waiting for T-Mobile to release a second generation phone, but I’m quite happy with my Cyanogen-powered HTC Magic (myTouch 3G) till then.

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There is another Samsung phone that will hit T-Mobile this September, and the phone’s name is Samsung T659 Scarlet. The phone is touted to be a simple and affordable stylish slider phone and it comes with several basic features such as 3G, stereo Bluetooth, microSD support, email, IM, and a 2MP camera with video recording.

Regarding the design, I personally likes it. It has that elegant look and we have to admit that this year’s belongs to slider phones Anyway, our source said that the T-Mobile will soon offer the phone on September 2nd, according to the schedule. No information available on the price, though. The mid-end phone should be attractive enough for U.S. people who are looking for a 3G stylish phone….

Finally the rumour has been confirmed. Said a Samsung executive in Las Vegas at 2009 CTIA Wireless show, Sprint and T-Mobile will unveil 1st Samsung Android in USA in near future.

Another more detail confirmation comes from Samsung executive vice president of global product strategy for mobile, Dr. Won-Pyo Hong. He said that two Android devices will be launched by Samsung in 2009. The 1st Android of Samsung will be launched in June for Europe. He also said that US customers will get their first Android in this year’s second half. The realization of Samsung Android phone rumor has been waited by millions users.

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