So I copied this from one of the French vendors of the capacitive version of the S7, couple of interesting things to note right off: - Android 2.1 installed (not 2.2 as previously rumored) - only one camera identified in the Specs (a 2MP camera, does not say if front-facing) - no mention of internal memory (does this mean it does not have the internal 8Gb card the US resistive screen version has?) Price is about $100 more than the BBY version, so to my way of thinking, this just is NOT a better deal. I would rather have the 8Gb internal memory and the two cameras over a capacitive screen, certainly if I can have them for $100 less. Strengths: LCD 7 "multipoint capacitive touch 3G compatible Wi-Fi b / g / n HD playback Accelerometer Google Android 2.1 Access to Android Market Integrated support Features: Quadband 3G + LCD 7 "800x480 pixel touch-capacitive Android 2.1 (Flash) 2MP camera A-GPS receiver and accelerometer Micro USB 2.0 Wi-Fi b / g / n compatible encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (profiles: A2DP/HFP/HSP) SIM Port Port MicroSDHC (up to 16GB) Speakers and microphone Light sensor Standby time: 100h Video playback time: 3h Dimensions (W × D × H): 209 mm × 108 mm × 15.5 mm Weight: 500g
Yeah, gotta agree. If this ends up being the US version then not worth the extra $ just for multi touch. So far my resistive screen does everything i need it to do. Double tap to zoom works just fine. I'm kind of curious about cpu and memory specs though. Ives
Hi all, As I own this one I can confirm that there is a front camera and that there is also a 8giga internal cam, but stil android 2.1 Zek
thanks Zek! You mean 8Gb internal RAM, right? and is there also a rear facing cam? In other words, are there still TWO cameras?
Yes, there are both rare and front camera's and 8 Gb internal. If possible here I will load up foto's.
great! thanks and looking forward to the pic. How is the capacitive screen working for you? do you like it?
I'm seeing reports in other forums that the capacitive cost is between 350-400 euros. This translates to at least $470 US Dollars. The resistive screen currently on sale in US runs $299. This is a HUGE jump in price for the screen, considering all of the remaining specs seem the same to me. At least US $170 more for the screen does not seem worth it, considering the resistive screen is very responsive.
HI, I think you're wrong. For exemple, the "US version" with resistive touchscreen is sold 305 here in France. According to this, the capacitiv version should be sold around 350 $US if ever launched on US market. But of course, if you want to import it from France, it's much more expensive for you
The real question should be "What are the advantages of having Capacitive?"...I mean, zooming, is that all?
More responsive and accurate finger presses. You don't need to physically press the screen (except for poor capacitive screens like the velocity micro cruz tablet). E.g. on my archos tablet I barely have to press the screen, just rest my finger on it and it registers a finger press. Sent from my sdk using Android Tablet Forum App