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Samsung Galaxy released for $99.95 on 3-year at Bell

By Rob Avison ⋅ December 10, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Another Android device has landed in Canada – this time it’s a first for both Samsung and Bell. With a minimum $50 Voice and Data plan the Galaxy is available for $99.95 on a 3-year contract; $299.95 on a 2-year; 399.95 on a 1-year. You can buy this outright for $449.95 also.
Specs and features of [...]

Say hello to the TELUS Samsung “Advance”

By Rob Avison ⋅ December 8, 2009 ⋅ 9 comments

TELUS is getting all the ducks/reindeers/hippos/monkeys ready to release the Samsung “Advance”. Thanks to the Samsung Canada website we found out the specs and features of this HSPA touchscreen device.
The Samsung Advance (SGH-A885) runs of Samsung’s OS and has a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 400. Other specs and features [...]

Bell launching Samsung HSPA netbook December 11th

By Ian Hardy ⋅ December 8, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments

We thought that Bell releasing the Nokia N97 and the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy was a busy enough week. However we were incredibly wrong as they are set to release the Samsung N310-3G (HSPA embedded) netbook.
This will be available in “Deep Blue” on Thursday, December 11th and will be sold exclusively at Best Buy locations across [...]

Took long enough… Rogers officially releases Samsung “Forever”

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ November 26, 2009 ⋅ One comment

The Samsung “Forever” is now available at Rogers on the following price plans:
3-year contract: $79.99
2-year contract: $129.99
1-year contract: $229.99
No Contract: $279.99
Specs and features on the Forever are the 3-inch full touch screen (resolution of 240 x 400), uses Samsung’s TouchWIZ UI, widges, QWERTY keypad, 2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom and video capabilities, can hold [...]

Bell Samsung Omnia II Video Review

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 25, 2009 ⋅ 11 comments

The Omnia II is a massive improvement from the original Omnia that Samsung launched last year. This could be that they’ve made some positive changes such as the increased screen size, put in Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional and fundamentally make a classier looking product. Not that this fact be a decision maker when you’re looking [...]

Samsung “Forever” appears on corporate site… destined for Rogers

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ November 24, 2009 ⋅ One comment

We’ll be seeing Rogers release the Samsung SGH-A886 soon… this will be also knwn as the “Forever”. This touchscreen device has shown up on Samsung Canada’s corporate site and is described as the following:
“Get noticed with the sleek design of this stylish touch screen phone. Filled with entertainment and online widgets, Forever is the perfect [...]

Video: Bell Samsung Impact Review

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 11, 2009 ⋅ 24 comments

One of the new devices to hit Bell’s new HSPA network is the Samsung Impact. This is a cost effective device that can really do it all.
There are many great things to say about the Impact and only one objection. So let’s start with the simplistic design of the Impact. There are minimal keys (call [...]

Koodo Mobile adds Pink Samung Slyde and Red Samsung Intensity to lineup

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ November 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Koodo Mobile has added a splash of vibrancy to a couple Samsung devices in their lineup.
You can now get the Samsung Slyde in a stunning Pink. This is available for $175 outright or $25 on the Tab. The Slyde is a slide slider with a full QWERTY keyboard and has a 2.1 inch screen. [...]

“Samsung Mobile Explorers” Olympic contest launches, looks to give 10 Canadians “once-in-a-lifetime experience”

By Rob Avison ⋅ November 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Samsung has launched on online contest called the “Samsung Mobile Explorers”, this is in conjunction with them being the “Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in Wireless Communications Equipment” of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
To enter all you have to do is visit www.samsung.com/vancouver2010 and complete the form and upload a video (by December 6, 2009) [...]

Samsung Intensity Video Review

By Ian Hardy ⋅ November 6, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

The Samsung Intensity (u450) really surprised me. From looking at the device you’d think it’s just another basic phone, however the slight curves adds a sense of style and the slide-out QWERTY keyboard adds a sense of ease.
The Intensity is available at Koodo Mobile and TELUS. We reviewed the Koodo Mobile version and was impressed. [...]

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