Sim Free Samsung i8510 INNOV8 - 8GB

The new Samsung i8510 INNOV8 with head turning features such as the massive 8 mega pixel camera and Symbian S60 smartphone functionality, could be the handset of the winter.The Samsung i8510 INNOV8 (previously rumored as Samsung Primera) has a name that seems really hard to pronounce, but in fact it's the word INNOVATE with some untraditional spelling.

The Samsung i8510 INNOV8 is a smartphone based on Symbian OS 9.3 with S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 2 and features quad-band GSM and dual-band HSDPA 7.2Mbps (900/2100 MHz) support. It also has a large 2.8-inch 16M color QVGA display

Memory:
The Samsung i8510 packs with some massive storage memory - 8GB.

8 Mega-Pixel Camera:
In a world where image is everything, you need a precision camera that can capture style and form in high definition detail and vivid colour. The Samsung 8 Mega-Pixel camera comes with some advanced features such as face recognition, smile and blink recognition, auto panorama mode and geotagging.The camera will be able to record video in VGA resolution at 30fps along with slow-mo QVGA video, which will be captured at 120fps.

Music Player:
Whatever music you're into, with the fashionably functional Samsung i8510 INNOV8 music player your entire collection is with you in your handset. Download music effortlessly, then use the clever built-in music library to personalise, code and organise by artist, album or genre. You can also share your favourite tunes with your favourite person with the Dual Bluetooth headset feature - it dual stream audio to two BT headsets at once. Finally, enjoy continuous music play, even when the phone is switched off, with the energy-saving Offline Mode. A2DP supports allows you to listen to your music using Bluetooth Stereo Headphones.

Internet Browsing:
With the Samsung i8510 INNOV8 the internet is in your pocket. Stay connected with the NetFront Browser, offering PC-like browser capabilities on your handset. The clever Smart-Fit rendering technology ensures web pages are automatically resized for for you mobile so you don't miss a thing. The PagePilot displays entire page layouts, allowing you to select the parts you want to view. GPS receiver with A-GPS support and Wi-Fi with DLNA certification are also on board. DLNA is basically a wireless media sharing protocol that runs on top of Wi-Fi.

Connectivity:
Experience swift connectivity with the Samsung i8510 INNOV8 high speed Bluetooth V2 and USB 2.0 connectivity options for faster wired and wireless data transfer.

Specifications:

• Network: Quad-Band GPRS/EDGE (850, 900,1800,1900MHz)
• 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, image stabiliser, video(VGA@30fps, QVGA@120fps), flash; secondary videocall camera
• Smart reader, auto-panorama shot, smile shot, blink shot
• High Speed USB 2.0 & Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP
• Built-in GPS receiver
• DivX/H.263/H.264/WMV/MP4 player
• 3.5 mm audio output jack
• TV Out & FM Radio
• Display: 16 million colour 2.8" QVGA TFT LCD
• Memory: 8 GB internal memory
• Talk Time: 8 Hours 30 mins
• Standby Time: 310 Hours
• Size - 106.5 x 53.9 x 17.2 mm
• Weight: TBC

What's in the box?

Samsung i8510 INNOV8 Handset Genuine Samsung Charger ATADU10UBE Genuine Samsung AB474350BE Battery Stereo Audio Adapter Genuine Samsung USB Data Cable APCBU10BBE Software CD-ROM User Guide

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Warranty Information

This handset is covered by a full 24 month manufacturer's warranty.

Important SIM Free Information

This SIM free handset is unlocked and compatible with any 2G/GSM network. Compatible with 3G networks and services. Product images are for illustrative purposes only, specific colour variants cannot be guaranteed unless otherwise specifically stated on the page.

CNET.co.uk Review

Editors' rating 8.9/10 Excellent Provided by: What’s It For? Smart phone with 8-megapixel camera Who’s It For? If you're looking for a high-end smart phone packed with features, this is it We like GPS; HSDPA; Wi-Fi; 16GB on-board memory; 8-megapixel camera with cool panorama mode We don’t like Touch-sensitive navigation pad is fiddly to use at times; lack of xenon flash on the camera; screen could be sharper Accessories spare battery. CNET.co.uk judgement Samsung has taken us by surprise by creating an excellent handset that feels like it could have been made by Nokia. If you're looking for a high-end handset with almost every feature currently available -- and then some -- the i8510 is the phone for you