10 of the best Samsung Galaxy S Accessories

We’ve been loving the Galaxy S since the Summer, and it seems to have been pretty popular with you lot too, with sales figures already exceeding the five million unit mark.  That’s no surprise, since the Galaxy S matches up to the iPhone 4 and the HTC Desire in terms of specs – arguably even surpassing them in places.  And with Samsung rolling out the Android 2.2 update before the end of this month, this handset’s only set to get better.

To celebrate the update, here’s a few other ways to improve the aesthetics and versatility of your phone, and most importantly, keep it protected and safe from harm.

FlexiShield Skin For Samsung Galaxy S – Black

This is a simple little skin that can provide your phone with the protection it needs.  The material is strong and long-lasting, as well as being non-slip, so not only are you less likely to drop your phone but, because of the rubberised skin, it’ll also be more protected from bumps in the event that you do.  Our most popular and greatest value-for-money range of cases, there’s a variety of different colours available when choosing a FlexiShield as your Samsung Galaxy S cover.

Brodit Passive Holder With Tilt Swivel – Samsung Galaxy S i9000

With more and more people turning to app navigation systems such as Google Navigate, rather than shelling out on an expensive Sat Nav, a sturdy Samsung Galaxy S car holder is a good shout.  This one does exactly what it says on the tin; holds your mobile in place so that it’s easy to access and glance at whilst in the car, and allows you to tilt and position the holder into the optimum position.  Unlike windscreen-mounted phone and Sat Nav holders, it won’t restrict your view, but screws easily onto the dashboard and can also be attached using the Universal Suction Mount.

Martin Fields Screen Protector – Samsung Galaxy S

Most phone cases – including the FlexiShield featured above – only cover the back and sides of the phone (quite sensibly of course, as I’m sure you’re thinking, or you wouldn’t be able to see the screen!)  Whilst there are a few that come with a screen protector included, in most cases you’re going to need to buy one separately – and it’s definitely something that’s more than worth the fairly minimal expense.

This Martin Fields Samsung Galaxy S screen protector is the lowest in cost, although for those wanting to go the extra mile the InvisibleShield protectors are available for most phones and are made out of a military-strength material which was originally designed to protect helicopter blades.  Depending on what exactly you get up to into your spare time, though, your mobile mostly isn’t going to be under the same sort of pressure as a helicopter blade, and in that case the Martin Fields version is more than sufficient.  Simple in concept and in application, it’ll protect your screen from scratches and scrapes.  Particularly useful if you keep your phone loose, in a handbag or a jacket pocket.

Genuine Samsung Galaxy S Extended Battery Case

Though by all accounts the Galaxy S is a brilliant slice of tech, that enormous AMOLED screen isn’t half going to drain your battery unless you’re not careful.  This specially designed Samsung Galaxy S case works as an extended battery, increasing your time at standby by up to 500 hours and giving you around an extra 8.5 hours of talk-time.  It’ll add some extra bulk to the phone, of course, but hey – you can’t have everything, and it’s more than worth it, especially if you’re off camping or at a festival for the weekend.  There’s nothing worse than agreeing to meet by-the-burger-van-opposite-the-Pyramid-Stage and then discovering too late that you’re all at different burger vans and can’t get in touch with each other.

Samsung Desktop Dock For Samsung Galaxy S i9000

This is a nifty little Samsung Galaxy S charger and syncing device will keep your desktop tidy at the same time as keeping your mobile within easy access.  The phone is held horizontally, minimising the amount of space taken up, as well as creating the perfect angle to view video and picture slide-shows to let you make the most of that souped up AMOLED screen.  A pass-through USB connector allows you to charge and sync your phone whilst it’s sitting in the dock, and this official Samsung model is designed for use with the Samsung Home app which lets you turn your phone into a media player and make handsfree calls whilst it’s sat on your desk.

This is just a brief look at a few of our best-selling Samsung Galaxy S accessories, and there are plenty of other enhancing gadgets available; Bluetooth headsets, in-car chargers, speakers; whatever you need to get the most out of your handset.  Whilst not yet as big as Apple, with the popularity of Android growing this year due to massive releases such as the HTC Desire, it’s clear that the Galaxy S is going to stay a contender for a while yet.