Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2

Meet the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2

After launching the Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Philippines now brings the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 to the local market. It has the size, strength, and software of a smartphone except that you can’t text or make calls with it. It’s definitely a promising media player though and we’ll share the full review next week. For now here’s our unboxing and initial impressions!

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 Spec Sheet

Single core, 1GHz CPU
512 MB RAM
8GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via micro-SD
4.2-inch Display, 480 x 800 pixels, ~221ppi
2 megapixels rear camera, 0.3 megapixels front facing camera
OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
1500 mAh Battery

Packaging

The Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 comes in your typical flip-type carton printed Samsung box. Opening it was easy since all we had to do was take out the tape at the bottom and open it from the bottom up. Once you flip it open you’ll immediately find the Galaxy S WiFi 4.2, covered in plastic, looking back at you.

The Galaxy WiFi S 4.2 in it’s plasticky glory

Beneath the unit you’ll find all the other accessories and manuals. In our box we got a charger, USB to micro-USB cable, earphones, extra ear tips in different sizes, and the battery.

Hardware Initial Impressions

The Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 looks so much like the Samsung Galaxy S2. In fact you would actually think that this was an S2 if you saw it in public. Almost everything from the size to the curves are similar. The only thing that makes it look different is the speaker grille at the bottom.

Here are several photos of the unit from different angles. Don’t forget to read the captions!

The back plate is removable. Slot for the battery and the SD card.

Unit is thin. Definitely not as bulky as the previous Samsung WiFi model.

Headphone jack and the micro-SD port are at the bottom. Volume rocker and Lock/Unlock/Power button at the right side.

Software

Turning the Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 again feels like turning on a Galaxy S2! Once the phone loads you’ll be greeted by the familiar Android 2.3 Touchwiz home screen. It pretty much runs Android well. We’ll know more though when we run it through the paces in the next few days.

The unit came pre-installed with the following apps: Angry Birds, FIFA 2012, and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 has an SRP of Php9,990 making it a strong contender if ever price is an important factor in your decision in buying a media player (the Apple iPod Touch is more expensive). If you want one the good news is that it’s now available in Samsung stores and gadget shops. 🙂

Check this space again next week for our full review.