Everyone has different tastes when it comes to cell phones. Some users look for the latest and greatest in cellular technology while others seek the comforts of a basic, easy to use handset. The Samsung Wave meets many criteria of both groups of consumers. A mid-range phone, the Wave balances the advancements made with high end phones perfectly with the pleasures of a functional device.

Whether a web surfing, multimedia powerhouse or simply a means to communicate, all phones need a readout that doesn’t require bifocals to see. The Wave has no peer in this department, as the screen is easily its most striking feature. The touch screen is very responsive, rectifying a problem with which previous Samsung models were all too familiar. And it is huge, measuring a robust 3.3-inches and supports a whopping 16 million colors at a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Even top of the line handsets like the Nexus One are hard pressed to match it, much less surpass it.

The vivid display on the Wave gives a clarity to web pages and other images that until now could only be found on televisions and computer monitors. Pictures are snapped with a 5-megapixel camera. It is of course possible to find others of a higher capability, but the Wave’s camera offers nice features such as touch to focus, Geo-tagging, and smile and face detection. Videos, on the other hand, are unmatched when shot on the Wave. They are captured in 720p at 30 frames per second. Even top of the line, overly expensive models fall short. Samsung even designed the Wave with a front facing camera for convenience.

Not only do web pages show up brilliantly on the Wave’s potent display, the user can access them at incredible speeds. The handset’s connectivity is remarkable, featuring 3G, EDGE, GPRS, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ network availability. Keeping up with Facebook, Twitter, obtaining maps, and reading the day’s headlines has never been faster than with the Hummingbird 1 GHz processor in the Samsung Wave. A drop-down notification bar provides email notifications and grants easy access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and volume settings.

Since Samsung has only just now launched the Bada OS, the corresponding application store is still being stocked. The store is also Samsung’s creation, and detractors point to the fact that only 150 apps currently exist for the phone; however, thousands more are currently awaiting approval. As more Bada-powered models are released, the more apps will become available, rendering the currently low number of apps a thing of the past.

The Samsung Wave is the company’s first step toward establishing themselves as a unique smartphone technology entity. The purpose of the phone is not to dominate the market but to provide users with a pleasant experience that combines the comfort and familiarity of past models with the advancements of the latest. Rising to the top will come with time.

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