Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 ufficiale

Nicola Ligas
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 ufficiale

Galaxy Xcover 2 era nell'aria ormai da qualche giorno e Samsung l'ha reso quest'oggi ufficiale. Non sarà certo uno dei modelli più attesi né uno di quelli in grado di bucare il mercato, ma in ogni caso costituisce una nuova alternativa nel non troppo affollato segmento degli smartphone rugged, ovvero quelli particolarmente resistenti, adatti a chi li utilizza in condizioni di lavoro particolari.

Xcover 2 resiste infatti alle immersioni in acqua fino ad un metro di profondità per 30 minuti, senza che il display da 4'' WVGAAndroid 4.1 diano segni di annegamento. Il processore non è stato specificato, ma sarà comunque un dual-core da 1 GHz, mentre la fotocamera sul retro si ferma a 5 megapixel, ma con tanto di tasto dedicato, in modo da poterla sfruttare tranquillamente anche in immersione. Da segnalare anche la presenza di Cardio Trainer Pro preinstallato, sebbene non sembrino esserci altri particolari aggiunte dedicate all'attività fisica.

Prezzo e disponibilità son ancora ignote, ma sicuramente verranno comunicate al Mobile World Congress, se non prima. Comunicato stampa completo dopo lo stacco.

Samsung GALAXY Xcover 2

January 25, 2013

SEOUL, Korea - January 25, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today unveiled the Samsung Xcover 2, the ideal smartphone for active explorers who are enjoying outdoor lifestyles and seeking a durable mobile device with essential smartphone capabilities.

• The GALAXY Xcover 2 is optimized to endure against the most rugged outdoor conditions, whether you're at work or
play. Protected against the elements, it is dust and sand proof. It's even water resistant to a depth of one meter for up to
30 minutes (IP67 Certified). You can now take photos under water with the direct camera key, hold on tight to your
device with the strap holder and not worry about dropping your phone as the battery cover lock gives added protection.

• Pre-downloaded Google map data, an enhanced GPS + GLONASS which shortens the satellite signal detection by
up to 20% to tracks your location more accurately, LED Flash next to the camera which can be used like a torch and
a huge battery capacity of 570 hours(1,700mAh), making the GALAXY Xcover 2 is the best possible smartphone partner
for outdoor exploration.

• In addition, the Cardio Trainer Pro workout application will also help you achieve your fitness goals by creating a
tailored training program, checking your progress and recording your track and speed.

• For everyday, users can expect the powerful performance characteristic of a Samsung smartphone with the robust
GALAXY Xcover 2 shell. Its vivid 4.0" (100.8mm) WVGA display provides a clear and wide viewing experience,
a 5-megapixel camera and VGA front camera that will let you record precious moments in high resolution,
Bluetooth® v 4.0 gives a better connection that consumes less power and detects devices 50 meters away.
An impressive 1GHz dual core processor powers the core of the GALAXY Xcover 2, which ensures
a fast operating speed for seamless multitasking, faster webpage loading and softer UI transitions.

• Samsung GALAXY Xcover 2 runs Android™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean) enabling faster and smoother screen transitions and
providing an enhanced user interface featuring a new, easier-to-use notification panel. As a premium Samsung
Android™ phone, the device is packed with a series of innovative features and services to boost performance and
the overall user experience. The intuitive Motion UI understands your movements to shake and update or turn over
to mute; data can be synced, backed up and restored with S-Cloud; S Voice lets users control the phone using
their voice, allowing you to see the weekly weather forecast, the contact number you're trying to find or even take
a picture as you speak; Best Shot recommends the best shot from a series of photos; Smart Stay recognizes
whether the user is looking at the screen to dim the screen accordingly. Users can also enjoy all the benefits of
Samsung Hubs, including the latest versions of Readers Hub, Video Hub, Game Hub and Music Hub.

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