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Samsung Announces Galaxy Alpha Featuring Metal Frame and Rounded Corners

Posted by Unknown on from the strange-sense-of-deja-vu dept.

mrspoonsi (2955715) writes with word that Samsung is hopping on the metal case and rounded corners design bandwagon. From the article: Samsung says a metal frame and curved corners give the Galaxy Alpha a "sophisticated" look. The South Korean company describes the Galaxy Alpha as representing a "new design approach". The firm has previously been criticised for the plastic feel of its handsets at a time when other firms have opted to use materials marketed as having a "premium" feel. Samsung Electronics saw a 20% year-on-year drop in its last quarter's profit. The phone features 2G of RAM, a 4.7" AMOLED display, and either an 8-core Exynos 5 or 4-core Snapdragon 801.

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  1. still the same galaxy. dont worry. by nimbius · · Score: 5, Funny

    For those wondering if the dimensions will change with the rounded edges, dont worry. the Galaxy Alpha will still continue to ship with mounting equipment for roadside billboard, stadium jumbotron, and IMAX auditorium. It will also still include the ever popular 130 decibel klaxon for informing you of Amber alerts at 5 AM on a saturday.

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  2. The Galaxy Alpha? Excellent! by Minwee · · Score: 3, Funny

    I am very happy to hear that Samsung is releasing a new phone that can run Windows NT, OpenVMS and Digital UNIX equally well.

  3. Re: I don't get it by jd2112 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Gravity doesn't exist. It is just a theory. "intelligent falling" is what keeps everything from floating away.

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