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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. I don't get it by Rik+Sweeney · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What's the obsession with metal frames? Message boards are filled with hipsters ranting about how cheap a plastic frame looks.

    Whenever I get a new phone, the first thing I do is wrap it in a plastic protector to protect the body.

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  3. Re:I quit buying Samsung by balaband · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Yeah....but name manufacturer that is better then them?

    They all suck.

    With galaxy line (because of the number of units they sell) - you at least know you are covered with cyanogen (or some other) mod.