Owning a Samsung Smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy S II is similar to owning a regular phone, a camera, an MP3 player and a portable game console all in one. And that’s just for starters: You can also send and receive emails and access the web with ease with the keyboard interface for easy typing*.

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The Samsung Galaxy S II can be used as a pocket-sized personal computer. This smarphone contains a Google Andriod operating system which runs the show and keep the device humming along quickly.

This operating system also enables the smartphone to run applications (better known as "apps"), which is yet another key difference from a "regular" Samsung mobile phone. There are tens of thousands of apps available, both free and paid, in categories including business, gaming, entertainment, cooking, and more.

What matters most to you—screen size or a full keyboard? Take into account the phone's brightness, your eyesight, and your finger agility, as you determine which phone will fit most seamlessly into your life. If you're looking to shoot video, focus on memory capability. If you take pictures in dark settings, make sure your phone has a flash. And although pixels matter for taking good pictures, a quality lens is even more important. If you want to store large files—like music, pictures, or video—choose a phone with a high memory capacity.

Make your smartphone a brilliant purchase, geared precisely for your lifestyle and needs.