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Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700)
$250.00
Released July, 2010
The Pros:Stunning 4" Super-AMOLED display @ 800 x 480px, takes phone displays to a new level (esp. color, contrast, viewing angles & brightness). 4G (WiMax) and WiFi (802.11b/g/n) for high-speed connectivity. 5MP backside camera with HD video recording (720p @ 30fps).
The Cons:Samsung has never provided a premium UI / good support for their mobile devices. Little internal storage - only ~400MB for applications. No HDMI output port.
The Samsung Epic 4G is a high-end Android-based smartphone available with wireless provider Sprint in the US. Similar to a handful of other Samsung smartphones for different carriers (Samsung Captivate and Samsung Galaxy S), the Epic 4G promises mostly the same specs, including: a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor, a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, and version 2.1 of Google's Android OS.
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However, the Epic 4G does boast a few unique features, namely a front facing camera and a physical keyboard.
The Epic 4G's 1GHz Hummingbird processor allows it to easily handle running apps and games as well as heavier multitasking without much noticeable slowdown. Its 4" Super AMOLED screen ensures optimal clarity from any angle as well as in any lighting condition while consuming less battery life than typical TFT screens. Additionally, the Epic 4G's front facing VGA camera allows for video calling while its physical keyboard features a 5-row QWERTY setup with easy-to-use raised keys.
Features
- Android 2.1 OS
- 1GHz Hummingbird processor
- 5 megapixel camera with 720p recording; front-facing VGA
- 4-inch Super AMOLED display
- Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard
- MicroSD/SDHC card slot
- 512 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM
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Pros & Cons
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stunning 4" Super-AMOLED display @ 800 x 480px, takes phone displays to a new level (esp. color, contrast, viewing angles & brightness)
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4G (WiMax) and WiFi (802.11b/g/n) for high-speed connectivity
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5MP backside camera with HD video recording (720p @ 30fps)
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memory expandable with standard microSD/microSDHC cards
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runs a current generation high end 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU by Samsung (Hummingbird)
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user-removable Li-Ion battery with 1500mAh capacity
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runs the latest version of the open source Android OS (2.1)
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charging/data transfer via standard microUSB port
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standard 3.5mm headphone jack
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incredibly thin for a smartphone with physical QWERTY keyboard (14.2mm)
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camera LED flash (unlike some other Galaxy S models)
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Has a forward-facing camera with 1.3MP (unlike some other Galaxy S models)
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includes respectable earbuds
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quality feel black soft-touch back cover
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stunning graphics acceleration (PowerVR SGX540 GPU): 90 million triangles/sec (iPhone 3GS: 28 million/sec; Snapdragon Adreno: 22 million/sec)
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supports Bluetooth version 3.0
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one of the first mobile phones to support DivX HD
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Atmel maXTouch sensor for multi-touch (high precision, very low power, can detect indefinite number of points on the screen)
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3-axis gyroscope for 6-axis sensoring and 3-axis accelerometer (same STMicro chip as on iPhone 4)
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Corning® Gorilla® glass (environmentally friendly alkali-aluminosilicate thin sheet glass that is both scratch resistant and durable)
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Samsung has never provided a premium UI / good support for their mobile devices
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little internal storage - only ~400MB for applications
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extremely glossy glass screen atop the display
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no FM transmiter for in car stereo wireless audio
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flimsy feeling back cover needs to be pried off
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poor power button placement
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720p video capture is very poor
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suffers from the same critical AGPS bug as the other Samsung Galaxy S phones
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No dedicated Camera button
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Not customizable like it's 4G cousin (Evo)
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horrible proprietary Samsung TouchWiz interface and annoying Android modifications
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