Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: EPICBLKSPT
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- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung Epic 4G is a multimedia powerhouse with features the other Galaxy S phones don't have. Unfortunately, it comes with a big price tag.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint) price range: $99.99
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 08/15/2010
The good: The Samsung Epic 4G has a knockout Super AMOLED display, a 1GHz processor, a front-facing camera, an impressive QWERTY keyboard, a 5.0-megapixel camera with an LED flash, and supports Sprint's 4G WiMax network. It is capable of acting as a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot for up to five devices.
The bad: The Samsung Epic 4G is the bulkiest of the Galaxy S phones and also the priciest. It also requires a costly data plan.
The bottom line: The Samsung Epic 4G is a multimedia powerhouse with features the other Galaxy S phones don't have. Unfortunately, it comes with a big price tag.
User reviews
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One of the best smartphones for 2010
by KoolaidForYou on August 17, 2010
Pros: 1. Sprint's data plan $69. 2. 4g phone (If you are in the coverage areas) 3. Android OS, the best OS on the market today. That is if you want to use your phone for the first primary reason to use a smartphone, Organization!
Cons: 4g coverage is not everywhere so if you are in one of the non-4g areas, you will be paying an extra $10 per month for nothing, BUT you are still saving $50 plus dollars a month compared to At&t or Verizon.
Summary: The bottom-line is this is one of the best smartphones on the market with a company that saves you money during these hard times. Nicole Lee comment on "The Bad" (...
Summary: The bottom-line is this is one of the best smartphones on the market with a company that saves you money during these hard times. Nicole Lee comment on "The Bad" (The Samsung Epic 4G is the bulkiest of the Galaxy S phones and also the priciest. It also requires a costly data plan.) is just NOT FAIR at ALL! bulkiest compared to other Galaxy S phones that don't have slide out keyboard? Why not compare it to other phones with slide out keyboards like the Motorola Droid! And the "priciest" part again is WRONG, so you pay what... and extra $50 but end of saving $1,200 in the price plan because your on Sprint instead of Verizon Wireless and AT&T. Don't drink the Koolaid, do some of your own research, because you will find out that CNET is not always right. They are they best and I look to them all the time, but they are human. I have the HTC EVO and I love it! And I looked at enough reviews on this phone, to know that it going to be a WINNER. I have been on VZW and ATT before and what I have found out is... THEY ALL ARE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME, an "utility company"! Have NO loyalty to companies, have loyalty to GREAT Product at fair prices. That what you get if you buy this phone or the HTC EVO. Droid & iPhone are GREAT phones, it just that they don't have a big enough difference to make a difference... if you know what I mean. Put your concern on the PLAN and COVERAGE... that what really matters. I'm LOVING Sprint right now because I am saving a total of $1,800 a year because I can got rid of my iPhone (which is more of an entertainment phone, that an organization phone) ($140 per month) and my Comcast internet ($80 per month). Think about what you can do with ALL that extra cash and HAVE one of the best smartphone ever made!
33 out of 49 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Costly data plan?
by vansmackCA on August 19, 2010
Pros: Obviously, if you need/want a full keyboard and a 4 inch screen, this phone has the market cornered.
Cons: TouchWiz UI is not a slick as other UI's, but it's not awful. The GPS error is a little unforgivable in 2010, but they promise a fix soon.
Summary: I have some concerns about the use of "costly data plans" as a con for the phone in the CNET review. It's only "costly" if you're a current ...
Summary: I have some concerns about the use of "costly data plans" as a con for the phone in the CNET review. It's only "costly" if you're a current Sprint subscriber, and by "costly" Nicole means $10 more a month. Compare Unlimited plans of Verizon, T-Mobile and at&t, even with the additional $10 charge, and Sprint is still cheaper than the other three. That's a bit unfair, especially as we have yet to see what the others will do with their 4G networks when/if they have them up and running.
21 out of 33 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Android Phone to Date!
by WoodHammer on November 19, 2010
Pros: 720p Video Capture
Adobe Flash Capable Out-of-the-box
5mp Camera with LED Flash
16gig SD card Stock
Full Keyboard
AMOLED
Great Screen Resolution
Lightweight
Responsive OS2.1
4G!
Google Earth
Hummingbird Processor
Fast boot time (15-20 Seconds)**Cons: A bit bulky
A little pricey
Average battery life for a 1Gz processor Smart PhoneSummary: This is the most solid phone I have ever owned.
Firstly, if you are looking at these reviews completely disregard the 0-2 stars. It seems that those people have no ...Summary: This is the most solid phone I have ever owned.
I forgot to address the battery life for this phone.
Firstly, if you are looking at these reviews completely disregard the 0-2 stars. It seems that those people have no idea how to fully utilize this great phone and just complain on things that they do not understand.
I'll start with the negative, this phone is a bit pricey, and a little bulky. But if you're not willing to shell out some cash for this state-of-the-art phone, then you just don't understand smartphones. I do not like the bottom touch panel with the lighted back, home, search, and properties buttons. It is just something I have to get used to. I would rather have actual buttons.
One thing I just didn't enjoy was the "Back" key located on the left side of the manual keyboard. Maybe I have big thumbs and I just keep accidentally hitting it, but I feel that the button itself is out-of-place.
On to the Positives.
**Before I begin, what I do and recommend everyone with experience do with these types of smartphones is to get rid of the bloatware. To do that you must root the phone, I am not going to explain how that is done, you can search for that on the internet. Be warned that obtaining root and super user access to the Phone's operating system may void your warranty.
After I got rid of all the sprint garbage, SprintTV, NASCAR, SprintNavigation, SprintZone, and anyhting I saw fit. The phone's average boot time was 15 to 20 seconds from a cold start. That blew my mind.
2.1 (Eclair) vs 2.2 (Froyo) This is a huge subject. I see a lot of people complaining and wanting 2.2. Why this device is listed as 2.2 on the Sprint Homepage is beyond me. It still ships with 2.1. Most people do not realize that 2.2 is really unstable as of late. There are a lot of bugs associated with 2.2 and the Epic, such as stock browsing, GPS locking issues (poor navigation). Sure, 2.2 is rated 200% faster than 2.1 with the JIT compiler and other additions in functionality, but in my opinion, I believe that you will benefit greatly by leaving it at 2.1 and waiting for a better, more stable release of 2.2, or just wait for 2.3 altogether. Battery life in 2.2 is also a major issue.
720p Video capture. - This is mind-blowing. A cellphone that can take standard quality video? I feel like that is enough said.
Adobe Flash. - This is a huge for mobile web browsing. Not only is it flash capable out-of-the-box, but it runs Google Earth out-of-the-box as well.
5mp Camera. This is just icing on the cake. It has great quality and great resolution for a phone. But it's no DSLR, don't get picky.
4G- If you don't have 4G coverage in your area, then you're missing out. The browsing speeds, and download speeds are unfathomable with this phone.
Did I mention it came with 16Gigs of memory, stock!? It does!
Some miscellaneous positive things:
I like the slide cover for the USB port. It really prevents all the earcrust and stuff that might get in there from average use. I didn't like the Samsung Moment's USB port cover. I DO NOT like the fact that the USB port is on the top of the phone, sometimes I talk when it's plugged in and it just gets in the way. It really belongs on the bottom. I like the fact that Samsung opted again for a full-sized earphone jack. When you pick up this phone you'll be surprised at it's weight. It looks big, but its not all that heavy. My Samsung Moment and HTC TouchPro were both heavier.
The keyboard is really solid, and responsive. The layout took some getting used to from my Moment, but it really seems to get the job done. I like the directional pad, I missed that from my HTC TouchPro and I like having actual number buttons instead of being forced to use the Function Key.
I've owned this phone for about 2 weeks. I have gotten only 1 OS freeze that forced a battery pull, 0 force closes, 0 dropped calls, 0 Data Freezes, 0 GPS Signal Losts.
To anyone who would like to have an experience similar to mine:
1. Root the Phone
2. Delete all unwanted bloatware (only possible after rooting phone). Here's a list of what I removed using a file manager. I deleted the APKs located in /system/app:
-SprintTV
-Sprint Navigation
-SprintZone
-SprintNASCAR
-Pretty much anything that says "Sprint" is safe to remove.
3. Download the following Apps:
-Google Earth
-Opera Mini - for Quick Web Browsing
-Dolphin HD Browser - for full Flash-Rich Browsing
-Spare Parts - Increases battery life and speeds up performance
-Remote RDP, Remote VNC, allows logging on to remote computers (Difficult Setup Required)
-Titanium Backup - For consistent backups of all your apps and data
-Tikl - Push-To-Talk program for anyone with an Android phone
-Beautiful Widgets - Brings back memories for any former HTC TouchPro users
4. Enjoy
5. Tell your friends
This is a solid phone, and to anyone who disagrees: I would love to hear your response, and I will retort accordingly. Enjoy this phone!!!
Updated on Nov 19, 2010
The battery life is average and is what I would expect from a 1GHZ Android phone. Smartphones with GHZ processors and large GPUs will use battery. It's just the nature of the beats. This thing has the processing power that most laptops in 2004 had. Think about that for a minute. If a laptop lasts 12 hours on a charge, would you be satisfied? This phone is basically a small computer. It has RAM and Processing power just like a computer.10 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sick of waiting for an Evo? The Epic, it'll do! :)
by PennyScrapbooks on September 1, 2010
Pros: VERY crystal clear screen! Very usable outside! Touch response just right. "Real" keyboard, yet not the bulk. User interface VERY user friendly! Battery life MUCH improved over Evo and my previous phone, the Moment...
Cons: $50... but really, since when was that a problem to techies?
$100 rebate (from $350) is instant at Radio Shack (and I am assuming other places).
$29.99 for hotspotting? Huh?? Not that I have been told or seen!Summary: My friend has the Evo, I had a Moment... the battery life so far is already knocking the socks off both WITH high functioning going on! The initial charge (that ...
Summary: My friend has the Evo, I had a Moment... the battery life so far is already knocking the socks off both WITH high functioning going on! The initial charge (that the battery came with-less than half) lasted several pictures and an hour of navigation! My Moment would not have made that on a full charge! Neither would an Evo, from what I am told! The screen is brilliant. I am told the Super AMOLED screens can over saturate color. Maybe-but so far all I have noticed is brilliance and clarity! The touch response is awesome (loving the "pinching" and "double taps" feature) and it is TRULY locked out on calls... I always had issues with my face doing things (including hanging up) on calls with my Moment!
I got the Epic because I was on the waiting list for an Evo for THREE WEEKS, with none coming in-so I thought I would take a chance and get the Epic. I needed to go to Radio Shack, because to get a new phone, I needed to add a line and to switch users/phones, I needed to go to Radio Shack. (Sprint's fraud policies restrict you from changing phones/numbers within a plan for 60 days). They were getting Evo's in regularly, until it stopped abruptly, and after three weeks of being on the top of the waiting list, I gave up when the Epic came out. I am not disappointed! I see a HUGE difference between this and the Moment-which was the "it" phone on Sprints 3G just 4 months ago... ah, the memories. :) 4 months later, and though the Moment is a nice phone, the Epic is thinner, even though it is bigger, but not bulky. The Evo, with both in my hand, only seems a fraction thinner, and not that much lighter feeling. The Epic will slide into a pocket a tad easier... but the 0.3 smaller screen is hardly "smallish" as reviewed earlier. The previous norm of 3.2, now THAT'S "smallish"!
I am sure something MUCH better will be coming out in 4 more months... but for now, I am MORE than happy with my "smallish" "bulky" Epic! {snort}12 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Potential, but falls short of expectations
by Toddman on September 17, 2010
Pros: Realistic color, Bright display, Lightweight (weight could either be a pro or con)
Cons: Back Arrow unresponsive at times, LED notifications are dull, touch wiz will be your first change, Still waiting for GPS software fix, Battery drains quickly, No Bluetooth Voice command for outgoing calls
Summary: This is my 6th Smartphone, 1st Android. I love Android, it's a great phone o/s. But I want to focus on just the device so I won't ...
Summary: This is my 6th Smartphone, 1st Android. I love Android, it's a great phone o/s. But I want to focus on just the device so I won't mention android too much. I had huge expectations for this phone, so much that my wife and I both got one. We got it on opening day with our "invitation tickets" as if they were going to sell out. (I love marketing ploys).
@MrGadgetman & @nomad0321 Thanks for the notification. It's good to know that BT voice dialing works with this phone.
Phone works great most of the time. It's really snappy and fast at times but other times it can be sluggish and unresponsive. Overall, it works fine though, besides one crucial flaw:
On the bottom of the phone. There is a Cloaking back arrow touch button that almost always requires 2 - 3 presses to register. I've already swapped out one phone at the sprint store. My new one worked great for 2 weeks, now I have the same problem again. My wife too has this same issue. Sprint has had us both hard reset our phones to "fix" it. Still waiting for a solution. This is a big deal as I am relying that the back button works one time. When it doesn't and requires multiple presses -it really screws up my thought process. Each time pressing back 2-3 times gets old fast. Sprint Tech Support is still "looking" into this issue. Just google "Samsung Epic Back Button Problem" You'll find lots of people talking about this issue.
Other thoughts about the Epic:
Phone Quality is good, however speaker phone has a tin or echo sound at times, also caller on other side notices the mic degradation while on Speaker phone.
Camera takes good pictures with correct lighting. LED Flash almost always over exposes the picture. Not recommended for low light situations.
Keyboard is quite nice, I love it a lot. Power button is on right side toward the top, this has been hard to get used to. Battery life is not all that great, -buy additional chargers, and maybe buy the app Juice Defender. (It works) No Bluetooth dial out feature. Bluetooth will only work with incoming calls So it's not really roadwarrior friendly.
Overall, it's a nice phone. The screen is gorgeous, but it's been hard to focus and enjoy the screen with the back button issue. I hope it's just a software glitch. 2nd New Phone just started doing it (worked fine for 2 weeks), so it's really unpredictable. In conclusion: I would highly recommend the phone ONLY if bottom touch "back arrow" button gets fixed.
Updated on Sep 18, 20109 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This phone has everything I was looking for
by nomad0321 on September 17, 2010
Pros: The camera takes great pictures, Not too big (still fits in the pocket), Physical keyboard, Android, TouchWiz, WiFi, GPS
Cons: The back lit menu buttons at the bottom can be unresponsive. Sometimes I have issues with the "End Call" button working. Speakerphone sounds "tinny" at times.
Summary: Any way you slice it, this is a really good phone.
First, let me address TouchWiz. This is my first go-round with Android and I'm glad it's on ...Summary: Any way you slice it, this is a really good phone.
I forgot to mention the back lit menu buttons... Hopefully with a software update, they will be lit as long as the screen is lit, but for now they turn off after a few seconds. I find sometimes I have to hit them a few times before they will respond. I figured out if I tap the screen first, the menu lights will come back on and they respond much better. Still, it's a pain.
First, let me address TouchWiz. This is my first go-round with Android and I'm glad it's on there. Maybe it looks to colorful or "cartoonish" for some, but I find it to be functional. TouchWiz is made for the first time Android user. It makes using the phone easy to figure out. Maybe some of the functionality is missing from a vanilla Android experience, but I'll never know. And I bet I'd never miss it. I'll never be a super-user; so I am satisfied.
As for performance, I haven't had any issues. Generally whatever I press, to go to whichever app is almost instant. I've downloaded probably 30 apps already (love the Market!). There are a couple of things you can do to make sure this happens. First, go into settings and turn off Transitions, or at the very least choose "Show some..." Secondly, if you tap and hold the "Home" button, it will bring up the 6 most recently used apps and a task manager button. You can end any running apps within Task Manager. A Samsung widget called Program Monitor can be added to your home screen which will show you the number of apps running and color coded CPU usage. Also, you can go under Settings, Applications and Running Services and shut down any running services in the background.
For better battery life, I would suggest getting an app to help you out with that. I have the Juice Defender free version which turns off 3G when the phone is in stand-by (turns it on for 1 min every 15 mins to check for data). That alone has significantly helped improve the battery life. With moderate use, (downloading just a few apps, a couple of short phone calls, some app usage throughout the day, etc.) I can get through the day on a single charge with battery power to spare. I also turn the phone off when I charge it at night.
I really enjoy having the option of a physical keyboard. It is perfect for long emails or writing out journal entries (which is what I really wanted it for). A 4 row keyboard really makes a difference! For everyday texts or browser functions I use Swype. I can't say enough good things about Swype. It's so quick and easy to use I find myself forgetting to use shorthand when texting. Not only that, but after 2 weeks of use, I about have the location of all the letters on a QWERTY keyboard memorized. If you've never used it, give it a try.
The call quality on the phone is good. I did have some issues with tinny-ness(?) in the beginning, but it went away. However, the speakerphone has this issue pretty bad. It's not unusable by any means, but it is kind of annoying.
As far as GPS, I have not had any issues. My GPS works great and and the other day told me it was accurate within 30 meters (approx. 98 feet). While driving when I came up on a turn, it told me to turn. I had no problems getting to my destination. Although, the speakerphone issue comes into play here if you have voice navigation turned on. Sometimes it sounded a little garbled.
If you haven't watched the Galaxy S drop/scratch test on YouTube, you really should. They put the phone through it's paces and it held up really well. Since I watched this video, I did not purchase a case, which keeps my phone slim and pocketable. Unlike my easily scratched Dare, I already know it will take more than keys to scratch up the face of the phone. Coincidentally, I was out at a bar about 5 days after I purchased the phone and a friend knocked the phone off a bar table. The phone landed on the concrete floor bounced and flipped over onto its face (I swear it happened in slow motion, with my face frozen in horror) and the battery cover popped off. I picked up the phone and there wasn't a scratch on the screen - or anywhere else for that matter. I popped the battery cover back on and went about the evening. The phone worked just fine after. Whew!
In summary, the phone has a few minor issues (haven't found one that is perfect yet), but overall, I think the Epic from Samsung is a great phone.
Updated on Sep 17, 2010
Updated on Sep 29, 2010@koadic: Thank you so much! I just thought that setting was for the keyboard backlight.8 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Epic is EPIC,but...
by indiantechie on December 6, 2010
Pros: -Super Amoled screen
-Good Keyboard
-Full Feature set
-Front Facing camera
-WiFi Hotspot capabilities
-4GCons: -Kinda Bulky
-Expensive
-Expensive data plan
-Samsung sucks at relaesing updates.Summary: The Thing here is that this thing could have easily beat out the Evo, except for the extra 50 buckes needed, but ill get to that late.
This thing is ...Summary: The Thing here is that this thing could have easily beat out the Evo, except for the extra 50 buckes needed, but ill get to that late.
This thing is the ringleader of the GalaxyS series, this has everything that other smartphones, with some great extra's.While everyone says this is bulky, it does have an added keyboard. However the extra 50 dollars is tough to swallow specially when you can get the Evo which has a better camera a bigger screen and a actually useful skin on top of android
However this phone is worth every penny, not only does this phone do multimedia, games and web browsing great. The processor the is fast and gets the job done easily, the screen is amazing. The camera takes pretty good picutres. The keyboard is great and easy to use, it has all the wifi gps and generally good features the thing is fast and easy to use, The WiFi hotspot capabilities work perfectly and without any hassle.The front facing camera is actually decent and takes pictures way better than the described VGA format. however on the bad side other than the expense and the bulk, samsung is notorious for not releasing updates to thier phone, and they really havent done anything to prove that this time will be different.
So be prepared to be just getting 2.2 when Google releases android 2.3. But if the cons dont matter to you, or you can live with them , then this is the phone FOR YOU.6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good replacement for the Palm Pre
by thebogusman on November 2, 2010
Pros: QWERTY; Interface; Screen; Solid build; Camera
Cons: Battery Life; No Card view; mediocre Voicemail
Summary: Had my Palm for 1 year, and while I loved WebOS, and the standard features on the phone, the lack of app development for Palm, lack of choice for WebOS ...
Summary: Had my Palm for 1 year, and while I loved WebOS, and the standard features on the phone, the lack of app development for Palm, lack of choice for WebOS phones at this time, and, more importantly, the build quality (power button popped off and got lost) made me look for a new Android phone (iPhone just wasn't practical, plus it feels like a status symbol). After testing the EVO and the Epic, went with the Epic mainly for QWERTY.
The good: More solid build compared to the Pre. Finally can get decent apps (and for free). While screen is larger, much lighter than anticipated (does not feel like a brick). Has a nice QWERTY board that is more expansive. Interface is much smoother than the Pre. Build quality is solid--does not feel like a toy. Has an "Allshare" standard, which allows me to get files from my computer via Wifi, but admittedly have not tested it yet. Picture quality from the camera is nice. Screen is beautiful--almost like HD (depending on content).
The bad: Battery life--Will need a recharge after a day with fair use (though this was similar to my Palm and most smartphones). Lasts about 4-5 hours with heavy use (e.g. playing games on my phone or using apps with lots of processing, wifi/3G use while waiting for flights). I do miss CardView from Palm, which was nice to see which apps were open, rather than having to go to a task manager. Voicemail quality has been mediocre--sounds like it's coming through a bad metro speaker at times, but admittedly have not used it much.
Variables: I have no 4G in my area, so that has been good on my battery so far. Have been happy with the free apps I have gotten so far through Android, though I wish they had better OEM apps like Palm did (sticky notes, more info on notifications on e-mail and messages). Palm also made going to Airplane mode much easier (through status bar) than Android (go through settings). Am hoping for a better extended battery soon.
In summary, have been happy with the phone over the last 2 weeks. While I do miss some of the conveniences of the Pre, they are more than made up for with the 7 customizable home pages, App store, and bigger QWERTY board, which was the dealbreaker over the EVO (though HTCSense is nice wallpaper). This is the best Sprint smartphone in my opinion.6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great features unpolished design
by teract on September 3, 2010
Pros: Best GPU in any smartphone, Great display.
Cons: Sliding keyboard is too loose, DLNA for TV connectivity is rare, where HDMI is incredibly common, Samsung doesn't provide reliable post-purchase software support.
Summary: First off, great phone for operating speed. The GPU is about 3 times more powerful than the HTC Evo or Apple Iphone 4. I had my heart set on the ...
Summary: First off, great phone for operating speed. The GPU is about 3 times more powerful than the HTC Evo or Apple Iphone 4. I had my heart set on the Samsung Epic despite the shoddy support Samsung provides for software updates. (I have an Eternity, not exactly a great phone if you've actually owned one). Once I got to the sprint store I was surprised at how flimsy the whole phone felt, due mainly to the slide out keyboard. It is loose to the point that I'm afraid it would constantly slide open and closed in my pocket and be more prone to break if bumped while open. The keyboard keys were flat and even while looking at the keyboard my fingers would get lost and hit the wrong keys or multiple keys at the same time. With the swipe app for Android phone I wouldn't ever want to use the keyboard. The keyboard is like having a side-car attached to a motorcycle. If someone is inside I can see how it's useful, but in this case the side-car feels like it's about to fall apart. Even Cnet editors have touched on some keyboard issues, but it's a shame that they don't put more importance on "form and function" as they do "features"
7 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good phone, hobbled by Samsung
by Tandrew86 on December 10, 2010
Pros: Fast
Beautiful Screen
Physical Keyboard
AndroidCons: Horrible Samsung support and QC.
Laughable Warranty Service
Poor Build Construction
Unresponsive Touch ScreenSummary: I'll ignore the whole Froyo thing since that's well documented.
I got this phone day of release and 90 days later it is already falling apart. The screen ...Summary: I'll ignore the whole Froyo thing since that's well documented.
I got this phone day of release and 90 days later it is already falling apart. The screen is separating from the keyboard and it's already twisted to the point where when I rest my thumb on the bottom left it is constantly pushed out.
I can even press my thumb under the part jutting out and get it a millimeter off the keyboard.
After noting this I explained my problem to Samsung and requested service. They sent me a UPS Second Day air shipping label and I got all the stuff I needed to ship it to them.
They sat on my phone for a week until they told me there was nothing wrong and shipped it back.
The problem remains and quite frankly even feels a little worse.
To add insult to injury the phone now smells like Mayo and I can't seem to get rid of it. (not a joke).
This is consistent with the other problems I've run into with Samsung products and now I'm not really surprised.
Do not buy unless you plan on upgrading after 3 months4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: EPICBLKSPT
- Description: Marketing description is not available.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone (Android OS)
- Form Factor Slider - Full keyboard,
Touch screen - Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Antenna Internal
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.9 in
- Weight 5.5 oz
- Body Color Black
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X,
WiMAX - Mobile Broadband Generation 4G
- Service Provider Sprint Nextel
- Operating System Google Android 2.1
- User Interface Samsung TouchWiz
- Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard,
Touch sensitive screen Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Google Talk
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Twitter,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Instant messages,
E-Mail,
Voice mail,
HTML Browser - Downloadable Content Audio files,
Video files,
Ring tones,
Wallpapers,
Games - Mobile Services YouTube,
Gmail,
Google Search,
NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM,
Sprint Football Live,
Video Call,
Sprint TV,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n,
WiMAX - Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Digital compass - Additional Features DLNA Certified
Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Stopwatch,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards M4A,
WMV (Sound),
eAAC+,
AAC +,
OGG,
WAV,
MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
XMF,
FLAC,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards VC-1,
MPEG-4,
XviD,
H.263,
DivX,
WMV,
3GP,
FLV,
AVI,
H.264,
MKV Processor
- Type Samsung Cortex-A8
- Clock Speed 1 GHz
Memory
- RAM 512 MB
- ROM 1 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Digital Zoom 3
- Self Timer Delay Yes
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA),
1280 x 720 (720p) - Features Video recording,
Geo-tagging,
Smile shutter Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services Sprint Navigation,
Google Maps Display
- Type OLED display - Color
- Technology Super AMOLED
- Diagonal Size 4 in
- Display Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1500 mAh
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
- Also Included microSDHC - 16 GB
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001


