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Samsung Infuse 4G (AT&T)
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- The Samsung Infuse 4G disappoints in some areas, but it's still a very good Android smartphone for AT&T customers as long as you're OK with the larger design.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Infuse 4G (AT&T) price range: $0.00 - $489.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 05/12/2011
- Released on: 05/15/2011
The good: The Samsung Infuse 4G features a large and vibrant 4.5-inch touch screen that's great for browsing and videos. The Android smartphone is ultrathin and has an 8-megapixel camera and snappy performance.
The bad: The lower-resolution screen makes text look a bit pixelated. AT&T's 4G data speeds are slow.
The bottom line: The Samsung Infuse 4G disappoints in some areas, but it's still a very good Android smartphone for AT&T customers as long as you're OK with the larger design.
First introduced at CES 2011, the Samsung Infuse 4G finally reaches AT&T's network on May 15 for $199.99 with a two-year contract. The Infuse 4G is the carrier's latest Android device, and it sure is getting a lot of fanfare. Not only is it being marketed as the thinnest smartphone available in the U.S., but AT&T says the Infuse is also its fastest 4G handset. Is it all hype or does the Infuse actually deliver? Read on to find out.
Design
On the opposite end of the size spectrum from the petite HP Veer 4G, the Samsung Infuse 4G has a massive 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen. The rectangular slab of a phone is admittedly large at 5.2 inches tall by 2.8 inches wide, and its size will certainly be a turnoff for many. That said, it's only 0.35 inch thick, which Samsung claims makes it the thinnest smartphone available in the U.S., so despite its looks, the phone feels rather manageable once in hand.
Plus, the Infuse 4G weighs just 4.9 ounces, so it also feels light. This is largely due to its plastic construction, and though we've been very critical of Samsung in the past for putting too much plastic in its Galaxy S phones, the company at least added a textured surface to the Infuse's battery door to give it a more high-quality feel.
The 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display is the main attraction of the Infuse 4G. It offers 50 percent more subpixels than the previous generation of Super AMOLED touch screens, so you get better contrast and outdoor visibility. The display is indeed stunning, with its rich and vibrant colors and deep blacks, so videos and images looked exceptional. Plus, it offers good viewing angles and is still readable outdoors.
There's also the fact that the Infuse 4G has one of the biggest screens available on a smartphone. As you would imagine, the extra screen real estate helps when viewing Web pages and enhances the multimedia experience. It also makes for a spacious onscreen keyboard (you have a choice of using either the Swype, Samsung, or Android keyboard), and the extra-large text makes for easy reading. That said, with a WVGA resolution (480x800 pixels) stretched across such a large screen, text and Web images can look a bit pixelated. It's certainly not a deal breaker, considering the other benefits of the Super AMOLED Plus display, but it's something we definitely noticed.
Below the screen, you get four touch-sensitive buttons for the menu, home, back, and search functions. The top of the device houses the headphone jack, while the Micro-USB port is located on the bottom. There's a volume rocker on the left side, and the power button is on the right. We've said it many times before and we'll say it again, but it would be nice if there were a dedicated camera button. The smartphone's 8-megapixel camera and flash sit on the back, and on front just above the display on the left side is the 1.3-megapixel camera.
The Samsung Infuse 4G comes packaged with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a preinstalled 2GB microSD card, a wired stereo headset, an MHL-to-HDMI adapter, and reference material. We should note that the first 500,000 Infuse customers will also receive a $25 voucher to use with Samsung's Media Hub video store from which you can rent and buy movies and TV shows.
Software
The Infuse 4G uses Android 2.2.1 with Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. A majority of the smartphones shipping today run Android 2.2 so we're not particularly surprised that the Infuse does the same, but still, it would have been nice to see Android 2.3 Gingerbread on the smartphone. Samsung would not comment on future updates (perhaps after learning the hard way about sticking to update plans), but we expect to see Gingerbread come to the Infuse in the future.
You get a total of seven home screens that you can customize with various widgets and shortcuts. TouchWiz now also has a feature similar to HTC's Leap screen in which you can pinch the screen to get a thumbnail view of all your home screens or menu pages. The main menu of applications is shown in a simple grid layout with bold icons. It's a very simple presentation of Android and definitely makes the OS easier to use for newbies, but we're sure Android purists will have a very different opinion of TouchWiz.
Features
The Samsung Infuse 4G offers quad-band world roaming, a speakerphone, speed dial, voice commands, conference calling, and text and multimedia messaging with threaded chat view. The smartphone can handle video calls using its front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera. The handset doesn't come preloaded with a video chat client, but you can find options such as Fring in the Android Market.
The smartphone is equipped with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. It's also the first HSDPA Category 14 4G phone for AT&T. This means the phone is capable of reaching theoretical download speeds of 21Mbps, whereas the carrier's previous 4G smartphones maxed out at 14.4Mbps. In addition, the Infuse's HSUPA radio (Category 6/5.76Mbps) will be enabled at launch, so customers shouldn't run into any of the problems that Motorola Atrix 4G and HTC Inspire 4G owners did with upload speeds. We detail our experience with the "4G" data speeds in the Performance section below, but for now, let's just say they were disappointing.
The smartphone comes loaded with a number of apps and services, including the Quickoffice suite, Samsung's Write And Go (with which you can compose messages to send via SMS, e-mail, or Facebook) and Mini Diary apps, AT&T FamilyMap, and AT&T U-verse Live TV. A special edition of Angry Birds is also preloaded on the device. The version has a special level that, once completed, will unlock a "Golden Egg" Easter egg that will lead you to a Web site where you can register to win free prizes from Samsung.
Though you can't uninstall the AT&T services, the carrier at least now allows you to install non-Market apps on the device. To enable this, simply go to Settings > Applications and check the "Unknown sources" box. The Infuse 4G has 16GB of internal memory and an expansion slot that supports up to 32GB cards, so you should have more than enough space for apps and other files.
The Infuse 4G comes with an 8-megapixel camera with flash, autofocus, and 720p HD video recording. You get a myriad of editing options and tools, including antishake, blink detection, exposure settings, and various effects. Typically, we've seen good results from Samsung's cameras, but there were some issues this time around. Though picture quality was sharp, photos taken in indoor environments had a pinkish hue to them. Outdoor shots were much better, however, and recorded HD video clips also came out looking great.
Performance
We tested the quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) Samsung Infuse 4G in San Francisco using AT&T service and call quality was slightly muffled. Though there wasn't any distracting background noise, voices sounded a bit garbled at times, both on our end and on the other side of the phone, so we had to listen very closely to understand our callers. We had a similar experience with speakerphone quality, and at the highest volume level, the audio at times sounded blown out.
Samsung Infuse 4G call quality sample Listen now:
We didn't have any dropped calls during our review periods. We also paired the smartphone with the Logitech Mobile Traveller Bluetooth headset and the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones and had no problems making calls or listening to music.
Using Ookla's Speedtest.net app on the phone, we averaged download speeds of 3.99Mbps and upload speeds of 0.69Mbps. On the positive side, the results were better than what we got on the Motorola Atrix 4G and HTC Inspire 4G, but they're still slow compared with other providers' 4G networks. At such speeds, CNET's full site loaded in 20 seconds, while the mobile sites for CNN and ESPN came up in 8 seconds and 10 seconds respectively. High-quality YouTube clips loaded in several seconds and played back without interruption, but the Infuse's browser had some difficulty handling Flash sites and content.
The Infuse 4G is powered by a 1.2GHz single-core processor. We understand that many people are hungry for dual-core phones, but the Infuse 4G is still a pretty snappy device. Apps launched quickly, and we were able to navigate through the various screens and menus without trouble. Occasionally, there was some slight sluggishness when opening certain apps, but overall we found the Infuse to be a solid performer.
The Samsung Infuse 4G ships with a 1,750mAh lithium ion battery with a rated talk time of 8 hours and up to 16 days of standby time. The smartphone fell an hour short of the rated talk time in our battery drain tests but 7 hours is still impressive. Plus, we experienced good day-to-day battery life; with moderate usage, we can usually go a full day or a little more on a single charge. According to FCC radiation tests, the Infuse 4G has a digital SAR rating of 0.20W/kg and a Hearing Aid Compatibility rating of M3.
Conclusions
AT&T has slowly but surely been beefing up its selection of Android phones, and the Samsung Infuse 4G is another good addition to its lineup. There are certainly some aspects of the phone that were disappointing, including the unimpressive 4G data speeds and the lack of some of the latest features (such as Gingerbread and a dual-core processor), but in the end, the Infuse 4G is very much a solid Android smartphone. Obviously, its large size will mean it won't appeal to everybody, but if you're OK with that, you'll get a beautiful screen for browsing the Web and watching video, good performance, and decent battery life.
User reviews
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A mobile powerhouse that exceeded all expectations
by JeremyRoth on March 5, 2012
Pros: 1. Phone is lightning fast
2. Screen is incredibly crisp, bright, and vibrant
3. Android 2.2 is pretty fantastic
4. camera is very nice, 8MP 4x zoom + LED flash
5. Amazing speaker, sound quality
6. Thin & LightCons: 1. The phone is a bit slippery
2. HDMI adapter needs to be powered through the USB cord
3. WiFi slow to detect new networksSummary: During my research I found mostly positive reviews for the Infuse. The few user complaints I came across tended to be related to the large screen size (too big?), thin ...
Summary: During my research I found mostly positive reviews for the Infuse. The few user complaints I came across tended to be related to the large screen size (too big?), thin profile (fragile?), and light weight (toy like?). I too was concerned that it would be a little too large to be easily pocketable. After about a week with the device I can say that this device fits in pocket very well. It is so thin and light that most of the time I don't even notice that I have something in my pocket. I was considering a belt clip case for the phone, but probably won't get one for now.
There are several different facets that could be reviewed with this phone. Here are some of the most important for me.
--SCREEN--
Simple gorgeous. Makes even high end computer screens look bad. I had high expectations here, and they were exceeded handily. The screen has a resolution of a little over 200 pixels per inch - which is nearly three times as dense as most computer screens. It's incredibly crisp, bright, and vibrant. There is no color distortion at any viewing angle. The glass is well coated and although glossy, doesn't appear to suffer from excessive glare. The screen on my Android Tablet (Asus Transformer) is much more difficult to see in bright rooms.
--BUILD AND FORM FACTOR--
Dimensions: 2.7" wide, 5.1" high, 0.35" thick
I was concerned it was going to be too big, but I haven't found this to be the case. It fits into my pocket with ease and so far seems to resist scratches well. I've even dropped it already and the phone suffered no ill effects (not even a scratch). The back cover is a thin textured plastic piece that looks great and gives it a high end feel. The sides are a glossy black plastic and while it looks very nice, can sometimes make it tricky to hold onto. I don't plan on getting a case for the phone, but if I find myself dropping it often, then I'll look into it.
--RECEPTION AND CALL QUALITY--
In short, better than any other phone I've ever owned. I'm coming from a Samsung Impression (semi-smart phone), and the sound quality of the infuse is head and shoulders above it. Callers voices are clearer than I've ever heard from a cell phone before. This was an unexpected surprise. Reception also seems to be better than that of most other phones. I get abysmal phone reception in my apartment. Most people have to go outside to get a decent phone call. I can now move further away from the front of my apartment than I could before while still getting good reception. It doesn't sound like much, but for those who don't get great reception in their area, it could be very valuable.
--SPEED--
This is a fast phone. I was concerned about "only" having a single core processor and "only" having 512MB of RAM, but again these concerns have been unfounded. Responsiveness of the phone is quite good and it almost never lags (slows down slightly when installing apps). The keyboard can actually keep up with my fast typing, and the swiping of screens and pushing of icons happens quickly. This phone installs and runs apps noticeably faster than my Asus Transformer, which is impressive given the huge size differential. I have zero remorse for passing up the faster Galaxy 2 for this phone.
--CAMERA AND SPEAKERS--
I won't mince words, the speakers are awful. Don't even attempt to listen to music with the built in speakers because it won't do it justice. A far better option for any type of multimedia is plugging the included headphones into the jack on the top of the phone. This gives vastly improved sound instantly.
The camera feature is a mixed bag. The sensor seems to be quite good for a camera phone, however it's hobbled by the interface. There is no dedicated shutter button, but there is a basic mix of camera controls in the included software. Image quality is good for a phone, but point-and-shoots are still better in every way. For most casual users, this camera phone will probably take the place of their point and shoot.
--SOFTWARE--
It comes with Android 2.2 installed and it's pretty fantastic. I have Android 3.1 on my tablet and while "3.1" sounds a lot better than "2.2", the 2.2 on the Infuse does everything I could want and then some. For 99% of the population, you could leave 2.2 on this phone and be happy for the life of the phone.
AT&T has installed a handful of branded apps which can't be removed without rooting the phone. Most are fairly unintrusive, so there is no great harm in leaving them. Most of these apps are geared towards getting you to spend more money on subscription services to AT&T when in reality you can probably find free apps to do the exact same thing. You can use "Superoneclick" and "Titanium Backup" (both free) to quickly and safely remove these apps if you are so inclined.
Aside from the handful of AT&T apps, the phone is set up very well with a couple dozen of basic, but very useful apps. Being Android, there is obviously a TON of customization here, but right off the bat you get the most basic apps to do what most people need to do. Emailing and texting are excellent on this phone straight out of the box.
--BATTERY LIFE AND CHARGING--
Again here, better than expected. I read horror stories about terrible battery life with this phone (granted these reviews are from mid 2011), but I just haven't experienced it. I typically get a full day (14 hours) out of the phone with moderate usage while only running the battery down to 30% or so late at night. While I definitely expect to have to charge the phone every day, as of now I never worry about making it through the day without charging. You can install various battery saver apps (I use Battery Dr Saver) which will extend life further.
Charging is done via a standard micro-USB cable and plugs up into any USB port. Charging isn't particularly quick, so you'll probably have to leave it overnight to charge it completely when it runs low.
--CONCLUSION--
So far I'm delighted with the phone. I've found the hardware to be exceptional and the software platform to be reliable and extremely useful and innovative. The somewhat largish screen on this phone just makes the software that much more usable. It performs basic phone functions flawlessly and handles moderately complex multimedia without a hiccup. While this phone is technically a step down from the Galaxy 2, it doesn't feel like a compromise phone at all. Given the exceptional price under contract, this phone is a no brainer for those looking for an upgrade.
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Hope my review helpful21 out of 23 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Thoroughly Impressed!
by B-Evans on May 18, 2011
Pros: + Extremely thin
+ Phone is lightning fast
+ LCD screen is gorgeous and very bright
+ The camera is very nice. It has an 8 megapixel 4x zoom + LED flash
+ The video camera take beautiful recordings at 720pCons: - No have for cons
Summary: So I got my new phone yesterday from amazon. I decided to go with the Samsung Infuse 4G just to try something different.
Out of the box, the first thing ...Summary: So I got my new phone yesterday from amazon. I decided to go with the Samsung Infuse 4G just to try something different.
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Out of the box, the first thing you'll notice is the size of the phone itself. It's pretty big lengthwise (4.5 in screen) yet extremely thin, but still fits comfortably in my hand (I have huge hands). When I picked the phone up, I was in a state of disbelief at how light it is. It's really unbelievable how little the thing weighs. Overall the phone has a nice texture and looks rather professional. The glass on the front is made with corning gorilla glass, and looks gorgeous.
The phone is lightning fast, especially compared to my iphone 3Gs. Everything loads instantly, whether it be applications or zipping through the menus. I am thoroughly impressed with the phone's speed. I'm new to android, and navigating the phone was very easy. It comes preinstalled with 2.2 (FROYO).
The LCD screen is gorgeous (as are most samsung displays) and very bright. Even the lowest brightness setting is almost painful to look at in the dark for a long time.
The camera is very nice. It has an 8 megapixel 4x zoom + LED flash, and takes great pictures. The video camera take beautiful recordings at 720p. There are some settings you can fool around with that you normally wouldn't see on a phone, which is nice. I'll upload some pictures to give an example.
One of the cooler apps I installed and had time to fool around with was the N64 emulator, and to my suprise it ran flawlessly, no stuttering or anything. I played mario 64, and got the first star. I think this is a testament to the power and capabilities of the phone.
I love the phone so far, way better than my old IPhone. Definitely pick this up if you're in the market for a new AT&T phone. For the $150 price tag, I couldn't be happier.
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Updated on Sep 27, 2011
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King of the AT&T Hill
by dumbego on June 26, 2011
Pros: - Battery life
- Screen - big and bright
- Hardware - Internal Storage and Processor
- Design - light and thin
- OSCons: - Fewer widgets than HTC Sense
- AT&T - it really isn't a 4g phone in any sense of the term because AT&T's network prevents you from taking advantage of the phone's full potential
- "Outdated" - TouchWiz 3.0, Android 2.2
- Bugs during the first coSummary: As per usual, I completely disagree with CNET's conclusions. Let's take a loot at their two major complaints -
1. AT&T's data speeds
2. "Pixelated" ...Summary: As per usual, I completely disagree with CNET's conclusions. Let's take a loot at their two major complaints -
1. AT&T's data speeds
2. "Pixelated" screen
Allow me to answer for both -
1. Yes, AT&T is the worst carrier when it comes to 4g. I'm getting nowhere near what they claim I should be getting, and I live in a city. Not a metropolis, but a small city, nonetheless.
2. Their second complaint just isn't true. You will see pixelated text if it gets down to maybe size 6 font and you try to zoom it. Otherwise, you won't notice any pixelation.
Now, allow me to elaborate on some of the finer points.
I've read many reviews which criticize the battery life on this phone. Either these people have never used a smartphone before, or they didn't take care of the battery by draining it to zero at least once before charging it up, because the phone does a great job. It comes with a Task Manager pre-installed, and it does a great job closing most apps on its own. Considering the size of the screen, with moderate use (an hour of playing music through the speaker, five to ten minutes of talking, texting throughout the day, occasional web browsing, half an hour of reading an e-book, all per day), I can get 1.5-2 days out of the battery. The one complaint I have is that it takes a long time to bring that up to charge. Turned off, it takes about 3 hours to go from 0-100%, and turned on, about 4. It's not the end of the world, but is certainly something to take into consideration.
The most impressive thing about the phone is, undoubtedly, the screen. I came from an HTC Aria, one of the smallest devices out there, to this behemoth, and the difference is incredible, especially in typing. On the Aria, I basically had to live by autocorrect, but now it is far much less so. Additionally, the default Android keyboard is very user-friendly. The screen is clearly visible when turned up all the way in direct sunlight, and the phone comes with the option of automatically adjusting the brightness based on your surroundings. Most of the time, I use this feature.
The phone is, naturally, very snappy. It can multitask extremely well, and plays high quality videos without a single hiccup. A nice added bonus is the 13 GB of internal storage, a far cry from the roughly 2.5 GB TOTAL (SD card included) on the Aria (granted, they're two very different phones, but it's the only reference point I have). It also comes with a 2 GB SD card, so you have plenty of room for apps, music, and videos. Speaking of videos, the MediaHub credit is useful, but buys you very little. The only real "bargains" are video rentals, and those range from $2-5 for 24 hours, depending on the movie. Movie purchases are as much as $18. So, they give you $25, but it's deceptive in that it buys you very little. I'll certainly use the credit, but I don't think I'll be using MediaHub once I've spent that.
Kudos to Samsung on the design. While the screen could have warranted a kickstand for watching videos, it likely keeps it out in order to maintain its incredibly slim profile. In fact, the phone doesn't really feel that big, because although it is wide and tall, it's also very thin and light, something you will likely have to experience in person to fully appreciate. As for the style, you can just look at the video and see for yourself.
Now, I realize that there have been complains about the OS, in that it has neither TouchWiz 4.0 nor Android 2.3. However, as I saw with the upgrade from 2.1 to 2.2 on my Aria, the reality is that there's very little difference between each small update. The lack of TouchWiz 4.0 bothers me more than the lack of Android 2.3, and hopefully we'll see an update soon (though I won't hold my breath). Regardless, it really wasn't a deal breaker for me.
I did have some problems with bugs during the first couple of days. The phone simply froze up on me a couple of times, and I also had difficulty getting the Media Scanner to scan and locate the SD card that I had swapped from my old phone to this one. In the end, I just used my computed, moving the files from the old card onto the phone, and using the SD card that came with the phone, and the problem went away (perhaps a newer generation SD card, I don't know enough to give an adequate explanation, myself). Additionally, within the first few days, I had trouble with the phone locking up, especially when using the music player. I changed music players, and started using SongBird (I made the switch because there doesn't seem to be shuffle on the stock player, and that's a feature I enjoy using). After starting with SongBird and getting my music library perfectly synced, those bugs also went away. One thing that you should note, though, is that the screen might react to stray hairs, smudges, etc on the screen. If the phone suddenly starts jumping around or hitting random buttons, turn the screen off and clean it. It should be fine.
In conclusion, this is most certainly the best phone in Android's lineup. It beats the pants off of the iPhone (which I've also had the "pleasure" of experiencing before), and certainly makes up for the lack of dual core with its screen and OS, pushing it ahead of the Atrix.14 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Phone for AT&T
by icedearth15324 on May 17, 2011
Pros: -Large Screen
-Very Fast Response
-Screen looks amazing
-Very thin and extremely light
-Chicago's 4G is pretty goodCons: -With a case it makes the phone almost as large as an Iphone in an otterbox
-Coming from an Iphone, Droid UI is hard to get used toSummary: I've had this phone since sunday afternoon and so far it has been amazing. Battery life so far is quite good, went a solid 8 hours of semi-active use ...
Summary: I've had this phone since sunday afternoon and so far it has been amazing. Battery life so far is quite good, went a solid 8 hours of semi-active use and the phone got to around 65%. Haven't made any phone calls yet so I can't comment on the call quality.
For people that are used to an Iphone, getting used to Droid is quite difficult in my opinion. How certain things function is very different, but it is growing on me.
Although it is not a duel core, you honestly wouldn't notice. The phone is quick as hell. Apps pop up fast, close quickly, I've even had tons of Apps running without it slowing down.
Now for the 4G. I live in the suburbs of Chicago, and the 4G is superb. Their advertised 4G speeds of 6Mbps download are true by my house. When running speedtest I got 5.6Mbps download and 1.3Mbps upload, which is around the same speeds I get from Uverse. So I am definitely impressed with their 4G performance so far. I do however know that as soon as I leave the Chicago area I will probably lose these speeds but I'm impressed either way.
In conclusion, for being my first Droid phone it definitely is different from my old Iphone. The Iphone did have certain things that made it better. However, I am certain that given time, I will love this phone more than I did my Iphone and it really will help remove all the smack talking against AT&T and having a solid Droid line.10 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent, replaced my iphone 4.
by chrishd3z on May 17, 2011
Pros: A-) 8 megapixel camera takes superb pictures
B-) Battery is able to last a full day (which is why I choose this instead of a dual core Android phone)
C-) Screen is huge but manageable. Due to its screen size your able to take more pleasure in surfing webCons: A-) I'm still stuck with Android 2.2. Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) would of been highly welcomed.
B-) TouchWiz 4.0 is not included, although TouchWiz 3.0 does its job.
C-) Resolution could of gone up a bit. Icons are just to big.
D-) Data services are fasterSummary: Well Samsung has finally rised and is offering a product worth buying. I sold my iphone 4 to get this phone (before the resale value goes down) and I must ...
Summary: Well Samsung has finally rised and is offering a product worth buying. I sold my iphone 4 to get this phone (before the resale value goes down) and I must say I dont regret doing so. This phone has a screen to die for and a camera that outshines that of the competition. Now I finally have a device where surfing the web is done without constraints. Don't get me wrong, the Iphone is a good phone but the limits of its screen size takes away some of the joy of surfing the web.
I dont care so much about the lost of apps. Instead of using apps now i can just surf the web. Regardless, most everyday used apps found in the App store are found in Android, its the games that are slow to reach the Android community.
Many complain that this phone doesn't have a dual core processor but from my understanding these devices (dual cores) are battery hogs. The Infuse has a 1.2 ghz single core processor and it is this that allows it to be able to operate a full day (we can thank the bigger battery as well). Overall the phone is fast and I have yet to run into any hiccups with it.
The one thing I do wish for is "Gingerbread". Samsung has this Android OS update available for its European market so why leave us out? I know its all part of the market play and Im betting At&T has more fault in this than Samsung but Jesus give us a product with the latest update from the start. Android 2.2 holds its ground though and Samsung did include some Gingerbread features in this phone so no hard feelings (for now).
Excellent buy, no regrets and It stands out.8 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Pretty impressed!!
by skarfy on May 16, 2011
Pros: The phone feels much smaller than it is, due to thinness and weight
Beautiful screen
Haven't noticed any latency at all yet
Rear texture is very niceCons: With screen protector, touch screen a little finnicky
Wish volume and power switch weren't on the same latitudeSummary: I'm really impressed. This is my first Android device; have iPad2, had iPhone 4, have blackberry bold. I was initially worried that this would be too big, but it ...
Summary: I'm really impressed. This is my first Android device; have iPad2, had iPhone 4, have blackberry bold. I was initially worried that this would be too big, but it is thin and wonderfully light. Goes into front pocket easily, (barely notice it in a rear pocket). The screen is great - rented some movies from media hub, and the definition blows me away. The only negative for me thus far is the touch screen is not 100% responsive, but I think it is due to the screen protector (so that may come off shortly). Love the textured back. Compared to my iPhone (and certainly my BB), there is no noticeable latency in switching between apps and screens.
UPDATE;
Of course, it hasn't been 24 hours yet, so I'll update later.
Updated on May 26, 2011
Have had my Infuse 2 weeks now. I really like Android after my iPhone...definitely a better experience for me.
I have had instances where the Infuse hangs - but I'm going to blame this on several apps open, as well as Google's Music beta...had to hard restart a few. There is one disappointing attribute that is happening though - I don't get as strong as signal as with my ATT blackberry, (infuse gets maybe 1-2 bars, and bb gets 4-5). Also, takes a good 5 minutes for Infuse to recognize corporate hotspot...I can watch the wifi scanning and it takes a long time to find it. Same as with other hotspots. Not good. I also have found the bluetooth conx to my car is not 100% (sometimes it connects, sometimes not). Again, compared to my ATT BB, there is no comparison. BB connects 100% of time to known hotspots, and bluetooth. The Infuse is showing some inconsistency here. Gonna keep my eye on it, but if it gets worse, could be a dealbreaker before the 30 days is up6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best phone I've had. 6 months and still in love withit.
by bear378 on January 9, 2012
Pros: Screen is great, camera is awesome. Internet is fast. Never crashes.
Best of all, it is the second best phone in the market, radiation-wise. If your brain is a factor, see http://reviews.cnet.com/2719-6602_7-291-1.html.Cons: Can't redial with a single command. Not cool.
Speaker is mediocre (with earphones the music is great).
Cant synchronize with Outlook (but neither can the Iphones or androids).Summary: I've had this phone since the middle of July, 2011. Can't complain. In fact I love it.
Sure it drains the battery, just as any other android or ...Summary: I've had this phone since the middle of July, 2011. Can't complain. In fact I love it.
Sure it drains the battery, just as any other android or IPhone does, but it probably takes more time to do so. And I use the brightest setting. You will need a charger at home and in the office, just as my children do with their Evo, MyTouch, and IPhone. And I don't use a car charger.
Can't undertand the complaints about crashes. This phone has yet to crash. Once, and I never figured out why, I found it dead in the morning. Had to take out the battery and re insert it. That was three months ago and it hasn't happenned again.
To the traveling guy who stated reception was poor, you sure got a lemon, because reception of my phone is as good or BETTER than the Iphone's.
Having said all that:
Tadaaaaaa: Beware. I just toyed with my friends new Windows smartphone (Windows 7.5, I think) and it beats androids and iphones hands down. No kidding. Go to your neighborhood ATT store and see the Samsung Focus S (not focus flash, nor previous focus phones but the lastest Focus S). It will blow you out of your socks.
I have not seen the HTC Titan, but go see it too. It is a HUGE windows smartphone.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Makes my old Droid Incredible seem ordinary.
by moodeblooz on December 1, 2011
Pros: Screen resolution is phenomenal ! Clear, bright, easy to read. While it may be big, it is very lightweight and slim. Can't beat the speed of the 4G network, browser pages refresh quickly, streaming video blazes and both down and up loads are fast.
Cons: Battery can drain fairly quickly if the brightness is set too high. Luckily with the AMOLED screen, a low setting is usually plenty. Other than that, no beefs from me.
Summary: If you are like me and just can't justify the cost of an Iphone, you will be more than happy with the Samsung Infuse.
Summary: If you are like me and just can't justify the cost of an Iphone, you will be more than happy with the Samsung Infuse.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Android Phone I've Had
by gb9121957 on June 5, 2011
Pros: SCREEN IS AWESOME Don't know where the pixelated idea is coming from. Mines not pixelated at all. Battery lasts even with 4g, bluetooth and gps antennas on. Network is finally getting faster. I have enough real estate for my fingers. Don't get a he
Cons: Needs better bluetooth headset voice dial app. Takes a little longer to get used to touchwiz. Wish it had a kickstand.
Summary: Gingerbread is coming for this phone. Been getting 3-12 mbps lately on the hspa+. I Don't know why reviewers are bombing on this phone it's the first android ...
Summary: Gingerbread is coming for this phone. Been getting 3-12 mbps lately on the hspa+. I Don't know why reviewers are bombing on this phone it's the first android I've had that I can use all day thats not like carrying a brick around. It's an android! you can put the software you want on it. Would like to get bigger battery to add a little weight to the phone. Android market bluetooth apps are very lacking (need some pros to dev some better apps ) i.e. headset sound and mic routing.
On the pros I meant to say that I don't get a headache as fast when using it. Due to the size and clarity of the screen.
Updated on Jun 5, 20112 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing and specactular.
by niralramesh2 on January 7, 2012
Pros: Fast
Great Camera
Responsive
Great XDA Support
Thin
Large ScreenCons: Battery (its okay)
Not Dual Core (fast anyway)Summary: This is a great phone for a great price. With CM7 this is faster than a brand new galaxy s2. Superb phone, never disappoints me.
Summary: This is a great phone for a great price. With CM7 this is faster than a brand new galaxy s2. Superb phone, never disappoints me.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: 5190290
- Description: The Infuse 4G is an ultra-thin smartphone, so it's easy to slip into a purse or pocket. You'll have access to over 150,000 Android apps, allowing you total freedom to create your own customized collection of apps to fit your individual lifestyle. To a smartphone, the screen is critical. Infuse 4G's screen gives you a full spectrum of rich, vivid color with high color contrast, for an incredible cinematic experience. The screen's amazing luminance allows you to easily read the display even in daylight. With its brilliant color and thin design, the Infuse 4G is fantastic for social messaging, outstanding browsing and entertainment on-the-go. With the Infuse 4G, you're only seconds away from being able to watch hit movies and TV shows from Samsung Media Hub. It's your best entertainment experience on-the-go in a handheld device. With the brilliant color and sound, videos and TV shows come to life. Once you choose a movie or show to watch, the content can be shared with up to four other devices. The Infuse 4G has an incredible 8.0 Megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and auto-focus. It shoots 720p HD video with incredible detail! Now you can send stunning photos and videos to friends, and have high quality images to share with your social network. There is also a 1.3 Megapixel front-facing camera for video chats. Blazing speed is ultra important for the Infuse 4G. Its 1.2 GHz high speed processor runs apps and websites with almost no waiting time. Combine it with enhanced backhaul, and you'll have super fast 4G data connection speeds with HSPA+.
General
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.77 in
- Depth 0.36 in
- Height 5.15 in
- Weight 4.9 oz
- Body Color Caviar black
Cellular
- Technology GSM / UMTS
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider AT&T
- Operating System Android 2.2 OS
- Application Software Adobe Flash Player
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Supported Email Protocols POP3,
IMAP4 - Supported Social Networks and Blogs Facebook
- Messaging & Data Features Adobe Flash support
- Mobile Services Samsung Media Hub,
AT&T Music,
YouTube,
Gmail,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSPA+,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - WLAN Security WPA,
WPA2,
WEP - Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Additional Features TV-out via HDMI,
Software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air),
Multitasking Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV,
MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
AAC,
AMR Processor
- Clock Speed 1.2 GHz
Memory
- Bult-in Memory 16 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
- Features Video recording
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
Display
- Type OLED display - Color
- Technology Super AMOLED Plus
- Diagonal Size 4.5 in
- Display Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Wallpaper
Connections
- Connector Type HDMI,
Micro-USB,
Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm Battery
- Capacity 1750 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 530 min,
Standby - up to 400 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter,
USB cable - Also Included microSD - 2 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
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