Ramon Nuez and I were fortunate enough to attend the Samsung launch party, where we got a sneak peek of the new line of Galaxy S mobile devices. There were celebrities, there were musicians, there were cameras, there were little tiny hamburgers, and of course there was tech.
Samsung Mobile released 4 brand new phones:
- Verizon – Samsung Fascinate
- Sprint — Samsung Epic 4G
- T-Mobile — Samsung Vibrant
- AT&T — Samsung Captive
Each phone has its own individual flavor. Samsung has a long tradition of well crafted technology, and you can see that they take their mobile market seriously, and with great pride.
Another Android Phone?
Yeah, yeah, I know what you are saying. Geez, it’s like another one is going to come out NEXT week! Ultimately, this is what is most annoying about this platform. So many phones, so many manufacturers, so much confusion. I agree with you.
HOWEVER, this can also be a good thing in the long run. Actually, a really GOOD thing. We haven’t reached the over-diversity peak of the scale yet, but we are getting there. Samsung realized that and offered 4 models that offer you the best of the Android platform, and will compete or exceed the specs of any of the other Android mobile devices out there.
Whether it be the amazing Super AMOLED screen, their TouchWiz user-interface, the custom TouchWiz apps (like Daily Briefing, Social Hub, Remote Control, etc.), hummingbird processor, or simply the quality design, you can bet that Samsung is now leading in this platform.
Which one, which one…
Look, it all comes down to your carrier. Personally, the Verizon Fascinate is my favorite, followed by the thin T-Mobile Vibrant, but I really would liked to have seen a forward facing camera like the Epic 4G has.
The Epic 4G has a physical keyboard, which I personally think is a waste of space since the on-screen Swype software (shipped as default) is a really good input method.
The AT&T Captive looks a little like the Blackberry Storm 2, and is a perfectly good device, I just like the styling of the other two.
Is it perfect?
No device is perfect, and each person has their own needs. So, this is where I wished for all phones in one.
For me, I would have liked an LED flash on the back, and a forward facing camera on all of the devices. One thing to note, Samsung made a point in removing the trackball/trackpad on most Android phones, to make way for the larger screen. I say, hurrah! Manufacturers have to push Android to be a truly touch-screen interface… no ‘mice’ needed.
As far as Parental Controls, again, Android fails to deliver. I am waiting to see if Android 2.2 or 3.0 will be adding any major changes to this shortfall.
Just try one
If you are looking for a new phone, I suggest you take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S line. The speed, screen, interface, and design are really sweet advances to the existing line of available Android smart devices.
More Information:
Samsung Mobile Introduces the U.S. to the Galaxy S – Ramon Nuez (Huffington Post)
Check out our pictures from the evening:
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