Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint)

 

Samsung Epic 4G is the Sprint’s edition of Samsung’s high-end Galaxy S. This is the carrier’s second 4G phone and it is the first to have a physical QWERTY keyboard. The powerful and high-end Android smartphone features a Super AMOLED screen and 1 GHz processor. It alsoshowcases a slide-out keyboard that adds a more executive look to the fashionable design. Because it is 4G, it can connect to the internet using Clearwire’sWiMAX. It is a great choice for businessmen who want to stay connected with their partners and for fashionable clients who want to have the feel of luxury.

 

Design

If you talk about fashionable phones, Samsung Epic 4G probably stands out from the crowd. The aesthetic design is very attractive to executives and corporate individuals. The colors are cooler and move toward the red/blue end of the spectrum. It boasts a 4.3 inch screen and a slide out QWERTY keyboard. It has five rows with slightly raised keys. If you do not wish to use the keyboard, Swype feature is used as the default on-screen option. The Super AMOLED touchscreen display dominates the front side. The power/lock button is on the top-right side along with a camera button while the volume rocker is on the left side. The back portion has all the battery cover.

 

Features

·         Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.5 x 0.6 inches

·         weight of 5.5 ounces

·         1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird Processor

·         Super AMOLED Touchscreen Display

·         Android 2.1

·         4.3 inch-screen

·         800 x 480

·         5 MP digital camera with LED flash and front-facing camera

 

Pros

As expected from AMOLED display, the Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint) boasts its big and excellent screen. It offers crisp images and vibrant colors comparable to other high-end phones.The supersaturated colors offer better visibility under direct sunlight. It can be used outdoors especially for businessmen who have to stay in the field. Its keyboard is ergonomically designed making texting and emailing more comfortable. Its performance is also fast and there is a great video support.

 

Cons

Epic 4G feels a little big and heavy. The slide-out keyboard adds to the width and thickness of the phone. The camera LED flash is too bright. It could even be a street light at night. The front-facing camera has a low resolution making video chatting more difficult. The battery can generate more heat with prolonged sessions. Thereis also no voice dialing over Bluetooth. At higher volume, the speaker phone experience poor quality. Some buttons can be unresponsive. It is also unfortunate that Epic 4G does not have a larger amount of internal memory.

 

Conclusion

The Samsung Epic 4G is an almost perfect execution of a high-end mobile device. It can compete with other popular smartphones in the market. Its solid build and executive look gives the feeling that this will last for a very long time. If you judge by the looks alone, this unit is a class leader. It is recommended for highly fashionable executives who like to feel a physical keyboard with their fingers.