Samsung Fascinate (Verizon Wireless)

 

Samsung Fascinate is a generous offering for all Verizon Wireless subscribers. The unit is slimmer and easier to hold than its other rivals like the Motorola Droid X. It also features a faster processor than the HTC Droid Incredible and Motorola Droid 2. As a part of the Samsung Galaxy S family, you expect some similarities. All units share the same bright screen and speedy processor. Thanks to 1 GHz Super AMOLED screen, 5 MP camera and Android 2.1 TouchWiz extensions. With these improvements and the affordable price contract, this can be your chance to shift to a smartphone and enjoy the same convenience and luxury of using one.

 

Design

 

The Samsung Fascinate from Verizon Wireless is very similar with the Samsung Beam. Although the main features are the same with the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S family, the physical features of Fascinate are slightly different because Verizon has customized it. The design is all black and it is slim and solid. Below the keyboard has four touch buttons. The power button is on the right side, volume control buttons on the left side and 3.5 mm headphone jack and microUSB port on top. It also comes with a physical camera button. Fascinate boasts its large 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED screen and a 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird CPU processor with Android 2.1 operating system. These features make the smartphone stand out from the rest.

 

Features

 

• Dimensions: 4.92 x 2.53 x 0.39 inches

• weight :4.16 ounces

• PowerVR SGX540 Graphics Processor

• Single core 1000MHz, ARM Cortex-A8 Processor

• 384 MB RAM and 2 GB Built-in Storage

• 5 MP camera with LED Flash (Autofocus, smile detection, ISO control, burst mode, digital zoom, panorama effects and self-timer)

• Android 2.3, 2.2, 2.1

• 4 inches screen Super AMOLED Display

• 480 x 800 pixels

• microSD, microSDHC of up to 32 GB

 

Pros

 

The slim design is light and very portable. You barely knew that it is there when you put it in your pocket. Its size is in between the Motorola Droid X and HTC Droid Incredible. The feel is just right for most smartphone shoppers. The beautiful and crisp screen is viewable even when outdoors and in direct sunlight. The 5 MP camera with flash takes excellent photos even in completely darkened room. The TouchWiz 3.0 interface gives it an iPhone appearance which is a good thing for those who want the touch of Apple.

 

Cons

 

Battery life is poor as expected with other Android phones. But if compared with Captivate and Vibrant, the unit is better. The voice dialing command can be inappropriate at times. It’s having a difficult time recognizing number commands. The noise cancellation performs badly thus making calls in noisy environment a hassle.

 

Conclusion

 

Samsung Fascinate (Verizon Wireless) is just as good as the other more expensive phones from different carriers. The screen is truly beautiful and it can turn heads. The processor, powered by 1GHz processor is the fastest in the business. The multi-media experience is incredible as well. On the outside, it has a good and solid design. Overall, all these features makeit another great choice for Verizon subscribers.