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ubergizmo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Epic 4G is an excellent Android phone, but arguably not the sexiest one. It is fast, very responsive and can handle media and games beautifully – thanks to its AMOLED display and fast processor. The Epic 4G looks like many other Galaxy S phones and the Samsung design is consistent across its line-up, which is a very good thing. However, a couple of small details like the Android buttons and the on/off button should be worked out for future releases.

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Oct 19, 2010

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gadgetreview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Of course, most of us are tied to our service provider, so the Epic 4G only really contends with the HTC Evo 4G, as the only other 4G phone currently available. But choosing between the two isn’t like picking between the Droid X or Droid 2. The Epic 4G is the best Android phone for sprint, thanks to a combination of great software and good hardware, and easily one of the best Android phones currently out. Though as we’ve seen with Android phones over the past year, that may not mean much. For the time being, however, the Samsung’s Epic 4G is a great phone to upgrade to.

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Dec 06, 2010

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Taking a closer gander at their on-contract pricing, the $50 dollar separation between the Google Nexus S and Samsung Epic 4G doesn't necessarily come into consideration as much that one would suspect. Sure the Nexus S sports some new hardware, like its NFC chip and Contour Display, but that doesn't translate to something eye catching enough to catch the attention of consumers all around. But when you look at the Samsung Epic 4G, with its fantastic physical keyboard, support for 4G speeds and better camera, that $50 difference looks mightily more appealing in the present term.

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Dec 27, 2010

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

So is it the right phone for the job? In a word, yes -- the Epic 4G is a great device. Killer, even. Nothing speaks to us more strongly during the course of a review than finishing it and saying, "alright, I'm ready to buy this thing," and the Epic is on the short list of phones that has managed to do it. More than its Galaxy S siblings, it feels like the Epic has overcome its shortcomings -- notably the forgettable UI skin -- to shine, and it's a phone we could easily imagine using day to day.

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Aug 16, 2010

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phonedog‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Epic 4G is the most feature-packed device out of the Galaxy S series, and is one of the best Android handsets to date.

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Sep 09, 2010

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mobiledia‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Like the HTC Evo 4G, because of it's 4G connectivity, the Epic has a download edge over smartphones that run on the 3G Network. This makes it desirable for the 4G network alone. However, taking into consideration that Verizon and AT&T plan to roll out 4G networks in 2011, there promises to be more competition among 4G providers soon. And since the Sprint 4G service is only available in select markets, the 4G connectivity only makes sense as a selling point for users who can actually use it now.

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Oct 11, 2010

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

With each new iteration of Android smartphone we get closer to the perfect device. Samsung took some pretty big steps toward that ideal ‘droid but regressed in others. The move to Super AMOLED is key. With Super AMOLED the Epic 4G improves outdoor usability significantly. It’s a large enough jump to make the Nexus One’s display feel old. While Apple can tout the benefits of higher resolution, contrast is very important on these devices - especially for content consumption. I would have liked to have a brighter display on the Epic 4G, but the contrast ratio is great.

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Sep 06, 2010

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brighthand‘s review Edit Like Unlike

To those looking from other mobile platforms, the Epic 4G, even on Sprint, should enter your analysis. It has one of the best slider keyboards on the market, and is just a powerhouse in features and price. It might not be enough for many iPhone users as the Android OS still isn't as polished, but it's edging closer and closer. It got me to raise my eyes from my Nokia N97, and that says a ton. The Epic 4G is well worth the price of admission as an upgrade for Sprint customers, and worth at least a sneak-peek for those at other carriers wondering what the new bar for Android OS models looks like.

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Aug 30, 2010

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Out of the Galaxy phones I’ve tested, the Epic 4G is definitely the best, and it’s certainly one of the top Android phones available. The nicely designed physical keyboard, paired with the 4G goodness and front-facing camera, makes it hard to beat. The real question is whether it’s a better choice than the HTC EVO 4G. It’s a close call, but the Epic 4G slightly edges out the EVO.

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Sep 27, 2010

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Epic 4G is second, and because of this it will eternally be compared with the HTC EVO 4G. The two are actually very complimentary devices, but the Epic 4G stands tall on its own. The Super AMOLED display is gorgeous, the hardware keyboard is a requirement for some and the 1GHz Hummingbird processor is snappy. The Epic plays well to both the professional and multimedia crowd, and will find a home in many pockets because of this. It is a versatile device that offers anything a user could want. Though the portfolio may only be two strong right now, Sprint has yet another 4G winner on their hands with the Samsung Epic 4G.

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Aug 26, 2010

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Even if you don’t or won’t have 4G service, the Epic is a flexible, light, fun and easy-to-use superphone. The Epic might be a value match for the EVO, thanks to its super-bright super AMOLED screen, slide-out keyboard and pre-installed 16GB microSD card, and even taking into account its minor operational annoyances and comparative specification failings in camera MP and hotspot connectivity. But given you can buy a 16GB microsSD card for around $25, the Epic isn’t worth an extra $50 unless you absolutely need a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. So far, the Epic is one of the best phones on the market today.

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Aug 23, 2010

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Epic 4G is Sprint's top keyboarded smartphone, and it's the right choice for power users who like physical buttons.

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Aug 16, 2010

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A fantastic keyboard, 4G data capability, and a jaw-dropping display make this Android phone worth the premium.

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Aug 16, 2010

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Gizmodo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

When you compare the Epic to the EVO, the Epic is the clear winner. Whether it's the slide-out keyboard, better screen, longer battery life or Swype built in, there are plenty of reasons to choose this phone instead. Placed aside the other Galaxy S phones, the Epic still comes out ahead. It's the only one of the four that has 4G, the only one with a camera flash and the only one that has the slide-out keyboard. Most everything else across all four carriers are the same, except for small details in pricing and data plans. But when you're trying to decide between three skinny brothers and a stronger (but fatter) fourth brother, it's clear what the choice is.

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Aug 16, 2010

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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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Aug 15, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Tastes differ, but we feel pretty confident in calling the Samsung Epic 4G the best smartphone on the Sprint network today. That success is primarily the sum of the brilliant Super AMOLED display, excellent keyboard and speedy WiMAX connectivity. The compromise is TouchWiz, and we wish Samsung would concede that not everyone appreciates its skin and offer a way to return to the native Android UI.

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Aug 15, 2010

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