When will Samsung give out Review units?

**it.** · 08-15-2010, 10:33 PM

Samsung still hasn't given out any review units. Even though the epic has been announced, there has still been no unboxings or reviews of the thing. When will they start handing out review units?

**MissJennell#IM** · 08-15-2010, 10:58 PM

I hope soon!

**Mook1e** · 08-15-2010, 11:07 PM

Ask and ye shall receive:

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. Only thing is, the EVO is also on that short list for us -- and the better camera, bigger screen, and $50 savings versus the Epic still make it our winner in this 4G shootout, though only by the thinnest of margins. If you need a physical keyboard and you're looking for the one of the most musclebound Android phones money can buy, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

**mikachu** · 08-15-2010, 11:22 PM

Finally a review!!!!!!!!! been waiting like crazy. now I just gotta see one in person before I preorder. Lol hope they dont run out by then.

**fkabibil** · 08-15-2010, 11:25 PM

aGPS bug is alive and well according to engadget

**l44l44** · 08-15-2010, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by fkabibil

aGPS bug is alive and well according to engadget

No one really cares about that. All the iPhone models have horrible GPS issues, and no one made a big deal about those.

**ywenz** · 08-15-2010, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by boldstorm

No one really cares about that. All the iPhone models have horrible GPS issues, and no one made a big deal about those.

I care about it.. what if it's a hardware issue? If so, I would get the eVO then.. but I already pre-ordered from newegg..

WHat do you mean iphone has GPS issues?

**fkabibil** · 08-15-2010, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by boldstorm

No one really cares about that. All the iPhone models have horrible GPS issues, and no one made a big deal about those.

your kidding right, a great deal of functionality of android phones is tied to gps

**l44l44** · 08-16-2010, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by booggerg

I care about it.. what if it's a hardware issue? If so, I would get the eVO then.. but I already pre-ordered from newegg..

WHat do you mean iphone has GPS issues?

I'm assuming there probably have been other similar major GPS issues as well with the other iphone models. I don't follow that stuff closely.

**fkabibil** · 08-16-2010, 12:05 AM

the best news though is that it doesn't seem to have the same lag problems as the captivate and vibrant...

**fkabibil** · 08-16-2010, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by boldstorm

I'm assuming there probably have been other similar major GPS issues as well with the other iphone models. I don't follow that stuff closely.

This is not the same thing at all thats happening on the Galaxy S phones, The GPS is basically useless right now on the Captivate and Vibrant..good news is that the fix is on the way in september, just sucks that we'll have to deal with it for a month

**erickzig** · 08-16-2010, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by boldstorm

I'm assuming there probably have been other similar major GPS issues as well with the other iphone models. I don't follow that stuff closely.

Umm... That article is 2 years old. I've never had any issues with the GPS with my iPhone 3G. That's one of the few things that still works on it!

Overall, it was a pretty disappointing take on the phone. Not sure what I expected but maybe I'll revisit the Evo again... Or just wait for the next best thing...

**erickzig** · 08-16-2010, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by fkabibil

This is not the same thing at all thats happening on the Galaxy S phones, The GPS is basically useless right now on the Captivate and Vibrant..good news is that the fix is on the way in september, just sucks that we'll have to deal with it for a month

That really does suck. Why would anyone knowingly buy a phone that didn't work?

**jamex** · 08-16-2010, 12:16 AM

I know people that used the phone and gps worked fine. I will believe when I see it but if it does have a problem it is not a deal breaker. They said they were working on a fix

**it.** · 08-16-2010, 04:08 AM

I'm pretty sure you guys all have me to thank for these early reviews because I was the first one to ask

Also, I think the gps issue is being blown way out of proportion. A fix is coming in September! This isn't a hardware issue like the iphone's death grip!

**drizek** · 08-16-2010, 04:20 AM

I'm sick of the complaining about touchwiz, it isn't that bad. Just use launcher pro.

Sent From My Samsung Intercept

**it.** · 08-16-2010, 04:29 AM

Originally Posted by drizek

I'm sick of the complaining about touchwiz, it isn't that bad. Just use launcher pro.

yeah, it really isn't too bad. And considering galaxy s phones will be on all 4 US carriers, I wouldn't be at all surprised if cyanogen has something in the works. These days, you can root you're phone and port just about any version of Android you want. Hardware is just about the only thing that matters to me and based on these rave early reviews, it's looking like I won't be disappointed!

**jfenton** · 08-16-2010, 07:31 AM

Actually, two of the reviews noted no issues with the GPS at all.

Interesting to see how different reviewers see / experience things.

**ywenz** · 08-16-2010, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by boldstorm

I'm assuming there probably have been other similar major GPS issues as well with the other iphone models. I don't follow that stuff closely.

2008 article? are you kidding me android fanboy?

Just because apple screwed something up, it's okay this phone has a similar screw up? wth?

**Andrew Ruffolo** · 08-16-2010, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by booggerg

2008 article? are you kidding me android fanboy?

Just because apple screwed something up, it's okay this phone has a similar screw up? wth?

Do you want to go into antennaegate? I'm not justifying the other poster's comments, but Apple suffers from defects, just like any other company. My roomie's iphone 3g didn't connect to GPS at all. Never got a lock. I asked him why he didn't take it back, he said, "I'll just wait for the iphone 4". Most likely, Engadget tried to get GPS lock indoors, which my Hero has trouble doing as well, but still works great in the car, when I actually need it. Who cares if you can't tell other people your long and lat while tweeting if google maps nav works just fine? We'll see how widespread the issue is at launch.

**Aero** · 08-16-2010, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by rufflez

Do you want to go into antennaegate? I'm not justifying the other poster's comments, but Apple suffers from defects, just like any other company. My roomie's iphone 3g didn't connect to GPS at all. Never got a lock. I asked him why he didn't take it back, he said, "I'll just wait for the iphone 4". Most likely, Engadget tried to get GPS lock indoors, which my Hero has trouble doing as well, but still works great in the car, when I actually need it. Who cares if you can't tell other people your long and lat while tweeting if google maps nav works just fine? We'll see how widespread the issue is at launch.

I agree that iphone suffers from defects and blind following that is a cult, but as far as antenna gate, the evo is just as bad, as are the galaxies for the same exact problem with the antennas and death grip, and the dinosaur blackberries actually are the least afefcted.

**Darth Pooh#CB** · 08-16-2010, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Aero

I agree that iphone suffers from defects and blind following that is a cult, but as far as antenna gate, the evo is just as bad, as are the galaxies for the same exact problem with the antennas and death grip, and the dinosaur blackberries actually are the least afefcted.

OT, but...

Death Grip never bothered me, kind of makes sense right?

It's the one-touch thing that bothers me. It bothers me even more that they say it works the way it should but then offer free bumpers / cases.

**Phone#IM** · 08-16-2010, 11:15 AM

I am more concerned with when are stores gonna get their demo unit to play with

I cant wait for this phone to release

**Mattism78** · 08-16-2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Dre3001

I am more concerned with when are stores gonna get their demo unit to play with

I cant wait for this phone to release

I don't imagine they are going to have units at the store to demo until release date. I would love to be wrong but that's how I've seen phones in the past on other carriers.

**bridic** · 08-16-2010, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Mattism78

I don't imagine they are going to have units at the store to demo until release date. I would love to be wrong but that's how I've seen phones in the past on other carriers.

I agree as our Advocats just received their phones on Friday.