Now That We Know the Date, Getting It?

[objectuser]

So now we know it's available July 18th. I think I'm sold. Would like front-facing camera and flash, but really not sure how much I'd use either. I think almost not at all. Other than that, this phone is pretty darn good.

Anyone else decided?

 

[TheChefSLC]

I am excited to get this phone. It will be a change going from my bb9700 but it will be good.

 

[Lyanheart]

I'm extremely interested in the Captivate, but I want to wait and hear some first-hand accounts and reviews of it before I bite. Mostly interested in knowing how badly ATT screws it up.

 

[objectuser]

I'm coming from an iPhone 3G and am excited to try something new and something fast (my iPhone is dog slow).

I get the AT&T worry as well. I'm comfortable with rooting mine and plan to do that either if I don't like what AT&T has done or the 2.2 update is not quick in arriving.

 

[jhnstn00]

Yes

Would be in line on Sunday, but will be out of town. Manager is holding one till 23rd when I can get to the store. Can't wait... Been waiting for new phone since Oct 2009 on AT&T. Had the Pre-Plus for 25 days, but couldn't get good 3G or Edge reception on a road trip. Really wanted an Strong (1GHz) Android, but got Pre cause couldn't wait any longer.

 

[Theophilus73]

Heck yes I am!!!

 

[demp_D-1417]

I plan to purchase the Captivate. I wish ATT would provide more detail. I will be on vacation also when it comes out and would purchase it while on the road.

 

[slowman]

I am definitely going to check it out. Just got the Aria yesterday and LOVE it (coming from an iPhone 3G). If I like the Captivate better, I'll return/exchange my Aria for it.

Pretty sure I'm sticking with Android OS though!

 

[jperiod]

I plan on checking it out. I am not going to buy anything that I haven't played with at first, so I will try to get a look see on Sunday or Monday. I had a chance to get a hands on with the Droid X, and it is nice but I would prefer something a little smaller. I like what I have heard about the captivate and the fascinate for that matter. But I'll have to get my hands on one to decide. I am out of contract from Sprint as of last week, and we are definitely switching to AT&T or Verizon. Played with the iphone 4 and liked it, but would prefer a larger screen. So I'm thinking Captivate or Fascinate.

 

[tlo07]

I'm DEFINATELY getting this phone on Sunday! I have a $50 gift card for Best Buy I got when I pre-ordered the white iPhone 4 and now I'm going to use it for the Captivate instead!

 

[Jeremy]

The unboxing videos are beginning to show up on YouTube now and the more I think about it I may try this over the Droid X now. Just have to keep watching them.

 

[jperiod]

I was just at the AT&T store in my area. I asked the manager if they had a dummy on display and if they were going to take any pre-orders. He told me that they don't have a dummy and they are not allowed to show them until the 18th. He said they would not be taking pre-orders and did not anticipate any supply issues. He said that they will open at the regular time on Sunday and expect sales to be a little more than the Aria, but not anywhere close to the i-phone so no special arrangements are planned. He told me that if I wanted I could call in before I came in to make sure they still had some.

 

[berdinkerdickle]

I'm really considering it. I like the specs.

 

[Zotz]

Surely - I plan to buy two, for me and my son. We'll get them online from Costco's wireless partner as soon as they become available. I'm upgrading from a Moto Q9h, which has been a solid and versatile WM6 device, but does not have much of a future left. Unlike so many Death Star haters, I've been satisfied with AT&T, and have especially liked being able to simultaneously talk, text, and tether my laptop. I'm confident that rooting and sideloading will make this new phone all it can be.

 

[ghudson]

My household is planning to buy 2 of these. I have already talked to a rep at my local At&t store who will be holding 2 of these beauties for me. Very excited.

 

[Lyanheart]

I love what I've seen in the unboxing and demo videos so far.

 

[Joeybear23]

Abso-friggin-lutely.

 

[jake21]

If the price is $350 out of contract I might seriously consider it. I did not like the lump or price on the vibrant or price options (no 1 yr option). Does the captivate have the same lump? The lump on the droid x (top of phone) doesn't bother me; but i found the one on the vibrant (bottom) very uncomfortable.

 

[simulator]

Just played with the T-Mobile model. Monster beautiful screen. And the UI didn't seem bad at all. It did seem a little laggy to me but who knows how much bloatware was running in the background.

I am definitely going to swap my aria for it.

 

[elbodude]

Does this phone have the voice input button on the keypad like other Android devices? I can't tell from the videos I have seen.

thanks!