My impressions with the samsung epic 4g

[bipoler#AC]

tv out WORKS thru 3.5mm to RCA Tv OUT... Whats the Problem??????

 

[caliskimmer]

tv out WORKS thru 3.5mm to RCA Tv OUT... Whats the Problem??????

We have no idea if the Epic hardware supports it. Samsung removed the TV-out settings after a recent update to reviewers. The hardware SHOULD and probably DOES support it, but for now, there's no official confirmation.

 

[ywenz]

WTF.. isn't a simple confirmation is to look at the box and/or manual of the review units to see if it mentions TV-OUT?

 

[HAAS599]

WTF.. isn't a simple confirmation is to look at the box and/or manual of the review units to see if it mentions TV-OUT?

Unforturnatly no, we live in an age of OTA updates that can change anything at anytime.

 

[liquidxit2]

Why would Samsung make a video out cable if the phone does not have video out capability? This thread is the first I heard of this feature being removed, and without further proof, I will continue to beleive that video out via a cable will be supported by Samsung.

They may disable that as well. But its not just the USB to HDMI, but also the 3.5mm to composite feature that I like. Granted HDMI is a more used standard now, but sometimes I fine myself in a situation where HDMI is not present and having that way to connect would prove VERY useful. I have wanted this phoen since the first leaked picture, and today I have my first doubts about wanting this phone. The more I hear about crippling the phone the more I feel that the moment I have will do just fine until it is either a) ironed out and fixed or b) another qwerty high end android device comes out. Granted the moment isnt a great phone, but rooted and setup the way I have it it does everything I need well enough (just not everything I want).

The GPS issue is only a problem if it effects sprint nav and the video out not being present is a HUGE con for the phone and currently making me not want the phone if its not a launched option.

 

[caliskimmer]

They may disable that as well. But its not just the USB to HDMI, but also the 3.5mm to composite feature that I like. Granted HDMI is a more used standard now, but sometimes I fine myself in a situation where HDMI is not present and having that way to connect would prove VERY useful. I have wanted this phoen since the first leaked picture, and today I have my first doubts about wanting this phone. The more I hear about crippling the phone the more I feel that the moment I have will do just fine until it is either a) ironed out and fixed or b) another qwerty high end android device comes out. Granted the moment isnt a great phone, but rooted and setup the way I have it it does everything I need well enough (just not everything I want).

The GPS issue is only a problem if it effects sprint nav and the video out not being present is a HUGE con for the phone and currently making me not want the phone if its not a launched option.

For goodness sakes, Engadget change there mind about the GPS issue! When that happens, and you're having a problem, then you know you're doing something wrong.