You have got to be kidding me! How could you possibly call this a Galaxy S phone then? Why don't they just rebrand it if they are going to mod so much hardware. It looks completely different, the camera supposedly is worse than the other cameras when it comes to video, and now no TV out? What are they trying to do, especially with the 249.99 price? I was waiting the whole time for this phone because (along with MANY other reasons) of the TV out. I don't complain about software, but when it comes to hardware, oh boy, I really get upset because you simply cannot fix hardware like you can with software on these phones! I don't understand what Sprint is gambling on. Nerfed hardware (even with the addition of a keyboard, flash, and a front facing camera, they should still have the original Galaxy S features with it), expensive price, 10 dollar "premium data" plan, and software problems (ok, not so bad. Root and I'm done). On the bright side, it still is better than the Evo IMO, but it's not in my hands, so I'm only comparing it with what I saw on reviews.
EDIT: I found Wirefly stating the contrary: "Although the Samsung Epic 4G does offer video out via a 3.5mm headphone out cable (also sold separately), it does not provide HD-out capabilities." I don't know how reliable they are though.
While I can understand your disappointment (as I share it) Lets wait until the release to see if it is actually going to release that way. Seems like ALOT of negativity is brewing right before the release and I fear it may be biased people trying to sway others away from the phone. I truly hope that sprint tv, the application I have NEVER EVER EVER used, is preventing me from using TV out. Lets all hope that this is just chatter from the haters.
Im glad you came here and your first post was to fuel the bad things being said about the phone. Really says alot to your credibility.
Sprint specifically asked for it to be removed due to the Sprint TV and movie store for copyright infringement hoohikcy crap. I doubt it will come back unless it gets cooked into a rom.
I was soo looking forward to playing SNES anywhere i went like i did with my N900.
This seems like the only reason to limit it, but removing a HUGE feature for an app?? Seems wrong. Plus with HDMI out on the evo wouldnt they have the same issue with that phone? Also if there is to be a USB to HDMI output (is there enough bandwidth?) wouldnt there still be an issue? If this truly is what is limiting this well then offer the phone with TV out and no sprint tv as a special edition. I plan on using that feature pretty often for movies on the go, slingbox on the go, and working away from home when Im too lazy to bust out the workstation setup.
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