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Samsung Galaxy S Review at SlahGear

We can’t fault the Galaxy S on phone performance. Voice calls are clear and loud, and the speakerphone is suitably booming. Unfortunately apps aren’t quite set up to take advantage of the front-facing VGA camera yet; Qik’s video call app only works on the EVO 4G right now, while Fring are still working on an update that can use the Galaxy S’ front camera rather than the back one. Battery life, meanwhile, proved more impressive than expected. With push email turned on and regular use, we got through two days from the Galaxy S’ 1,500mAh battery, surprising indeed for a modern touchscreen smartphone.

So what about the iPhone 4? There are certainly similarities: the processors (which despite the differing names were both developed by Samsung and Apple-acquired Intrinsity) each run at 1GHz, the camera resolution is the same, both are slim and relatively lightweight. However the two platforms – iOS4 and Android – differ significantly in their approach to users, developers and openness. Apple’s by now legendary approvals process for the App Store means that only those titles that suit the company’s intent for the iPhone will get through; on the other hand, users have greater confidence that the software they download is unlikely to negatively affect their handset. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S Review at Engadget

As is too often the case with Android devices these days, mediocre software threatens to spoil superb hardware. And let us say it again for emphasis -- both of these phones are really pretty, attract a ton of attention, fit great in the pocket and the hand, and sport displays that will simply knock your socks off. You won't be disappointed. And here's the good news: unlike some phones we've tested, the software isn't bad enough to ruin the experience. Sure, we'd like to be able to remove some of the crapware and restore a couple morsels of functionality that AT&T saw fit to remove, but overall, Samsung's tweaks thankfully don't get in the way of enjoying these otherwise-awesome handsets.

In fact, you could argue that the Vibrant instantly becomes the best phone T-Mobile offers (with the myTouch 3G Slide being a close second). On AT&T, well... it's either second or first, depending on whether you love or hate the iPhone 4. If we had to choose between the two, we'd go with the Vibrant -- we prefer the looks just ever so slightly, but more importantly, it lacks AT&T's boneheaded restrictions. Either way, though, if you're in the market for an Android phone and you're locked into T-Mobile or AT&T, you won't be disappointed picking these up. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S Review at CNET

We were able to get 3G coverage throughout Manhattan, and didn't experience any dropped calls during our testing period. Its data speeds were admirable, as CNET News' full Web site loaded in 17 seconds, whereas CNN's and ESPN's mobile sites came up in 6 seconds and 8 seconds, respectively. The Captivate's Web browser is quite good and offers multiple windows and Flash Lite support. YouTube videos took several seconds to load and played back without interruption, but when switching to high quality, the audio and video didn't quite sync up. MP4 videos we loaded onto the device looked amazing, and we were quite happy listening to tunes through our own headphones. We listened to a range of genres, from hip-hop to classical, and sound quality was rich and balanced. Armed with Samsung's 1GHz Hummingbird Cortex A8 processor, the Captivate kept up with our demands. Occasionally, there were some very brief delays when exiting out of an app, but overall, the smartphone felt fast.

Samsung ships the Captivate with a 1,500 mAh lithium ion battery with a rated talk time of 5 hours and 50 minutes and up to 12.5 days of standby time. In our battery drain tests, we were able to get 6.2 hours of continuous talk time on a single charge. In everyday use, including checking e-mail, music playback, and moderate Web browsing, we were able to go a full day before having to recharge. Anecdotally, we were able to get a full day's use, including checking e-mail, music playback, and moderate Web browsing, from the battery. According to FCC radiation tests, the Captivate has a digital SAR rating of 0.42 watt per kilogram. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S Review at Pocket-lint

The Samsung Galaxy S is certainly a competitive device, with the Super AMOLED screen being a real star, making your content look sensational. It might not be constructed from premium materials like the iPhone 4 or the HTC Desire, but we like it all the same: it is comfortable to use, a great device for consuming media.

The range of features it offers is also impressive, with streaming video being a firm favourite of ours, as it means you can simply start watching your network content with minimal fuss, whilst format support covers most bases. The camera is impressive too, competing with similar devices, although it lacks the touch focus in video that the iPhone 4 offers. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S Review at TechRadar

Samsung obviously sees a future in the Galaxy S line, which is why it is continuing to push an 'old' handset when the new one is selling by the truckload.

There are a few faults, but on the whole it's a cracking bit of kit, and you really could do a lot worse. You can't do much better for the price, put it that way. If the Apple iPhone is the 'Jesus Phone' as many fanboys suggest, the Samsung Galaxy S is definitely one of the disciples. But that's at the very least. It could very well be the second coming of an already top-end phone. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S Review at LaptopMag

The Android faithful on T-Mobile finally have a phone worth boasting about. The Samsung Vibrant's Super AMOLED display is a great showcase for content and apps, and it's a swift performing phone with a good amount of storage. We wish the Vibrant had a flash for its camera and mobile hotspot capability, but overall it's a fantastic device. Read more...