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.
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A fantastic keyboard, 4G data capability, and a jaw-dropping display make this Android phone worth the premium.
Read the full review →When you compare the Epic to the EVO, the Epic is the clear winner. Whether it's the slide-out keyboard, better screen, longer battery life or Swype built in, there are plenty of reasons to choose this phone instead.
Read the full review →The Samsung Epic 4G is a multimedia powerhouse with features the other Galaxy S phones don't have. Unfortunately, it comes with a big price tag.
Read the full review →The standout of the Galaxy S phones, the Epic 4G offers some enticing features like a physical keyboard, front-facing camera and 4G network support.
Read the full review →With each new iteration of Android smartphone we get closer to the perfect device. Samsung took some pretty big steps toward that ideal ‘droid but regressed in others.
Read the full review →Tastes differ, but we feel pretty confident in calling the Samsung Epic 4G the best smartphone on the Sprint network today. That success is primarily the sum of the brilliant Super AMOLED display, excellent keyboard and speedy WiMAX connectivity.
Read the full review →You've got the combination of a near-perfect-sized screen, the crispness of Super AMOLED technology, plus the speed and power of Samsung's Hummingbird processor. About the only real complaint we have is that it didn't launch with Android 2.2.
Read the full review →If you don't want a physical keyboard, take a pass. The Vibrant or Captivate are going to be a better experience because they are significantly thinner and lighter. However, if you are like the 30% of those polled in a recent survey who require a hardware keyboard, you are going to love this device.
Read the full review →All things considered, the Samsung Epic 4G is a solid smartphone, and in many regards, superior to the Evo 4G. While we definitely had a few gripes, none were enough to be a total deal breaker.
Read the full review →The Epic 4G’s combination of power, functionality, and flexibility render it highly desirable—and the front-facing camera’s potential hasn’t even been tapped yet. If you’ve been waiting for a great 4G phone with a slider keyboard, your wait is over.
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roberto
The Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G was the Samsung flagship device on Sprint before the introduction of the Galaxy S 4G. Although it is not the top of the line model anymore, it is still a very good phone and it can be customized to give much of the same user experience as the Galaxy S. It can...
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sethsl
if only the battery lasted past 2:30pm each day... but that's what the igo charge anywhere is for :D
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ScottTakemoto
The Samsung Epic 4G is the best cell phone I have ever had. After 8 months of use it is still incredibly zippy. For a perspective Sprint customer, I would highly recommend the Samsung Epic 4G. It is the only option for those looking for a top-shelf Android phone with a QWERTY keyboard. The...
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tesm
Overall a decent device. That said, the Android OS feels half-backed - the back button has it's own mind and changes what it does; txt messages don't get sent out sometimes; apps running in the background can drain the battery. It's not all bad though - I like that you can customize the...
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ppatron
Context: I came from the Nexus One with Android 2.2 on T-Mobile. Check my profile for more info. The Good: Super AMOLED produces a very crisp super saturated image and is easier to see in outdoor conditions. The Bad: To me the Epic 4G was disappointing due to Android 2.1, Samsung not committing...
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KTBradford
This is the best keyboard I've ever used on a phone. As a writer, I love having something I can rely on if I need to write in a pinch or while on the subway.
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smcolbert
I loved this phone for a long time, but after going with the Nexus S, I couldn't go back from the slimmer phone without a keyboard and the pure Android thing. If you need a physical QWERTY, then this is a great phone, but otherwise, the EVO or Nexus S were probably the better option. It did get...
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rmcvey
I haven't had really any problems with the phone, and I've been using it 6 months now, at first with 2.1 installed I had some battery issues, I would only get bout 8 hours, although that's somewhat to be expected with smartphones, I have noticed 2.2 had improved my battery life, quite a bit,...
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bahaa360
It's a wonderful phone as long as you root it, install a custom rom and your off to go. It will increase your battery life, and delete the stupid bloatware that Sprints puts on the phone. Rooting is very simple, can be found by a simple search on Google. Great screen, always impresses my friends,...
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thuggyBear
I had an iPhone before, which I hated with all of my heart and soul. The Epic's keyboard was a huge improvement, sparing me a great deal of frustration. It is nice to know that I won't type "fir" instead of "for" anymore. Because other than this review, I have never used the word "fir" on...
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