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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.

A fantastic keyboard, 4G data capability, and a jaw-dropping display make this Android phone worth the premium.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.