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Sprint has fulfill their promise and made their version of Samsung Galaxy S, the Samsung Epic 4G available for purchase. As we have mentioned before, Sprint is offering Samsung Epic 4G with a price of $349.99 with $100 mail rebate. That means at the end your expenses when buying Samsung Epic 4G will be $249.99

Samsung Epic 4G is rather different from the other US Galaxy S series (the Samsung Vibrant, Fascinate, Captivate). Two main differences between the Samsung Epic 4G and the other Galaxy S series is the physical QWERTY keyboard and the 4G (WiMax) connectivity.

Samsung Epic 4G comes with 1 GHz processor speed, Super AMOLED Display (the best display so far), a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi, and lots of other stuffs. Check out our post about the full Samsung Epic 4G specs and features and the Samsung Epic 4G review to learn more about the device.

In addition, Amazon has also offered a cheaper Sprint Samsung Epic 4G. You can get Samsung Epic 4G from Amazon for $199.99.

Finally the big day for Samsung Epic 4G will be here tomorrow. We have talked extensively about the Samsung Epic 4G, starting from the Epic 4G specs to the Epic 4G review. And judging from the review we have to admit that Samsung Epic 4G has some serious potentials to be able to compete with the iPhone 4, HTC EVO 4G and Droid 2.

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Anyway, tomorrow Sprint’s stores will open at 8 am in the morning. Considering how good the other Samsung Galaxy S (Vibrant, Captivate, Fascinate) are, and the fact that the Epic 4G is a Galaxy S with a QWERTY keyboard and the 4G network, it is better for you to wake up early and get in the line.

The Samsung Epic 4G price offered in Sprint stores is $349.99 with a $100 mail rebate. So it would be around $249.99. However, as I told you in the previous post, Amazon is offering Sprint Samsung Epic 4G for a $50 cheaper price ($199.99).

In addition, we have also heard that the HTC EVO 4G is made available,but unfortunately the stocks are low. So you guys who wants the first 4G smartphone should wake up even earlier from those people who wants the Samsung Epic 4G. Anyway, we also have the Samsung Epic 4G vs HTC EVO 4G comparison for you; just in case if you are still wondering which one is better, the Epic 4G or EVO 4G.

The T-Mobile G1 was the very first smartphone to use the Android platform; and now T-Mobile is finally preparing the T-Mobile G2 after two years and much more Android smartphones released.

However, we didn’t have any physical evidence of the T-MObile G2. We only had some of the T-Mobile G2 specs and features, which includes 3.7 inches of WVGA Touchscreen display, 1 GHz processor and QWERTY keyboard. Other rumored T-Mobile G2 specs includes Wi-Fi with hotspot capabilities, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, A-GPS, and HTC Sense. It is rumored that the T-Mobile G2 will come with Android 2.2 Froyo.

Below are some of the T-Mobile G2 pictures:

According to our sources, the T-Mobile G2 Release date will be September 29. So in the mean time, enjoy the T-Mobile G2 pictures.

Some said that Motorola Droid 2 might be the most leaked smartphone to date. This is understandable considering how much leaked information we got about the Motorola Droid 2. We basically know almost everything about this Motorola Droid 2. The recent one is the Motorola Droid 2 full specs and features

Anyway, Motorola finally confirmed those leaked information today, including the Motorola Droid 2 price and release date. According to their press release, the Motorola Droid 2 will be available on U.S.A Verizon Wireless retail stores from August 12. In addition, the Motorola Droid 2 pre-sales will be started tomorrow. Interestingly, Motorola will also release the R2-D2 Droid 2 Star Wars special edition. This Astromech Droid Star Wars edition will be sold in limited numbers, starting from September.

The Motorola Droid 2 is the successor of the first successful Motorola smartphone after the RAZR series, the Motorola Droid. The Droid 2 specs and features includes Android 2.2 Froyo, 3.7 inch of multi-touch touchscreen, 5MP camera with DVD-quality video recording, 3G hotspot support, Wi-Fi, sliding QWERTY keyboard with Swype, Bluetooth, DLNA, Adobe Flash 10.1 support, microSD card slot and GPS.

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The Motorola Droid 2 price is $199.99 on a two-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate.

It seems that waves of Android smartphones is not going to stop soon. Canada have also been invaded by Android smartphones, and the latest two of them is this, the Samsung Vibrant a.k.a. Samsung Galaxy S and the HTC Desire.

Bell is now officially offering the Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S for a price of $79 with a 3-yr contract agreement.In addition, Bell also offers Lady Gaga concert tickets for those who buy the Galaxy S Vibrant before August 12. In addition, there is also a lucky draw for people who buy the Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S before September 3, with the price of 55-inch Samsung LED HD TV.

Meanwhile, Telus is also starting to offer the HTC Desire for the same price as the Samsung Vibrant ($79.99 with a 3-yr contract agreement). Alternatively, you can buy the HTC Desire without contract for $449.99. There are also 1-yr and 2-yr contract agreement plan for this HTC Desire with a price of $399.99 and $349.99, respectively.

The Samsung Epic 4G has always been the main attraction in the Galaxy S series. The Samsung Epic 4G has two major difference compared to other Galaxy S variants (the Samsung Vibrant, Captivate and Fascinate); which are the sliding physical QWERTY keyboard and of course, the 4G / WiMax connection speed!

Just recently we heard that Sprint has confirmed that the Samsung Epic 4G release date is August 11. We also get a tip from an insider that several Sprint stores will open a bit early to serve many Epic 4G fans. So be prepare to get in the Epic 4G queue line starting from 8 a.m., guys!

Other Samsung Epic 4G notable specs are the super AMOLED touchscreen, Multi touch ability, 1GHz processor speed, 512MB RAM and 1GHz ROM, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 5 Megapixel camera. It is still unknown whether the Samsung Epic 4G will also comes with the Android 2.2 Froyo, but I hope so…

Yap. Here is the new Sprint’s beloved device. It is the HTC EVO 4G; the very first 4G Wimax Android smartphone. As I told you earlier, the HTC EVO 4G has a launch-day sold records, beating the Palm Pre. Based on the specs and features, the HTV EVO 4G is already monstrous. It also offers almost all current features, such as live video chat, high quality youtube videos, kickstand, and HDMI port (to connect to projector or television). Read more about it in the HTC EVO 4G review below!

Continue reading ‘HTC EVO 4G Review: Hardware, Software, Specs, Features’ »

Ok I have a good news for all of you who aren’t so into iPhone 4G/HD thing, and prefer the Android super-phone, the HTC EVO 4G. Just recently HTC has opened an HTC EVO 4G order site, and within the site you can see that there are three purchasing options, with different price tags.

According to the HTC EVO 4G order site, the HTC EVO 4G price tags will be $199, $299, and $549. Here are the details:

HTC EVO 4G price list:

• $149 for new costumers with 2-year contract plan ($100 HTC USA Online Store instant discount included)
• $299 for existing costumers who want to extend their contract ($150 HTC USA Online Store instant discount included)
• $549 without contract

All three pricing options will get free shipping. For the record, previous rumors about the HTC EVO 4G price predicted that the price tag will be $600 (BestBuy), $499 (RadioShack) and $449 (Sprint). The best offer is of course the $549 without any contract, but judging from the offer, I think that the middle offer is more reasonable.

Additional information: if you order the HTC EVO 4G now from HTC, you won’t get it on the release date, you’ll have to wait a little bit longer. According to our sources, the HTC EVO 4G preorders will be shipped on June 4th (the date when HTC EVO 4G is available in stores). This means that by ordering now you are making sure that you get one. Hopefully.

You might also be interested in the HTC EVO 4G vs HTC HD2 comparison, and the Android benchmark comparison between EVO 4G vs Motorola Droid vs Nexus One

Now it is understandable that many people think that the HTC EVO 4G might be the strongest contestant against the iPhone 4G/ iPhone HD. Now we haven’t got a clear information about the iPhone 4G/ iPhone HD release date or price, but we do have the HTC EVO 4G release date and price.

The currently smartphone with the fastest wireless data speeds will come to Sprint, starting from June 4, 2010. The Android powered smartphone price is $199.99 across all Sprint retail channels, including Sprint’s official website and national retail partners, RadioShack, Best Buy and Wal-Mart.

Now let’s talk about things that makes the HTC EVO 4G might be the best rival for the next iPhone 4G/ iPhone HD (well, some might say iPhone killer):

Here’s what Sprint’s CEO has to say about HTC EVO 4G:

“HTC Evo 4G is a fantastic 3G device, but when you use it in our growing 4G coverage area, it becomes a multimedia powerhouse. The Evo 4G experiences is much like going from TV to HDTV. But Evo has more than just an impressive list of features – it is also fun to use with remarkable gaming, video and web-browsing capabilities,” stated Dan Hesse

The HTC EVO 4G is powered with a new video chat service from Qik. The Android 2.1 platform is an increasingly popular firmware, with more than 35,000 apps. With the currently fastest data capability (4G) and Wi-Fi, the phone allows users to have a simultaneous voice and data capability. This means that you can keep calling WHILE surfing the web or the opposite.  The smartphone also uses HTC Sense UI, allowing users to organize the flow of updates from their social networking sites such as facebook and twitter.

Another interesting HTC EVO 4G specs and feature is the 8.0 Megapixel camera and the powerful 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The HTC EVO 4G camera’s also features auto-focus with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera.

IF that is not enough, the HTC EVO 4G has a built-in hotspot functionality allowing up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G or 4G experience on the go with a laptop, camera, music player, game unit, video player, or any other Wi-Fi enabled device. It embraces an integrated HD video capture with the ability to capture and share live video via Qik, Facebook, YouTube or Twitter. Apart from this, users can now easily watch video on an HDTV via an HDMI cable. The phone has its unique sense of Custom Web browser optimized for the 4.3 inch display and Sprint 4G speeds to deliver an unprecedented Internet experience.

All in all, this HTC EVO 4G is a very powerful smartphone with a lightning fast internet speed and a very nice multimedia powerhouse. I am so drooling right now.

Anyway, you might also be interested in the HTC EVO 4G vs HTC HD2 comparison,