Samsung Vibrant Review, Specs, Price, cell phone reviews, The Samsung Vibrant boasts a brilliant Super AMOLED touch screen and comes preloaded with a number of entertainment goodies, including a full-length copy of “Avatar.” The Android-based smartphone also offers 16GB of internal memory, full wireless options, and great call quality.
Samsung was able to build up some steam surrounding the Behold II as it was one of the few handsets in the market to differentiate itself with an AMOLED display. Everything on paper definitely made the smartphone quite interesting and at one point was thought to be part of the upper echelon of Android powered smartphones at the time. Unfortunately for Samsung, it failed to be a compelling device to appeal to consumers who wanted to experience yet another customized Android experience. However, T-Mobile surely has an ace up its sleeve in the form of the Samsung Vibrant T959 – their version of the Galaxy S. Already finding itself in the comfy position amongst other premier Android powered smartphones, the Vibrant packs on some things not found on the other variants to differentiate it. Nevertheless, there’s no arguing at this point that the Vibrant will become one of the biggest phones to grace T-Mobile this summe
Design
The Samsung Vibrant employs the same exact design and build quality found with the Galaxy S I9000, which isn’t to say is a bad thing, but rather, refreshing for the US market when you consider the stark difference from the Behold II. Constructed primarily out of this slick durable feeling plastic, it may not embody the premium feel of AT&T’s version, the Samsung Captivate, but nonetheless practical and comfortable to hold. There is a chrome bezel that holds the recessed display in place which also adds an element of charm to the handset while the patterned design found on the back accomplishes the same feat. One of the most comforting things about the handset is that it’s extremely thin (0.39”), especially more so when you take into consideration its packed internals – plus it’s one lightweight (4.16 oz) handset that won’t burden you in the pockets. Construction-wise, the Vibrant feels solid enough all around, but we’d imagine that its glossy plastic exterior would be prone to some scratching.
Screen
if you seek out lush and exquisite looking colors, you’ll find plenty of that with the Vibrant’s beautiful 4” Super AMOLED display – where its name perfectly sums everything up. Gazing at it for the first time will easily make anyone forget about the last-gen AMOLED display found on the Behold II. Sizing up with a WVGA (480×800) resolution and support for 16.7 million colors, there’s no arguing about the sheer color tones and gradients it’s able to showcase – plus it’s able to replicate pure black so well that you may not even know where the borders of the touchscreen end. Additionally, it boasts some great viewing angles and sheer luminance to keep your eyes glazed from every angle you look at it. Although it’s believed to provide an improved experience outdoors in direct sunlight, there is still some instances when shading it would allow for a better view of what’s on the screen.
Camera
Also on board you’ll find a 5.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus and zoom. You can also capture 720p video. Unfortunately, there’s no led flash but that doesn’t take away from the awesome quality that the camera provides.
Samsung Vibrant Price :
US $329.99 (Update December 2011).
Samsung Vibrant Specs :
• Carrier: T-Mobile
• OS: Android 2.1 with Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Processor: Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird
• RAM: 512 MB
• Storage: 16 GB internal with 2 GB microSD (expandable to 32 GB)
• Display: 4-inch Super AMOLED 480 x 800 pixels
• Battery: 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery
• Ports: microUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Sensors: Accelerometer, six-axis gyro, digital compass, proximity sensor, light sensor and GPS
• Weight: 4.16 ounces
• Dimensions: 4.82(h) x 2.54(w) x 0.39(d) inches
• Camera: 5.0 MP, autofocus, 3x digital zoom, 720p video recording
• Keyboard: vertical and horizontal on-screen qwerty, and Swype
• Networks: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Wireless: 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, DLNA
• Tethering: USB
• Price: $199 (with 2-year contract)
