AT&T Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Reviewed

AT&T has launched the Samsung Epix (aka SGH-i907, SGH-i780) smartphone that is the successor of Samsung’s BlackJack II. PocketNow has got then phone and get tested.

Samsung Epix is powered by a Marvell PXA310 624MHz processor, 128MB RAM and 256MB ROM. Epix has a 2.5-nch 320×320 display, aGPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 2 Megapixel camera and a microSD card slot. It supports quad-band (850/900/1800/1900) GSM, triband (850/1900/2100) UMTS and HSDPA.

PocketNow’s comments:

PROS

- Terrific one-handed usability
- Great performance
- Above average battery life
- Optical cursor works great
- Solid photo quality
- Easy dialing from the Today screen
- Many programmable soft keys
- Includes MS Voice Command
- External microSD slot
- WiFi/aGPS/HSDPA

CONS

- No compelling software additions
- Optical mouse can cause problems (see Wishes above)
- Where is the soft reset hole??
- Contains a lot of java-based trialware
- No ambient light sensor
- Feels thick
- No better browser included
- Proprietary jack for audio/charging/syncing
- No FM radio
- No case/screen protector/extra stylus/headphones
- No flash on the camera

Scores:

Value 4/5
Ease of Use 4.5/5
Features 3.5/5
Overal 4/5