Author: Jack Cook
Vendor: AT&T
Cost: $199.99 (after a mail in rebate)

Back in October I posted a news item about the new Samsung Epix where I said that if you are lusting for a new device and you are an AT&T user then check out the new slim touchscreen Samsung Epix with a full QWERTY keyboard!  I liked the looks of the device and was initially impressed with the feature set that included Windows Mobile Professional 6.1, global coverage for those that travel, decent memory stereo Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi. I liked the look of the device and felt that for those that wanted a reasonably powerful device that could be used easily with one hand, this was one to consider.

My thoughts about the device were further bolstered by commentary from others after they had tried it.  Chris Leckness indicated in his use of the AT&T Epix that he was about to go 4 days without a charge.  That was impressive although he did indicate that his use was moderate. I liked that especially since I generally carry two devices with me so one generally gets used far less that the other so having the ability to have a device last several days without having to charge it was very enticing to me.

Chris Leckness did a 1st Look Video that gave an excellent overview and I walked away with the very strong feeling that I wanted to give this device a try.  The biggest reasons were the 1800mah battery , the keyboard and WiFi.  Although WiFi is probably not a big factor for many folks here in the US because our data coverage plans are so good, I am in an area half the year that I have little (or no) coverage and so I tend to use WiFi to check my mail and a few feeds.  So I got a call the other day and was asked if I would like to take a look and give the Epix a test drive … of course I said yes.

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© Jack Cook at Mobility Site, 2008. | Permalink]]> http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/11/review-samsung-epix/feed/ 17 http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/09/att-mirage-the-samsung-omnia/ http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/09/att-mirage-the-samsung-omnia/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:09:04 +0000 Chris Leckness http://mobilitysite.com/2008/09/att-mirage-the-samsung-omnia/ Engadget Mobile is reporting on a rumor that the Samsung Omnia that some are trying to slap the iPhone killer label on, might be coming to AT&T as the AT&T Mirage.

The Omnia has already become a pretty popular Windows Mobile device and it sure would be nice to see another solid WM phone added to the AT&T device lineup. I just wish people would stop calling everything with a touch screen “the iPhone Killer”. It’s not like Apple invented the touch screen anyhow.

Source: Engadget

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