Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability). Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. Connect for free using one of the over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide. Powered by the Android operating system (version 2.1) with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market. 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work. Swype input system allows you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion. The Swype technology then calculates what word you're intending to type (learn more below). Samsung Social Hub provides one stop for all your updates integrates all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts. 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display (480 x 800 pixels, 16 million color depth) is one of the thinnest, most responsive full-featured smartphones in the industry. 5.0-megapixel camera/camcorder with auto-focus and HD video recording (720p) Intelligent voice processor helps enhance voice and suppress noise for clear communications nearly anywhere. Like the human ear, the chip isolates your voice, and filters out all the unwanted background noise, for unsurpassed mobile call clarity without the noise from a busy street, loud public places, nearby conversations or even sirens going by. Multi-format digital audio player Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as headsets and printers. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. 16 GB internal memory Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB. YouTube app for streaming video over 3G and Wi-Fi connections. Rich HTML e-mail application seamlessly syncs your e-mail, calendar and contacts from Gmail as well as most other POP3 or IMAP e-mail services. The Gmail application provides features such as conversation view, spam filtering, search, and labels that Gmail users enjoy on their computer while offering new features such as integration with the phone's contact list. And it multitasks, so you can read a Web page while also downloading your e-mail in the background. Full HTML Web browser enables you to view more pages and enjoy better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone. Instant messaging support for Google Talk, as well as AOL, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. It also supports advanced text messaging features, enabling you to easily flag, delete or move groups of messages and keep track of group conversations through threaded text messaging. Text (SMS) and picture/video (MMS) messaging Google Calendar app syncs with the Web-based version, so any event that you add to your phone will show up on the Web-based Google Calendar (and vice versa). Free AT&T Address Book service allows you to sync your contacts to an online address book, enabling you to access and manage your mobile contacts from your handset--or your PC. From the online interface, you can import contacts from other Web-based address books, such as personal e-mail accounts, as well as send text messages to your contacts' mobile numbers. Vital Statistics The Samsung Captivate weighs 4.5 ounces and measures 4.18 x 2.5 x 0.39 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours, 50 minutes of talk time, and up to 340 hours (14+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).
What's in the Box Samsung Captivate handset, rechargeable battery, charger, wired stereo headset, USB cable, quick start guide
I'm about to renew my family plan with AT&T. Are there any decent phones that do not require a data plan? This looks like a great phone if one wants a data plan though. Thanks for posting.
larciel
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 1, 2010 @ 5:29p
just a $15/month wouldn't be so bad for what you can get by using data plan !!
either way, nice post! This is a nice phone especially for $50!
I just got the international version of Motorola Milestone xt701 online. It is the only android 2.0+ phone that has AT&T's 3G bands that AT&T does not recognize as a smart-phone (international IMEI). So I get to use the $15 a month unlimited data plan. The phone is pretty good. Data connection is fast with AT&T. But the phone was expensive ($420!).
My girlfriend just got the Samsung Captivate at a local store. It's CPU speed, screen, and thin-ness blow my phone out of the water. That said, you either need to get a $15 a month data plan that does 200 megs, $30 plan that does 2 gigs, or if you have any older phone with unlimited data, you can get unlimited data for $30 a month. She got is for $200 less a $100 customer incentive (she was the first line on a large family plan).
I still like my phone with it's cheap unlimited data but I have to say I'd have a hard time resisting the better phone with the incentives they are offering.
Just remember the service commitment and the data plan commitment which are significant.
sanjosanjo said: larciel said: just a $15/month wouldn't be so bad for what you can get by using data plan !!I don't understand - I see nothing about plans for $15/month.This Amazon promotion may require the $30 a month data plan for two years but AT&T does offer at $15 dollar 20 megabyte data plan for their android smartphones. At least that is the case in CA.
dogmeat said: Some folks (like me) are waiting to be sure Samsung can fix the GPS problem this phone has before buying one. Yeah, some folks (like me) are also waiting to be sure Samsung can fix the 3G disable/enable issue...where 3G is unavailable/available. If you still don't know what I really mean, try to go to some areas "where there is NO 3G" w/ your Samsung Android phone, you will see how the battery will last long.
You will be surprised that the battery life on stand-by (from 7-10 days) could get shorted to be last only "a day"...yes, one day.
ctrain
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 1, 2010 @ 10:21p
This really isn't a deal. It was just $.01 last week. Wait for it, it will go back down to .01 again.
forgive my early morning hang-over! I thought only reason to get captivated to AT&T is iPhone. BTW, Sprint fanboy here... $59 for unlimited everything!
dansullivan1
Member
posted: Sep. 2, 2010 @ 9:12a
You've got to be kidding me...I just extended my contract with AT&T and upgraded to this phone...for $200. FML. That being said, this phone is awesome. Regardless of any other issues, the display is crisp and clean, the touchscreen is incredibly responsive. The 5 mp camera shoots in HD...it's beautiful. I'm incredibly happy with this phone, although a little sticker struck.
padstack
Member
posted: Sep. 2, 2010 @ 9:43a
I had one for a week. The display is AMAZING! The interface is clunky at best. If you are a tinkerer, then by all means go for it. If you just want it to work, pass.
Personally, I felt that the old lynx browser I used in college (text only) provided a better e-mail experience... Thankfully I could pay the restock fee and get another phone.
MAKE SURE you do some research before buying. Especially on the android forums.
Anyone know if this is one of those deals where you also sign a contract with the third party (in this case Amazon wireless) so if you change contracts/discontinue service, as well as the AT&T disconnect fee, you have to pay the third party too (as they receive a kickback from AT&T only if you maintain service for a length of time)
I was offer to buy it at 400-500 bucks... it's a new phone, it'll drop soon.
flicker
Member
posted: Sep. 2, 2010 @ 7:46p
I completely agree with RichyT. I got one a month ago under my T-Mobile plan. The GPS does not work and can leave you stranded if you're somewhere where you need directions. Everyone I know who has this phone has major problems with the GPS - and no fix yet from Samsung. Some believe that it's a hardware problem. I hope not because if it is, given Samsung's customer service record, we're screwed. If it's a software issue, why hasn't Samsung come out with a fix yet? My prior Android (not a Samsung and which unfortunately I gave away) never had this almost constant issue.
Phone looks thin but still has a huge faceplate. Any Android phones with something closer to the Nokia 5530 dimensions (basically, a lot slimmer and not as tall)?
Then in November they are releasing the HTC Emerald, which will have HSPA+ and rumored to be the first dual core phone on the market. Personally I'm waiting for this one.
December is the supposed release date of Android 3.0, also. Word is they are revamping the entire UI to make it less "clunky" and more fluid/user friendly as someone stated earlier. It's exciting times for Android.
johnfarris85
New Member
posted: Sep. 3, 2010 @ 2:07a
Hello,
Samsung phones are really best and have nice features, have looking many phones related to Samsung.
I've looked into the GPS issue a little and smarter minds than me have deduced it's a software issue so I would expect to see a fix (apparently, the new Galaxy-S on a different carrier works OK [Though that doesn't necessarily indicate hardware or software]). However, Samsung have been known to leave handset owners hanging on fixes before. I've been burned before on updates that were supposed to be coming and never did so I just won't buy something that's known to be broken.
Unfortunately, AT&T is it for me at the moment for various reasons. Verizon would do it if their plans weren't more $$$ when I do the calculations. I would have loved the original Droid but AT&T are milking the Apple connection.
Word is the fix is coming in September. It's September now. In theory, you could buy the phone and expect the fix to be in within 30 days and return it if not. It's a bit of a hassle though. But to be honest, I'm considering it. I'll probably go to Wal mart B&M though.
skaheadva
New Member
posted: Sep. 3, 2010 @ 12:27p
Just to clear things up. $15 - 200 mg a month. $25 - 2,000 mg (or 2gb) a month.
I have this phone and love it, but it does have a GPS issue... and by issue I mean the GPS does not work. Samsung says a fix will be out in the next 3 weeks though.
I am looking to get this phone too, but the pricing on Amazon has me confused. Its listed as 39.99 for New ATT Customers, and 79.99 for existing upgrade eligible customers.
Myself, I am a current ATT customer, but I am out of contract now. I would offcourse like to get this phone for the 39.99 price, but not sure how to go about doing it. Any advice would be really appreciated.
Me thinks I can call ATT now to stop my service at the end of current billing cycle. Then, a few days prior to the end of service, order this phone as a new ATT customer. My only concern is, I would really really really like to keep my existing phone number. Whats the right FW way of getting this phone?
On a side note, since off-contract customers can really switch to other carriers and take their number too, why would sites like Amazon play such games? Shouldn't there be one price for New/Off Contract customers and another for Upgrade Eligible customers (what ever that means).
chegh, mobile phone companies (and this is not just a US thing) have always seemed to be more concerned with getting new customers than retaining existing ones. Possibly because many people just aren't that bothered to change.
You have a few options available to you. First is just to accept that this is the nature of the game and accept the increased upgrade cost. Second would be to just start a new contract and have a new number as you have suggested (I have known a few people who do this). Third would be to move to a different carrier and retain your number and fourth would be to transfer your existing number to something like Google Voice which can be a front for multiple handsets, including land lines. There may be other options too but these are the ones I'm aware of.
Quick update for those still interested in purchasing this phone, if you are a Costco member, they *may* have a coupon for this phone next month. This info comes from the guy who manages the phone stall at my local costco, so not sure how reliable this is. Still, wanted to pass this along for anyone who is interested.
my friend a month or a half ago I got him to priced match the WalMart/lets talk buy now price of the phone for 250... great deal and costco will have it for that price soon I think.
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