Samsung Fascinate for Verizon review - part 2 of 2

[JaiTeeGii]

Samsung Fascinate Gingerbread *LEAK*

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[CocoStarable]

phone is awesome. I i have had it for about 8 months and i love it!! Go out and get it

[ADIDASYO19]

desde ase tiempo se ablado de una actualizacion para el facinat pero he intentedado de varias maneras para actualizar mi android 2.1 a el android 2.2 y no he podido me gustaria saber si se puede actualizar o no saludos desde Mexico

[TheNewQwerrty]

does it vibrate every time you touch an icon or anything like that?

[TheIronflameable]

yeah it is

[BobertBarker101]

Seriously considering buying this phone tomorrow, but I wanted to know first, is the screen capacitive?

[skateonyoface]

This is pretty good review and an excellent phone I might get it, I haber the incredible by HTC and I want something with more battery and better color in direct sunlight because I live in california

[Cheatman5]

bing is really not even that bad. Idk why people always get mad over having bing and not google. I bet you if you typed in a name or a restaurant in the bing search it would come up pretty well. stop complaining about Bing, its not that bad!

[1person89]

@Cheatman5 true that man, its just a name thing, like everyone thinks apple things are always the best

[VraiDiouf]

When I try to upload a picture to picasa on my Fascinate it never works, it goes to set up a google account.  Do I need to get the Picasa app from the Market?

[puppeiluv826]

I really want this! Does this multitask? With more than just the VCast music player? Also, I've never had a smartphone so I'm wondering if I can just put iTunes music on this when I get it... or am I just going to have to fucking buy music all over again if I wanted it on my phone -_-

Oh and are a lot of apps free like for the iPod Touch? Facebook, Pandora, some games, etc...

[VraiDiouf]

@puppeiluv826 yes it multitasks, but don't go with Verizon. This is the only Galaxy S phone without Froyo (Android 2.2) If I were you, I would go with another carrier and get their respective Galaxy S phone.

[puppeiluv826]

@VraiDiouf Thanks! Yeah I've been reading about how it doesn't have the latest Android platform but it's not really a choice of carrier for me, I gotta stick with Verizon :(( Oh well, I feel like this is one of the best phones Verizon has to offer at the moment

[missbob123456789]

Awesome phone

[metroidM1A1]

please answer is there a safari app on android????

[ayyjay69]

@metroidM1A1

safari is for macs. this is a phone.

is there a microwave app for your fridge?

[metroidM1A1]

@ayyjay69 thats like saying bing is for microsoft but theres an app for it on the iphone same thing with googles browser dumbass....worthless nerdy cum lover....and know there is no microwave app for my frigde becuase im not a nerd!!!!!!my fridge just has food in it moron and i only use my microwave to warm foodd....go die in a fire....

[ayyjay69]

@metroidM1A1

no that just sounds stupid. and your fridge is full of bull semen and pickled whale penis. be gone before i call the internet police

[metroidM1A1]

@ayyjay69 wow your such a loser and why do u have whale penis along with bull sperm in ur fridge???i can assume from that that u r gay......go kill urself faggot....

[matthew121798]

@metroidM1A1 i dont think so

[mixtape86]

Hey, I noticed in the beginning of the video that the flash video, that usually says "Adobe Flash Successfully Installed," did not play. Why is this?

[VraiDiouf]

@mixtape86 the phone is still running Android 2.1 for the time being and runs Flash Light (Android 9.0 or Flash lite 3.1 I believe)  When it gets Android 2.2 (Froyo) it will have the exact same Flash 10.1 found on computers.

[VraiDiouf]

Hmm, why do you like this more than the Vibrant or say the Epic 4G? The Vibrant has 16 gb internal memory and a Micro SD card slot so it can be expanded to a whopping 48 gb. The epic 4G has the front-facing camera (not important but still nice), slide out keyboard (not important either but still nice) and 4G wi-max speeds.

[unlock4all]

visit : misophones . com

[gjab19]

you are a sexy silver fox

[TheFashizy]

What? $2 for a single song download? Can we say Amazon please? Better be a video for stinking $2. Oh the phone looks pretty good. Wish it came in a 4.3 size.

[XxSGxMAYNExX]

The music you have on that phone is disturbing.

[9695jp]

Okay... Im between the Fascinate, the X, and the 2. Size is not an issue, in case you're wondering. Same goes for price. I have the EnV Touch right now, and use the keyboard a lot. I also, however, have an iPod Touch, and don't mind the touchscreen. I'm leaning towards the X or Fascinate IF the keyboard on the 2 is stiff and clunky like they say it is. I like to text, and like to take pics of cars and videos of roller coasters, so having a good camera is BIG! Which one should I get?!?

Thanks

[rkrgirl98]

AMAZING. PHONE. all I have to say. :)

[Eddogegr3]

lol.  This guy has a task killer loaded. All credibility lost.

[SchoolxoGossip]

I hav a question, if u buy music on verizon do u pay monthly or pay once for that track?

[Rad8895]

@SchoolxoGossip Unless its a ringback tone, you only pay for the track once

[djemil4]

Thanks for this . I'm unable to load my emails. I tried and the sales person couldn't do it either. Can you give a video that shows how to link the emails. Also this phone doesn't download the apps. I found many people have that problem too. Can you do a video that shows how to fix that?

Thanks for this vid it helps a lot. The clarity of the voice on the phone is very good. I likeit..

[SiGBoY552]

@lilliamXXX dude it is a galaxy s, did u not watch the begining part of the review???

[whatsagoodusername23]

lol mobile burns video count is at 666...

as for the phone, pretty good. the network? ehhhh not so much

[rishirocky111]

@whatsagoodusername23 haha lol...MobileBurn is the Omen!

[marianne012345]

is this already published in the philippines ???

[TheCody013]

does anyone know when 2.2 is coming to the fascinate?

[HERE2TOSSyourSALAD]

Can you voice text instead of manual?

[fredvondra]

This phone will not support SMTP (very common) servers for email. Level 3 tech Samsung Tech support confirmed and said to use the free K-9 email app. So you are stuck with gmail account, yahoo etc. Good Luck if trying to use a work email address (which is why I bought the phone-told it would work). A King's ransom to whoever can figure out how to strip out all the bloatware Verizon bolted on to this phone. Why will they not give people the choice to delete apps they will never use?

[mywingsB]

PLEASE ANSWER ME! :) do you have to have a WiFi or any internet connection to use the internet for this phone or does it have its own connection? i know thats a really dumb question but, but i just want to make sure. please be nice when answering. thanks!

[FakeAndGay13]

im 13 i dont want to look at BING maps... I want to look at calls, texts, and FACEBOOK!

[lilliamXXX]

Will the fascinate come out to australia ??

because the samsung galaxy s is all ready out in australia but this is oviously by far better than galaxy ...

[singerzrock]

Can you upload to facebooklike u did to picasso as easily

[Dooterlicious]

You were "Helping your friend build a tree house by filming him on a phone?

Thumbs up if you think this is a smart-ass comment

[GuitaristfromHell100]

what's the battery life on it?

[WiiRocks66]

Good review. I am strongly considering getting this tomorrow with the Free Phone Friday promotion thing from Best Buy. I'll definitely be rooting it to get rid of VZ bloatware, apply the lag fix, and see if there are roms with Google apps and widgets. I'm sure they're on the way.

[gowiththeflowmar]

Does this phone have a d-pad or track pad?

[SiGBoY552]

@gowiththeflowmar NO

[mccarthy1981]

in anyone's opinion..which is better..the droid 2 or the fascinate?

[mccarthy1981]

also does the fascinate have the app killer like the driod 2?

[MadSmokerBBQ]

@WickedJuggalette94 open the task manager and turn off all the background stuff.

[Kruegs8]

Just ordered this phone and im excited.

[kodiakowns]

@NobyGuyReviews illegal downloading ftw

[twinmom143]

I have a new fascinate and I can't seem to get Adobe 9 on it (like this video shows). Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

[lilkota420]

wats up wit yo hairy ass hands?

[littleweapon12]

@NobyGuyReviews yea but its not like you have to buy from there

[brian21186]

I am interested in getting this phone. So far everything i have seen and heard i pretty good. My main question to you is how is the signal strength on that phone? i heard it is a awesome phone but signal strength is horrible.

[lamaspanda]

VS. HTC LEGEND?

[Fireyacorn]

@KuroTengetsu91

Me too, but the difference is not the flash, it's the cosmetic changes and the battery life, but I'm going with the fascinate

[KuroTengetsu91]

Ok would you happen to know when the release for 2.2 Froyo on the Fascinate is scheduled to be released? Im stuck between Droid 2 and the Fascinate but im leaning more towards Droid 2 cause it has full 10.1 flash. If i knew that this phone was getting flash than i would probably wait a little longer.

[rango6s]

thanks i learned a few things

[Freshdude2014]

do u have to use swype to type?????

[hitdog042]

@BrickMonkwy why would you need it? Navigation is free on Android. 

[Eaglesrulez13]

whats better this phone or droid incredible?

[Ninspec]

Thank you for giving this phone an ACTUAL review versus saying "oh it's a good phone and excellent hardware, BUT IT HAS BING DO NOT WANT!!11!!omg!" Reviews like this and playing with the phone at a Verzion store has made me have NO REGRETS ordering this phone.

Thank you

And to people who still complain, I was one of you, i came to grips due to my fellow geeks, and said "hey, this android, I don't have to keep the phone stock." There is a reason it's open source. Blame the carriers. Not Google

[DamagedAtaraxis]

I love watching your reviews, very informative, thank you very much.

[manar144]

if you have music on itunes, can you connect your device with windows media player and get your music that way?

[Lucidity337]

Good review.

[Dorogatory]

Maybe i missed it.. Can this specific phone become a mobile hot spot? please reply!! if you have that answer!

[nychelse23]

@Dorogatory YES it is 3G mobile hotspot capable- you must add the service to your account for it to work though

[Dorogatory]

@nychelse23 TYVM!!!

[6spdtls]

@Dorogatory yes, but it's not completely free even though you have unlimited data plan

[6spdtls]

1.omg..fascinate is one of the best i got.i don't understand why people were bothered by bing search engine.i created google shortcut to my menu screen,and i was able to access google with no problem! "launcher pro" program is something that you really need to install.

[6spdtls]

2.it keeps menu lot simpler and smoother,plus it will make any search engine disappear regardless of google or bing(not permanently...you can always switch back to original menu), so your internet will be functioning just like a desktop computer.if you wanna get fascinate,i suggest you get it right now until deal is over.it's buy one get one free with 100$rebate.

[Camixxxxxxxxxx]

one question DROID X or FACINATE?

[nychelse23]

@Camixxxxxxxxxx Shoot, Im still trying to figure that one out. I don't know. Im going back and forth. Fascinate is HDMI capable you jsut have to purchase the cord MicroUSB to HDMI cable.

I think I like that Droid X has a camera button- that helps.

Google search will be added to the Fascinate when it gets the Froyo update.

The droid loads Youtube HD videos twice as fast- tested it in store.

The fascinate has a better screen- especially in the sun. It also weighs less.

I DONT KNOW! :-(

[Camixxxxxxxxxx]

@nychelse23 Yea its a pretty close call between the two...my husband wants the droid x and keeps pointing out the fact that it has an hdmi port so now that i now i can still get a cable for hdmi too makes it alot better....

he'll have to get th X and i'll get the fascinate test them 30 days ....see which one is really better!

[hitdog042]

@Camixxxxxxxxxx I'd like to know how many times he uses the X HDMI cable. I've had the X for two months and have never used it. If that's his primary video for family and stuff... well.... it's a great video phone, but it isn't that great. I'll stick to my HD camcorder for those special events to watch on the TV.

[Camixxxxxxxxxx]

@hitdog042 we're getting the phones today, but honestly i doubt he'll ever use the HDMI for longer then a week once the rush of the phone blows over. lol its not so much for family vids but hes just a rel big movie buff, we have a pretty big lcd tv so i too am kinda lost on why his phone needs to have the port lol....but to each their own i guess. I'll let you know what he does with it when he gets it :)

[Lucidity337]

@Camixxxxxxxxxx I recommend taking a visit to the Verizon and test both out yourself. Everyone has a different preference. The moment I put my hands on the Galaxy S i fell in love with it. I was not impressed with the Droid X but some people think its great and even better.

[croannick48]

@Lucidity337 I had the exact same experience. My dad got the Droid X. I had wanted it for some time, and was excited to try it out. I messed around with it for a bit and it just rubbed me the wrong way. I don't really know why. Just didn't like it. Then I thought about the Fascinate, but heard bad things about it. I went to the store to try it and I liked it A LOT more than I thought I would. So much that I just ordered it today. :D

[Camixxxxxxxxxx]

@Lucidity337 we did that like a week ago and i was sold the minute i put the fascinate in my hand :) so was he until the sales lady told him about the buy one get one of equal or lesser value promo so he ended up getting the X lol

[iMiguelAOG]

@Camixxxxxxxxxx fascinate

[StonewallUSMC]

Thanks Michael for a very straight forward review on the Fascinate.  Great review!!!

[x7xvashx7x]

this or droid x? and why

[ThatGuy320]

In the first video you said that the puzzle piece was the default lock screen, is it possible to change the way you unlock the phone?

[ohshin65]

can you review those all 4 galaxy s? if not , can you tell us what is your opinions about those phones, what do you like best and why? thank you

[iplaythedrumsgood]

would you recommend this or the HTC Incredible?

[makemehavefun]

Holy crap, just look at that display... just friggin' look at it.

[xvrhernandez349]

ok, this is tough, im getting a new phone sooon & need a little input, Fascinate VS. the Droid X, which one is better? :)

[theandroinvader]

@xvrhernandez349 wait for the htc merge it will have a 10mp camera 720p video at 30fps, a 1.2 ghz dual core chip and a sim slot and keyboard. It will be coming out in late november

[powdersprings30127]

Um - this is a PHONE, right? 20 minutes and a two part review, and absolutely no mention at all was made as to the quality of the PHONE (??). So, does it actually make calls? How do the calls sound? Does the antennae get good reception? How does the speaker sound on speaker calls? Can callers hear your voice well or is it muffled? Is the earpiece speaker clear? ETC ETC ETC ETC please! It's a PHONE, not a computer.

[brandonBRKDWN]

@powdersprings30127

im sure it is immaculate

[Camixxxxxxxxxx]

@powdersprings30127 If you come across a vid that actually shows how to work the phone let me know! ive been looking for one that gives like a rundown on how the phone acutually works and can be customized,im getting mine today but i dont want to mess with it too much unless i know what im doing lol :)

[CTSpecOps]

@powdersprings30127 Get with the program. These phones are computers essentially. Just slimmed down versions. 90% people would rather see a review based on the features.

[CoreyJMurphy]

@powdersprings30127 C'mon man, you're the one telling him it's a phone, but appearently you don't know what the features of a phone are. A phone is a phone. No matter what phone you get, it should make calls. As a matter of fact, that's the only thing you can depend on in a phone. It makes calls, chances are it will have speakers, and hopefully they could hear you well... I don't even know why that would be in question. Everyone knows it'll make calls, his job is to show you the other features.

[Hogwit]

@powdersprings30127 It does have the name cell phone, but it does a lot more than call a friend, if all you want is to make calls get a simple feature phone that you don't need the data plan or $300 up front (minus the mail-in-rebate).

[gingersauce2727]

@powdersprings30127 its a galaxy s, sound quality is amazing, duhh ;)

[KazuKev8]

@powdersprings30127 Its a smart phone... which is considered to be a computer yet also a phone...

[hoggdoc]

@powdersprings30127 Read the user reviews and talk to anyone that has one of these and they will tell you its a great phone. Maybe even the iPhone killer.

[TheGuyInUrCloset]

@powdersprings30127 Yes, smartphones are still phones, but actually, they are aslo computers, at least they are trying to be. If you don't care about that, then you can get a standard flip phone, but if you go and look at most smartphone reviews, they never mention that kind of stuff cuz its all too similar, while the OS and applications and interface vary greatly

[TheFashizy]

@powdersprings30127 Welp, based on ALL the other Samsung phones, I'm thinking it sounds pretty good. It'd be ridiculous to have all these feat & then have it sound crappy on this latest Samsung phone. Also, they probably are using very good reception tech unless they decided to drop the ball, on their latest phone. It's safe to say that it can't be any worse than iPhone reception & that's doing a bit of OK. Just saying. I could be wrong though. It may not make calls at all. It's Mystery 3K

[crhousebb]

@powdersprings30127 Maybe you should watch part 1 because he talks all about the quality of the phone calls right off the bat. He mentions having 2 bars instead of zero where he is at, no white noise experienced or dropped calls.... so yeah way to sound like a complete douche rag. Idiot. Here's my number if you want to discuss call quality further 814-746-4633

[crhousebb]

@powdersprings30127 Maybe you should watch part 1 because he talks all about the quality of the phone calls right off the bat. He mentions having 2 bars instead of zero where he is at, no white noise experienced or dropped calls.... so yeah way to sound like a complete douche rag. Idiot. Here's my number if you want to discuss call quality further 814.746.4633

[ffac789]

@crhousebb lol owned him

[TheMissesXOXO]

@crhousebb r u from Pennsylvania?

[597151795]

@powdersprings30127 noooooo it's not a phone. pssh where did you get that crazy idea from? this video is reviewing the functionality of a saxophone. (by the way... that was sarcasm. if you want to know freaking call quality, go into a verizon store and talk to someone there. odds are, they will let you make a test call. and theres a reason it's a SMARTphone... cause even a monkey could operate a phone, but they can't figure out how to work a SMARTphone.)

[ConceptVBS]

@ejs453

Yes there is google navigation.

[Theobieze]

oh n the vibrant comes with a sd card adapter, headphones that are actually great for once, and another back plate

[Theobieze]

In my opinion, the fascinate is best when it comes to to extremes like with the little things that just make your day extra special lol, the epic is best when it comes to functionality with its keyboard and front facing camera, the vibrant is best when it comes to user friendliness with avatar the movie, full Sims three, a month free mobitv and gogo, etc, n the captivate...well some pple like its look the best

[Jinto117]

All that Verizon bloatware is just shit. This phone is getting rooted the instant I get it.

[FakeAndGay13]

@Jinto117 what does rooted mean lol

[jwin3618]

so which is better? the droid incredible or the samsung fascinate

[Theobieze]

@jwin3618 fascinate, better screen, looks better, faster, comes with more, etc

[ConceptVBS]

@jwin3618

fascinate

[CoryMoody77]

I dont see it on the verizon website. Is it only available in stores?

[rayjones09]

Well, with the release of this device, there really won't be any reason to get the Droid Incredible. This is better in basically every which way.

[no2retailprice]

wow.. great video. Fascinate design seems to be the best among all different versions of Galaxy S. Vibrant design is clean also. I don't much care about Spring and AT&T version. I can't wait to get this when my every 2 year new phone program kicks in later this month. This will be my first Android Phone, which I've been waiting for.

[downhillproductions5]

im getting this! sad tho i have 1 year to go with my Iphone 3gS contract! :(

[sapasion]

Is there no FM Radio on this device?

[kpatt2006]

great...another one i have to decide between very soon.. Incredible, Droid X, or Fascinate?? Driving me crazy.. so many awesome android phones!

[dominyon]

@kpatt2006 I would go to a store and play with them all. See which feels best in your hand and is most user-friendly. I personally preferred the X. I fumble with small things & the extra screen size made a difference in my ability to use the onscreen keyboard(s). I also preferred the physical buttons on the X, as the way I like to hold them I hit the capacitive ones on accident quite frequently. I also prefer the location of the volume rocker on the X, I never hit it on accident.

[Mouthmusician]

yeah amazon has one of the better music download, cuz at least you buy an whole digital album for $8.99, $5, or even sometimes less than that if you can catch their special sales. I'll probably would get this if it wasn't for that damn data plan politcy, I wonder can I pay that plan once than cancel it and hopefully they won't charge me for some internet crap cuz I won't be using the internet.

[possomcrast]

ha ha vz navigator i slower than google maps and it cost money

[Hoclem]

Might have to get this instead of the Droid 2. Great review, there is no way to switch to Google instead of the Bing search?

[mobileburn]

@Hoclem Not at the moment. At least not if you mean the home screen widget. You can always go to Google.com in a browser window.

[Trashjack101]

@Hoclem Get the Fascinate

[Trashjack101]

@Hoclem

I would get the Droid Incredible. Or the X

[shuya69]

@Hoclem maybe there is a way to make the homepage google mobile?

[ilopez64]

epic 4g is better (in my opinion)

[TheAE35Unit]

@ilopez64 No. It's fat and is on Sprint. The Fascinate is better (in my opinion)

[SladeNoctis]

@TheAE35Unit Fat is a ugly term that is understandable for G1 since its 2 years old but Epic is quite slim for a slider phone. I believe the fascinate has better touchwiz software then the rest of the galaxy s but its a kick in the balls for true google users since its cluttered with microsoft apps and verizon apps.

[mobileburn]

@ejs453 You can install Google Maps from the Android Market yourself for that.

[mazdarx7head]

plz do a deep review like this for the kyocera zio

[HDloser]

@ 7:55 you are showing your email accounts, on top of the screen it shows AIM 1 & Gmail 3. I have a Samsung Captivate & 2 email accounts, how can I set my phone to be able to toggle between the 2 email accounts, or this only a setting in the Verizon phone?

[mobileburn]

@HDloser I think this is Fascinate only. Noticed that as looking different myself.

[iMiguelAOG]

its also my favorite of the 4 galaxy s devices

[BedededeII]

1/5

[theandroinvader]

@BedededeII go suck a duck

[BedededeII]

@theandroinvader IPHONE 4 RULES, girl.

[theandroinvader]

@BedededeII iwhore I am a boy iphone sucks it cant do shit

[sami1y5]

3rd :PPP