Samsung Galaxy S (Vibrant) - Video 5 - The Full Review

[TheMoo1231]

Also, with the updates this is way more responsive than an iPhone 4. And since it's android you can customize everything, and make it look like iOS (ahah, you would like that)... so iPhone looses.

[TheMoo1231]

Cheap materials? This is much more durable than an iCrap 4, you idiot.

[Kameeljon]

Hello Dave, wonderful reviews.

Currently i' am in a phone hunt and can't choose between these two: HTC Desire vs. Samsung Galaxy S. Which one would you choose (assuming that Desire should be about 20-40$ cheaper) ?

[davomrmac]

@Kameeljon Galaxy S in this case, my Desire had awful battery.

[BASCKIT13]

i cant get my phone numbers in there can u make a video on how to do rhat rhanxz

[sooda91]

Fuck Iphone 4, its really sucks.. responds u really fast? Well i wait 1 sec or a half than go and buy a expensive phone as the Iphone.. Jesus

[metallicaareangels]

Does anyone know why cant i seem to get a confrence call in this shitty phone?

[parkyboy88]

your dislikes are very picky

[abdalla235]

you are one of the best mobile reviewers great job

[davomrmac]

@abdalla235 Thanks.

[lunatic727]

Thanks Dave for your reviews , very proffessional and informative.

I have that phone with froyo , and it's just superb, besides the plastic back and lack of the flash. it's definately better than the last phone I used , iphone 3g

[davomrmac]

@lunatic727 Thanks for watching.

[strowa65]

I'm pretty much a layman, so please humor me...Is there more than one kind of Galaxy S or does it depend on the country? There seems to be a Galaxy S I9000, a Galaxy S LCD I9003, Galaxy S Vibrant, Galaxy Vibrant, all at totally different prices! So I'm not sure that the mobile I'm looking at is the one I think it is. What are the differences between all of them? Which one is the above video about? I'm from India btw...

[MrPiskfinne]

Hey Dave :) I have issues of choosing a new phone i want either the Samsung galaxy's or the HTC desire HD. What would you choose? :) 

[davomrmac]

@MrPiskfinne Galaxy S.

[MrPiskfinne]

@davomrmac Okey. Thank you :)

[2silvertv]

Why do you keep talking about the Iphone 4. This is a review of the galaxy S. If I wanted to hear about the Iphone I would have searched for it.

[liverpoolfan4life1]

agree with u on the plastic bak , but i jus bought a white metalic case for it which is much better. and for the laggy apps tht dnt happen to me

[ftlallday]

do u need the web for this phone

[davomrmac]

@ftlallday You don't have to, but to make use of it's features it is advisable.

[h4x0rl33tee]

You forgot to mention it has a front facing camara

[rgghgfnikolas900]

I am looking for a review of the galaxy s VIBRANT !!! 99% OF THE VIDEOS WITH THE TITLE ''GALAXY S VIBRANT REVIEW'' DON'T REVIEW THE VIBRANT VERSION, BUT THE GSM WORLDWIDE VERSION !! CAN YOU PLEASE PAY ATTENTION AT WHAT YOU ARE REVIEWING AND DON'T WASTE MY TIME ???

[DJK290]

@rgghgfnikolas900

Dude this is the Vibrant...

[michaellxlai]

you can utilise a lagfix which removes the lag

[davomrmac]

@michaellxlai Good comment, thanks.

[axltube99]

I think the lag between apps is because it can recognize FLASH. while the iphone 4 does not recognize FLASH?

[marcookem]

Cool prononciation: it has been for me an english lesson before being a review. Anyway, I'm waiting for this superb phone, it's coming tomorrow. To conclude, I want just say that lagfix application can fix dramatically well the responsivness of the device. Try it out, you can find it in the official android store.

[davomrmac]

@marcookem Will do, thanks.

[Jakeeboy123456789]

in the swype you can swype over the space bar and it will insert a space.. correct?

[davomrmac]

@Jakeeboy123456789 Yes and you can also swype above the keyboard for capitals.

[HMF87654321]

I have a question, what company can you use on this phone, ex: sasktel, could you use sasktel?????

[mojojones96]

can you open multiple internet explorers or tabbed internet for more than 1 webpage

[davomrmac]

@mojojones96 Yes.

[mojojones96]

@davomrmac thanks!

[wonrandomperson]

Good review but the USA version appears to be different. Got one today and it doesn't have the delay yours has. Mine has firmware version 2.1-update1. Being an iPhone 3GS user I was biased toward Apple. Apple has a more polished and intuitive interface. However, after using the Galaxy S for half a day I like it. I already hacked it to give me wifi tethering so I have unlimited data for my laptop and iPad. : ) AT&T is horrible and that is why I went to Tmobile and the Galaxy S vs iPhone 4.

[MikeKowalski25]

@wonrandomperson tethering isn't free it uses your mobile data connection, unless you have unlimited data plan. if not tell me more about your plan?

[draxgo]

how do you close the apps in the background properly so that it won't be running in the background?

[Daanger]

thx for review

[davomrmac]

@Daanger Thanks for watching.

[44shorty]

thats not the samsung vibrant

[jamieovs2]

great review helped alot thanks

[davomrmac]

@jamieovs2 I really appreciate you watching, thanks for the comment.

[Bishy2k9]

When you say "N" connection speeds for the wifi. What do you mean by this? just would like a little inside to what this means

Love the reviews by the way :)

[davomrmac]

@Bishy2k9 802.11n is the latest wireless connection standard (there is also a,b & g). Amongst other things it just gives a faster data throughput, improved from 54 Mbit/s to 600 Mbit/s.

[1983Dave1983]

The Bluetooth v3.0, is that faster than v2.0 or does it mean it likes more phones? As in my BB 9500 doesn't like certain phones so it won't connect/send to them.

I didn't know you could voice search, that's awesome!

[tredecker]

looks like my Desire on 2.2 is faster than the galaxy s, get no starting app lag like you demonstrate in this video or so

[davomrmac]

@tredecker Thanks for letting me know.

[Serendip1ty]

@tredecker Don't wanna sound like a fanboy here but lag issues have already been addressed to a certain extent by Samsung. Also Froyo 2.2 is about to be released on 23 september & thirdly, if you are bit of a tweaker, there are several lagfixes/memory improvements out there that make the galaxy s lightning fast & super responsive. There is even a one-click-lagfix to make things really easy for non-tweakers. The android community rocks!

[totallydubbed]

yet you still want an iphone4?

If price wasn't an issue, including limited capabilities and more so, that Apple branding that is given to you, ie. YOU HAVE to use itunes. What if i don't want to?

The you might as well save yourself the video time and get yourself an iphone4.

Period :P

Iv'e gone for an android for a good reason methinks.

[davomrmac]

@totallydubbed Thanks for your comment.

[jagga1983]

uh isnt this vibrant rather than captivate?

[tnghks1029]

Hey~! I really Really Enjoyed ur video... I swear to god why dont u make a video about comparing iphone and Galaxy~! Would be Nice... i'll be first to watch then~!

[sahaj376]

Hey Dave, Awesome video. I bought this mobile phone after watching this review. The one thing I don't understand is the microphone icon in the quick search bar. How did you enable it? Please keep the good videos!!

[davomrmac]

@sahaj376 When I clicked it just worked. It might ask you to do a download from Google when you first try it.

[sahaj376]

iBooks is still better right?

[Bigp3te]

Hi Dave i have surfed the net now for 2 weeks looking for tips on the latest phones and i really like the vids they are very useful ;-)

That said i am still no closer to choosing my next phone? My network has offered me either a Desire or a galaxy s.

The downside for me on the Galaxy looks to be the lack of camera flash as i use my phone frequently in all light conditions.

In a nutshell which would be your recomendation?

I really am stuck now?? Cheers..

[davomrmac]

@Bigp3te Well, the Desire does not have a camera flash either. If I was choosing between the two I would go for the Desire. However, if video was important to me I would look at the Desire or the Motorolam XT720.

[sahaj376]

@Bigp3te the htc desire is dual band which makes it pointless if you travel a lot

[TheMichiganNinja]

first

[vocessaochatos]

pity you could not show us the sat nav in action on this phone i would very much like to see it.

[A7Xunholyconfesions]

all the resposivness issues and lag is indeed galaxy s strict problem.There has been confirmed that current firmware causes extremely bad write and read times on the internal memory a fix has been done involving putting an SD card(could be a slow one) and partitioning it in 2 one for the system and one for you're files (music,photos,etc).Actually a girl that reviewed a phone was contacted by samsung to test a firmware in there HQ in belgium that fixes that.The Froyo update will have that fix

[davomrmac]

@A7Xunholyconfesions Awesome update, thanks.

[littleguyross]

im looking to get a contract phone and im stuck between htc legend and this there the same mintues and texts and internet but this is £10 more do you think this is worth it or would i be better off with the legend?

[davomrmac]

@littleguyross I sent you a message. However, to answer here also. The extra money gets you a faster processor, more memory and larger screen. If that is worth the extra £10 to you, then go for it. Also consider the HTC Desire.

[largy1964]

Sweet review Dave - I would also go for the iPhone 4 infact I have just waiting for it to arrive.

[davomrmac]

@largy1964 Excellent. Are you expecting it today?

[largy1964]

@davomrmac No, I have to wait until the end of the month, can't wait to get back to the iPhone after having the HTC Desire great phone just not for me after all.

[aocvvcephei]

Maybe, or for sure the lag opening apps gets fixed in 2.2, there are roms already fixing it.

Nice review.

[fredphoesh]

Hi and ooo, another thing, my iPhone4 battery does not last a whole day... and I am not constantly using it. I unplug it at about 7:30, and by the time I arrive home 12 hours later it is either dead or nearly dead.. I listen to music on the train, thats about 2 hours a day. The rest of the time its maybe 10 calls in the day and maybe some fiddling with the interface.

[davomrmac]

@fredphoesh Great comments.

[fredphoesh]

Hi Mate, nice review. Ive got a few comments.

I own an iPhone4 and have been trying to get Orange to take my iPhone4 back. I have had many dropped calls due to holding the phone in my left hand. I have struggled to adjust to the closed-proprietory ways of the iphone, lack of support for media file formats, no drag and drop to and from the phone, and lack of many features in apps like mail. Multitask in iPhone ONLY exists IF the app is written for it. Android multitasking is system wide...

[davomrmac]

@fredphoesh Awesome comment. Keep on at Orange, if it doesn't work as you want it to, you should be able to return with 7 days.

[fredphoesh]

@davomrmac Tx. The problem is I bought it in the Orange Store, not online. They say they do not take iPhone refunds because Apple have not admitted there is a fault, just a software glitch, but we all know the software will fix the display error, not the signal strength. I have been at them for two weeks now, and MAY get some joy today, we will see. Next step, Galaxy S and beyond... ;)

[davomrmac]

@fredphoesh Apple does not need to admit the problem. You purchased from Orange, your contract is with them, not Apple. They have to fulfil their part of the contract by supplying you a handset that is fit for the use it was sold for.

[fredphoesh]

@davomrmac

hi there mate... well, I am now somewhat of an expert in the matter as I have been to the store about 6 times, called orange about 10 and spoken to /emailed Apple about 6 times. Orange store and online are completely different. Online you have 7 days, even if you just dont like it. In store you can ONLY return a FAULTY item. They do not regard the iPhone as faulty. After weeks I now have a fault code (from online team) and will hopefully get a refund tomorrow... holding thumbs.

[davomrmac]

@fredphoesh Well done. Just to clarify though, within the first 6 months of purchase in a store, it is up to the retailer to prove it is NOT faulty. It is not up to you to prove it is faulty. As such, in store purchases that do not perform the task for which they are sold can be returned. Also, it is worth quoting that Apple has part admitted the fault by offering ALL customers 30 days to return their iPhones for a full refund. Lucky you bought it online. Good luck, let me know the outcome.

[fredphoesh]

@davomrmac Orange UK shops do not take iphones back. Full stop. I am 100% certain of that. If the device is faulty, I can take it to Apple to get it replaced. But i believe all iPhone 4s will suffer from the same issue. Apple do not say the iPhone4 is faulty, they avoided full responsibility by saying it is a software issue that will be fixed by an update. Of course they did this to avoid a massive drop in sales and increase in returns.

[srikar121]

how do you think the battery charge compares between this and the desire? I hear the desire is very bad and does not last an entire day. How i wish HTC had made this phone. Just for the better build quality and supreme feel of their devices... It would make my decision process so much simpler!

[davomrmac]

@srikar121 Battery on this is consistently 21 hours between charges.

[srikar121]

@davomrmac And how was it with the desire?

[davomrmac]

@srikar121 Desire at first, two days between charges, now around 30 hours.

[srikar121]

Hi Dave, I have seen all 5 vids of this phone but I can't remember if the text reflows on the page(such that you don't have to horiz. scroll) on pinch and zoom like the desire does. Also, how is the call quality? is it audible enough when you're in a noisy place? how is the mic? Also, is there a way to silence the phone without rejecting the call when ur phone rings? with the desire, if you turn the device over when a call comes in, it silences the phone. i'm still torn betw the desire and this.

[davomrmac]

@srikar121 Pinch to zoom does not reflow the text on this one. Call quality is good, even in noisy places. Not sure on the silencing questions... anyone else?

[srikar121]

@davomrmac Can you try calling yourself on the Galaxy S and look for any silencing buttons on screen? or maybe the volume up/down buttons when the phone is ringing will silence it. The volume button method works on my moto razr.

[davomrmac]

@srikar121 Just one push of the volume down rocker silences it. No buttons on screen.

[liang0220]

great phone i love it !!!

[walkintall67]

looks like an iphone running android 

[teknovore]

It was between this and the Nexus One for me. With that lag I'm going with the Nexus. Nice review.

[REALSLIK]

No flash? Fail. If a phone does not have a flash camera, i don't even care about what good it does.

[raydaking12345]

Good review, However i rather stick with iPhone 4 which i have, Better in every way

[RushingRussia]

Great review... love the phone, but no flash sucks bawls

[georgebambrick8888]

hey dave awesome video another great review! I am looking to get htc desire or samsung galaxy s. which would you recommend and why? thanks

[davomrmac]

@georgebambrick8888 That is a hard one to answer. HTC Desire feels better quality material, Galaxy S is a lot sexier and nicer brighter screen. Hmmmm.

[Serendip1ty]

Does it have a lock function similar to the HTC Desire or is the a default android app? Thx for the review Dave, I said i was gonna wait but i think I'm actually gonna get this phone. The lagging should be completely sorted out in a upcoming firmware update by Samsung. I find it kinda sad though Samsung tried to copy the Iphone 3GS a bit too hard in both in hardware & software (menu structure). Thank god android is very customisable.

[davomrmac]

@Serendip1ty It is Android 2.1 with Samsung UI overlay. Good luck with your purchase.

[pcgamerguy1234]

looks overall a good phone , the lag would get annoying but i spose we are all used to super fast iphone and itouch. the screen is very clear but i would turn the brightness down to save battery

[Brik182]

the lag is supposedly fixed with a firmware update according to another review

[kidd172]

Its looks like you have a week wifi signal so maybe thats why its running slow. All the apps that don't require internet load up fast but twitter and the market place load slowly.

Have you tried it on 3g?

[davomrmac]

@kidd172 Yes, it is the same for me.

[tarunrad]

the lag is becasue of the poorly designed samsung widgets ,not Multi-tasking ,especially that daily briefing widget , it's a huge ram hog , removing it will speed up the device by 5x or more

The galaxy s is actually the fastest Android Device availble right now ,but the biggest con are awefully designed ugly looking samsung widgets !

[davomrmac]

@tarunrad Thanks for adding your comment, appreciated.

[thecousin]

Doesn't it have a bigger battery than the iphone 4?

[hord]

Holding the home button is not for multi-tasking, it brings up the most recently used applications.

[getblitzed]

wow the lag on this phone is horrible; especially on the google voice search.. it's probably due to the background apps running ..my nexus one use to give me a pain in the butt.. by doing that .. i would also take the iphone 4 over all current android phones, but jeez apple you couldn't make the iphone 4 at least 3.7 inches that would of been awesome! the small screen is one of my few complaints about the iphone that and the grip of death.=] awesome review like always

[davomrmac]

@getblitzed Awesome comment.

[TheHDGeek]

This is a real FULL Review. Good job!

[davomrmac]

@TheHDGeek Thanks.

[Zepplinne]

hey dave could you do a review of the new Zune HD? My iPod is getting past it's prime and I can't decide whether or not to get another iPod or a Zune, or maybe even something else?? My main thing is that it has to have huge capacity, cause i like being able to carry my 70+ (and growing) music collection around with me everywhere I go, thanks!

[davomrmac]

@Zepplinne ZuneHD is not readily available in the UK. I keep trying to get hold of one.

[TheJakemp]

the thumbnails do not work on screen!

[davomrmac]

@TheJakemp Just enabled them.

[ceterafan123]

Great job!

[davomrmac]

@ceterafan123 Thanks.

[SpeedStackinGuy96]

I love this phone...but its just too similar to the iphone

[bojakcates]

this phone even looks cheap... i dont like it ... i like my iPhone better..

[littleclatchy]

@dionisdaily Fail.

[Audi123000]

This phone seems to be bad