T-Mobile's Android Samsung Galaxy S (SGS) - Meet The "Vibrant"? - Launched in the U. S. on July 15

Update: The Vibrant has launched in the U.S. It is $200 on a two year contract, $500 suggested retail. The Vibrant's software is as depicted in this video. (So I was right. LOL). But this phone is the i9000.

The SGS Vibrant is an Android-based 2.1 superphone and Samsung will update the phone to Android 2.2, Froyo.

Sidenote: AT&T announced its version last week, it will be called the "Captivate." It is launching on July 18.

I don't like those names so I am declaring that the T-Mobile version will be the "Vibrator" and AT&T's the "Constipate."

This is the famous video preview of the Samsung Galaxy S (SGS) by Howard Chiu of Howard's Forums, that was once up, but he took it down.

Was it because T-Mobile is not ready to spill the beans on this exciting phone? Maybe he did not like his work and is planning a redo? I don't know why, but he did an excellent job so I am glad to be able to show it to you here.

Look carefully and you will see convincing evidence that this OS is T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy S. (There's T-Mobile applications, the T-Mobile logo and Samsung's model name conventions for phones going to T-Mobile. See in the "About" screen where it says SGH-T959.)

My prediction is a July-August debut. (I originally predicted a June debut, but I guess the myTouch Slide will be T-Mobile's June handset.)

This is a hot handset. Let's hope that Samsung provides a proper remedy on the Behold II upgrade controversy so that people will embrace this great handset. If Samsung screws over Behold 2 owners, I predict sales of the SGS will suffer.

Enjoy.

Sidenote: With Philipp Humm as the new CEO for TMOUS perhaps he will see that one of T-Mobile's problems is the lack of hot handsets and always playing catch up. So he might move up the SGS debut?

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[diamondpeach2]

OK...im confused now. Ive seen videos where ppl are callin this phone the "Vibrant" nd some where they call it the "Galaxy S". Then they proceed to say something abt 1 is in Canada nd the other is in the U.S.... exactly which 1 is in the U.S?????

[HeartInSanFrancisco]

@diamondpeach2 .. As I say, this is the TMOUS - T-Mobile U.S. version.

Bell in Canada has the Vibrant also, but it is the internation i9000 version, which means it looks different than the T-Mobile Vibrant.

All these phones "inside" and the display, are the "Samsung Galaxy S." But a carrier can specify what it wants in terms of a case, buttons, switches, LED flash, front facing camera, etc.

[shantelkt]

sorry, but does leaving a live wallpaper on make the battery run out that much faster? i had one on there a few days ago and changed it to a regular one, but i want to run one. any suggestions and do u know what much battery it may use even if i kill the other apps whenever i use the phone.

[HeartInSanFrancisco]

@shantelkt ...you should set the display to minimum brightness. No need to use it on full bright unless outside. That will save a lot of battery power.

Also turn off bluetooth, wifi, gps, unless being used.

I get about 18 hours battery life, which is good for a smartphone.

[tubbychaser456]

does the vibrant support 3g tethering?

[HeartInSanFrancisco]

@tubbychaser456 .. I should clarify that tethering is done with third party apps. A tethering app does not come on the TMOUS Vibrant.

[HeartInSanFrancisco]

@monkey15iv .. I'm not sure... you might want to check the title of this video. LOL.

[xxKEllY7xx]

I HAVE THIS PHONEEEEE ♥

I dont care what people think of it. and you all should stop judging it if you have never had it because obviously you dont even know what it is.

[squidink14]

"Large Fail Rate" - Yes, the screen on my Galaxy S is broken slightly on the left side. There are lines going down the side of it, it doesn't bother me though as you cant really see it...

[senorseis66]

Ahh man... Im sitting here with my iphone... wishing I had a galaxy S phone.

[pham0202]

i wish the sleep button was on the top instead of the side

[ucheucheuche]

US: from $200 on a 24 month contract.

UK: free on a 18 month £30 contract, with 3 months free by rebate (bought mine online):

Which is a better deal??

[wwwjeet]

does this phoneconnect wid wireless internet

[jessexbraughton]

@tubbychaser456 yes, it does

[SidouDays]

i just turned 12 today and i got it for my bday :)

[MobilersVibrantCoast]

I think you'd enjoy our video about an augmented reality video game app! Check it out on our channel, it's called MODROIDS! It's shot using the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant!!

[gamemrater]

u have alot of phones...