Pros: This device features a beautiful 4? Super AMOLED Display, comes with 16 GB of storage, decent camera features, Android 2.1
Cons: Camera is only 5-Megapixels, Android 2.1 is already outdated, 4? display may be too big for some users’ tastes
Looks & Characteristics
The Samsung Captivate is seen to look somewhat like the original Galaxy S, except instead of having more rounded edges, the Captivate has more pronounced and sharper edges. The 4? Super AMOLED display is one of the nicest displays that I have yet to set my eyes upon. Of course, the display isn’t quite as large as phones on the market such as the EVO 4G or Droid X, but 4? is just enough to be impressed without being overwhelmed. The curved bottom lip of the device features four touch-sensitive buttons.
Using The Phone
Like we’ve already stated, the 4? Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen display is not only beautiful, but extremely responsive to the smallest of touches. The Captivate is running Android 2.1 Eclair, which although outdated, is still amazing for this phone. The Samsung Captivate comes preloaded with Swype, the text-input method which is always welcome as an addition. Unfortunately, AT&T has disabled access to acquiring Android applications from outside the Android market – something that they do with every Android device that they release – but that is really our only complaint. Powered by the ARMv7 Core 1GHz Processor, the Samsung Captivate is a super-quick addition to the selection of Android devices that are featured on the AT&T network.
Main Highlights
The interface on the Samsung Captivate is quick and seamless, and Android 2.1 when coupled with the newest version of Samsung’s TouchWiz Interface, is as quick as ever. The 1 GHz Processor in this device also adds to the speediness of the Captivate. Although it doesn’t look too much like the Samsung Galaxy S, the Captivate still stands out of the crowd as being a higher-performance mobile device. It’s 5-Megapixel Camera isn’t the greatest in quality, but still suffices – but the Captivate is topped off by it’s 4? beautiful Super AMOLED Capacitive display – an absolutely beautiful device featured on the AT&T network.
Posted on Tue, Jul 13, 2010
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Specs
The Samsung Captivate is a spin-off from the original Samsung Galaxy S, and is featured on the AT&T network. It features a beautiful touchscreen display with multi-touch, and a bunch of great camera features as well. a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor make this phone fast!
Battery
OEM Model Number
N/A
Size
N/A
Standby Time
N/A
Talk Time
N/A
Type
Lithium Ion
Camera & Video
Resolution
5 Megapixel (Auto focus, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Multi shot, Effects, Self-timer, Panorama, ISO contro)
Live TV
N/A
Streaming Video
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
USB
Yes
WiFi
Yes
Display
Colors
LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels
Size
4 inch
Type
Super AMOLED
Memory
Built-in
16 GB
Memory Card Slot
Yes
Memory Card Type
MicroSD (TransFlash)
Memory Card Max Input
32 GB
Network
Modes
GSM, UMTS
Frequencies
850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100
Data Network
Yes
Type
EDGE
Size & Design
Antenna
Internal
Weight
N/A
Dimensions
N/A
Phone Style
Bar
Basic
Flight Mode
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
GPS Navigation
Yes
Multiple Languages
Yes
Push-to-Talk
No
Vibrate Alert
Yes
Contacts
Phone Book Capacity
No
Multiple Numbers per Name
Yes
Picture ID
Yes
Ringer ID
Yes
Voice Dialing
Yes
Messaging
Instant Messaging
Yes
Picture Messaging
Yes
Predictive Text Entry
Yes
Text Messaging
Yes
Text Message Templates
No
Organizer
Alarm
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Calendar
Yes
Voice Memo
Yes
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The Samsung Captivate is a spin-off from the original Samsung Galaxy S, and is featured on the AT&T network. It features a beautiful touchscreen display with multi-touch, and a bunch of great camera features as well. a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor make this phone fast!