iphone: Hands-on review of the AT&T Samsung Epix

Hands-on review of the AT&T Samsung Epix

AT&T's recently-launched SGH-i780 (a.k.a Jack II, a.k.a Epix) just got some hands-on time with reviewers. After playing with the optical mouse-packing smartphone, they walked away with the following consensus:

"I really like this phone. With a bit of customization and added software, it can be a true winner. It's a great combination of touchscreen versaility and one-handed usability that a device like the Palm Treo Pro just doesn't have. If you're on AT&T and are looking for your next WinMo phone, this is a great choice - but expect to spend some time and perhaps money filling in the missing blanks that Samsung left."

Not a terrible verdict; some of the cons that especially stick out are the lack of camera flash and sketchy software loadout, but it's nice to have an alternative to the Treo Pro. Plus, it's cool to have a phone named after phat loots in World of Warcraft. You can grab this sucker for $199 on a two-year plan - check out AT&T for more info.

[via PocketNow]

Specs for the AT&T Epix after the jump!

AT&T Epix Specifications

Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GPRS/EDGE
Tri-band (850/1900/2100MHz) 3.6Mbps UMTS/HSDPA
Wi-Fi
GPS (AT&T Navigator)
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Camera
QWERTY Keyboard with Optical Mouse
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (v 2.0)
Speakerphone
Multimedia Message Service
Threaded 2-Way Text Message
Flash Memory: 256MB Internal ROM/Up to 150MB Internal RAM
microSD™ External Memory Slot supports up to 32GB memory cards
Video Share
MobiTV™
Dimensions: 4.6" x 2.4" x 0.5"
Weight: 4.4 ounces
Display: 2.5", 320 x 320 Pixels, 65K,TFT Color
Battery: 3.7 Volt Lithium Ion,1800mAh
Talk Time: Up to 7 hours
Standby Time: Up to 14 days