Samsung Fascinate review
Network and connections
With the Galaxy S line, Samsung has introduced various handsets with nearly identical features, slightly revisited in their aesthetic design and aimed at different markets. This Fascinate is a CDMA capable of guaranteeing optimal coverage in any situation. Support for 3G networks is also present. Browsing the Internet will be absolutely fast, leaving the HTML browser the task of correctly displaying any page. Or you can connect to distributed networks, thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi antenna. Bluetooth for file transfers is also present, as well as the USB data output.
Design and features
Classic and elegant lines give it a clean look suited to any context. On the front stands out the large 4-inch HVGA Super AMOLED display, equipped with Capacitive Touch Screen technology that allows precise and optimal management of the device. Just below is a clickable multifunction directional pad, along with dedicated keys for content management. The Fascinate's dimensions are compact, to ensure good portability and a secure grip, thanks to the rounded edges and only 116 grams of weight.
Main features
The Google Android platform is implemented in favor of multimedia content and execution speed. You can therefore use programs like YouTube, Facebook and Google Maps with stability, as well as many other interesting applications including Digital Compass and Instant Messaging. There is wide possibility for customization thanks to Java support. Contacts address book, appointment organizer, calculator and other management utilities are already included. Simplified writing helps with composing messages, from SMS to longer E-mails. In addition, it's possible to correctly open Office and PDF attachments thanks to dedicated readers. Also present is the RSS Feed reader and the TV-out output. For voice functions there is the speakerphone, the voice recorder and video call support.
Entertainment and multimedia
Even during leisure moments, the Samsung Fascinate is able to fully satisfy the user. It is in fact equipped with a 5 megapixel camera, capable of delivering excellent quality images in any condition. This is also thanks to dedicated functions for even more precise capture, even when recording short videos. The GPS receiver is handy for turning the phone into a satellite navigator. Or there's the media player to faithfully play audio and video files. The memory available to the user is 2 GB, further expandable up to 32 GB via microSD cards.