Although the Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint is all set to debut next week, eager mobile enthusiasts can now be the first ones to lay their hands on this smartphone by pre-ordering it. Yes, the handset is now available for pre-sale through Wirefly. The device is claimed to be the only Galaxy S smartphone that packs a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard as well as a virtual keypad alongside touchscreen.
The handset is powered by Android 2.1 operating system and supports 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application processor. With built-in Wi-Fi, users can seamlessly connect up to 5 devices simultaneously, to either Sprint’s 3G or 4G networks at an optional price of $29.99 per month. On the 4” Super AMOLED display, users can conveniently watch high-definition like videos, TV, play games, browse web, text and emailing.
Apart from that, the device is fitted with dual cameras. The one on the back of the phone is a 5MP camera or camcorder with autofocus, LED flash, 4x digital zoom and HD video recording where as the front facing is a VGA one that can be utilized for video chat and more. Movie buffs can rent or buy films and TV show directly from their handsets via Samsung’s Media Hub feature.
The integrated Swype technology further eases the way of communication as it enables users to comfortably type with one continuous finger motion on the keyboard. The smartphone also supports Samsung’s AllShare service that wirelessly connects to DLNA certified devices alongside HDTVs to share photos and videos with others.
The Samsung Epic 4G can be pre-ordered now through Wirefly’s official website at a special price of $239.99. The device is available for a two year agreement with free FedEx shipping and is protected by Wirefly’s 30 day pre-order price guarantee.