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Samsung Fascinate

mdram4x4

im looking for a new phone soon

i have a samsung omnia (i910)

great phone, no issues.

im debaiting jumping on the droid bandwagon.

the DX looks nice, but just BIG.

the DINC, well is hard to get.

so im thinking of the Samsung Fascinate, not much is known about this phone compared to the others.

seems like its almost forgotten.

anyone know of a launch date? price? ect.

it stacks right up there in features with the others, just not advertised

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DUB7passat

I would like more info on this device as well. I know that this particular phone is part of Samsung's Galaxy S lineup which I saw on Gizmodo a few weeks back. Each carrier seems to be getting a different phone in the lineup, and I know that the Samsung Vibrant comes out for T-Mobile this Friday. Also, I know the Samsung Captivate is AT&T's Galaxy S which is coming out on 07/18.

When I was speaking to a representative on the phone the other night, I told her I was waiting for the new samsung android phone to be released as I am having problems with my HTC Eris. She goes "Is that the one that is a mobile hotspot and has the AMOLED screen?" and I go yes.. do you have any more information on that? she goes "No, I don't know what device you are referring to, I am not aloud to reveal any information.. Verizon will not let me. Is there anything else I can do for you before I get you over to technical support?"

Obviously it is coming soon.. yay!!

mdram4x4

hey verizon is anyone reading this?

the incredible is sold out, the x is sold out

how about making it 3 phones to sell out

with more choices you might be better off

mdram4x4

with the board change i figured id ask again

maybe eventually someone with some know will chime in :smileyhappy:

EliC

My wife and I are both waiting for this phone. We have looked at the Tmobile and ATT versions and its a great phone. Im not going to buy the X, 2 or Inc, so please release the Fascinate.

We were in a VZW store this weekend and ran into another couple that was also waiting for the Fascinate.

VZW, please release the phone.

Napoleon9558

I want this phone!!!

jcheiser

...I too am waiting patiently for this phone. I was just about settled on the Droid X when I came across information about the Samsung Galaxy S line of phones. The more I read and found about this, the more it changed my mind to wanting this phone. I also have looked at the AT&T version and the earlier commenter was right...its an awesome phone and well worth the wait. The only difference to me between this phone and the Apple iPhone is the front facing camera...and for me that is not a deal breaker. I can live without video chat, thanks very much!

I have to believe that Verizon will release this within 30-45 days of either the launch of the Droid X or the Droid 2. Either way, it won't be long now!!!!

Napoleon9558

Played with a Vibrant today in the T-Mobile store just to get a feel for the Galaxy S. Very impressive. It was lightning fast and the screen is among the most beautiful things I've ever seen.The Droid X is a great phone, but comparing the Galaxy S screen to the Droid X is like comparing a plasma TV to an Etcher Sketch.

greg30127

I've been a Verizon customer since before it was even Verizon (Airtouch Cellular)! I'm thinking though about jumping ship to another carrier when my contract runs out because honestly, I'm getting pretty tired of the marketing games they're playing with these phones.

My renew date came up and I wanted the Droid Incredible - they were sold out for 2+ months, with no real option similar enough to it to choose from. So the Droid X comes out - poof, they sell out with again, no real option, and the Incredible remained on backorder.... now it's coming out how good the Samsung Galaxy phone is in it's incarnation with the other carriers (who now all offer it), yet Verizon is putting this model on hold for at least nearly 2 months, because they want to "showcase" the Droid 2 that's coming out, which will again probably sell out on the first day along with everything else that comes out.

Sorry - but some of us are tired of playing this.

I went to Wal-mart and got a $45 a month Straight Talk phone last week to test it out. Has a full keyboard like a Blackberry, and has excellent reception in my house and on the road. No, there are no "apps", no touch screen, and the web service on it is dirt slow. But I can make unlimited calls and texts for $45 a month, and again, get good reception (phones are still PHONES the last time I checked, and the phone function is the most important to me). Right now I'm still toying with this phone, but when my contract runs out soon with Verizon, If they don't have the Droid model I want (Galaxy) in stock then, I'm simply going to drop my 15+ year service with them and use the Wal-mart phone as my main phone. I'll save $60+ a month on my bill and won't have to play the marketing games and go on a "waiting list" to get a phone.

I do hope the CEO of Verizon leaves Mount Olympus long enough from time to time to read these posts, because these phone stock games are causing you to lose customers. Make everything available to us now and we'll buy it - don't, and we'll go where they DO have them available.

shoe5150

I talked to a VZW rep the other day about my P.O.S. eris, and was told that verizon wants to release the Fascinate with the 4g network. I think that would be awesome but I really don't want to wait that long to get this phone. I am so tired of my Eris that I am ready to downgrade back to a dump-phone just to get rid of it.

mdram4x4

shoe5150 wrote:
I talked to a VZW rep the other day about my P.O.S. eris, and was told that verizon wants to release the Fascinate with the 4g network. I think that would be awesome but I really don't want to wait that long to get this phone. I am so tired of my Eris that I am ready to downgrade back to a dump-phone just to get rid of it.

i dont think the rep had a clue. the galxy s, as it is right now, is not an lte phone. therefore wont work on verizon 4g

johnnyplaid

greg30127 wrote:
I've been a Verizon customer since before it was even Verizon (Airtouch Cellular)! I'm thinking though about jumping ship to another carrier when my contract runs out because honestly, I'm getting pretty tired of the marketing games they're playing with these phones.

My renew date came up and I wanted the Droid Incredible - they were sold out for 2+ months, with no real option similar enough to it to choose from. So the Droid X comes out - poof, they sell out with again, no real option, and the Incredible remained on backorder.... now it's coming out how good the Samsung Galaxy phone is in it's incarnation with the other carriers (who now all offer it), yet Verizon is putting this model on hold for at least nearly 2 months, because they want to "showcase" the Droid 2 that's coming out, which will again probably sell out on the first day along with everything else that comes out.

Sorry - but some of us are tired of playing this.

I went to Wal-mart and got a $45 a month Straight Talk phone last week to test it out. Has a full keyboard like a Blackberry, and has excellent reception in my house and on the road. No, there are no "apps", no touch screen, and the web service on it is dirt slow. But I can make unlimited calls and texts for $45 a month, and again, get good reception (phones are still PHONES the last time I checked, and the phone function is the most important to me). Right now I'm still toying with this phone, but when my contract runs out soon with Verizon, If they don't have the Droid model I want (Galaxy) in stock then, I'm simply going to drop my 15+ year service with them and use the Wal-mart phone as my main phone. I'll save $60+ a month on my bill and won't have to play the marketing games and go on a "waiting list" to get a phone.

I do hope the CEO of Verizon leaves Mount Olympus long enough from time to time to read these posts, because these phone stock games are causing you to lose customers. Make everything available to us now and we'll buy it - don't, and we'll go where they DO have them available.

I'm in just about the same boat. We've been Verizon customers for years. I have the Omnia 910 and my contract expires at the end of the month. I had been debating about switching to AT&T but I have always been happy with Verizon's service.

Once I saw Verizon was going to carry the Samsung Fascinate, I decided to stick it out with Verizon. Now they won't release it or even give a hint of when they will. When I e-mailed them about being unhappy with their delay in releasing it and possibly switching, a customer rep called me. Of course she said she was unaware of the Fascinate, even though Verizon has published here... http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/06/pr2010-06-27.html and only offered for me to sign up for updates.

When my contract runs out, chances are they are going to lose us as customers. How much money we've spent with them over the years, you would think they would treat us better and be more open.

johnnyplaid

shoe5150 wrote:
I talked to a VZW rep the other day about my P.O.S. eris, and was told that verizon wants to release the Fascinate with the 4g network. I think that would be awesome but I really don't want to wait that long to get this phone. I am so tired of my Eris that I am ready to downgrade back to a dump-phone just to get rid of it.

They're not supposed to launch that until October. And it's supposed to be limited.

http://www.technewsdaily.com/verizon-4g-network-launching-in-november-0898/

I'm not going to wait that long.

Napoleon9558

johnnyplaid wrote:
I'm in just about the same boat. We've been Verizon customers for years. I have the Omnia 910 and my contract expires at the end of the month. I had been debating about switching to AT&T but I have always been happy with Verizon's service.
Once I saw Verizon was going to carry the Samsung Fascinate, I decided to stick it out with Verizon. Now they won't release it or even give a hint of when they will. When I e-mailed them about being unhappy with their delay in releasing it and possibly switching, a customer rep called me. Of course she said she was unaware of the Fascinate, even though Verizon has published here... http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/06/pr2010-06-27.html and only offered for me to sign up for updates.

When my contract runs out, chances are they are going to lose us as customers. How much money we've spent with them over the years, you would think they would treat us better and be more open.

I had the same experience. I find it hard to believe that so many people working at Verizon never even heard of this phone (not just in the stores, I talked to somebody from Verizon HQ). It's not like we want them to release it immediately to meet our demands, just give us an idea of the release date so we can plan accordingly. I have no problem waiting, I do have a problem with Verizon acting like I made up some imaginary device.

Napoleon9558

Samsung's facebook page currently (8/5/2010 6:20 PM EST) displays the following:

The Samsung Fascinate on Verizon is weeks away. Have you seen the latest CNET video?

The link:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/SamsungGalaxyS

swt1004

UGHHHH!!!

Verizon is getting on my nerves too! I've expected them to release Samsung Fascinate by the end of August, since one of the reps at the Samsung presentation said late weeks of August. BUT, now they have no news on it whatsoever, and theyre saying late September? ARE THEY CRAZY????

What are people supposed to do if they schedules their phone upgrades according to what Verizon ? Now- I have to BORROW a phone from a friend for 3 weeks, who can only lend it to me for 3 weeks, and then if it still doesn't come out, I might have to get one of those walmart phones and then wait until it comes out...

WOW...of course it's "just a phone" for people who don't need desperately need to buy a new phone at the moment and dont have to use more money than they already have to to wait for the fascinate...

I think I really should switch to AT & T...and I've been a loyal fan of verizon for years....wow...

xcalybur

I'm in the position of needing certain features within a phone and right now the only phones that give me that are the Droid X, Samsung Fascinate, and iPhone 4. I really need unlimited data so Verizon's network is the only choice there. The Droid X is an option, but it's sold out and a really big phone. So that leaves the Samsung Fascinate. I need the phone as soon as possible and could plan on what I would get if I knew when the Samsung would come out.

Honestly, I'm probably going to have to hunt down an iPhone and just suffer with the 2GB/month.

Come on Verizon. All I am asking for is a date or round about date. Tell me 2-4 weeks or Sept 1, or something.

TheGreatOne

xcalybur wrote:
I'm in the position of needing certain features within a phone and right now the only phones that give me that are the Droid X, Samsung Fascinate, and iPhone 4. I really need unlimited data so Verizon's network is the only choice there. The Droid X is an option, but it's sold out and a really big phone. So that leaves the Samsung Fascinate. I need the phone as soon as possible and could plan on what I would get if I knew when the Samsung would come out.

Honestly, I'm probably going to have to hunt down an iPhone and just suffer with the 2GB/month.

Come on Verizon. All I am asking for is a date or round about date. Tell me 2-4 weeks or Sept 1, or something.

Fascinate or Droid X are your best chances. There are also other Galaxy phones being released. There is the Samsung Vibrant by T-mobile which is kind of like the fascinate.T-mobiles still offers unlimited data plans for $25.99 a month. Don't get the iPhone. Too many problems on it and complaints. Like i said get either the Droid X, fascinate or even Vibrant. Oh and just to add in....with verizon you have 30 days to test out a phone. You could very well get the Droid X & test it out. If the Fascinate is released within the 30 days for you then you can exchange the phone for it

AudioDude

What I find interesting is how many people seem to think that Verizon is intentionally holding pack releasing the phone without reason, as though just to make it difficult for them. The reality is that I don't think we know why the Fascinate has not been released or if this is even something Verizon controls. There could be any number of valid reasons for it not having been released yet and some factors in the Fascinate's release may be dependent upon other actions or decisions, making offering a release date impractical until those factors are known.

I will say that the potential of LTE phones coming out did affect our decision. We did not want to wait too long to make a decision now and then find ourselves having to potentially wait to upgrade to an LTE phone when they are released.

johnhancock

Don't know if it's true but I read that Verizon doesn't really push Samsung phones. I have the Samsung Omnia and only stumbled across it on their website, no advertisement. They were only pushing Blackberry at the time.

Also read accusations that customers were being discouraged from getting Samsung phones. Not sure why or if true but could it be Samsung charges them more than some other companies? That would explain why they don't want it to compete with certain phones releasing soon.

EliC

For those that don't know, the leaked verizon roadmap (not confirmed to be real) indicates that this phone will not be released until mid to late October. For what ever reason Verizon seems to be trying to kill the Fascinate.

AZSALUKI

vzn is attached to motorola at the hip. this is just my theory, but maybe it's possible they'd like to sell AS MANY X's and droid II's as possible. once they release the fascinate, the moto's will quit selling (just like the incredible quit selling once they released the X and droid II). they don't advertise anything as agressively as they adv moto. they also make sure moto gets all of the updates before any other brand. i'm an incredible owner and love it, but i also accept the fact that vzn cares MUCH more about moto devices than mine (STILL waiting on 2.2!!!). another possible reason is that maybe it was set to release with 2.1 and now they want it to release with 2.2?? just guessing here. also, i don't know what their big christmas devices will be. maybe they are pushing it to late fall in an attempt to be a big holiday seller??? or maybe there is a screen shortage with samsung....lol (jk).

yellowboy74

Why would they release the phone now when they know there are major issues with the gps locator. This a samsung issue and the gps feature is major for most people that use smartphones. If you owned a cell phone company would you want to release a phone with one of its top features not functioning. Dont blame Verizon, blame samsung

xyphan

In case anyone doesn't know yet, the Samsung Fascinate will be out by September 9th (though I've seen a few news bits saying it will be the 8th). Best Buy is taking preorders for the device tomorrow (29th).

CR6

Personally, I can't wait! My contract is up a day before this hits stores so I'll be first in line! I love the Droid series phones but think Samsung will start giving Motorola a run for their money with this new lineup. Even though it's only coming out with 2.1 (to start with) and a 5mp camera, everything else either compatible or better than any in the Droid series, (at least on paper), so we'll see. Just wish Verizon would put something on their site regarding this phone since it's launching next week!

TheGreatOne

CR6 wrote:
Personally, I can't wait! My contract is up a day before this hits stores so I'll be first in line! I love the Droid series phones but think Samsung will start giving Motorola a run for their money with this new lineup. Even though it's only coming out with 2.1 (to start with) and a 5mp camera, everything else either compatible or better than any in the Droid series, (at least on paper), so we'll see. Just wish Verizon would put something on their site regarding this phone since it's launching next week!

You can take a look at the video on the Samsung Fascinate HERE. I read on a site that Best Buy is taking pre-orders with this device that started on Aug 29th

flyrod

Is there any more news on the release date In print yet or just herd it from a friend of a friend

pool_shark

flyrod wrote:
Is there any more news on the release date In print yet or just herd it from a friend of a friend

The manager I talked to at the store on Friday told us to come back on the 9th, they will have them.

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