Official AT&T Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) Pre-Release Thread

**Guest 123** · 07-16-2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by ranova

looks like some ATT stores are selling them earlier:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-cap...t-store-4.html

Ill try after work

Looks like it's hit or miss as to whether you'll get one early or not. From those posts, no one in the PA burbs is getting one yet, so I'll have to wait till Sunday, and hope they still have them in stock by the time I get off work.

**Jagarus** · 07-16-2010, 11:41 AM

It would really help me if someone could please answer this general android question. Like in S60, can all 3g/carrier data be disabled so that apps can access data only through wifi when its available?

**Kies** · 07-16-2010, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Baldilocks

That is contrary to all of the online reviews I have watched/read. They say the Captivate feels more solidly built and it IS heavier than the Vibrant. The Vibrant has an all plastic back cover whereas the Captivate's is metal.

I've only read one or two reviews that held the Captivate in a higher light than the other Galaxy S phones. Plastic or not the Vibrant is solid. A metal battery cover won't make the phone creak less.. lip stick on a pig. Not saying that it's either but that the battery cover is merely for dress up. It still looks like the same exact phone with it off.

**wlo8** · 07-16-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jagarus

It would really help me if someone could please answer this general android question. Like in S60, can all 3g/carrier data be disabled so that apps can access data only through wifi when its available?

I can edit the APN fields on my Telus Hero. If one can do that on the ATT branded Android, then one could just leave those fields blank thus disable the cellular data.

**Ikonomi** · 07-16-2010, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by iFone3G

I've only read one or two reviews that held the Captivate in a higher light than the other Galaxy S phones. Plastic or not the Vibrant is solid. A metal battery cover won't make the phone creak less.. lip stick on a pig. Not saying that it's either but that the battery cover is merely for dress up. It still looks like the same exact phone with it off.

It seemed to me that many of the hardware reviews I've watched have praised the build quality of the Captivate. I have not watched as many reviews (nor do I think as many are out there) for the Vibrant, but I don't recall them remarking on the build quality.

I was never a fan of the rubbery-plasticy back of the Galaxy S, which the Vibrant shares, but the material doesn't mean that it's poorly constructed. I'd say in terms of construction or build quality they're even, but in terms of materials I'd give the edge to the Captivate. I do like the way the Captivate looks compared to the stock Galaxy S form factor. I prefer square corners to round, I guess.

In reference to the signal strength issue, let's not forget that the problem with the iPhone 4 is that the antenna is actually exposed. This makes it possible for skin or any other conductive material to contact the antenna, either directly affecting the resonance, or bridging it with the wifi antenna. I don't think anyone is disputing that you can negatively impact the reception of almost any phone (or any antenna, for that matter) by obstructing it with your flesh, but there is no way to directly contact the antenna on the Galaxy S phones.

That said, I'm hard pressed to drop the bars on my Nokia, even with two hands around the antenna portion of the phone...

**Baldilocks** · 07-16-2010, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Irene

Baldilocks, is that your hand holding the Captivate? If so, how did you manage to get it before Sunday?

No, that's not my hand. Just liked that picture of the Captivate and decided to use it as my avatar.

**Jagarus** · 07-16-2010, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by wlo8

I can edit the APN fields on my Telus Hero. If one can do that on the ATT branded Android, then one could just leave those fields blank thus disable the cellular data.

Thanks! This is what I do with S60 but I am not that familiar with android.

**elijahblake** · 07-16-2010, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by wordgirl

Grr. I had just decided to get this phone and then I hear the Dell Streak is coming out Monday.

Any reason to consider changing my mind?

how about because it's made by dell... Case Closed!!!

**Guest 123** · 07-16-2010, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Baldilocks

No, that's not my hand. Just liked that picture of the Captivate and decided to use it as my avatar.

OK, thanks..... I liked your other avatar, that car looked cool....

**Guest 123** · 07-16-2010, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by bridgeman

how about because it's made by dell... Case Closed!!!

Hey! There is nothing wrong with Dell. I've had three Dell computers so far, and I haven't had a problem with any of them.

**elijahblake** · 07-16-2010, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by bridgeman

how about because it's made by dell... Case Closed!!!

and a few more reasons:

1Ghz HUMINGBIRD processor with the best GPU on the market
Super AMOLED screen
getting 2.2 in the next couple of months. who know's how long it's going to take dell to release that..

**mhudson78660** · 07-16-2010, 03:10 PM

North Austin had them in stock at the ATT store. They had a store demo that they let me play with.

**elijahblake** · 07-16-2010, 03:20 PM

I use to be a big fan of dell PC's back in the day, in fact i still own one that about 4 years old.. But go to Best buy or any computer repair center and ask what's the number 1 computer brand they have problems with. And I know just about all CS has been outsourced over seas, but calling Dell makes me really want to shoot myself in the face..

But nevermind all that, the number one reason not to get this phone, is because this is one of Dell's first phones to make. It's never a good idea to (most of the time) to get someone's first batch of electronics. Not when you have companies that have been making mobile devices for 10+ years.

I mean there's a chance that Dell's phones may ROCK, but there's also the chance that they'll have bug issues even hardware issues.

And spec wise the Galaxy S is on TOP of anything that's out. I really believe you will be satisfied with the Galaxy S. It's the only phone that will have the Super AMOLED screen for the next 18 months. And it has the fastest GPU on the market. But that's just My opinion.

Hopefully whatever you decide you'll enjoy it..

**elijahblake** · 07-16-2010, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by mhudson78660

North Austin had them in stock at the ATT store. They had a store demo that they let me play with.

did you ask what the Retail price will be? as in No Contract? If not please call them, because the 3 stores I've called said $499..

**Ikonomi** · 07-16-2010, 04:40 PM

Went to another AT&T store today. This time, the rep wasn't sure when they'd get the phone ("sometime next week") and wasn't sure of the price ("we haven't gotten prices yet"). I'd like to know if the price has really been changed or corrected to $500+.