Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate coming to TELUS

[sookster54]

http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/10/22/te...y-s-fascinate/

About damn time Telus. Now my fear is that it might be a CDMA version like Verizon's.

[turbogeek]

There's another thread about this started back when it was still rumour ( http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...Galaxy-S/page4 ), but look at the screen cap they posted. 3G+ = HSPA+

[xplicitpin0i]

It's confirmed now, its pretty much a customized version of the T-Mobile USA Vibrant with an altered HSPA radio.. http://www.telusmobility.com/en/BC/s...TCMP=ILCssfasc

[dirtychoncho]

any idea if an LED flash is included in this version?

[xplicitpin0i]

nope since externally its the t-mobile vibrant, the back panel will be similar if not the same to the bell version.

[dirtychoncho]

Damn that's lame, i like having a LED so it can be used as a flashlight when needed.

[xplicitpin0i]

it's a trade off but there's a lot of pluses that make the galaxy s line worth while at least imo..

[Acey]

The launch its pretty much guaranteed to be an epic fail if the Rogers Captivate is any indication.

[baxbunny]

More details on what this phone is EXACTLY would be really good.
Like xplicitpin0i said, rebranded T mobile vibrant. If that's the case, wouldn't it be pretty much the exact same as the Bell "Vibrant" aka the i9000. Except for the buttons on the front (Fascinate 4 touch, i9000 2 touch 1 physical).

From looking at the pictures from the TELUSmobility site, it looks like there is no Front Facing Camera. which is the same for the T-Mobile vibrant.
Other than that I dont see any other differences.
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/AB/s...TCMP=ILCssfasc

[Poseidon]

I picture another failed launch like the HTC Desire or the Samsung Galaxy S from Bell. None of the new popular smartphones (with the exception of the BB Torch which are as thick as mud in all stores) seem to be available for Sale....
You want the fast processor Android? Sorry the HTC desire is still not available.
You want an android with a full keyboard? Sorry, the LG Google Shine Plus is sold out,
You want the top BB with a full keyboard? Sorry, the BB Bold is sold out...

How are people supposed to pick a phone besides the iPhone if the main alternatives are never in stock? The new Samsung had better actually have regular stock......

[sookster54]

I picture another failed launch like the HTC Desire or the Samsung Galaxy S from Bell. None of the new popular smartphones (with the exception of the BB Torch which are as thick as mud in all stores) seem to be available for Sale....
You want the fast processor Android? Sorry the HTC desire is still not available.
You want an android with a full keyboard? Sorry, the LG Google Shine Plus is sold out,
You want the top BB with a full keyboard? Sorry, the BB Bold is sold out...

How are people supposed to pick a phone besides the iPhone if the main alternatives are never in stock? The new Samsung had better actually have regular stock......

LOL what? The Shine Plus sold out? I haven't heard of this but I just looked on Telus' website and wow, it IS sold out!

[ringer13]

desire is still sold out? man im glad i got it when i did

[jmcapozzi]

And no FFC on the Telus version either, it seems.

[Taknarosh]

I picture another failed launch like the HTC Desire or the Samsung Galaxy S from Bell. None of the new popular smartphones (with the exception of the BB Torch which are as thick as mud in all stores) seem to be available for Sale....
You want the fast processor Android? Sorry the HTC desire is still not available.
You want an android with a full keyboard? Sorry, the LG Google Shine Plus is sold out,
You want the top BB with a full keyboard? Sorry, the BB Bold is sold out...

How are people supposed to pick a phone besides the iPhone if the main alternatives are never in stock? The new Samsung had better actually have regular stock......

Bell and TELUS have really underestimated the demand for high end Android smartphones and really don't understand why people would want an Android over an iPhone.

And Rogers doesn't know what Android is.

[Ra_Harmakis]

So the iPhone sells out and it's called a triumph of marketing.. Androids sell out and it's an Epic Fail...
Gottcha!