Samsung Fascinate User and Expert Reviews

"Good starter smartphone"

This was my first smartphone my girlfriend surprised me with it. The first year I was surprised at how different every thing is compared to my old LG Env 3 the battery life was significantly lower but I soon got used to it realizing that at the time the 8 hours I was getting with constant data use was about average in the smartphone world. After owning my Fascinate for about a year Jelly Bean had come out and I started looking in rooting the phone and getting jelly bean. I succeeded and... more...

Samsung Fascinate Review by Aaron

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Overview What's Good : Thin and light; fast processor; nice high-end addition to Verizon's Android lineup. What's Bad : Device has some issues; doesn't ship with Google Maps out of the box; Verizon has disabled Google search in favor of Bing, and the average consumer can't change it. The Verdict : The Fascinate is a decent device and a nice alternative to the DROID line, but the Verizon-inspired changes and random quirks are frustrating. Introduction At long last, Verizon's... more...

Samsung Fascinate (Verizon) Review Pt. 2

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Aaron reviews Verizon's Samsung Fascinate, the last member of the Galaxy S line.  With a 1 GHz processor, 5.0-megapixel camera, and Android 2.1 with TouchWiz, it's a high-end device - even if it doesn't sport the "DROID" moniker.  Part 2 of 2. more...

Samsung Fascinate (Verizon) Review Pt. 1

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Aaron reviews Verizon's Samsung Fascinate, the last member of the Galaxy S line.  With a 1 GHz processor, 5.0-megapixel camera, and Android 2.1 with TouchWiz, it's a high-end device - even if it doesn't sport the "DROID" moniker.  Part 1 of 2. more...