Samsung Captivate Review

Highlights

Google Android 2.1 Phone

16 Megapixel Camera with Dual LED Flash

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo

Built-in MP3 Player with FM Radio

Email, Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging Capable

What's In The Box With The Phone

Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, USB cable

Advanced Features

Digital Camera - Yes, 5 Megapixels (2560 × 1920 Pixels Max Resolution), 4x Digital Zoom, Auto-Focus, Self-Timer

MP3 Player – Yes

FM Radio - Yes

Bluetooth Wireless Technology – v3.0

Video Capture / Camcorder - 30 Frames Per Second, 1280 x 720 Pixel Resolution Max, Landscape View

Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices

Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - No

PC Synchronization - Yes

Infrared Port - No

Voice-driven Menus - Yes

Messaging Features

Mobile Web Browsing - Android HTML Webkit

Multimedia Messaging - Send and Receive Messages

Text Messaging (SMS) - Send and Receive Messages

Instant Messenger Built-in - Yahoo, AIM, Windows Live

Personalization and Fun Features

Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 40 Chords

MP3 Ringtones - Yes

Ringer Profiles - Yes

Picture Caller ID - Yes

Multiple Languages - Yes

Games - Yes, Downloadable Android Titles

Customizable Graphics - Yes

Core Features

Color Main Display – 4" LCD, 800 x 480 Pixels

Speakerphone - Yes

Voice-activated Dialing - Yes

TTY Compatible - Yes

To-Do List - Yes

Voice Memo - Yes

Color – Black

Style – Slab

Alarm - Yes

Calculator - Yes

Calendar - Yes

Vibrate - Yes

Phonebook Capacity – Unlimited; Memory Dependent

Multiple Numbers Per Name - Unlimited; Memory Dependent

Standard 3.5mm Headset Jack - Yes

Battery Life

Battery Type – N/A

Talk Time - Up to 5.5 Hours

Standby Time - Up to 12.5 Days

Technical Specifications

Application Platform – Android 2.1

Network Compatibility – GSM 800/1900

Data Download Speed – 3G HSPA 7.2 Mbps

Ringtone Types Supported - MP3

Predictive Text Entry – Yes

Built-In Memory - 16 GB Onboard

Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, microSDHC Format Compatible

Dimensions – 4.18 x 2.5 x 0.39 in

Weight – 4.5 oz

Compatibility Features

Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes

Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - No

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