We have done a video review of the Samsung Galaxy S in the past and was quite impressed with the speed as compared to the iPhone 3GS. The set we had our hands on previously was a review set with an older firmware.
Our team bypass a local telco shop and decide to give it a try. The set is customised with a lot of add on shortcuts etc to specific services provided by the telco. We tried it out and was dismay by the performance. Here is a video of it shot using iPhone 3GS.
So, what is the problem? Is it due to the firmware or over customisation of the phone? Nobody knows until you flash in an European firmware to see the difference.
The original video review can be found here.
I am a current Omnia (910) user on Verizon who was extremely disappointed with Windows Mobile 6.1 and Samsung’s shell. Wound up buying SPB Mobile Shell to acquire a usable interface and needed to abandon Exchange email caused by security restrictions. Essentially anytime you tried to spot or receive a call, you had to enter your PIN and I was missing calls like a result. As a final point decided to abandon smartphones to the time being (economic factors) and wait for a good Android product. The Galaxy S (Facinate) really should fit the bill. Disappointed to hear with the GPS issues. Let me add that Verizon’s 3G assistance was exceptional through and I sooner or later stopped employing WiFi simply because V3G was plenty fast adequate for me.Interestingly, I’m applying the Omnia as a wireless system all around the house for checking email, Twitter, Facebook and easy browsing. But not as being a cell phone!