Samsung Captivate
Samsung Captivate from AT&T
Do you want the whole world in your hands? How about the whole universe? Tens of thousands of apps populate Android Market — everything from popular games to productivity tools to constellation maps. Powered by the latest Android platform(and upgradeable to 2.2), this phone fully integrates with Google Mobile Services. You’re now at one with your Gmail account, Google Maps, YouTube videos and more.
An AT&T exclusive, the Samsung Captivate is a super smart phone with the best entertainment experience possible. The Captivate features an innovative Super AMOLED display that provides best in market picture brilliance so that movies, videos and games come to life like never before, even outdoors. Plus, with Android 2.1, 3D sound and an ultra high speed processor, users can quickly and easily download thousands of apps and surf the web in a snap.
Detailed Specs
3G Data Capable Yes
Alarm Clock Yes
Assign separate Ringtones per Contact Yes
Battery Standby Time Up to 340 hrs
Battery Talk Time Up to 5 hrs 50 min
Bluetooth Yes (v3.0)
Bluetooth Syncing Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Camera Resolution 5MP (2560x1920)
Camera Zoom Type Digital
Computer Syncing Yes, Software Included
Contact Manager Software Yes, Software Included
Data Frequencies 850/1900
Data Throughput Speed AT&T 3G up to 7.2 Mbps
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.18 x 2.5 x 0.39 inches
Display 480x800 16M
Email accounts supported ActiveSync, POP3, IMAP4, SMTP protocol, Google mail
External Volume Control Yes
GPS Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Headset Jack Type 3.5mm Plug
Hot Swappable Memory Yes
Instant Messaging Support Yes
Keyboard Type Virtual QWERTY / Touchscreen
Language Options English/Spanish
Maximum Memory Card Capacity 32GB SDHC
Messaging Instant, Picture, Text, Video
Micro USB Yes
Mobile TV Technology Streaming
Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact Yes
Music Formats Supported MP3, AAC, Real, WAV, WMA
Notepad Yes
Onboard Memory 16GB
Operating System Release Number Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Phone Book Capacity 1000 Entries
Photo Caller ID Yes
Play DVD/480p Yes
Processor 800 MHz TI OMAP 3610
Removable Memory Accessibility Under Cover
Removable Memory Card - Type Micro SD Card
Service / Support 1 Year Warranty
Shoot DVD/480p Yes
Shoot HD/720p Yes
Songs as Ringtones N/A
Speakerphone Full Duplex
Stereo Bluetooth Yes
Streaming Music Yes
Sync with Microsoft Outlook Yes, software included
Technology GSM
Threaded Text Messaging Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Turn by Turn Navigation AT&T Navigator available from carrier for monthly fee
Type of Battery Standard Li-Ion 1500 mAh Battery
USB Cable Syncing Yes, Cable included
USB Port Type Micro-USB
Video Formats supported 3gp (mp4), WMV (asf), AVI (divx), MKV, FLV
Video Playback Yes
Video Recorder Yes
Video Recording Length determined by available memory
Voice Dialing Yes
Voice Frequencies 850/900/1800/1900
Voice Recorder determined by available memory
Web Browser WebKit (Android)
Weight (w/standard battery) 4.5 ounces
Wi-Fi Yes
Wireless Contact Backup Google Sync
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cannot hear the phone ringing so that I can accept a call. It only rings two times according to my callers and then it quits. I cannot hear a conversation because the volume is too low. I cannot adjust the volume any higher or I do not know how to do it. I am going to get another phone of a different manufacturer.
I love the Samsung Captivate! Everything is easy to use and crystal clear! They have thousands of free apps which is great! the only downfalls for the is the battery life and AT&T need to come out with quicker updates for the phone!
Although there are some great features with this phone, (e.g., the display, web browsing, Google maps, GPS, and lots of apps) overall I am extremely unhappy with it. I had high hopes, and was very excited to be getting an Android smart phone, but it has turned out to be a huge disappointment. I have the following problems with the phone: 1) The phone keeps turning off, causing me to miss calls. This happens several times every day. 2) Frequently it displays the message, “Unable to connect to AT&T server”, and it fails to get email, which was one of my primary purposes in getting a smart phone. This happens in areas with strong 3G networks, so I’m pretty sure it’s not due to poor signals. 3) My previous phone easily connected to and synchronized with MS Outlook. This phone does not synchronize with Oulook, which is a disaster for me. 4) When my address book was imported from my old phone, it dropped all 2nd and 3rd phone numbers (i.e., home, office, mobile), leaving me with a major loss of numbers. 5) I recommend turning off the Noise Suppression feature. When the feature is on, if the other caller starts to speak while you’re speaking (in the normal way that most people do), it cuts him off, so the conversation becomes very disjointed. Only one person at a time can speak, which is not normal. 6) I feel so lost trying to figure out how to do things. I wish there were much more complete instructions and guidance. There is probably so much more that can be done, or tips to solve some of my problems, but the documentation is so scant that it’s practically useless. If I knew before what I know now, I would never have bought this phone. This has been a major setback in productivity and convenience.
like everything about it, except the cap on the data plan. I thought that 2GB per month would easily cover all my needs, until I decided to play pandora music during a gym workout. When I was finished, I found that in that 2hours I had used up 80MB of data. Extrapolating, it shows me any web based multimedia over 3G, I would run out of my 2GB rather rapidly. Now I am kinda stuck with the contract, and I see ads for unlimited data plans from Verizon. A bittersweet satisfaction.
This phone is hard to get used to after having the iPhone, but I really like it. It is just like the iPhone only it has a better camera and better picture on the screen. It is a little bigger but much lighter than the iPhone. I love the Android market because it has apps for free that cost money on iTunes. So far its amazing!
It takes a while to get accustommed to swiping for everything you do on the phone.
Although there are some great features with this phone, (e.g., the display, web browsing, Google maps, GPS, and lots of apps) overall I am extremely unhappy with it. I had high hopes, and was very excited to be getting an Android smart phone, but it has turned out to be a huge disappointment. I have the following problems with the phone: 1) The phone keeps turning off, causing me to miss calls. This happens several times every day. 2) Frequently it displays the message, “Unable to connect to AT&T server”, and it fails to get email, which was one of my primary purposes in getting a smart phone. This happens in areas with strong 3G networks, so I’m pretty sure it’s not due to poor signals. 3) My previous phone easily connected to and synchronized with MS Outlook. This phone does not synchronize with Oulook, which is a disaster for me. 4) When my address book was imported from my old phone, it dropped all 2nd and 3rd phone numbers (i.e., home, office, mobile), leaving me with a major loss of numbers. 5) I recommend turning off the Noise Suppression feature. When the feature is on, if the other caller starts to speak while you’re speaking (in the normal way that most people do), it cuts him off, so the conversation becomes very disjointed. Only one person at a time can speak, which is not normal. 6) I feel so lost trying to figure out how to do things. I wish there were much more complete instructions and guidance. There is probably so much more that can be done, or tips to solve some of my problems, but the documentation is so scant that it’s practically useless. If I knew before what I know now, I would never have bought this phone. This has been a major setback in productivity and convenience.
Easily the best phone I’ve ever owned period. And to think that I was an iPhone junkie…jeez.
cannot hear the phone ringing so that I can accept a call. It only rings two times according to my callers and then it quits. I cannot hear a conversation because the volume is too low. I cannot adjust the volume any higher or I do not know how to do it. I am going to get another phone of a different manufacturer.
Not the greatest thing ever but at least better than my former iphone 3gs
I LOVE IT!!!
I love the Samsung Captivate! Everything is easy to use and crystal clear! They have thousands of free apps which is great! the only downfalls for the is the battery life and AT&T need to come out with quicker updates for the phone!
Pros: One of the best smart Phones At&T has to offer. Super fast and amazing screen. Web browser is blazing with wifi B/G/N networks (especially N). Very decent photos and videos. Gaming has no issues due to the fast processor. Screen size is perfect for browsing, watching movies, etc. The video player and the add ons support a huge variety of video formats, so no need converting one format to other. Gorilla glass on the touch screen is a strong point that adds towards improved reliability. Super thin considering the features its offering. I saw people complaining about battery, but guess what, this is a smart phone and when you turn on your GPS, 3G and WiFi, you would need to recharge it frequently. Without turning on these features, I get around 2 days of battery life. With Wifi, 1.5 days. With GPS and 3G , 1 day or less. Sound quality is decent (Speaking and hearing). Google Navigation is of great use, shows alternate routes if traffic and lots of other features, and it’s free. There are some minor bugs but still the best Android Phone AT&T has to offer. Cons: Waiting for the Android OS update to be released by ATT.
Very easy to use phone with a lot of uses for apps. This phone is the best for watching videos, sending and receiving messages, going online, and a host of other uses. The only set back is the battery usage. It needs an up grade NOW!!! Besides that, I love this sleek durable phone that meets all of my needs. Thank you Samsung for creating such a wonderful phone.
This phone is awesome and very elegant and equal competitor to Iphone 4 and I got a pretty good deal from letstalk.com to own this one. Very fast and responsive, but the first phone I got had severe shut down problem and letstalk.com replaced a new one for me and the new phone did not have any problems so far. Of-course the build quality is not equivalent to Apple but definitely a contender.