Many were disappointed when the Galaxy S Series was announced, and there was no Video-Out option. Then the news slowly trickled out that the Galaxy S supports Video-Out via its 3.5mm headphone jack (as also seen with the Droid Incredible and Droid Eris). But complaints about poor quality and aspect ratio issues have really caused many consumers to want more out of their high-end device. Well, today Samsung leaked the news that the Galaxy S line fully supports HDMI through its microUSB port. That means for you Vibrant and Captivate owners, and those considering the Epic 4G and Fascinate, will soon have the ability to play high definition video via a microUSB-to-HDMI cable. Although the special cable is not available yet, Samsung promises it is coming soon.
The Samsung Galaxy S is known to be coming to all four major carriers in one variant or another, with T-Mobile (Vibrant) and AT&T (Captivate) having already released their versions. Sprint’s Epic 4G will be the first 4G version of the device, and it will have a slide-out keyboard and front-facing camera as well, missing from all the other versions. What we don’t have is a solid launch date.
However, recent history, in terms of Samsung product videos, has revealed a possible date.
First, AT&T’s Captivate was released on July 18th. The Samsung product video showed up on the next business day, July 19th. The T-Mobile Vibrant’s video appeared on July 21st, which would appear to be late, as the device shipped on July 15th, but if you remember it was originally set to release on July 21st, it makes sense.
Looking at Samsung’s video schedule, it now says the Epic 4G’s video is set for August 20th.
If the theory holds up, that’s the date for the launch of the Sprint Epic 4G. A more vague clue also comes in the form of a tweet from Samsung, in which they said the Epic 4G was coming in a “few weeks.”
With the exception of the slide-out keyboard and a front-facing camera, the Epic 4G is pretty much a clone of the other Galaxy S devices coming to U.S. carriers. It has a 4″ Super AMOLED screen, 1 GHz Hummingbird CPU, a 5 MP camera, 802.11n wi-fi, a 1500 mAH battery and a 6-axis accelerometer, in addition to the keyboard and F-F camera. It’s unclear if we will see Android 2.1 or 2.2 at launch.
The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is packed with so much stuff, you’ll always find something new to play with.
Smart Alarm: GALAXY S knows how refreshing a natural wake up is compared to the sudden, overbearing, onslaught of noise from a radio station, TV, or other alarm device, with its gradual volume-increasing alarm, gently awaking you from a satisfying sleep, and giving you a natural transition to your morning.
Daily Briefing: Before your day begins, GALAXY S?s Daily Brief delivers exactly what matters to you, right to your phone?s home screen-today?s top headlines, stock info, weather forecast-Daily Briefing widget even displays your schedule and calendar, making sure you?re aware of what your day holds in store without having to boot your computer, wait through TV commercials, or scour through a messy newspaper.
Integrated Calendar: With GALAXY S and its Integrated Calendar, your schedules, agendas, calendars, to-do lists, regardless of their sources, are auto-synced, and organized into a single, color-coded, neat-and-tidy application
Samsung I9000 Galaxy S Unlocked GSM Smart Phone with 5 MP Camera, Android OS, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, GPS and MicroSD Slot–International Version with No U.S. Warranty (Black)
The tweaks has made to the homescreens on the Samsung Galaxy S class of Android smartphones (T-Mobile Vibrant, AT&T Captivate, Sprint Epic 4G and Verizon Fascinate). Check this video:
