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Review: Samsung Vibrant

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The Vibrant supports most forms of messaging you expect to find on a device such as this. There is the native Android Gmail app, of course, and thankfully Samsung hasn't done anything to try to alter it.

There is also a separate email app for POP3/IMAP4. I couldn't get it to work at all. I tried a handful of POP3 accounts, and none of them were ever able to authenticate. I have followed up with Samsung about this issue and am still awaiting a response. This separate email program would also be used for an Exchange account.

SMS/MMS is supported in the "Messaging" application. This app works well. It offers threaded conversations, and if your SMS conversations are with a Facebook friend, you automatically see their profile picture next to each message. (Also true if you've set up a picture ID.)

The Vibrant also has limited instant messaging on board. Google Talk is a separate application and is the native Android app. Samsung hasn't changed it. If you want to use AIM, Windows Live, or Yahoo IM, you are going to have to take a stroll through the Android Market for third-party solutions.

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Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S)

4" display 480 x 800 pixels
Samsung Hummingbird Cortex A8 processor
1,500 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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