Samsung SGH-i907 Epix

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

3

Pros:

Fast, reliable performance across a multiple applications. Optical mouse makes navigation a breeze. Phenomenal battery life across virtually every application. Quick, responsive touchscreen. You want connectivity options? We got em: WiFi, EDGE, HSPDA, Blu
Powerful hardware. Includes a full complement of wireless radios. Comprehensive mobile media support. Stellar endurance for a 3G handset.
Great form factor, nice keyboard, good display

Cons:

Larger and bulkier than competitors. Buggy UI. Middling camera. Riddled with crapware.
Quirky optical mouse, 3.5mm headphone adapter required (but included)

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Last revision on January 19, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Fast, reliable performance across a multiple applications. Optical mouse makes navigation a breeze. Phenomenal battery life across virtually every application. Quick, responsive touchscreen. You want connectivity options? We got em: WiFi, EDGE, HSPDA, Blu
Powerful hardware. Includes a full complement of wireless radios. Comprehensive mobile media support. Stellar endurance for a 3G handset
Great form factor, nice keyboard, good display
Cool optical mouse makes navigation easier, Large screen, Long battery life, Good still pics, Good call quality, Easy to use, Seems well made
Integrated touchscreen, Effective optical mouse, Good call quality, Built-in Wi-Fi
Terrific onehanded usability, Great performance, Above average battery life, Optical cursor works great, Solid photo quality, Easy dialing from the Today screen, Many programmable soft keys, Includes MS Voice Command, External microSD slot, WiFi/aGPS/HSDP
The Samsung Epix features a touch screen and optical mouse that makes device navigation easier. The smartphone also offers Windows Mobile 6.1 and all the wireless fixings (Wi-Fi, HSPDA, Bluetooth, and GPS)
Optical mouse will delight many consumers ,Browser is speedy and navigates with ease

Reviewers Didn't Like

Larger and bulkier than competitors. Buggy UI. Middling camera. Riddled with crapware
Quirky optical mouse, 3.5mm headphone adapter required (but included)
Not real GPS, Screen glare, Choppy video, Goofy telescopic stylus
Integrated touchscreen, Effective optical mouse, Good call quality, Built-in Wi-Fi
No compelling software additions, Optical mouse can cause problems (see Wishes above), Where is the soft reset hole??, Contains a lot of javabased trialware, No ambient light sensor, Feels thick, No better browser included, Proprietary jack for audio/char
The QWERTY keyboard is a bit stiff, which led to a number of errors. You cant use the Epix as a wireless modem for your laptop. No built-in 3.5mm headphone jack
Phone is similar in size to the iPhone but is slightly heavier. ,Smaller keys on the keyboard may be a problem for some users. ,Accessories are proprietary, meaning that chargers and other accessories that work with other Samsung phones may not work with

Expert reviews and ratings

The Epix is one of the better Windows Mobile devices to surface in late 2008. It’s a powerful device, it’s affordable at $199 with service (lower at other retailers), and the included touchpad mouse allows you to use the...

By Pocket PC Central on February 10, 2009

Samungs SGH-i907 "Epix" has been one wily and elusive smartphone. Earlier this year Samsung gave the world a peek and a promise that itd pop up in AT&T stores. Of course, now that its hit the streets were a tad conflicted. Yeah, theres a lot to...

By Wired on November 30, 2008

The Epix is a powerful touch-screen Windows Mobile business phone with incredible battery life, but some pesky interface issues and its boatload of crapware mark it as a subpar alternative to a BlackBerry or an...

By PC Mag on November 24, 2008

While the i907 Epixs name might suggest that this smartphone has more to do with the i907 Omnia that Samsung sells in other markets, the Epix is really just a slightly reworked version of the companys existing i780 that is sold in Europe and Asia....

By MobileBurn on November 06, 2008

The Samsung Epix has got an excellent set of features that can make your business life and personal much more organized and even fun. The integrated optical mouse is just great really, it makes using the phone that much more easier. Call quality and...

By Testfreaks on November 04, 2008

AT&T’s Samsung Epix could easily be called the BlackJack III: It has a similar design to both the BlackJack and BlackJack II, but adds a few new features, including Wi-Fi, and its Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system takes advantage of...

By LaptopMag on October 29, 2008

I really like this phone. With a bit of customization and added software, it can be a true winner. Its a great combination of touchscreen versaility and one-handed usability that a device like the Palm Treo Pro just doesnt have. If youre on...

By Pocketnow on October 26, 2008

The Samsung Epix, also known as the i907, gives the Treo Pro and the HP iPAQ 910c a run for their money. Its slimmer than most Windows Mobile Pro (Pocket PC) phones and its actually about the same size as the non-touch screen Samsung BlackJack II...

By MobileTechReview on October 26, 2008

While not a must-have upgrade for Samsung BlackJack II owners, the Samsung Epix expands the capabilities and usability of the messaging-centric smartphone with the addition of a touch screen, optical mouse, and Wi-Fi. Specifications: OS provided:...

By cnet on October 24, 2008

Video Review: The Samsung Epix is a good, powerful phone, but we cant help but feel like somewhere along the way, Samsung lost their way with their Windows Mobile concept. The original Samsung BlackJack was slim, light, perhaps underpowered but...

By infoSync World on October 23, 2008

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