So Epic 4G only has 1 GB Internal Memory?

[dyh]

or is that still a rumor? The only thing I've seen from today's Galaxy S event is this video where the presenter said 16 GB internal, but from what I understand it's different for each version:

YouTube - Samsung Galaxy S Launch Event

Edit: I also posted this in the new Epic 4G forums, so this post should probably be deleted.

 

[dyh]

or is that still a rumor? The only thing I've seen from today's Galaxy S event is this video where the presenter said 16 GB internal, but from what I understand it's different for each version:

YouTube - Samsung Galaxy S Launch Event

 

[cds0699]

Yeah from what I have seen its only 1GB internal, with microSD expandable to 32GB.

 

[The AwesomeSauce Show]

It has 1gig for rom and 512 for ram(or was it the other way around?). And from what I read on some websites, it will have an included 32gig micro sd, but I'm not sure since micro sdhc are only sold in 16 gig max.

 

[wodin6]

It has 1gig for rom and 512 for ram(or was it the other way around?). And from what I read on some websites, it will have an included 32gig micro sd, but I'm not sure since micro sdhc are only sold in 16 gig max.

It comes with a 16gb micro sd card, not 32.

 

[rushmore]

Tmo version has 16gb built in, but no flash and no keyboard.

This would be the most complete device to date, if it had the 16gb.

Verizon gets 2gb, but no keyboard.

Samsung spread features out too much. I probably would not buy it anyways, unless they have improved their radio reception from previous devices and more reliable with updates. 2.2 will be a long ways coming and probably nothing after that. At least Sammy stated 2.2 is coming. Just not- when

 

[cds0699]

Comparison vs the 4 devices (got it from phandroid site)

http://phandroid.com/2010/06/30/galaxy-s-samsung-captivate-vs-fascinate-vs-epic-4g-vs-vibrant-video/

 

[dyh]

Disappointing, I don't understand why they couldn't put it inside, especially if some of the other models have it and they advertised 16 GB internal.

 

[Eazail70x7]

And htc and Motorola are so much better at pusing out updates??? The only phone I can think of that Motorola has updated was the Droid. The backflip and cliq are not even at 2.1 yet. Also, the Moment got 2.1 earlier than the htc Hero did (both on Sprint).

The behold 2, cant argue that one lol

 

[SebastianX]

Samsung already released the Kernal for the Samsung Galaxy S where's the Evo's?

 

[ConceptVBS]

Disappointing, I don't understand why they couldn't put it inside, especially if some of the other models have it and they advertised 16 GB internal.

16GB is for the international Samsung version. The carrier versions all have different options because that is what the carriers wanted.

 

[Eazail70x7]

I was kind of hoping for at least 8 gigs of internal memory plus my already purchased 16 gig card

 

[miamithrice]

32 gigs of microSD storage is more than I think I will ever need in terms of storage so I'm not concerned over sheer room as I am concerned for another reason. I simply assumed that the epic's video recording capabilities would be similar to the galaxy s but that might not necessarily be the case. The biggest difference between internal memory and microSD memory is the write speed. If the transfer rate between the camera and microSD card can't keep up with the bitrate @ 720p wouldn't the phone need to compress the heck out of it similar to the evo (and i know first-hand of the rubbish that the evo tries to pass off as "high-def" video). The galaxy doesn't have to worry about this as it has plenty of internal memory. Any thoughts on this? This is my only serious hang-up an otherwise brilliant (seemingly) device.

 

[MarkHirt]

32 gigs of microSD storage is more than I think I will ever need in terms of storage

I'm old enough to remember what Bill Gates once said

"All you will ever need is an 8 Mhz processor and a 30 megabyte hard drive".

 

[ConceptVBS]

Disappointing, I don't understand why they couldn't put it inside, especially if some of the other models have it and they advertised 16 GB internal.

If you look at the PCB boards inside the phone, you'll see why they couldnt put all the features in it: its just too small!

The carrier had to pick whether they want extra memory or LED flash/ FFC camera.

 

[pkulak]

I'm old enough to remember what Bill Gates once said

"All you will ever need is an 8 Mhz processor and a 30 megabyte hard drive".

Did Gates Really Say 640K is Enough For Anyone?

 

[pkulak]

32 gigs of microSD storage is more than I think I will ever need in terms of storage so I'm not concerned over sheer room as I am concerned for another reason. I simply assumed that the epic's video recording capabilities would be similar to the galaxy s but that might not necessarily be the case. The biggest difference between internal memory and microSD memory is the write speed. If the transfer rate between the camera and microSD card can't keep up with the bitrate @ 720p wouldn't the phone need to compress the heck out of it similar to the evo (and i know first-hand of the rubbish that the evo tries to pass off as "high-def" video). The galaxy doesn't have to worry about this as it has plenty of internal memory. Any thoughts on this? This is my only serious hang-up an otherwise brilliant (seemingly) device.

They make 1080p camcorders that write to removable flash media, and they seem to do alright. Of course, they use SDHC, so I'm not sure if that is more performant.

 

[SebastianX]

They make 1080p camcorders that write to removable flash media, and they seem to do alright. Of course, they use SDHC, so I'm not sure if that is more performant.

What do you think Micro SD cards are? Anything over 2 or 4gb (I forget which) is labeled Micro SDHC, the HC only stands for high capacity, nothing to do with speed.

Did Gates Really Say 640K is Enough For Anyone?

Back in '97 that was the equivalent of say 4 or 6GB of RAM, so he was correct (at the time).

 

[pkulak]

What do you think Micro SD cards are? Anything over 2 or 4gb (I forget which) is labeled Micro SDHC, the HC only stands for high capacity, nothing to do with speed.

I didn't say micro.

 

[Kittyfae]

Still, SDHC is anything above 2GB(or 1GB per wikipedia, et al. I have a MMCPlus 1GB card though. XD) of SD storage (any kind, SD... MiniSD... MicroSD). There is some (up to) 4GB non-SDHC that use some clever formatting (etc), however. Still, the basic rule applies. The thing you have to look as is the "Class" number, it roughly corresponds to write speed. So a Class 4 (x)SD card would be 4MB/sec (32Mbit/sec) write speed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital#Speeds

 

[mrmojoz]

Back in '97 that was the equivalent of say 4 or 6GB of RAM, so he was correct (at the time).

He never said it, how was he "correct (at the time)"?

 

[awesomecomb]

What do you think Micro SD cards are? Anything over 2 or 4gb (I forget which) is labeled Micro SDHC, the HC only stands for high capacity, nothing to do with speed.

Maybe he didn't know. You'd seem much less a dick if you just explained micro SD cards.

 

[Adrift]

2.2 will be a long ways coming and probably nothing after that. At least Sammy stated 2.2 is coming. Just not- when

I thought Sprint announced that 2.2 will be coming out in September?

And I don't know about the "nothing after that" bit, these phones are going to be on every carrier and also overseas. Samsung is rolling out an entire lineup of accessories. I think we will be getting, at the very least, the next update after 2.2.

 

[Squiggoth]

Internal Sprint comparison PDF confirms 1gig ROM, 512meg RAM, 16gig SD card included.

One interesting point is they say their FFC is VGA which is supposed to be better than the Evo's 1.3MP camera? I don't know much about cameras -- I thought people were whining VGA was worse? I dunno.

And one last interesting note: it says Android 2.1 for the OS but it does have (upgradable) after it.

 

[TheNewNetwork]

Internal Sprint comparison PDF confirms 1gig ROM, 512meg RAM, 16gig SD card included.

One interesting point is they say their FFC is VGA which is supposed to be better than the Evo's 1.3MP camera? I don't know much about cameras -- I thought people were whining VGA was worse? I dunno.

And one last interesting note: it says Android 2.1 for the OS but it does have (upgradable) after it.

I am not sure about the higher quality in the FFC but I do know that many reviews have stated the Galaxy S phones taking better pictures than the Evo despite the smaller camera. (5MP vs 8MP)

I figure this is because Samsung is an electronics company that makes cameras also so they have experience with it more than HTC which is just a phone manufacturer.