Review: Samsung Epic 4G

Pros

• 4-inch Super AMOLED display is beautiful, and offers a balance between "way tiny" and "super huge"
• Physical QWERTY keyboard is roomy, easy to use, and could appeal to the BlackBerry crowd
• Front-facing camera for video calling
• 4G (WiMAX) connectivity

Cons

• For a flagship device, Epic's 5-megapixel camera pales in comparison to the EVO 4G, DROID Incredible, and DROID X
• Samsung's TouchWiz user interface, with its colorful icons and large print, isn't for everyone
• Epic 4G also requires Sprint's $10 "premium data" charge
• Galaxy S line (including Epic 4G) is still waiting for Android 2.2

Summary
As the second 4G (WiMAX) device available, the Epic 4G is part of Samsung's Galaxy S line.  With a 1 GHz processor, 4.0-inch display, and Android 2.1, it's an awesome addition to Sprint's smartphone lineup.  That said, it falls a bit short in the battery life department, and lacks the 8-megapixel shooter and the Android 2.2 update found on the HTC EVO 4G